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Master proficiency list

Table of contents

Proficiencies, Skills & Styles	                  pgÕs A-E
Weapon proficiencies, skills & style Table           pg F
	Table notes                                     pgÕs G-H
Master proficiencies list key/legend                 pg I
Alphabetical skills listing                      pgÕs 1-7
Categorical skills listing                      pgÕs 8-14
Non weapon proficiencies                       pgÕs 15-17
Barbarian proficiencies                             pg 18
Priest proficiencies                                pg 19
Warrior proficiencies                               pg 20
Rogue proficiencies                                 pg 21
Psionicist proficiencies                            pg 22
Wizard proficiencies                                pg 23
Character traits                                    pg 24
Disadvantages                                       pg 25
Fighting styles                                     pg 26
Special talents                                     pg 27
Unarmed combat styles                               pg 28
Martial arts talents                                pg 29
Siege warfare skills                                pg 30
High level skills                                   pg 31
Dwarven abilities                                   pg 32
Elven abilities                                     pg 33
Gnome abilities                                     pg 34
Halfling abilities                                  pg 35
Half-Elf abilities                                  pg 36
Half-Orc abilities                                  pg 37
Half-Ogre abilities                                 pg 38
Human abilities                                     pg 39
Campaign unique Non weapon proficiencies       pgÕs A1-A2
	Escape art                                         pg A1
	Mathematics                                        pg A1
	Strategy & tactics                                 pg A2
	Zoology                                            pg A2


Last revised:  10/23/96

 This Campaign makes extensive use of Proficiencies during game play. All sorts of proficiencies are used, to include; Non-Weapon proficiencies, Character Traits, Character Disadvantages, Special Talents, Martial arts Talents, Unarmed Combat proficiencies, Fighting styles, Racial characteristics, and High level skills. Below are some notes, and explanations on each of the various types of proficiencies used in the Campaign. Hopefully this will help alleviate some confusion surrounding all these proficiencies. Characters should refer to both the Mastery proficiency list, and the Weapon proficiency/Skills/Styles Table when purchasing skills and proficiencies using character points.

	Each character in this campaign receives points, which are spent to acquire the various proficiencies. These points are accumulated in Several different ways. Those are;




I. Racial points:
(See S&P pg 22) Each character receives a certain number of Character points, dependent on the type of Race played, to spend on Racial characteristics. These Racial characteristics are determined at the creation of the character and can not be improved upon, or changed later on in the Campaign.


I.A. Demihumans can save 5 character points from this process and apply them to weapon and Non-weapon proficiencies. Humans gain 10 points to spend on Racial Characteristics. A human character may spend some, all or none of these points on Racial Characteristics. The remaining points may be used to purchase Weapon, or Non-Weapon proficiencies. Nonstandard races, such as lizard men and thri-kreen cannot apply any racial character points to weapon or non-weapon proficiencies; Any points not spent disappear. Campaign specific races such as Overlords, or Tchick receive no Racial character points.



II. Knowledge bonus points:
(see S&P pg 17) Characters with a high Knowledge score are awarded with a number of bonus character points. These bonus points can be spent on proficiencies. Warrior type characters can spend these points on either weapon, or non-weapon proficiencies. All others may only spend these extra points on non-weapon proficiencies that includes an Intelligence characteristic in it's ability check. These points may not be spent on Character traits, special talents, etc.. only on weapon, or non-weapon proficiencies.



III. Class Points:
(See S&P pg 46) Currently character classes are not built using the system described in S&P pg's 46-85. No character points are acquired, or expended on various character class benefits as listed in S&P. Character classes, and kits are selected as-is from the various sources listed in the House rules Character Options listing.


III.A. There is however, one exception to this rule. With the DM's approval, Rogue characters may elect to exchange thieve abilities with those listed on pg's 52-53 of S&P. Rogue characters may elect to exchange one skill of his/her current class/subclass/kit with one skill from S&P pg's 52-53, provided the two skills have an equal point cost. For example; An Acrobat (From the Complete Thief's handbook, pg 24) may exchange Open locks (10 points) for Escape bonds (10 points). This would be an appropriate exchange. The same character however should not exchange Climb walls (5 points) for Bribe (5 points), as Climb walls is one of the primary abilities of an Acrobat.



IV. Campaign bonus points:
The DM awards 5 or more bonus character points at the time the character is first created. These character points can be spent on any skills, or proficiencies listed on the Master proficiency list. They must however all be spent. None of these bonus points may be saved for use later.



V. Character disadvantages:
(See Campaign house rules, Master proficiency list, and S&P pg's 93, 89, 109-111) Character disadvantages may only be chosen when the character is initially created. No character has to take character disadvantages. Unlike Character traits, and non-weapon proficiencies, disadvantages do not cost character pointsÐinstead, each disadvantage awards a certain number of points that the player can use to provide a character with other enhancements. Important note: A character can never gain more than 15 character points by acquiring disadvantages. Characters can get rid of disadvantages later in their career's but it takes 1 character point more than the character received for taking the disadvantage. (See S&P pg 94).



VI. Character points:
(See S&P 86) The bulk of any ones character points are going to come from the initial allotment of character points as listed in S&P on pg 87. All player characters receive an allotment of character points, based on their classes, to purchase their initial non-weapon proficiencies. In addition, any leftover racial character points can be used here. These character points can be spent in several different ways.


VI.A. Character traits:
(See Campaign house rules, Master proficiency list, and S&P pg's 88, 104-109) Character traits are are inherent abilities that a player must select for his character when it is initially created. Character traits cannot be acquired later in the game. Once a trait is assigned it is regarded as permanent. Unlike proficiencies, traits cannot be improved as a character develops. Additionally ability scores do not modify character traits. For the most part they define the character trait. Requiring an ability check in some instances.


VI.B.Non-weapon proficiencies:
(See Campaign house rules, Master proficiency list). Non-weapon proficiencies have an initial rating which can be modified by high ability scores. Non-weapon proficiencies have a low initial rating which can be improved over time through the expenditure of additional character points.


VI.C. Martial arts talents:
(See Campaign house rules, Master proficiency list, and C&T pg 97) Once a character is proficient in at least one martial arts style he can acquire martial arts talents. They can be purchased with either weapon or non-weapon proficiency slots. Using either standard character points, or weapon points.


VI.D. Siege Warfare:
(See Campaign house rules, Master proficiency list, and C&T pg 177) Siege warfare skills are acquired through the expenditure of character points. They are acquired in the same manner as normal non-weapon proficiencies.


VI.E. Unarmed combat styles:
(See Campaign house rules, Master proficiency list, and C&T pg's 82-97). All unarmed combat styles can be acquired by spending either weapon, or non-weapon character points. There are four basic types of unarmed combat:

VI.E.1. Pummeling:
(See C&T pg 83) Pummeling includes most attacks made with hands, fists, elbows, and the like. Pummeling requires at least one free hand. There are several levels of proficiency with pummeling.

VI.E.1.a. Non-proficient: In rare instance the DM may award 3 character points to a character who has no knowledge of pummeling.
Familiar: Most characters are automatically assumed to be familiar with pummeling. These characters can make one pummeling attack per round.
VI.E.1.b. Proficient: Any character who expends character points (or a weapon slot) on pummeling is considered proficient with pummeling. Proficient warriors gain their full allotment of melee attacks when pummeling.
VI.E.1.c. Expert: Any character can spend character points (or weapon proficiencies) to become expert at wrestling. For more information regarding expertise see C&T pg 118, and S&P page 74.
VI.E.1.d. Specialized:  Characters can become specialized at pummeling, provided they meet requirements shown on table 53 of S&P, pg 118.
VI.E.1.e. Master/Grand Master: Only single-classed warriors can attain mastery in pummeling in accordance with the requirements laid out on table 54 of S&P pg 119. For more info on Mastery and Grand mastery see C&T pg's 75-76.

VI.E.2. Wrestling: (See C&T pg 86) Wrestling includes all attacks aimed at grasping and holding an opponent. Wrestling requires both hands free. There are several levels of proficiency with wrestling.

