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      - Class Framework
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Class Framework

All classes have abilities derived from three axes and three saves. Each class has a base of one good axis, one medium axis, and one poor axis. All Basic Classes fit this pattern. Advanced Classes classes may exceed this, usually in a specific way. Prestige Classes may also exceed this; most prestige classes will have special abilities not represented in this framework.

At the first character level, and at each even class level, the character may choose a feat associated with his good axis or his good save.

Axes

A class has a base of one good axis, one medium axis, and one poor axis.

Martial Axis

The Martial axis governs the fighting ability of the class. It directly affects base attack bonus (BAB) and Hit Dice. At first character level it affects the initial weapon proficiencies.

Associated feats come from the Armor Focus, Combat Expertise, Martial, Mobility, Mounted, Power Attack, Ranged, Two Weapon, Unarmed Combat, Weapon Focus, and Weapon Proficiency groups.

Rank	BAB	HD	Martial Feats
Good	+1/1	d8	5 from Armor Focus, Combat Expertise, Martial, Mobility, Mounted, Power Attack, Ranged, Two Weapon, Unarmed Combat, Weapon Focus, Weapon Proficiency
Medium	+3/4	d6	3 from Armor Focus, Combat Expertise, Martial, Mobility, Mounted, Power Attack, Ranged, Two Weapon, Unarmed Combat, Weapon Focus, Weapon Proficiency
Poor	+1/2	d4	1 from Combat Expertise, Martial, Mobility, Mounted, Power Attack, Ranged, Two Weapon, Unarmed Combat, Weapon Focus, Weapon Proficiency

Magical Axis

The Magical axis determines how well the class works with magic. It directly affects the spell slots available and the number of magical feats received by the character.

Associated feats come from the Familiar, Item Creation, Metamagic, Spell, and Tradition groups.

Rank	Casting	Magic Feats
Good	+2/level	4 from Item Creation, Metamagic, Spell, Tradition
Medium	+1/level	2 from Item Creation, Metamagic, Spell, Tradition
Poor	none	none

Skill Axis

The skill axis defines how many skills the character has and, at first character level, provides a number of skill-related feats.

Associated feats come from the Skill group.

Rank	Skill Points	Class Skills	Skill Feats
Good	10/level	14	4 from Skill
Medium	6/level	10	2 from Skill
Poor	2/level	6	none

Saves

A class has a base of one good save, one medium save, and one poor save.

Fortitude

Associated feats come from the Armor Proficiency, Rage, and Endurance groups. At first character level Fortitude determines Armor proficiencies.

Rank	Initial	Formula	Fortitude Feats
Good	+2	+1/2 levels	2 from Armor Proficiency; 2 from Rage, Endurance
Medium	+1	+1/2.5 levels	1 from Armor Proficiency; 1 from Rage, Endurance
Poor	+0	+1/3 levels	none

Reflex

Associated feats come from the Evasion, Movement, Sneak Attack, and Speed groups.

Rank	Initial	Formula	Reflex Feats
Good	+2	+1/2 levels	2 from Evasion, Movement, Sneak Attack, Speed
Medium	+1	+1/2.5 levels	1 from Evasion, Movement, Sneak Attack, Speed
Poor	+0	+1/3 levels	none

Will

Associated feats come from the Saving Throw group.

Rank	Initial	Formula	Will Feats
Good	+2	+1/2 levels	2 from Saving Throw
Medium	+1	+1/2.5 levels	1 from Saving Throw
Poor	+0	+1/3 levels	none

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