Dread Pirate

(Originally from: Song & Silence)

Thugs and cutthroats in every port lay claim to the title "pirate," but actually making a fortune through piracy is no easy task. A dread pirate, however, has mastered every aspect of larceny on the high seas. His network of contacts tells him when a particularly valuable cargo is shipping out. After a flawless ambush at sea, he swings aboard the target ship on a rope, rapier in hand. He and his crew then liberate the cargo and make their escape with the booty.

- Max Levels: 10
- Hit Dice: d8
- Proficiencies: Simple and Martial weapons, Light and Medium armor.
- Skill Points: 6 + Int Modifier

REQUIREMENTS:
Alignment: Any nonlawful
Base Attack Bonus: +4
Skills: Appraise 4 ranks, Profession (Sailor) 8 ranks
Feats: Weapon Finesse
Special: The character must own a ship worth at least 10,000 gp. The method of acquisition makes no difference as long as he can operate it on the high seas.

ABILITIES:

Level
1: Fight With Two Weapons - When wearing light, medium, or no armor, the dread pirate gains all the benefits of two-weapon fighting as if he had the Ambidexterity and Two-Weapon fighting feats.
2: Fearsome Reputation +2 - The dread pirate gains a +2 circumstance bonus to Persuade if Good or Neutral, or +2 to Intimidate if Evil.
3: Wind At Your Back - A dread pirate gains a 10% increase to his movement rate, Rope Swinger I - The dread pirate gains a +5 competence bonus to Escape Artist checks, as well as the ability to cast Expeditious Retreat 1/day. The caster level equals dread pirate levels.
4: Fearsome Reputation +4 - The dread pirate's reputation checks increase by 2 to a total of +4.
5: Shifting Deck - The dread pirate gains a +5 competence bonus to Tumble checks.
6: Come About - The dread pirate gains a +5 insight bonus on Profession (Sailor) checks, Fearsome Reputation +6 - The dread pirate's reputation checks increase by 2 to a total of +6, Rope Swinger II - The dread pirate can cast Expeditious Retreat 2/day. The caster level equals dread pirate levels.
7: Concealed Weapon Attack - The dread pirate gains a +2d6 Sneak Attack bonus. This bonus stacks with previous sneak attack damage he might have had.
8: Hoist the Black Flag - The dread pirate's unique insignia, when hoisted, bestows a +4 morale bonus to attack rolls on all party members for 10 rounds, Fearsome Reputation +8 - The dread pirate's reputation checks increase by 2 to a total of +8.
9: Rope Swinger III - The dread pirate can cast Haste 3/day. This replaces his previous Expeditious Retreat abilites. The caster level equals dread pirate levels.
10: Scourge of the Seas - Once a day, the dread pirate can call forth a pair of pirate lackeys to fight at his side, Fearsome Reputation +10 - The dread pirate's reputation checks increase by 2 to a total of +10, Improved Two-Weapon Fighting - When wearing light armor, the dread pirate gains an additional attack with his off-hand weapon.