Template:Arasi (DnD Race)\Tal'Arasi

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Tal'Arasi (Tiger Caste)

The powerful and sly Tal'Arasi serve as the advisors and keepers of wisdom for the Arasi prides. Often they become negotiators and diplomats with the leaders of other clans, though the Chanur caste usually consider them untrustworthy.

When not involved in tribal politics, the tiger-men are actually very solitary. They are also the most curious about the outside world, seeking to learn the history and legends of other cultures, and coveting the wealth and possessions of those lands.

Vital Statistics

Table: Tal'Arasi Random Starting Ages

Adulthood	Simple	Moderate	Complex
19 years	+2d6	+2d8	+2d12

Table: Tal'Arasi Aging Effects

Middle Age1	Old2	Venerable3	Maximum Age
50 years	80 years	100 years	+4d12 years
At middle age, −1 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha. At old age, −2 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha. At venerable age, −3 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha.

Table: Tal'Arasi Random Height and Weight

Gender	Base Height	Height Modifier	Base Weight	Weight Modifier
Male	4' 6"	+2d6	120 lb.	× (1d8) lb.
Female	4' 3"	+2d6	105 lb.	× (1d8) lb.

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Commonly touched by the mystical, most Arasi sorcerers belong to this caste, and are born under the sign of Anar. Tal'Arasi sorcerers also have the duty of providing arcane support when the prides go into battle. They seem to have a sixth sense about dangerous magical energies directed their way.

Rumors say that some Tal'Arasi sorcerers seek to transform into the evil spirits known as Rakshasa, much like some human wizards attempt to become liches.

Table: The Tal'Arasi Paragon

Hit Die: d8

Level	Base Attack Bonus	Saving Throws			Special	Spellcasting Level
		Fort	Ref	Will
1st	+0	+0	+2	+0	Arcane Resistance	--
2nd	+1	+0	+3	+0	Enhanced Darkvision	+1
3rd	+2	+1	+3	+1	Natural Armor +1	+1
Class Skills (2 + Int modifier per level, ×4 at 1st level) Balance (Dex), Bluff, Climb (Str), Craft (Int), Intimidate (Cha), Jump (Str), Knowledge [Arcana, History, Nature] (Int), Listen (Wis), Spot (Wis)

Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Tal'Arasi are proficient with all simple weapons, but not shields or armor.

Arcane Reflexes: Tal'Arasi at first level gain a +2 bonus against spells or spell-like effects which require a Reflex save.

Enhanced Darkvision: A second-level Tal'Arasi can see in magical darkness out to 60 feet. However, their eyes glow a dim orange-red while doing so, giving opponents with normal vision the ability to pinpoint their location when within five feet, or ten feet for low-light vision. This does not increase a chance to hit the Tal'Arasi with a spell while it is hidden in total darkness.

Natural Armor: At third level, the Tal'Arasi's natural affinity for magical energies give them a +1 deflection bonus to its Armor Class.