Gladiator (Human Barbarian 3 Fighter 3)

Gladiators are as varied in their combat styles as are the nations of their birth, but all seek to trade blood for gold and glory.

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DESCRIPTION

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Many emphasize quickness and defense over brute strength, sizing up their foe before leaping into a blood fury with sword and shield. Gladiators can be used as bodyguards, riot police in a city, or elite military skirmishers. Replacing Dodge with Exotic Weapon Proficiency creates an exotic weapon master. Outside the arena, gladiators are rarely found without a pair of drunkards to help celebrate their latest victory (CR 6).

Gladiator CR 5

XP 1,600   Human barbarian 3/fighter 3 N Medium humanoid Init +3; Senses Perception +10

DEFENSE

AC 21, touch 12, flat-footed 17 (+7 armor, +3 Dexterity, +1 Dodge, -2 rage, +2 shield) hp 57 (6 HD; 3d12+3d10+21) Fort +9, Ref +5, Will +5; +1 vs. fear Defensive Abilities bravery +1, trap sense +1, uncanny dodge

OFFENSE

Speed 40 ft.   Melee mwk trident +13/+8 (1d8+5) or mwk trident +11/+6 (1d8+5) and +1 light steel shield with mwk shield spikes +10 (1d6+5) Ranged mwk trident +11 (1d8+5) or javelin +9 (1d6+5) Special Attacks rage (9 rounds/day), rage powers (knockback) Base Statistics When not raging, the gladiator has AC 23, touch 14, flat-footed 19 (+7 armor, +3 Dexterity, +1 Dodge, +2 shield); hp 45; Fort +7, Will +3; Melee mwk trident +11/+6 (1d8+3) or mwk trident +9/+4 (1d8+3) and +1 light steel shield with mwk shield spikes +8 (1d6+3); Ranged mwk trident +11 (1d8+3) or javelin +9 (1d6+3); Strength 16, Constitution 13; CMB +9; CMD 23; Skills Climb +6, Swim +6

STATISTICS

Strength 20, Dexterity 16, Constitution 17, Intelligence 8, Wisdom 12, Charisma 10   Base Atk +6; CMB +11; CMD 25 Feats Dodge, Double Slice, Improved Shield Bash, Shield Focus, Two-Weapon Fighting, Weapon Focus (trident) Skills Acrobatics +10 (+14 Jump), Climb +8, Intimidate +5, Perception +10,  Swim +8 Languages Common SQ armor training 1, fast movement Gear +1 breastplate, +1 light steel shield with masterwork shield spikes, javelins (5), masterwork trident, 1 gp Boon Gladiators can provide free access to the arena even after hours and can help PCs purchase non-magical exotic weapons at a 10% discount.

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