Balance...?
Advantages:
1st Level the samurai begins to learn the art of focusing his ki. By concentrating on this breathing and using a kiai, the samurai increases his strength score to 18/00 for one round. A samurai can focus his ki a number of times per day equal to his level
2nd level a samurai gains a +1 bonus to his damage dice rolls. This bonus increases by an additional point for ever three levels beyond 2nd
5th level the samurai is immune to fear
9th level the samurai also gains the ability of the great kiai, or paralyzing shout, This power draws upon the characters ki, exploding in a ferocious, warlike shout. The samurai’s Strength score is raised to 18/00 for two rounds and all enemies within 10 feet must save vs. paralyzation or be stunned for one round. The great kiwi can be used only once per day.
Disadvantages:
Weapon specialization limited to Katana, Wakazashi, and Long bow
Minimum scores of 13 in Strength, Wisdom and Constitution, and 14 in Intelligence
Must maintain be of lawful alignment alignment
A samurai can wear any armour but cannot use a shield
If party reputation drops below 8, becomes a Ronin, loses all Samurai abilities, and is the equivalent of a Fighter (cannot regain Samurai status)
Advantages:
1st Level the samurai begins to learn the art of focusing his ki. By concentrating on this breathing and using a kiai, the samurai increases his strength score to 18/00 for one round. A samurai can focus his ki a number of times per day equal to his level
2nd level a samurai gains a +1 bonus to his damage dice rolls. This bonus increases by an additional point for ever three levels beyond 2nd
5th level the samurai is immune to fear
9th level the samurai also gains the ability of the great kiai, or paralyzing shout, This power draws upon the characters ki, exploding in a ferocious, warlike shout. The samurai’s Strength score is raised to 18/00 for two rounds and all enemies within 10 feet must save vs. paralyzation or be stunned for one round. The great kiwi can be used only once per day.
Disadvantages:
Weapon specialization limited to Katana, Wakazashi, and Long bow
Minimum scores of 13 in Strength, Wisdom and Constitution, and 14 in Intelligence
Must maintain be of lawful alignment alignment
A samurai can wear any armour but cannot use a shield
If party reputation drops below 8, becomes a Ronin, loses all Samurai abilities, and is the equivalent of a Fighter (cannot regain Samurai status)