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===Campaign Information===

====Playing a Tenken====

'''Religion:''' The devotion of a tenken to any religion is completely variable. Some are faithful; others spurn religion completely. Those that do worship a higher power favor chaotic entities that represent battle and, for more evil tenken, wanton destruction. Even those tenken usually worship sporadically and nonchalantly, acknowledging their deity more through oaths and curses than actual prayer.

'''Other Classes:''' Most tenken have little taste for law; while they may be tolerant of lawful entities, even the most open-minded of tenken have little interest in conformation to strict rules. But while they may not understand the reasons for a [[SRD:Paladin|paladin's code of conduct]], a tenken will appreciate the paladin's abilities and contributions to a group. They treat all others in a similar manner, respecting them so long as they add something valuable to a group effort.

'''Combat:''' With his speed and elusiveness, a tenken is a formidable melee combatant, and with his high [[Dexterity]], he is usually not too shabby with ranged weapons either. But despite his combat skills, a tenken is not the ideal protective character. His fighting style is based on lightning-fast moves and dependent on his ability to weave through a line of foes. As a result, he is often unable to keep another party member from harm unless he can attract all of the enemy's attention.

'''Advancement:''' Tenken multiclass well as [[SRD:Rogue|rogues]], naturally favoring [[Dexterity]] and agility. Evil tenken might even has a level of [[SRD:Assassin|assassin]], making their living as hired killers. Tenken with high Intelligence or Charisma may also venture into the [[wizard]] or [[sorcerer]] classes, supplementing their skills with magic.

====Tenken in the World====

{{quote|''Defeat me? Ha! You are sorely mistaken, poor fool. You shall never even touch me!''|orig=Mourndar Orlylyl, drow tenken}}

Tenken are elite swordmasters that pride themselves on the excellence of their craft. With this combat experience comes a fondness for slashing weapons, an interest that can range form appreciation to downright obsession. A typical tenken carries at least three weapons on his person, usually for situational use. The smallest (usually a [[dagger]]) will be concealed. Even a tenken can recognize the need for subterfuge. But the other two blades will be as large and imposing as possible in order to deter (or perhaps attract) challengers. When questioned on the subject, a tenken will usually respond with a grin and a knowing wink, suggesting that their show of arms is most likely for the latter purpose.

'''Daily Life:''' Nomadic at heart, tenken seem possessed by irrepressible wanderlust. Their hedonistic, carefree personalities also tend to get them into trouble; many of them accrue high debts through heavy gambling and other rash behaviors. To them, none of it really matters. They're just passing the time between the next fight.

'''Notables:''' One of the most powerful tenken is a wanderer by the name of Himura, who seeks to help common folk through the use of his sword and combat evil wherever it may rear its ugly head.

'''Organizations:''' No organization of tenken exists. Should two tenken meet, however, they will usually both insist on a personal duel; the lethality of this sparring match is dependent on their alignment. 

'''NPC Reactions:''' Despite not having a great deal of talent outside of the battlefield, tenken are often able to amuse audiences with displays of speed and precision with their weapons. They are usually loathe to do this, however, and rarely if ever give repeat performances.

====Tenken Lore====

Characters with ranks in [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge (local)]] can research tenken 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
|- 
| 5 || class="left" | Tenken are lightning fast swordsmen who wear no armor.
|- 
| 10 || class="left" | While they appear frail, a tenken's sword strikes with tremendous speed and deceptive strength.
|- 
| 15 || class="left" | A tenken moves with god-like speed and uses a technique called the 'shukuchi' in which he unleashes a flurry of quick attacks on an opponent.
|- 
| 20 || class="left" | Information on specific tenken, their particular skills, backgrounds, etc.
|}

====Tenken in the Game====

Whether he is a mercenary, a vassal to a feudal lord, an agent of some other higher power, or even a simple wanderer, the tenken is often underestimated at the peril of his enemies, but recognized by those who know of him as a fearsome warrior.

'''Adaptation:''' [[Grimoire Tenken (3.5e Alternate Class Feature)|Grimoire Tenken]] by [[User:Ghostwheel|Ghostwheel]].

'''Sample Encounter:''' Tojiro, a 12 level tenken, is hired by another party to test the capabilities of the PC's. He has orders to use nonlethal force, but will not abide by them if he feels that his life in endangered. Tojiro is intended to be a challenge for a party of 4 level 9 PC's.

