Snake Handler Priest (3.5e Class)

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This is like a cleric with relatively low spellcasting ability, but relatively high ability to summon and fight alongside snakes! 20 1 Moderate Good Poor Good

"Prepared Divine Spellcasting [[Class Ability Progression::Other" is not in the list (Prepared Arcane Spellcasting, Spontaneous Arcane Spellcasting, Prepared Divine Spellcasting, Spontaneous Divine Spellcasting, Arcane Spellcasting, Divine Spellcasting, Prepared Spellcasting, Spontaneous Spellcasting, Alternate Magic, Psionics, ...) of allowed values for the "Class Ability" property.

Snake Handler Priest

Snake Handler Priests are religious zealots who live in small towns in the hills, on the edge of the wilderness, and the fringe of society. Though snake handling is frowned upon in most cultures, the priests of this faith defend their practice staunchly. They avidly proclaim that their faith gives them power over the crawling things of the earth and they wield this power with the grace of the divine.

Making a Snake Handler Priest

Although strength, dexterity, and fortitude may serve well in a fight, a snake handler needs only the Wisdom of the Lord and the Charisma of his own spirit. Amen.

Abilities: All prepared spells are Wisdom-based, but a high Charisma score is often needed for controlling the snakes.

Races: People of all races who do not fear the serpent's bite may enter the fold of the snake handler priest.

Alignment: Any non-chaotic.

Starting Gold: 3d8×10 gp.

Starting Age: Complex

Table: The Snake Handler Priest

Hit Die: d8

Level	Base Attack Bonus	Saving Throws			Special	Spells per Day
		Fort	Ref	Will		0	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th
1st	+0	+2	+0	+2	Serpent Empathy, Serpent Companion	2	0+1	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2nd	+1	+3	+0	+3	Summon Serpent I	2	1+1	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
3rd	+2	+3	+1	+3	-	3	1+1	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
4th	+3	+4	+1	+4	Summon Serpent II	3	2+1	0+1	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
5th	+3	+4	+1	+4	-	3	2+1	1+1	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
6th	+4	+5	+2	+5	Summon Serpent III	4	2+1	1+1	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
7th	+5	+5	+2	+5	Faith Against Poison	4	3+1	2+1	0+1	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
8th	+6	+6	+2	+6	Summon Serpent IV	4	3+1	2+1	1+1	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
9th	+6	+6	+3	+6	-	5	3+1	2+1	1+1	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
10th	+7	+7	+3	+7	Summon Serpent V	5	4+1	3+1	2+1	0+1	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
11th	+8	+8	+3	+7	-	5	4+1	3+1	2+1	1+1	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
12th	+9	+8	+4	+8	Summon Divine Serpent I	5	4+1	3+1	2+1	1+1	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
13th	+9	+9	+4	+8	Slippery Mind	5	5+1	4+1	3+1	2+1	0+1	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
14th	+10	+9	+4	+9	Summon Divine Serpent II	5	5+1	4+1	3+1	2+1	1+1	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
15th	+11	+10	+5	+9	-	5	5+1	4+1	3+1	2+1	1+1	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
16th	+12	+10	+5	+10	Summon Divine Serpent III	5	5+1	5+1	4+1	3+1	2+1	0+1	—	—	—	—	—
17th	+12	+11	+5	+10	-	5	5+1	5+1	4+1	3+1	2+1	1+1	—	—	—	—	—	—
18th	+13	+11	+6	+11	Summon Couatl	5		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
19th	+14	+12	+6	+11	-	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
20th	+15	+12	+6	+12	-	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Class Skills (<-number of skill points-> "" is not a number. + Int modifier per level, ×4 at 1st level) Appraise (Int), Autohypnosis (Wis), Balance (Dex), Bluff (Cha), Climb (Str), Concentration (Con), Control Shape (Wis), Craft (Int), Decipher Script (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Disable Device (Int), Disguise (Cha), Escape Artist (Dex), Forgery (Int), Gather Information (Cha), Handle Animal (Cha), Heal (Wis), Hide (Dex), Iajitsu Focus (), Intimidate (Cha), Jump (Str), Knowledge (Int), Listen (Wis), Martial Lore (Int), Move Silently (Dex), Open Lock (Dex), Perform (Cha), Psicraft (Int), Profession (Wis), Ride (Dex), Search (Int), Sense Motive (Wis), Sleight of Hand (Dex), Speak Language (None), Spellcraft (Int), Spot (Wis), Survival (Wis), Swim (Str), Truespeak (Int), Tumble (Dex), Use Magic Device (Cha), Use Psionic Device (Cha), Use Rope (Dex).

Class Features

All of the following are class features of the <-class name->.

Weapon and Armor Proficiency: <-description of class weapon & armor proficiencies->.

