Chapter 1 - Class - Character Kits - Gnomish Kits
Treetender
Dwelling in the woods, often knowing each stump and mossy bole with careful precision, the Treetender declines the companionship of his or her fellow gnomes in favor of a nearly hermit-like existence in the woods.
Role: Although they rarely interact with other gnomes on a daily basis, these nature priests are highly respected for helping to preserve the environment in which their fellows live. Like the druid of humankind, the Treetender takes a fierce interest in his or her domain and will vigorously strive to protect it against all threats. He or she is not a complete recluse, however, and will usually make it to a local village for all the major festivals, as well as helping gnomes (and, sometimes, halflings) who pass through his or her woods.
Secondary Skills: Forester is the secondary skill of choice; Navigator is also good.
Weapon Proficiencies: Treetenders specialize in weapons made of wood, though they are not averse to using stone heads on long wooden shafts. Unlike most priests, Treetenders can use bows.
Bonus Nonweapon Proficiencies: The Treetender gains an innate Set Snares skill.
Recommended Nonweapon Proficiencies: Fire Building, Weather Sense, Direction Sense, and Healing are all useful skills in woodland environments.
Equipment: In addition to weapons, a Treetender carries a selection of herbs and roots which he or she can use to make a potion of healing. Making the potion requires 6-12 turns, and it must be consumed immediately.
Special Benefits: All Treetenders have the abilities to identify plants, animals, and pure water and to pass through overgrown areas without leaving a trace. At third level he or she gains immunity to charm spells cast by woodland creatures. Also starting at third level, the Treetender gains one additional woodland language per level (i.e., one a 3rd level, two at 4th level, three at 5th, c).
Special Hindrances: The Treetender cannot wear metal armor or wield weapons where more than 10% of the weight is metal.
