Chapter 1 - Class - Character Kits - Dwarven Kits
Pariah
A Pariah is a priest who has left his stronghold, either voluntarily or under pressure.
His practice of religion was so repulsive that other dwarves expelled him. He will often
worship gods of an evil alignment, but may worship chaotic good or chaotic neutral gods.
Pariahs may be priests who have turned to one of the darker gods of a pantheon, or he
may be part of a group of Pariahs, within or on the fringes of dwarf society. Priests from
evil strongholds are usually pariahs.
Barred: Priests of the god of community and most good aligned deities may not take
this kit. However, pariahs may be priests of chaotic gods.
Role: They may be the priests for a community of Outcasts, in which case they are
the spiritual leaders of such communities. These may be situated on the outskirts of
strongholds or within a ghetto of another race's town or city.
Pariahs may also exist in a dwarf community, where they keep their power hidden
from those who do not share their religion. They are secretive, and often fearful of
discovery. Even so, their religion may have a substantial number of adherents among the
otherwise lawful good dwarves. In an evil campaign, they may engage in kidnapping and
sacrifice.
They may be wandering priests who join adventures for financial reward or to pursue
some personal goal.
Secondary Skills: Pariahs may choose any secondary skill.
Weapon Proficiencies: A Pariah may use any weapon that is not forbidden by his
religion.
Bonus Nonweapon Proficiencies: Disguise, Endurance, and Religion.
Recommended Nonweapon Proficiencies: Any.
Equipment: A Pariah must spend all of his starting funds on equipment. Any money
not spent is lost.
Distinctive Appearance: Pariahs have no distinctive appearance, as they have no
desire to be singled out.
Special Benefits: By paying an additional 10% experience cost to increase in
experience level, a Pariah may Move Silently as a ranger of the same level.
If a Pariah is of chaotic or evil alignment, he may elect not to have any superiors.
Special Hindrances: Unless he lives in a community of Outcasts, a Pariah is not free
to openly worship his deity. Priests of other dwarf religions will actively prevent him
from doing so, even by imprisonment or execution. They are more likely, however, to try
to persuade him of the error of his ways by engaging him in interminable religious
debates.
Wealth Options: A Pariah starts with the standard 3d6x10 gp.