VI.E.2.a. Non-proficient: All characters have had some experience with wrestling since early childhood. A character cannot choose to be non-proficient in wrestling and gain character points.
VI.E.2.b. Familiar: Most characters are automatically assumed to be familiar with wrestling. These characters can make one wrestling attack per round.
VI.E.2.c. Proficient: Any character who expends character points (or a weapon slot) on wrestling is considered proficient with wrestling. Proficient warriors gain their full allotment of melee attacks when wrestling.
VI.E.2.d. Expert: Any character can spend character points (or weapon proficiencies) to become expert at wrestling. For more information regarding expertise see C&T pg 118, and S&P page 74.
VI.E.2.e. Specialized:  Characters can become specialized at wrestling, provided they meet requirements shown on table 53 of S&P, pg 118.
VI.E.2.f. Master/Grand Master: Only warriors can attain mastery in wrestling in accordance with the requirements laid out on table 54 of S&P pg 119. For more info on Mastery and Grand mastery see C&T pg's 75-76.

VI.E.3. Overbearing: (See C&T pg 91) Overbearing includes most attacks aimed at simply overpowering the target. If the attackers are seeking to to overwhelm the defender through brute strength or sheer weight of numbers, it's an overbearing attack. Characters need not have their hands free to make overbearing attacks, but they may not be able to take full advantage of pins if they do not. A character cannot choose to be non-proficient in overbearing and gain extra character points. overbearing is a crude form of combat that emphasizes brute force over finesse. It is not possible to develop overbearing expertise, specialization, or mastery. As such no character points need ever be spent on overbearing. 

VI.E.4. Martial arts: (See C&T pg 95) martial arts is a specialized arm of pummeling that uses the body as a weapon. Martial arts are difficult to learn and not commonly known. Martial arts requires at least one free hand. In general there are four different styles of martial arts, those being; Style A: hands/fists, Style B: feet/kicking, Style C: throws/escapes, and Style D: dodges/blocks. Each style has varying levels of skill/proficiency.

VI.E.4.a. Non-proficient: (See C&T pg 95) Any character who has no proficiency in martial arts.
VI.E.4.b. Familiar: (See C&T pg 95) No such category exists in martial arts. Either a character knows martial arts or he does not.
VI.E.4.c. Proficient: (see C&T pg 95) Characters may spend character points or weapon proficiency slots to become proficient in martial arts. Proficient non-warriors can make one martial arts attack per round. Proficient warriors gain their full allotment of melee attacks when making martial arts attacks. If a character expends enough points he can learn each of the four styles. Note that the four martial arts style do not constitute a group, and must all be learned separately. 
VI.E.4.d. Expert: Any character who knows a martial arts style can spend character points (or weapon proficiency slots) to become expert in the style. Expertise allows a character to gain extra attacks as if specialized, but confers none of the other specialization benefits. Expertise is a way for non single classed fighters to gain a form of specialization.
VI.E.4.e. Specialized: Characters can become specialized at wrestling, provided they meet requirements shown on table 53 of S&P, pg 118. Specialists' attack bonuses due to a high muscle apply when rolling for a knockdown.
VI.E.4.f. Master/Grand master: Only warriors can attain mastery in wrestling in accordance with the requirements laid out on table 54 of S&P pg 119. 


VI.F. High level skills: (See HLC (High-level campaigns pg's 144-178) Characters who become sufficiently advanced in their professions begin to develop bags of tricks that less-accomplished characters can't match. These special abilities are similar to non-weapon proficiencies, but characters cannot learn skills from outside their groups. Each skill has a minimum level requirement associated with it. Character can acquire these skills by meeting the prerequisites, and expending the listed cost in character points. As with other NWP's a high ability score can modify the characters chance of success.



VII. Weapon points: (See S&P pg 113) One of the other main sources of character points is the awarding of character points for weapon proficiencies. Character points tailor various levels of advancement, making improved combat abilities available to all characters. While it is relatively easy for fighters to become accomplished in weapons use, it is more difficult forÐand requires more dedication (Read, character points) from characters of different classes who wish to become truly accomplished with a weapon. A character can learn to use a weapon through several different means. Weapon proficiency slots can be used to acquire abilities in unarmed combat, skill with shields, and advanced levels of proficiency such as weapon mastery or weapon expertise. There are varying levels of ability in weapons use described in S&P/C&T rules. The lowest is non-proficiency, then weapon familiarity. Characters can advance additionally through the levels of weapon specialization, weapon mastery, and, ultimately, weapon grand mastery. Primarily this progression is used by fighters, but characters of other classes can advance to high levels of accomplishment by the expenditure of additional character points (See S&P pg's 118-119, tables 53 & 54). A character can spend weapon points on various different skills/proficiencies, those being;


VII.A. Weapon Proficiencies: (See S&P pg 113, C&T pg 70) Characters may spend weapon points/slots in order to acquire various levels of proficiency with different weapons. Most characters classes are limited in their selection of weapons. However, a character may choose to be proficient in a weapon she normally would not be allowed to use. This is accomplished by spending more character points than normal in order to become proficient. (See S&P pg 113). The different levels of proficiency that a character may acquire with a weapon are as follows: (See C&T pg 72)

VII.A.1. Non-proficiency: (See C&T pg 72) A character that has never had any training or practice with a weapon. The character cannot attempt any attack options such as disarming, blocking, or sapping. The character also suffers attack roll penalties according to his class. Additionally any weapon wielded by a non-proficient character is assumed to be one initiative phase slower than normal, and missile weapons have their rate of fire halved.

VII.A.2. Familiarity: (See C&T pg 73) All characters are automatically familiar with any weapon that is related to a weapon they are already proficient with. Weapons are considered to be related if they are part of the same tight group. Characters who are familiar with a weapon only suffer one-half the normal non-proficiency penalty when attacking. They may attempt any normal attack maneuvers (not any special weapon attack modes), and suffer no initiative, or rate of fire penalties.

VII.A.3. Proficiency: (See C&T pg 74) The basic level of competence that most characters achieve with their weapons training.  Proficiency allows the character to use a weapon with no penalties and employ all attack options and special weapon properties to their fullest extent. The cost to become proficient in a single weapon is one weapon slot.

VII.A.4. Weapon of choice: (See S&P pg 118) A character can designate a specific weapon as his favorite. He must already be proficient with the weapon. Characters of all classes can designate a weapon of choice. A player can declare a weapon of choice at any point in the characters career.

VII.A.5. Expertise: (See S&P pg 118) A form of specialization available to non-fighters. A character may become an expert at a weapon any time in his career. Weapon expertise allows a character to gain extra attacks as if specialized, but does not confer any of the attack, or damage bonuses.

VII.A.6. Specialization: (See S&P pg 118) Any character can specialize in a weapon as indicated on pg 118 of S&P. There are however high costs, and minimum levels associated with acquiring this skill if one is not a single class fighter.

VII.A.7. Master: (See S&P 119) Only warriors can become weapons masters, in accordance with table 54 on page 119 on S&P. Weapon mastery designates those characters who strive towards the ultimate level of skill with their weapon of specialization. A character must already be specialized in the weapon, must meet a minimum level requirement, and then spend the required character points. (Not to mention the fact that an appropriate trainer must be found).

VII.A.8. High mastery: (See C&T 75) By spending a second slot on mastery, a single classed fighter can become a high master. By this time a character has spent four slots on a single weapon and is at least 6th level. 

VII.A.9. Grand mastery: (See C&T 76) High masters who spend one more slot on learning their weapon can become grand masters. Grand masters are capable of feats of sword play that border on fantastic.


VII.B. Armor & Shield proficiencies: (See S&P pg 115-116) Taking either of these skills can improve a characters overall defensive, and offensive capabilities. Shield proficiency not only gives a character AC benefits. It also permits the character to make specialized attacks such as the shield punch, and rush without any penalties. See House rules. Taking the Armor proficiency reduces the encumbrance of the armor worn


VII.C. Weapon Group proficiencies: (See S&P pg 113-115) Taking these skills permits a character to become proficient in not only one weapon, but with scores of weapons. This can be an excellent option for warriors.


VII.D. Fighting styles: (See S&P pg 116) Fighting styles represent broad categories of battle tactics that can be employed by characters. They are described in detail in C&T. Players can spend character points/weapon slots on fighting styles, gaining some bonuses in battle. There is a difference between knowing a style and specializing in that style. Every character with a weapon proficiency knows at least one fighting styleÐthe style used with that weapon. There is no cost to acquire the fighting style; it comes with the proficiency. Indeed, if a weapon can be used with two or more different styles, the character is assumed to know all of those styles. Character classes put some limitations on learning fighting styles. Table 52, S&P pg 116 shows the classes that can normally learn a specific style. A character can spend an additional character point when he purchases a weapon proficiency to learn a style that is not normally provided to his character class. A character can spend a weapon proficiency slot to specialize in the use of one of these fighting styles, as long as he already knows that style. Warriors can specialize in as many styles as they wish to purchase. Priests and rogues can only specialize in one style. Wizards can specialize in a single fighting style, but only by paying an extra character point to acquire the weapon proficiency slot. Each of the styles has specific benefits when acquired as a proficiency or as a specialization. Thee fighting styles are briefly described below.

