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===Campaign Information===

====Playing a Craftsman====

As a craftsman, your biggest ability is to improve the power of those around you, by finding out what they need and making it. You should have no difficulty finding ways to turn your skills to your advantage. The tricky part is finding the time to ply your trade, however every spare hour counts.

'''Combat:''' A Craftsman's role in combat will likely vary depending on what class they were before becoming a craftsman, but their biggest job (gearing everyone up) is over before the battle even begins.

'''Advancement:''' Craftsmen might want to consider either levels in Rogue (for the 8+int skill points) or Wizard (to get and use Item Creation Feats).

'''Resources:''' Most Craftsmen work on their own, with maybe an apprentice or two, therefore they don't have much in the way of resources to call on

====Craftsmen in the World====

Craftsmen are the source of the best arms and armor short of magic in the world. Hence almost any city would welcome a craftsman to ply their craft. When they settle into a city to open shop, they have no difficulty getting customers.

'''Organization:''' Craftsmen have no real network or connection to other craftsman. The closest thing you will find to organization is one master craftsman (at least Craftsman 5, likely around 7) and a few apprentices (around Craftsman 2 or 3).

'''NPC Reactions:''' Most NPC’s have no reaction to a lower level craftsman, as they just seem to be an above average crafter. As the craftsman uses their more complex abilities, reactions change. People tend to want these better tools. Word spreads, as people start traveling to see, and to buy.

====Craftsman Lore====

Characters with ranks in Knowledge (Local) can research Craftsmen to learn more about them.  When a character makes a skill check, read or paraphrase the following, including information from lower DCs.

{| class="zebra d20"
|+ Knowledge (Local)
! DC || class="left" | Result
|-
| 10 || class="left" | Craftsmen are artisans of great skill.
|-
| 15 || class="left" | They can create weapons and armor with unusual properties, that might be of use in battle.
|- 
| 20 || class="left" | The greatest of them can recreate magical effects with alchemy.
|- 
| 25 || class="left" | Those that reach this level of success can research specific craftsmen, their legends, motives, whereabouts, and plans.
|}

====Craftsmen in the Game====
Craftsman can really fit into any campaign, as almost any story has room for the guy who makes the powerful weapons. The variety of things they can make ensures that something useful is almost always possible; while the speed abilities make sure the abilities can be used, even in a group with low down time.
Craftsmen can be fun to play, but are intended for those who are fine with playing a support role. As long as there is some down time (even just the casters needed time to prepare spells) the craftsman can do its job.

'''Adaptation:''' In lower magic campaigns, this class goes up in power greatly. To combat this, if you are running a low magic campaign, shorten this class to 5 levels, just dropping any abilities gained after that point.

'''Sample Encounter:''' While on the road, the PC’s come across a wandering salesperson, with great things for sale, if they’d like to take a look…

''EL 6:'' 
'''Aldath Vesem:''' Male human expert 3/craftsman 3; CR 6; Medium humanoid HD 6d6; hp 24; Init +0; Spd 30 ft.; AC 12, touch 11, flat-footed 11; DR 2/-; Base Atk +4; Grp +4; Atk +4 melee (1d6+1,  short sword [destroying weapon]); Full Atk +4 melee (1d6+1,  short sword [destroying weapon]);  SQ Crafter's Edge, Alchemist, Special Techniques, Swift Craftsman, Maker’s Knowledge, Power of Gems, Greater Alchemist; AL NG; SV Fort +2, Ref +2, Will +6; Str 10, Dex 12, Con 10, Int 14, Wis 8, Cha 12.

''Skills and Feats:'' Craft (Armorsmithing) +17, Craft (Weaponsmithing) +17, Craft (Alchemy) +17, Craft (Bowmaking) +14, Craft (Gemcutting) +14,  Appraise +17, Diplomacy +10, Knowledge (Local) +11. Skill Focus (Craft [Armorsmithing]), Skill Focus (Craft [Weaponsmithing]), Skill Focus (Craft [Alchemy]), Skill Focus (Appraise)

'''Crafter's Edge (Ex):''' Aldath gains a +3 bonus to all Craft checks and all Appraise checks.

'''Alchemist (Ex):''' Aldath may craft alchemical items, even though he isn't a spellcaster.

'''Special Techniques (Ex):''' Aldath can apply special modifiers to weapons and armor he crafts.

'''Maker’s Knowledge (Ex):''' Aldath is treated as proficient with any weapon (including bows) or armor that he crafted on his own.

'''Swift Craftsman (Ex):''' Aldath has the ability to craft items faster than normal.

'''Power of Gems (Ex):''' Aldath has the ability to create jewelry that grants the wearer greater levels of skill and power.

'''Greater Alchemist (Ex):''' Aldath has the ability to create non-magical versions of certain potions.

'''Possessions:''' Padded armor [padded armor effect], short sword [destroying weapon effect], 2 alchemist fires, potion of cure light wounds [non-magical], ring of sustain core, 2 thunderstones, various wares.

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Allowed Alignments	Lawful Good +, Lawful Neutral +, Lawful Evil +, Neutral Good +, Neutral +, Neutral Evil +, Chaotic Good +, Chaotic Neutral + and Chaotic Evil +
Article Balance	Moderate +
Author	qwertyu63 +
Class Ability	Other +
Class Ability Progression	Other +
Fortitude Save Progression	Poor +
Identifier	3.5e Prestige Class +
Length	10 +
Minimum Level	4 +
Rated By	Ghostwheel +
Rating	Rating Pending +
Reflex Save Progression	Poor +
Skill	Appraise +, Concentration +, Craft +, Diplomacy +, Knowledge + and Ride +
Skill Points	6 +
Summary	A master mundane craftsman +
Title	Craftsman +
Will Save Progression	Good +