Shadow Monk (Rogue/Monk)

(Original Concept by Byrdology)

Primary: Rogue.

Secondary: Monk.

Alignment: Any nonchaotic.

Hit Dice: d8.

Bonus Skills and Ranks: The shadow monk selects three monk skills to add to her class skills in addition to the normal rogue class skills. The shadow monk gains a number of ranks at each level equal to 6 + Int modifier.

Weapon and Armor Proficiency: The shadow monk is proficient with all simple weapons, plus plus the hand crossbow, handaxe, kama, nunchaku, rapier, sai, sap, shortbow, short sword, shuriken, siangham, and temple sword*. A shadow monk is proficient with light armor, but not with shields. When wearing medium armor, heavy armor, using a shield, or carrying a medium or heavy load, a shadow monk loses his flurry of blows abilities. (*Advanced Player’s Guide