''EL 9:'' Tojiro enters by helping the PC's deal with another threat, preferably something of low level so he will not have to reveal his capabilities. He will respond to this threat with ruthless precision, and then approach the PC's with an entreaty of peace before explaining his intent to challenge them.

{{Stat Block 2
|name    = Tojiro the Tenken
|cr      = 12
|size    = M
|type    = [[SRD:Humanoid Type|Humanoid]]
|clvl    = Tenken 12
|sex     = Male
|al      = CN
|init    = +12
|listen  = +3
|spot    = +3
|lang    = Common, Elven, Giant
|ac      = 28
|touch   = 28
|flat    = 28
|acmods  = +8 [[Dexterity]], +6 insight, +2 deflection, +2 dodge
|hp      = 78
|hd      = 12d8+24
|fort    = +6
|ref     = +16
|will    = +7
|spd     = 80 feet (16 squares)
|melee1  = ''+3 [[SRD:Shock|shocking]]'' katana +20/+15/+10 (1d10+11+1d6 electrcity) (17-20, x2 on crit.)
|ranged1 = ''+2 [[SRD:Throwing|throwing]] [[SRD:Returning|returning]]'' katana +20 (1d10) (17-20, x2 on crit.)
|bab     = +12
|grp     = +12
|atkop   = [[#Shukuchi|Shukuchi]]
|str     = 10
|dex     = 22
|con     = 15
|int     = 14
|wis     = 16
|cha     = 12
|sq      = Haste, Improved Evasion, Improved Uncanny Dodge, Quickstep
|feats   = [[Armed Deflect Arrows (3.5e Feat)|Armed Deflect Arrows]], [[Dodge]]*, [[Exotic Weapon Proficiency]] (katana), [[Improved Dodge (3.5e Feat)|Improved Dodge]], [[Improved Initiative]], [[Mobility]]*, [[Quick Draw]], [[Spring Attack]], [[Weapon Focus]] (katana)
|skills  = [[Balance]] +18*, [[Climb]] +8, [[Escape Artist]] +11, [[Heal (SRD Skill)|Heal]] +5, [[Jump (SRD Skill)|Jump]] +16*, [[Sleight of Hand]] +10, [[Sense Motive]] +8, [[Tumble]] +18*.
|poss    = ''[[SRD:Gloves of Dexterity|Gloves of dexterity +4]]'', ''[[SRD:Ring of Protection|ring of protection +2]]'', ''[[SRD:Periapt of Wisdom|periapt of wisdom +2]]'', ''[[SRD:Robe of Useful Items|robe of useful items]]'', ''[[SRD:Boots of Speed|boots of speed]]'', mundane equipment
|sad1    = Tojiro gains a +10 bonus to the [[Balance]], [[Jump]], and [[Tumble]] feats when unarmored and unencumbered. These bonuses are factored into his skills (marked by an asterisk).
|san1    = Acrobatics
|san2    = Haste
|sad2    = Tojiro can act as if he is [[SRD:Haste|hasted]] for 12 rounds per day.
|san3    = Improved Evasion
|sad3    = Tojiro can totally evade attacks with incredible reflexes on a successful Reflex save, and takes only half damage even on a failed save.
|san4    = Improved Uncanny Dodge
|sad4    = Tojiro retains his [[Dexterity]] bonus to [[SRD:AC|AC]] even if he is caught [[SRD:Flat-Footed|flat-footed]] or struck by an [[SRD:Invisible|invisible]] attacker. He can also no longer be flanked or sneak attacked unless by a [[SRD:Rogue|rogue]] four or more levels higher than him.
|san5    = Shukuchi
|sad5    = Should Tojiro decide to use his shukuchi, his attack bonus changes to +20/+20/+20/+15/+10.
|san6    = Quickstep
|sad6    = On any turn where Tojiro moves 10 or more feet, he is treated as if under the effect of a ''[[SRD:Blur|blur]]'' spell.
}}


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Article Balance	Moderate +
Author	ThunderGod Cid +
Challenge Rating	12 +
Identifier	3.5e Class +
Name	Tojiro the Tenken +
Rated By	Tarkisflux + and Franken Kesey +
Rating	Rating Pending +
Size	M +
Skill Points	4 +
Summary	A Dexterity-based fighter who gets by on sheer speed and precision. + and {{{summary}}} +
Title	Tenken +
Type	Humanoid +