VII.D.1. One-handed weapon fighting style (See C&T pg's 49 (single weapon) & 76) Proficiency in one-handed weapon fighting style is the most basic of fighting styles. The character wields a one-handed weapon and leaves his off-hand empty.

VII.D.2. Weapon & shield fighting style: (See C&T pg's 50 & 76) Proficiency in weapon & shield fighting style provides the character with the defensive benefits of a shield and still allows a decent defense.

VII.D.3. Two-handed weapon fighting style: (See C&T pg's 49 & 77) This style permits the character to wield large, two-handed weapons, with heavy damage capabilities. 

VII.D.4. Two weapon fighting style: (See C&T pg's 50 & 77) Not to be confused with two-handed weapon fighting style. This style gives the character the ability to wield two weapons simultaneously. One in each hand. This style is probably the most difficult to master, and the most sought after by warrior characters.

VII.D.5. Missile fighting style: (See C&T pg's 50 & 78) This is the style used when employing self projecting weapons, such as bows, sling, and crossbows. Most missile weapons require two hands to effectively load, fire, and employ.

VII.D.6. Horse archery fighting style: (See C&T pg 78) This is a good example of a Special fighting style. This skill permits a character to fire missile weapons from horseback with greatly reduced penalties.

VII.D.7. Thrown weapon fighting style: (See C&T pg's 50 & 78) Thrown weapons are those projected directly by the hand of the character. For example, Darts, spears, rocks, etc. Most thrown weapons require only one hand to effectively wield. A character could still hold a shield or other weapon in his off-hand. A character cannot however perform a melee attack, and a ranged attack in the same round.

VII.D.8. Special fighting style: (See C&T pg's 50 (weapon specific styles) & 78 (Local fighting styles). One example has already been incorporated as a standard weapon fighting style. The horse archer. Others might include; Net & Trident, Paired nunchakus, matched sai, Katana & Wakizashi, Whip & Chair, etc.


VII.E. Unarmed combat styles: (See C&T pg's 82-97) Similar to fighting styles, Unarmed combat styles can be purchased using weapon or non-weapon character points/slots. For more on Unarmed combat styles see Section IV Paragraph F above.

VII.E.1. Martial arts talents: (See C&T pg's 97-98) Once a character is proficient in at least one martial arts style, he can acquire a variety of additional skills that reflect an advanced state of mental and physical training. They can be purchased with either weapon or non weapon proficiency slots. There are several Special talents, and They will not all be described here. Please refer to C&T for further details.


VII.F. Special Talents:  (See C&T pg's 78-80) Weapon proficiency points/slots can also be used to acquire a variety of special perks, traits, and characteristics useful for a combatant. Some of these talents can be acquired through more than one means. i.e. as Character traits, Non-weapon proficiencies, or as Special talents. There are several Special talents, and They will not all be described here. Please refer to C&T for further details.




Skills & Points cross index charts


Racial points: See S&P pg 23

Style/Skill/Talent/Proficiency/etc Racial points Reference/source
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A. Racial characteristics/traits   X    S&P pg's 24-39
B. Character traits                1    S&P pg's 88, 89, 104-109
C. Non-weapon proficiencies        1    S&P pg's 86-104
D. Weapon proficiencies/skills     1    S&P 112-115/C&T 70-76
E. Fighting styles/skills          1    S&P pg's 116-119
F. Weapon & Armor proficiency      1    S&P pg's 115-116/C&T pg 72
G. Special talents                 1    S&P pg 117/C&T pg 78
H. Unarmed proficiencies/skills	   1    S&P pg 119/C&T pg's 82-97
I. Martial arts talents	           1    C&T pg's 97-98
J. High level skills				                HLC pgÕs 144-178
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1. Demihumans can use 5 racial character points on other skills/proficiencies, etc. Humans can use all 10 racial character points on other skills/proficiencies, etc. Nonstandard races, such as lizard men and thri-kreen, cannot apply any racial character points to other skills/proficiencies. Any racial character points not spent on racial characteristics are lost.


Knowledge Bonus points: See S&P pgÕs 17 & 88

                                   Bonus
Style/Skill/Talent/Proficiency/etc KNO/points   Reference/source
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A. Racial characteristics/traits	  2    S&P pg's 24-39
B. Character traits				            3    S&P pg's 88, 89, 104-109
C. Non-weapon proficiencies		      3    S&P pg's 86-104
D. Weapon proficiencies/skills		   3    S&P 112-115/C&T 70-76
E. Fighting styles/skills			       3    S&P pg's 116-119
F. Weapon & Armor proficiency		    3    S&P pg's 115-116/C&T pg 72
G. Special talents				             3    S&P pg 117/C&T pg 78
H. Unarmed proficiencies/skills	   3    S&P pg 119/C&T pg's 82-97
I. Martial arts talents			         3    C&T pg's 97-98
J. High level skills				                HLC pgÕs 144-178
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2. Non-warriors may only spend Knowledge bonus points on non-weapon proficiencies which contain an Intelligence component as part of itÕs relevant abilities.
3. Warriors can spend Knowledge bonus points on weapon, or non-weapon proficiencies. (non-weapon proficiencies must still contain an Intelligence component)
   Wizards may spend Knowledge bonus points on the Signature Spell Special Talent.


Character points: See S&P pg 87

Style/Skill/Talent/Proficiency/etc Character/pts Reference/source
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A. Racial characteristics/traits	       S&P pg's 24-39
B. Character traits				            X    S&P pg's 88, 89, 104-109
C. Non-weapon proficiencies        X    S&P pg's 86-104
D. Weapon proficiencies/skills		        S&P 112-115/C&T 70-76
E. Fighting styles/skills			            S&P pg's 116-119
F. Weapon & Armor proficiency		         S&P pg's 115-116/C&T pg 72
G. Special talents				                  S&P pg 117/C&T pg 78
H. Unarmed proficiencies/skills	   X    S&P pg 119/C&T pg's 82-97
I. Martial arts talents			         X    C&T pg's 97-98
J. High level skills				           X    HLC pgÕs 144-178
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Campaign bonus points: See DM & house rules.
                                   Bonus
Style/Skill/Talent/Proficiency/etc points Reference/source
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A. Racial characteristics/traits	       S&P pg's 24-39
B. Character traits				            X    S&P pg's 88, 89, 104-109
C. Non-weapon proficiencies		      X    S&P pg's 86-104
D. Weapon proficiencies/skills		   X    S&P 112-115/C&T 70-76
E. Fighting styles/skills			       X    S&P pg's 116-119
F. Weapon & Armor proficiency	    	X    S&P pg's 115-116/C&T pg 72
G. Special talents				             X    S&P pg 117/C&T pg 78
H. Unarmed proficiencies/skills	   X    S&P pg 119/C&T pg's 82-97
I. Martial arts talents			         X    C&T pg's 97-98
J. High level skills				                HLC pgÕs 144-178
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Disadvantage points: See S&P pgÕs 89, 93, 94.
                                   Disadvantage
Style/Skill/Talent/Proficiency/etc Points Reference/source
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A. Racial characteristics/traits	       S&P pg's 24-39
B. Character traits				            X    S&P pg's 88, 89, 104-109
C. Non-weapon proficiencies		      X    S&P pg's 86-104
D. Weapon proficiencies/skills		   X    S&P 112-115/C&T 70-76
E. Fighting styles/skills			       X    S&P pg's 116-119
F. Weapon & Armor proficiency		    X    S&P pg's 115-116/C&T pg 72
G. Special talents				             X    S&P pg 117/C&T pg 78
H. Unarmed proficiencies/skills	   X    S&P pg 119/C&T pg's 82-97
I. Martial arts talents			         X    C&T pg's 97-98
J. High level skills				                HLC pgÕs 144-178
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Weapon points: See S&P pg 113.
(Note that charactera begin play (are initially created) with an initial allotment of weapon points. After this point they are expected to acquire other weapon proficiencies using character points from other sources)

Style/Skill/Talent/Proficiency/etc Weapon points  Reference/source
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A. Racial characteristics/traits	       S&P pg's 24-39
B. Character traits				                 S&P pg's 88, 89, 104-109
C. Non-weapon proficiencies		           S&P pg's 86-104
D. Weapon proficiencies/skills		   X    S&P 112-115/C&T 70-76
E. Fighting styles/skills			       X    S&P pg's 116-119
F. Weapon & Armor proficiency		    X    S&P pg's 115-116/C&T pg 72
G. Special talents				             X    S&P pg 117/C&T pg 78
H. Unarmed proficiencies/skills   	X    S&P pg 119/C&T pg's 82-97
I. Martial arts talents			         X    C&T pg's 97-98
J. High level skills				                HLC pgÕs 144-178
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Notes from skills & points cross-index chart.