Spells: <-Delete this section if this class does not cast spells. description of spellcasting abilities: on what stat save DCs are based, on what stat bonus spells are based, and what stat determines the highest level spell that can be cast.->. <-pluralized class name-> choose their spells from the following list:

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1st—<-spells, spells, spells->

2nd—<-spells, spells, spells->

3rd—<-spells, spells, spells->

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5th—<-spells, spells, spells->

6th—<-spells, spells, spells->

7th—<-spells, spells, spells->

8th—<-spells, spells, spells->

9th—<-spells, spells, spells->

<span id="Table: <-class name-> Spells Known">Table: <-class name-> Spells Known</span>

Level	Spells Known
	0	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th
1st	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2nd	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
3rd	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
4th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
5th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
6th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
7th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
8th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
9th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
10th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
11th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
12th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
13th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
14th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
15th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
16th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
17th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
18th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
19th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
20th	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Power Points/Day: A <-class name->’s ability to manifest powers is limited by the power points he has available. His base daily allotment of power points is given on Table: <-class name->. In addition, he receives bonus power points per day if he has a high <-relevant ability-> score (see Table: Ability Modifiers and Bonus Power Points). His race may also provide bonus power points per day, as may certain feats and items.

Powers Known: <-Delete this section if this class does not manifest powers. description of manifesting abilities: on what stat save DCs are based, on what stat bonus powers points are based, and what stat determines the highest level power that can be manifested.->. <-pluralized class name-> choose their powers from the following list:

0—<-powers, powers, powers->

1st—<-powers, powers, powers->

2nd—<-powers, powers, powers->

3rd—<-powers, powers, powers->

4th—<-powers, powers, powers->

5th—<-powers, powers, powers->

6th—<-powers, powers, powers->

7th—<-powers, powers, powers->

8th—<-powers, powers, powers->

9th—<-powers, powers, powers->

Maximum Power Level Known: This column determines the highest level power he can learn at this level.

To learn or manifest a power, a <-class name-> must have an <-relevant ability-> score of at least 10 + the power’s level.

<span id="<-extraordinary class feature->"><-extraordinary class feature-></span> (Ex): <-class feature game rule information->

<span id="<-psi-like class feature->"><-psi-like class feature-></span> (Ps): <-class feature game rule information->

<span id="<-spell-like class feature->"><-spell-like class feature-></span> (Sp): <-class feature game rule information->

<span id="<-supernatural class feature->"><-supernatural class feature-></span> (Su): <-class feature game rule information->

<span id="<-class feature->"><-class feature-></span>: <-class feature game rule information->

<span id="<-subclass feature->"><-subclass feature-></span> <-"(Ex)", "(Su)", "(Sp)", or "(Ps)" if applicable.->: <-subclass feature game rule information->

<-Lather, rinse...->

<-... repeat as necessary.->

Ex-<-pluralized class name->

<-Describe what happens when a character violates the alignment restrictions of any other class restrictions. If there are no behavior or alignment restrictions delete this section->.

Epic <-class name->

<span id="Table: The Epic <-class name->">Table: The Epic <-class name-></span>

Hit Die: d<-Die size for Hit Die->

Level	Special
21st	<-any improvements to class features gained at this level, including any bonus feats->
22nd	<-any improvements to class features gained at this level, including any bonus feats->
23rd	<-any improvements to class features gained at this level, including any bonus feats->
24th	<-any improvements to class features gained at this level, including any bonus feats->
25th	<-any improvements to class features gained at this level, including any bonus feats->
26th	<-any improvements to class features gained at this level, including any bonus feats->
27th	<-any improvements to class features gained at this level, including any bonus feats->
28th	<-any improvements to class features gained at this level, including any bonus feats->
29th	<-any improvements to class features gained at this level, including any bonus feats->
30th	<-any improvements to class features gained at this level, including any bonus feats->
<-number of skill points-> + Int modifier skill points per level.

<-existing class feature->: <-how this class feature increases or accumulates at epic levels->

<-another existing class feature->: <-how this class feature increases or accumulates at epic levels->

<-Lather, rinse...->

<-... repeat.->

Bonus Feats : The epic <-class name-> gains a bonus feat (selected from the list of epic <-class name-> bonus feats) every <-number of feats per level-> levels after 20th.

Epic <-class name-> Bonus Feat List: <-list of bonus epic feats->.

<-Sample race of your choice-> <-class name-> Starting Package

Weapons: <-Weapon selection for starting at 1st level with this class.->.

Skill Selection: Pick a number of skills equal to 4 + Int modifier.

Skill	Ranks	Ability	Armor Check Penalty
<-Skill name->	<-4 for class skills and 2 for cross-class skills->	<-Abbrieviated key ability->	<-armor check penalty based on starting armor. If innapplicable put "—"->
<-Skill name->	<-4 for class skills and 2 for cross-class skills->	<-Abbrieviated key ability->	<-armor check penalty based on starting armor. If innapplicable put "—"-> <-copy and paste the rows as necessary.->

Feat: <-1st-level feat selection->.

Bonus Feats: <-1st-level feat bonus feats due to class or sample race. remove this section if this sample doesn't get any bonus feats at 1st level. ->.

Gear: <-Starting armor and other equipment outside of weapons.->.

Gold: <-Starting gold using this package.->.

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