Genetic Dwarf (3.5e Template)

Genetic Dwarf

It happens sometimes. A genetic defect causes a creature to be born smaller than normal. Every now and then again, one of these unfortunate offspring are completely healthy, despite their defect. These are the subject of this Template.

Creating a Genetic Dwarf

Genetic Dwarf is an inherited template that can be applied to any living creature that is born, not created, such as Warforged. Genetic Dwarfism has nothing to do with, but can be applied to Dwarves, the Race. Because this inherited template describes a random genetic defect that has nothing to do with heredity, it can be combined with any other inherited template that the base creature qualifies for.

Size and Type

The base creature is reduced by one size category. Recalculate all attributes that apply when changing size category. Type remains the same. This web app can help with the calculations.

Hit Dice

Hit dice are not changed.

Speed

If the creature is reduced to small size, base land speed is reduced by 10. If the base creature has a fly speed, reduce that speed by 10, but increase maneuverability by one level, if possible.

Armor Class

Armour class is not changed outside of what is changed by decreasing size.

Attack

As Base creature. Natural weapons are reduced in accordance with reducing size category.

Special Attacks

As base creature.

Special Qualities

As Base creature.

Abilities

As base creature, except with what changes with size change.

Skills

As base creature, except with what changes with size change.

Feats

As Base Creature.

Environment

As Base Creature

Organization

As Base Creature

Challenge Rating

Challenge rating is reduced by 1.

Treasure

As Base Creature

Alignment

As Base Creature

Advancement

As Base Creature

Level Adjustment

-1LA for every size category below "Small." +0LA for anything above.

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