A. Racial characteristics can not be improved, and must be purchased when the character is created.
B. Character traits can not be improved, are generally permanent, and usually can only be acquired when the character is first created.
C. Includes siege warfare skills from C&T pg 177.
D. Weapon proficiencies are selected initially and throughout the campaign. Expenditure of additional character points can greatly enhance characters fighting/combat abilities.
E. Fighting styles and skills are needed in order to effectively wield weapons. Most are acquired automatically. Like weapon proficiencies, skill in these fighting styles can also be improved.
F. Special weapon proficiencies. These skills can be acquired by any one to increase their offensive and defensive capabilities.
G. Special talents are combat skills that are generally restricted to the warrior caste. These are enhanced combat skills and tactics usually learned later in a campaign. One special talent that lays outside the realm of the warrior is that of the "Signature Spell". See Players Option Spells & Magic pg.57 for rules.
H&I. Unarmed proficiencies and Martial arts permit all characters the opportunity to be come experts in a type of combat. Although everyone begins with some knowledge of these combat techniques, the expenditure of points can equip characters with near super human fighting abilities.
J. The ultimate in skills. These skills are only learned at very high levels. They have minimum level prerequisites, and are considered extraordinary skills.



Weapon proficiencies/skills/styles Tables.


Single Classed Fighter:
                                    Single
Style/Skill/Talent/Proficiency/etc  Classed fighter  Source/Ref.
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A. Weapon nonproficiency            "y"/-2           C&T 72
B. Weapon familiarity               "y"/-1           C&T 73
C. Proficiency                      2                C&T 74
D. Weapon of choice                 "y"/2	           S&P 118
E. Weapon expertise                 "y"/2*/C         S&P 118
F. Weapon specialization            "y"/2/1/C        S&P 118
G. Weapon mastery                   "y"/4/5/CF       S&P 119
H. Weapon high mastery              "y"/2/5/CFG      C&T 75
I. Weapon grand mastery	            "y"/2/5/CFGH     C&T 76
J. One-handed weapon fighting style	"a"              C&T 76
K. Weapon & Shield fighting style	  "a"             	C&T 76
L. Two-handed weapon	               "a"	             C&T 77
M. Two weapon fighting style	       "a"             	C&T 77
N. Missile fighting style	          "a"	             S&P 117
O. Horse archery fighting style	    "a"	             C&T 78
P. Thrown weapon fighting style	    "a"	             C&T 78
Q. Special fighting style*	         dm	              S&P 117
R. Tight group weapon proficiency	  "y"/4	           S&P 115
S. Broad group weapon proficiency	  "y"/6	           S&P 115
T. Shield proficiency	              "y"/2	           S&P 115
U. Armor proficiency	               "y"/2	           S&P 115
V. Pummeling nonproficiency	        "n"	             C&T 84
W. Pummeling familiarity	           "a"	             C&T 84
X. Pummeling proficiency	           "y"/2	           C&T 84
Y. Pummeling expertise	             "y"/2/X	         C&T 85
Z. Pummeling specialization	        "y"/2/1/X	       C&T 85
a. Pummeling mastery	               "y"/4/5/XZ	      C&T 85
b. Pummeling grand mastery	         "y"/4/5/XZa	     C&T 85
c. Wrestling nonproficiency	        "n"	             C&T 89
d. Wrestling familiarity	           "a"	             C&T 89
e. Wrestling proficiency	           "y"/2	           C&T 89
f. Wrestling expertise	             "y"/2/e	         C&T 89
g. Wrestling specialization	        "y"/2/1/e	       C&T 89
h. Wrestling mastery	               "y"/4/5/eg	      C&T 90
i. Wrestling grand mastery	         "y"/4/5/egh	     C&T 90
j. Martial arts nonproficiency	     "y"	             C&T 95
k. Martial arts proficiency	        "y"/2	           C&T 95
l. Martial arts expertise	          "y"/2/k	         C&T 96
m. Martial arts specialization	     "y"/2/1/k	       C&T 96
n. Martial arts mastery	            "y"/4/5/km	      C&T 96
o Martial arts grand mastery	       "y"/4/5/kmn	     C&T 96
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Multi-class Fighter:
                                    Multi
Style/Skill/Talent/Proficiency/etc  Classed fighter  Source/Ref.
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A. Weapon nonproficiency	           "y"/-2	          C&T 72
B. Weapon familiarity	              "y"/-1	          C&T 73
C. Proficiency	                     2	               C&T 74
D. Weapon of choice	                "y"/2	           S&P 118
E. Weapon expertise	                "y"/2*/C	        S&P 118
F. Weapon specialization	           "y"/4/2/C	       S&P 118
G. Weapon mastery	                  "y"/8/6/CF	      S&P 119
H. Weapon high mastery	             "n"	             C&T 75
I. Weapon grand mastery	            "n"	             C&T 76
J. One-handed weapon fighting style	"a"	             C&T 76
K. Weapon & Shield fighting style	  "a"	             C&T 76
L. Two-handed weapon	               "a"	             C&T 77
M. Two weapon fighting style	       "a"	             C&T 77
N. Missile fighting style	          "a"	             S&P 117
O. Horse archery fighting style	    "a"             	C&T 78
P. Thrown weapon fighting style	    "a"             	C&T 78
Q. Special fighting style*	         dm	              S&P 117
R. Tight group weapon proficiency	  "y"/4	           S&P 115
S. Broad group weapon proficiency	  "y"/6	           S&P 115
T. Shield proficiency	              "y"/2	           S&P 115
U. Armor proficiency	               "y"/2	           S&P 115
V. Pummeling nonproficiency	        "n"	             C&T 84
W. Pummeling familiarity	           "a"	             C&T 84
X. Pummeling proficiency	           "y"/2	           C&T 84
Y. Pummeling expertise	             "y"/2/X         	C&T 85
Z. Pummeling specialization	        "y"/4/2/X	       C&T 85
a. Pummeling mastery	               "y"/8/6/XZ	      C&T 85
b. Pummeling grand mastery	         "n"	             C&T 85
c. Wrestling nonproficiency	        "n"             	C&T 89
d. Wrestling familiarity	           "a"	             C&T 89
e. Wrestling proficiency	           "y"/2	           C&T 89
f. Wrestling expertise	             "y"/2/e	         C&T 89
g. Wrestling specialization	        "y"/4/2/e	       C&T 89
h. Wrestling mastery	               "y"/8/6/eg	      C&T 90
i. Wrestling grand mastery	         "n"	             C&T 90
j. Martial arts nonproficiency	     "y"	             C&T 95
k. Martial arts proficiency	        "y"/2	           C&T 95
l. Martial arts expertise	          "y"/2/k	         C&T 96
m. Martial arts specialization	     "y"/4/2/k	       C&T 96
n. Martial arts mastery	            "y"/8/6/km	      C&T 96
o Martial arts grand mastery	       "n"	             C&T 96
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Ranger/Paladin:

