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In the Iron Kingdoms
Most monster hunters in the Iron Kingdoms are found
somewhere on the fringes of society, many within Cygnar and
Khador, with greater concentrations in untamed regions such as
the Wyrmall Mountains and Thornwood Forest. A great many
of them can be found as the lead huntsmen of small mercenary
bands or cohorts. In Cygnar most local magistrates pay monster
hunters for their services, though the particulars vary a great deal.
In Khador, monster hunters find that they must contract themselves
to the military as specialized mercenaries if they want to
see pay; the contracts tend to be quite loose, however, so there’s
little difference in how they operate.
There are very few cases of organized monster hunters in the
Iron Kingdoms. Most are short-lived parties that disband afterwards.
The Gray Blades of Ohk still exist today (having been
founded originally to fight off a heavy population of nearby
trolls), although they function more as an elite mercenary group,
only occasionally taking on monster related jobs (only a few
members are true monster hunters).
Notable Persons
Alten Ashley (Rgr9/MonHtr7): Alten Ashley is perhaps the
best known monster hunter in the Iron Kingdoms. He has hunted
in virtually every hostile environment of known Caen, and he has
more tales to tell of distant lands than most men would garner
in five lifetimes. He has also hunted just about every kind of
creature one could imagine… and many one could not. The only
thing that comes close to exceeding Ashley’s reputation for hunting
is his reputation for obnoxiousness. While certainly not mean
spirited, he’s so boisterous and gregarious most who meet him
would just as soon leave him to his monsters.
Arturo “Trollslayer” Kasimir (Ftr9/MonHtr6): Arturo is
the leader of the Grey Blades, a mercenary group based out of
Monster Hunter Prestige Class
Ohk. The group was originally founded to combat a heavy population
of trolls in the area, but once the menace was secured,
the group stayed together and sold their services as mercenaries.
Today, they have become well known for their exploits both as
mercenaries and as exterminators. Arturo is one of the most
skilled monster hunters among them and is an excellent leader
and tactician. He was born a poor farmer and saw his entire
family butchered and eaten by trolls, save for his niece Eva (upon
whom he dotes endlessly whenever he has the chance, despite
her being a grown woman now). This prompted him to become
a monster hunter, and his ferocity in battle has earned him the
nickname Trollslayer. In battle he wields the legendary hammer
Trollkrieg, which is capable (among other things) of overcoming
any troll’s regeneration ability.
The Monster Hunter
Hit Die: d8
Requirements
To qualify to become a monster hunter, a character must fulfill
all of the following criteria.
base Attack bonus: +4.
Creature Lore: 5 ranks.
Survival: 6 ranks.
Feat: Skill Focus (Creature Lore or Survival), Track.
Class Skills
Climb (Str), Craft (Int), Creature Lore (Int), Handle Animal
(Cha), Hide (Dex), Jump (Str), Knowledge (nature) (Int), Listen
(Wis), Move Silently (Dex), Profession (Wis), Ride (Dex),
Search (Int), Spot (Wis), Survival (Wis), Swim (Str), Use Rope
(Dex).
Skill Points at Each Level: 4 + Int modifier.
Table 1-1: The Monster Hunter
Class Attack Fort Ref Will
Level bonus Save Save Save Special
1 +1 +2 +0 +0 Favored monster, improved tracking +1
2 +2 +3 +0 +0 Skilled trapper
3 +3 +3 +1 +1 Exotic weapon proficiency, improved tracking +2/scent
4 +4 +4 +1 +1 Penetrating blow +1d4
5 +5 +4 +1 +1 Favored monster
6 +6 +5 +2 +2 Exotic weapon proficiency, improved tracking +3/-2 full speed
7 +7 +5 +2 +2 Fearless
8 +8 +6 +2 +2 Penetrating blow +2d4
9 +9 +6 +3 +3 Exotic weapon proficiency, improved tracking +4/immunity
10 +10 +7 +3 +3 Favored monster
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