Style/Skill/Talent/Proficiency/etc  Ranger/Paladin  Source/Ref.
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A. Weapon nonproficiency	           "y"/-2	          C&T 72
B. Weapon familiarity	              "y"/-1	          C&T 73
C. Proficiency	                     2	               C&T 74
D. Weapon of choice	                "y"/2	           S&P 118
E. Weapon expertise	                "y"/2*/C	        S&P 118
F. Weapon specialization	           "y"/4/3/C	       S&P 118
G. Weapon mastery	                  "y"/8/7/CF	      S&P 119
H. Weapon high mastery	             "n"	             C&T 75
I. Weapon grand mastery	            "n"	             C&T 76
J. One-handed weapon fighting style	"a"	             C&T 76
K. Weapon & Shield fighting style	  "a"	             C&T 76
L. Two-handed weapon	               "a"	             C&T 77
M. Two weapon fighting style	       "a"	             C&T 77
N. Missile fighting style	          "a"	             S&P 117
O. Horse archery fighting style    	"a"	             C&T 78
P. Thrown weapon fighting style	    "a"	             C&T 78
Q. Special fighting style*	         dm	              S&P 117
R. Tight group weapon proficiency	  "y"/4	           S&P 115
S. Broad group weapon proficiency	  "y"/6	           S&P 115
T. Shield proficiency	              "y"/2	           S&P 115
U. Armor proficiency	               "y"/2	           S&P 115
V. Pummeling nonproficiency	        "n"	             C&T 84
W. Pummeling familiarity	           "a"	             C&T 84
X. Pummeling proficiency	           "y"/2	           C&T 84
Y. Pummeling expertise	             "y"/2/X	         C&T 85
Z. Pummeling specialization	        "y"/4/3/X	       C&T 85
a. Pummeling mastery	               "y"/8/7/XZ	      C&T 85
b. Pummeling grand mastery	         "n"	             C&T 85
c. Wrestling nonproficiency	        "n"	             C&T 89
d. Wrestling familiarity	           "a"	             C&T 89
e. Wrestling proficiency	           "y"/2	           C&T 89
f. Wrestling expertise	             "y"/2/e	         C&T 89
g. Wrestling specialization	        "y"/4/3/e	       C&T 89
h. Wrestling mastery	               "y"/8/7/eg	      C&T 90
i. Wrestling grand mastery	         "n"	             C&T 90
j. Martial arts nonproficiency	     "y"	             C&T 95
k. Martial arts proficiency	        "y"/2	           C&T 95
l. Martial arts expertise	          "y"/2/k	         C&T 96
m. Martial arts specialization	     "y"/4/3/k	       C&T 96
n. Martial arts mastery	            "y"/8/7/km	      C&T 96
o Martial arts grand mastery	       "n"	             C&T 96
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Priest:

Style/Skill/Talent/Proficiency/etc  Priest		  Source/Ref.
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A. Weapon nonproficiency	           "y"/-3	          C&T 72
B. Weapon familiarity	              "y"/-2	          C&T 73
C. Proficiency	                     3	               C&T 74
D. Weapon of choice	                "y"/2	           S&P 118
E. Weapon expertise	                "y"/3/C	         S&P 118
F. Weapon specialization	           "y"/6/5/C	       S&P 118
G. Weapon mastery	                  "n"	             S&P 119
H. Weapon high mastery	             "n"	             C&T 75
I. Weapon grand mastery	            "n"	             C&T 76
J. One-handed weapon fighting style	"y"/3	           C&T 76
K. Weapon & Shield fighting style	  "y"/3	           C&T 76
L. Two-handed weapon	               "y"/3	           C&T 77
M. Two weapon fighting style	       "n"/+1	          C&T 77
N. Missile fighting style	          "y"	             S&P 117
O. Horse archery fighting style	    "n"/+1	          C&T 78
P. Thrown weapon fighting style	    "y"/3	           C&T 78
Q. Special fighting style*	         dm	              S&P 117
R. Tight group weapon proficiency	  "n"	             S&P 115
S. Broad group weapon proficiency	  "n"	             S&P 115
T. Shield proficiency	              "y"/6	           S&P 115
U. Armor proficiency	               "y"/3	           S&P 115
V. Pummeling nonproficiency	        "n"	             C&T 84
W. Pummeling familiarity	           "a"	             C&T 84
X. Pummeling proficiency	           "y"/3	           C&T 84
Y. Pummeling expertise	             "y"/3/X	         C&T 85
Z. Pummeling specialization	        "y"/6/5/X	       C&T 85
a. Pummeling mastery	               "n"	             C&T 85
b. Pummeling grand mastery	         "n"	             C&T 85
c. Wrestling nonproficiency         "n"	             C&T 89
d. Wrestling familiarity	           "a"	             C&T 89
e. Wrestling proficiency	           "y"/3	           C&T 89
f. Wrestling expertise	             "y"/4/e	         C&T 89
g. Wrestling specialization	        "y"/6/5/e	       C&T 89
h. Wrestling mastery	               "n"             	C&T 90
i. Wrestling grand mastery	         "n"             	C&T 90
j. Martial arts nonproficiency	     "y"	             C&T 95
k. Martial arts proficiency	        "y"/3	           C&T 95
l. Martial arts expertise	          "y"/4/k	         C&T 96
m. Martial arts specialization	     "y"/6/5/k	       C&T 96
n. Martial arts mastery	            "y"/8/7/km	      C&T 96
o Martial arts grand mastery	       "n"	             C&T 96
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Priest:

Style/Skill/Talent/Proficiency/etc  Priest		  Source/Ref.
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A. Weapon nonproficiency	           "y"/-3	          C&T 72
B. Weapon familiarity	              "y"/-2	          C&T 73
C. Proficiency	                     3	               C&T 74
D. Weapon of choice	                "y"/2	           S&P 118
E. Weapon expertise	                "y"/3/C	         S&P 118
F. Weapon specialization           	"y"/6/5/C	       S&P 118
G. Weapon mastery	                  "n"	             S&P 119
H. Weapon high mastery	             "n"	             C&T 75
I. Weapon grand mastery	            "n"	             C&T 76
J. One-handed weapon fighting style	"y"/3	           C&T 76
K. Weapon & Shield fighting style	  "y"/3	           C&T 76
L. Two-handed weapon	               "y"/3	           C&T 77
M. Two weapon fighting style	       "n"/+1	          C&T 77
N. Missile fighting style	          "y"	             S&P 117
O. Horse archery fighting style	    "n"/+1	          C&T 78
P. Thrown weapon fighting style	    "y"/3           	C&T 78
Q. Special fighting style*	         dm              	S&P 117
R. Tight group weapon proficiency	  "n"	             S&P 115
S. Broad group weapon proficiency	  "n"	             S&P 115
T. Shield proficiency	              "y"/6	           S&P 115
U. Armor proficiency	               "y"/3	           S&P 115
V. Pummeling nonproficiency        	"n"	             C&T 84
W. Pummeling familiarity	           "a"             	C&T 84
X. Pummeling proficiency           	"y"/3	           C&T 84
Y. Pummeling expertise	             "y"/3/X	         C&T 85
Z. Pummeling specialization	        "y"/6/5/X	       C&T 85
a. Pummeling mastery	               "n"             	C&T 85
b. Pummeling grand mastery	         "n"	             C&T 85
c. Wrestling nonproficiency        	"n"             	C&T 89
d. Wrestling familiarity	           "a"             	C&T 89
e. Wrestling proficiency	           "y"/3	           C&T 89
f. Wrestling expertise	             "y"/4/e	         C&T 89
g. Wrestling specialization        	"y"/6/5/e	       C&T 89
h. Wrestling mastery	               "n"	             C&T 90
i. Wrestling grand mastery	         "n"             	C&T 90
j. Martial arts nonproficiency	     "y"	             C&T 95
k. Martial arts proficiency	        "y"/3           	C&T 95
l. Martial arts expertise	          "y"/4/k	         C&T 96
m. Martial arts specialization	     "y"/6/5/k	       C&T 96
n. Martial arts mastery	            "y"/8/7/km	      C&T 96
o Martial arts grand mastery	       "n"	             C&T 96
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Rogue:

Style/Skill/Talent/Proficiency/etc  Rogue		  	Source/Ref.
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A. Weapon nonproficiency	           "y"/-3	          C&T 72
B. Weapon familiarity	              "y"/-2	          C&T 73
C. Proficiency	                     3	               C&T 74
D. Weapon of choice	                "y"/2	           S&P 118
E. Weapon expertise	                "y"/3/C	         S&P 118
F. Weapon specialization	           "y"/8/6/C	       S&P 118
G. Weapon mastery	                  "n"	             S&P 119
H. Weapon high mastery	             "n"	             C&T 75
I. Weapon grand mastery	            "n"	             C&T 76
J. One-handed weapon fighting style	"y"/3	           C&T 76
K. Weapon & Shield fighting style	  "n"/+1	          C&T 76
L. Two-handed weapon	               "n"/+1	          C&T 77
M. Two weapon fighting style	       "y"/3	           C&T 77
N. Missile fighting style	          "y"/3	           S&P 117
O. Horse archery fighting style	    "y"/3	           C&T 78
P. Thrown weapon fighting style	    "y"/3	           C&T 78
Q. Special fighting style*	         dm	              S&P 117
R. Tight group weapon proficiency	  "n"	             S&P 115
S. Broad group weapon proficiency	  "n"	             S&P 115
T. Shield proficiency	              "y"/6	           S&P 115
U. Armor proficiency	               "y"/3	           S&P 115
V. Pummeling nonproficiency	        "n"	             C&T 84
W. Pummeling familiarity	           "a"	             C&T 84
X. Pummeling proficiency	           "y"/3	           C&T 84
Y. Pummeling expertise	             "y"/3/X	         C&T 85
Z. Pummeling specialization	        "y"/8/6/X	       C&T 85
a. Pummeling mastery	               "n"	             C&T 85
b. Pummeling grand mastery	         "n"	             C&T 85
c. Wrestling nonproficiency	        "n"	             C&T 89
d. Wrestling familiarity	           "a"	             C&T 89
e. Wrestling proficiency	           "y"/3	           C&T 89
f. Wrestling expertise	             "y"/4/e	         C&T 89
g. Wrestling specialization	        "y"/8/6/e	       C&T 89
h. Wrestling mastery	               "n"	             C&T 90
i. Wrestling grand mastery	         "n"	             C&T 90
j. Martial arts nonproficiency	     "y"	             C&T 95
k. Martial arts proficiency	        "y"/3	           C&T 95
l. Martial arts expertise	          "y"/4/k	         C&T 96
m. Martial arts specialization	     "y"/8/6/k	       C&T 96
n. Martial arts mastery	            "n"	             C&T 96
o Martial arts grand mastery	       "n"	             C&T 96
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Wizard:

Style/Skill/Talent/Proficiency/etc  Wizard		Source/Ref.
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A. Weapon nonproficiency	           "y"/-3	          C&T 72
B. Weapon familiarity	              "y"/-3	          C&T 73
C. Proficiency	                     3	               C&T 74
D. Weapon of choice	                "y"/4	           S&P 118
E. Weapon expertise	                "y"/5/C	         S&P 118
F. Weapon specialization	           "y"/10/7/C	      S&P 118
G. Weapon mastery	                  "n"	             S&P 119
H. Weapon high mastery	             "n"	             C&T 75
I. Weapon grand mastery	            "n"	             C&T 76
J. One-handed weapon fighting style	"y"/3	           C&T 76
K. Weapon & Shield fighting style	  "n"/+1	          C&T 76
L. Two-handed weapon	               "y"/3	           C&T 77
M. Two weapon fighting style	       "n"/+1          	C&T 77
N. Missile fighting style	          "n"/+1	          S&P 117
O. Horse archery fighting style	    "n"/+1          	C&T 78
P. Thrown weapon fighting style	    "y"/3	           C&T 78
Q. Special fighting style*	         dm	              S&P 117
R. Tight group weapon proficiency  	"n"	             S&P 115
S. Broad group weapon proficiency  	"n"	             S&P 115
T. Shield proficiency	              "y"/6	           S&P 115
U. Armor proficiency	               "y"/3	           S&P 115
V. Pummeling nonproficiency        	"n"	             C&T 84
W. Pummeling familiarity	           "a"	             C&T 84
X. Pummeling proficiency	           "y"/3	           C&T 84
Y. Pummeling expertise	             "y"/3/X	         C&T 85
Z. Pummeling specialization	        "y"/10/7/X	      C&T 85
a. Pummeling mastery	               "n"	             C&T 85
b. Pummeling grand mastery         	"n"	             C&T 85
c. Wrestling nonproficiency        	"n"             	C&T 89
d. Wrestling familiarity	           "a"             	C&T 89
e. Wrestling proficiency	           "y"/3	           C&T 89
f. Wrestling expertise	             "y"/5/e         	C&T 89
g. Wrestling specialization	        "y"/10/7/e	      C&T 89
h. Wrestling mastery	               "n"	             C&T 90
i. Wrestling grand mastery	         "n"	             C&T 90
j. Martial arts nonproficiency	     "y"	             C&T 95
k. Martial arts proficiency	        "y"/3	           C&T 95
l. Martial arts expertise	          "y"/5/k	         C&T 96
m. Martial arts specialization	     "y"/10/7/k	      C&T 96
n. Martial arts mastery	            "n"	             C&T 96
o Martial arts grand mastery	       "n"	             C&T 96
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Psionicist:

Style/Skill/Talent/Proficiency/etc  Psionicist		Source/Ref.
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A. Weapon nonproficiency	           "y"/-4	          C&T 72
B. Weapon familiarity	              "y"/-2	          C&T 73
C. Proficiency	                     3	               C&T 74
D. Weapon of choice	                "y"/4	           S&P 118
E. Weapon expertise	                "y"/4/C         	S&P 118
F. Weapon specialization	           "n"	             S&P 118
G. Weapon mastery	                  "n"	             S&P 119
H. Weapon high mastery	             "n"	             C&T 75
I. Weapon grand mastery	            "n"	             C&T 76
J. One-handed weapon fighting style	"y"/3	           C&T 76
K. Weapon & Shield fighting style	  "n"/+1	          C&T 76
L. Two-handed weapon	               "y"/3	           C&T 77
M. Two weapon fighting style	       "n"/+1	          C&T 77
N. Missile fighting style	          "n"/+1	          S&P 117
O. Horse archery fighting style	    "n"/+1	          C&T 78
P. Thrown weapon fighting style	    "y"/3	           C&T 78
Q. Special fighting style*	         dm	              S&P 117
R. Tight group weapon proficiency	  "n"	             S&P 115
S. Broad group weapon proficiency	  "n"	             S&P 115
T. Shield proficiency	              "y"/6	           S&P 115
U. Armor proficiency	               "y"/3	           S&P 115
V. Pummeling nonproficiency	        "n"	             C&T 84
W. Pummeling familiarity	           "a"	             C&T 84
X. Pummeling proficiency	           "y"/3	           C&T 84
Y. Pummeling expertise	             "y"/3/X	         C&T 85
Z. Pummeling specialization	        "n"	             C&T 85
a. Pummeling mastery	               "n"	             C&T 85
b. Pummeling grand mastery	         "n"	             C&T 85
c. Wrestling nonproficiency	        "n"	             C&T 89
d. Wrestling familiarity	           "a"	             C&T 89
e. Wrestling proficiency	           "y"/3	           C&T 89
f. Wrestling expertise	             "y"/4/e	         C&T 89
g. Wrestling specialization	        "n"             	C&T 89
h. Wrestling mastery	               "n"	             C&T 90
i. Wrestling grand mastery	         "n"	             C&T 90
j. Martial arts nonproficiency	     "y"	             C&T 95
k. Martial arts proficiency	        "y"/3	           C&T 95
l. Martial arts expertise	          "y"/4/k	         C&T 96
m. Martial arts specialization	     "n"	             C&T 96
n. Martial arts mastery	            "n"	             C&T 96
o Martial arts grand mastery	       "n"	             C&T 96
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Non-classed/NPC:
                                    Non-Classed
Style/Skill/Talent/Proficiency/etc  NPC			           Source/Ref.
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A. Weapon nonproficiency	           "y"/-4	          C&T 72
B. Weapon familiarity	              "y"/-2	          C&T 73
C. Proficiency	                     4	               C&T 74
D. Weapon of choice	                "y"	             S&P 118
E. Weapon expertise	                "n"	             S&P 118
F. Weapon specialization	           "n"	             S&P 118
G. Weapon mastery	                  "n"	             S&P 119
H. Weapon high mastery	             "n"	             C&T 75
I. Weapon grand mastery	            "n"	             C&T 76
J. One-handed weapon fighting style	"y"/4	           C&T 76
K. Weapon & Shield fighting style	  "n"/+1	          C&T 76
L. Two-handed weapon	               "n"/+1	          C&T 77
M. Two weapon fighting style	       "n"/+1	          C&T 77
N. Missile fighting style	          "n"/+1	          S&P 117
O. Horse archery fighting style	    "n"/+1	          C&T 78
P. Thrown weapon fighting style	    "y"/4	           C&T 78
Q. Special fighting style*	         dm	              S&P 117
R. Tight group weapon proficiency	  "n"	             S&P 115
S. Broad group weapon proficiency	  "n"	             S&P 115
T. Shield proficiency	              "y"/8	           S&P 115
U. Armor proficiency	               "y"/4	           S&P 115
V. Pummeling nonproficiency	        "n"	             C&T 84
W. Pummeling familiarity	           "a"	             C&T 84
X. Pummeling proficiency	           "y"/4	           C&T 84
Y. Pummeling expertise	             "n"	             C&T 85
Z. Pummeling specialization	        "n"	             C&T 85
a. Pummeling mastery	               "n"	             C&T 85
b. Pummeling grand mastery	         "n"	             C&T 85
c. Wrestling nonproficiency	        "n"	             C&T 89
d. Wrestling familiarity	           "a"	             C&T 89
e. Wrestling proficiency	           "y"/4	           C&T 89
f. Wrestling expertise	             "n"	             C&T 89
g. Wrestling specialization	        "n"	             C&T 89
h. Wrestling mastery	               "n"	             C&T 90
i. Wrestling grand mastery	         "n"	             C&T 90
j. Martial arts nonproficiency	     "y"	             C&T 95
k. Martial arts proficiency	        "y"/4	           C&T 95
l. Martial arts expertise	          "n"	             C&T 96
m. Martial arts specialization	     "n"	             C&T 96
n. Martial arts mastery	            "n"	             C&T 96
o Martial arts grand mastery	       "n"	             C&T 96
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Notes from weapon proficiency tables:


A. Non-proficiency.
First entry indicates whether the class in question can acquire the skill. Second entry indicates the penalty ÒTo HitÓ when non proficient. Non proficiency prevents the use of any special attack maneuvers/options, results in a penalty ÒTo HitÓ, a one phase initiative penalty, and a halving of all fire rates. There is no cost to be non proficient.

B. Familiarity.
First entry indicates whether the class in question can acquire the skill. Second entry indicates the penalty ÒTo HitÓ when familiar. Familiarity  prevents the use of any special attack maneuvers/options, and results in a penalty ÒTo HitÓ. The cost to be familiar in a weapon is paid when a character becomes proficient with a related weapon.

C. Proficiency.
All characters can become proficient in a weapon for the character point cost as listed. The types of weapons a character can become proficient in varies dependent on the characters class.

D. Weapon of choice.
First entry indicates whether the class in question can acquire the skill. Second entry indicates the cost associated with declaring a weapon of choice. When using a weapon of choice a character gains a +1 ÒTo HitÓ. A character may only have one weapon of choice at a time.

E. Expertise.
First entry indicates whether the class in question can acquire the skill. Second entry indicates the cost to become an expert at a weapon. (Cost for warriors is 2. 
* 1 if the weapon is already a weapon of choice.) See C&T pg 75 for the additional attacks per round permitted due to expertise. The third entry indicates the prerequisite required to take this skill. A character may only have expertise in one weapon at a time.

F. Specialization
First entry indicates whether the class in question can acquire the skill. Second entry indicates the cost associated with declaring a weapon of choice. Third entry indicates the minimum level required before the skill in question can be acquired. The fourth entry indicates the prerequisite required to take this skill. There are four main categories: melee, missile, bows, and crossbows. Specialization w/melee weapons gives +1/+2, and +1 attack/2 rnds (see S&P 75); Specialization w/missile weapons gives +1/(+2 when wielded), an increased rate of fire, and a point blank range. (see S&P 75); Specialization. A character may only specialize in one weapon at a time. Specialization, and all other higher level weapon skills supersede all lower level weapon skills. One cannot be both an expert and a specialist in his weapon of choice. The higher level skill takes precedence over the lower level skill. 

G. Weapon Mastery.
Only warriors can attain weapon Mastery. The costs to acquire this skill vary depending on the characters subclass. First entry indicates whether the class in question can acquire the skill. Second entry indicates the cost to become a weapon master. Third entry indicates the minimum level required before the character can obtain the skill in question. Fourth entry indicates the prerequisites required to acquire this skill. Mastery attack & damage bonuses both increase to +3. Bonuses ÒTo HitÓ in the case of missile ranges are greatly influenced. (see C&T 75). Specialization, and all other higher level weapon skills supersede all lower level weapon skills. One cannot be both an expert and a specialist in his weapon of choice. The higher level skill takes precedence over the lower level skill. 

H&I. Weapon High & Grand Mastery.
Only single classed fighters can attain weapon High mastery & Grand mastery. First entry indicates whether the class in question can acquire the skill. Second entry indicates the cost to become a weapon master. Third entry indicates the minimum level required before the character can obtain the skill in question. Fourth entry indicates the prerequisites required before the skill can be acquired. High mastery increases a weapons speed factor by one category/phase, it also permits critical hits on a roll of 16 provided the roll hits by a margin of 5 or >, and missile high masters gain an extreme range. Grand mastery provides one additional attack per round, the weapons base damage die is increased to the next greater die size. Specialization, and all other higher level weapon skills supersede all lower level weapon skills. One cannot be both an expert  and a specialist in his weapon of choice. The higher level skill takes precedence over the lower level skill. 

J-P. Fighting styles.
All character learn some fighting styles. an ÒaÓ indicates that the skill is acquired automatically. AÓyÓ indicates that the skill is available to the character class in question. It can be obtained in two ways. By purchasing a weapon which requires the style, it is obtained with the weapon proficiency. Or by paying the character point cost, (second entry) and purchasing the style outright. An ÒnÓ indicates the style is not normally learned by the character class in question. The only way the skill can be learned is by first purchasing a weapon which permits the use of the style, and then paying an additional cost (+1 character point) to acquire the style desired. ÒdmÓ indicates a fighting style which may only be acquired by a character as permitted by the Dungeon Master. Any character can spend a weapon proficiency slot to acquire specialization with a fighting style provided he already knows the style. Warriors can specialize in as many styles as they wish to purchase. Priests & Rogues can only specialize in one style. Wizards can specialize in a single fighting style, but only by paying an extra character point. Specialization in the various fighting styles provide various different combat bonuses. See S&P pgs 116-117.

Q. Special fighting styles.
A character can  spend a proficiency slot to specialize in a special fighting style, provided it is developed, delineated, and thoroughly reviewed by the player and DM. See S&P pg 117, and C&T 78.

R&S. Weapon group proficiencies.
Weapon group proficiencies can only be acquired by warrior class characters by paying the character points indicated (4 or 6). Purchasing tight group proficiency gives the character proficiency. w/all weapons in the tight group. Additionally, if the tight group is within a broad group, then the character gains familiarity w/all weapons in the broad group. Broad group proficiency. gives the character proficiency. w/all weapons in the broad group. See S&P 113-114 for weapon groups.

T. Shield proficiency.
1st entry indicates whether skill/style is permitted. Second entry indicates cost in character points. Any character can acquire proficiency w/the shield for the cost indicated after the y/n indicator. This proficiency goes beyond simply using the shield as a static barrier. Proficiency w/the shield gives the character additional Armor Class bonuses, as well as allowing the character to perform the Shield Punch, and Shield Bash combat maneuvers without a non proficiency penalty. (See House rules supplements).

U. Armor proficiency.
1st entry indicates whether skill/style is permitted. Second entry indicates cost in character points. Any character can acquire proficiency w/armor for the cost indicated after the y/n indicator. This proficiency goes beyond simply wearing armor. Proficiency w/armor reduces the encumbrance of the armor worn.

V. No one can be non proficient in pummeling.

W. Familiarity.
Most characters are considered familiar w/pummeling. As indicated by the ÒaÓ (as in automatic). Such characters may make one pummeling attack per round with no penalty.

X. Proficient.
1st entry indicates whether skill/style is permitted. Second entry indicates cost in character points. Characters can spend weapon or non weapon character points to become proficient at pummeling. Proficiency at pummeling benefits warriors by permitting them their full allotment of melee attacks. Other characters receive no benefit.

Y. Expertise.
1st entry indicates whether skill/style is permitted. Second entry indicates cost in character points. A character can become a pummeling expert by spending the indicated number of character points (weapon or non weapon). Provided the character is already proficient with the skill. Expertise provides no benefits to warriors. It does however permit non warriors to make multiple attacks as if a non specialized warrior. (see table 15. PHB, pg 36).

Z. Specialization.
1st entry indicates whether skill/style is permitted. Second entry indicates cost in character points. 3rd entry indicates minimum level required before skill can be acquired. 4th entry indicates prerequisites required before the skill can be acquired. Specialization w/pummeling gives the character +1 ÒTo HitÓ, +2 to damage, and multiple attacks; 3/2 at levels 1-6, 2/1 at levels 7-12, and 5/2 at 13+.

a. Mastery.
1st entry indicates whether skill/style is permitted. Second entry indicates cost in character points. 3rd entry indicates minimum level required before skill can be acquired. 4th entry indicates prerequisites required before the skill can be acquired. Mastery w/pummeling gives the character +3 ÒTo HitÓ, +3 to damage, multiple attacks remain as if the character were specialized. Additionally, the character adds +3 to his strength score for purposes of performing the knockdown opposed strength roll. The characters opponent also has a -3 to his save versus death when checking for knockout on a critical hit.

b. Grand mastery.
1st entry indicates whether skill/style is permitted. Second entry indicates cost in character points. 3rd entry indicates minimum level required before skill can be acquired. 4th entry indicates prerequisites required before the skill can be acquired. Grand mastery w/pummeling permits the character to score critical hits (knockout check) on any to hit roll of 16 or > that hits by 5 or > than needed.

c. No one can be non proficient in wrestling.

d. Familiarity.
Most characters are considered familiar w/wrestling. As indicated by the ÒaÓ (as in automatic). Such characters may make one wrestling attack per round with no penalty.

e. Proficient.
1st entry indicates whether skill/style is permitted. Second entry indicates cost in character points. Characters can spend weapon or non weapon character points to become proficient at wrestling. Proficiency at wrestling benefits warriors by permitting them their full allotment of melee attacks. Other characters receive no benefit.

f. Expertise.
1st entry indicates whether skill/style is permitted. Second entry indicates cost in character points. A character can become a wrestling expert by spending the indicated number of character points (weapon or non weapon). Provided the character is already proficient with the skill. Expertise provides no benefits to warriors. It does however permit non warriors to make multiple attacks as if a non specialized warrior. (see table 15. PHB, pg 36).

g. Specialization.
1st entry indicates whether skill/style is permitted. Second entry indicates cost in character points. 3rd entry indicates minimum level required before skill can be acquired. 4th entry indicates prerequisites required before the skill can be acquired. Specialization w/wrestling gives the character +1 ÒTo HitÓ, +2 to damage, and multiple attacks; 3/2 at levels 1-6, 2/1 at levels 7-12, and 5/2 at 13+.

h. Mastery.
1st entry indicates whether skill/style is permitted. Second entry indicates cost in character points. 3rd entry indicates minimum level required before skill can be acquired. 4th entry indicates prerequisites required before the skill can be acquired. Mastery w/wrestling gives the character +3 ÒTo HitÓ, +3 to damage, multiple attacks remain as if the character were specialized. Additionally, the character adds +3 to his strength score for purposes of performing the knockdown opposed strength roll. The characters opponent also has a -3 to his save versus death when checking for knockout on a critical hit.

i. Grand mastery.
1st entry indicates whether skill/style is permitted. Second entry indicates cost in character points. 3rd entry indicates minimum level required before skill can be acquired. 4th entry indicates prerequisites required before the skill can be acquired. Grand mastery w/wrestling permits the character to score critical hits (knockout check) on any to hit roll of 16 or > that hits by 5 or > than needed.

j. No one can be non proficient in martial arts.

k. Proficient.
1st entry indicates whether skill/style is permitted. Second entry indicates cost in character points. Characters can spend weapon or non weapon character points to become proficient at martial arts. Proficiency at martial arts benefits warriors by permitting them their full allotment of melee attacks. Other characters receive no benefit. If a character has enough points/slots, he can become proficient in more than one martial arts style. Note that the four different martial arts styles do not constitute a weapon group, and must all be taken separately.

l. Expertise.
1st entry indicates whether skill/style is permitted. Second entry indicates cost in character points. A character can become a martial arts expert by spending the indicated number of character points (weapon or non weapon). Provided the character is already proficient with the skill. Expertise provides no benefits to warriors. It does however permit non warriors to make multiple attacks as if a non specialized warrior. (see table 15. PHB, pg 36). Characters that are proficient in more than one style may only become experts in one style.

m. Specialization.
1st entry indicates whether skill/style is permitted. Second entry indicates cost in character points. 3rd entry indicates minimum level required before skill can be acquired. 4th entry indicates prerequisites required before the skill can be acquired. Specialization w/martial arts gives the character +1 ÒTo HitÓ, +2 to damage, and multiple attacks; 3/2 at levels 1-6, 2/1 at levels 7-12, and 5/2 at 13+. Additionally, the character adds +1 to his strength score for purposes of performing the knockdown opposed strength roll. Specialized character may make martial arts attacks against armed opponents without provoking attacks of opportunity. Specialists can attempt blocks and disarms against armed opponents w/out the usual penalties. Martial artists disarm against 2-hndÕd weapons at a -4 penalty instead of -8. Characters that are proficient in more than one style may only become specialists in one style.

n. Mastery.
1st entry indicates whether skill/style is permitted. Second entry indicates cost in character points. 3rd entry indicates minimum level required before skill can be acquired. 4th entry indicates prerequisites required before the skill can be acquired. Mastery w/wrestling gives the character +3 ÒTo HitÓ, +3 to damage, multiple attacks remain as if the character were specialized. Additionally, the character adds +3 to his strength score for purposes of performing the knockdown opposed strength roll. The characters opponent also has a -3 to his save versus death when checking for knockout on a critical hit. A martial arts master threatens his front squares and is entitled to make attacks of opportunity just as if he were armed with a weapon. A martial arts master can choose to inflict normal damage instead of mostly temporary damage. If a master rolls a critical hit while inflicting normal damage, he scores a bludgeoning critical instead of a knockout chance. Compare the masters size to the opponents size for severity. Reduce the masterÕs size category by one if the attack is a punch.

o. Grand mastery.
1st entry indicates whether skill/style is permitted. Second entry indicates cost in character points. 3rd entry indicates minimum level required before skill can be acquired. 4th entry indicates prerequisites required before the skill can be acquired. Grand mastery w/martial arts permits the character to score critical hits (knockout check) on any to hit roll of 16 or > that hits by 5 or > than needed.

Master Proficiency List; Key/Legend


Source List (in the order that they appear)

PHB          Player's Handbook 2nd Ed.
PHBR1        Complete Fighter's Handbook
PHBR2        Complete Thief's Handbook
PHBR5        Complete Psionics Handbook
PHBR7        The Complete Bard's Handbook
PHBR10       The Complete Book of Humanoids
PHBR11       The Complete Ranger's Handbook
CpltPl       The Complete Paladin's Handbook
CpltBR       The Complete Barbarian's Handbook (Proficiencies marked
		           with * asterisk are slightly different when taken by a
		           Barbarian. When playing a Barbarian the player should
		           reference the Complete Barbarians Handbook for
		           descriptions of these non-weapon proficiencies.)
CpltNC       The Complete Book of Necromancers (Proficiencies marked
^		          with ^ carat are available only if an appropriate tutor
		           can be located. See DM for details, also see CpltNC pg's
		           22-23)
C&T          Player's Option: Combat & Tactics
S&P          Player's Option: Skills & Powers
HLC          Dungeon Master Option: High-level campaigns
Mztca        Maztica boxed set
OA           Oriental Adventures hardbound
DLA          Dragonlance Adventures hardbound
FOR3         Pirates of the Fallen Stars (Forgotten Realms campaign
		           expansion)
RW           Proficiency developed specifically for this campaign
             world
`            This option is available to the Fighting-Monk Priest kit
             from PHBR3. See The Complete Priest's Handbook, page
             100; The Monk player character class from PlayerÕs
             Option: Spells & Magic, page 33). Please see the Weapon
             proficiency/styles/skills table and notes. Note that
             this includes specialization beyond one slot.
«            This option is available only to those characters who
             are proficient in at least one martial arts style. See 
             the Player's Options: Combat & Tactics book for details.
2163         PlayerÕs Option: Spells & Magic
9388         FR16: The Shining South (Forgotten Realms campaign
             expansion)
9492         Wizards & Rogues of the Realms
9507         Shaman
9509         Warriors & Priests of the Realms