Mercenary5


Level KXP
Spells
1 0 (none)
2 1.5 (none)
3 3 (none)
4 6 (none)
5 12 (none)
6 24 (none)
7 48 (none)
8 96 (none)
9 192 (none)
10 384 (none)
11 750 (none)
12 1000 (none)
13 1250 (none)
14 1500 (none)
15 1750 (none)
16 2000 (none)
17 2250 (none)
18 2500 (none)
19 2750 (none)
20 3000 (none)
21 3250 (none)
22 3500 (none)
23 3750 (none)
24 4000 (none)
25 4250 (none)
26 4500 (none)
27 4750 (none)
28 5000 (none)
29 5250 (none)
30 5500 (none)
31 5750 (none)
32 6000 (none)
33 6250 (none)
34 6500 (none)
35 6750 (none)
36 7000 (none)
TH Saves
PD RS PP BW Sp Fo Re Wi
+0  5  4  6  2  3  0  2  0
+0  6  4  6  3  4  1  3  0
+1  6  5  6  3  4  1  3  0
+1  6  5  7  3  5  1  4  1
+2  6  6  7  3  5  2  4  1
+2  7  6  7  4  6  2  5  1
+3  7  7  7  4  6  3  5  2
+3  7  7  8  4  7  3  6  2
+4  7  8  8  4  7  3  6  2
+4  8  8  8  5  8  4  7  3
+5  8  9  8  5  8  4  7  3
+5  8  9  9  5  9  5  8  3
+6  8 10  9  5  9  5  8  4
+6  9 10  9  6 10  5  9  4
+7  9 11  9  6 10  6  9  4
+7  9 11 10  6 11  6 10  5
+8  9 12 10  6 11  7 10  5
+8 10 12 10  7 12  7 11  5
Requisites: Dex 17, Int 9
Alignment: any
HD/level: 2d6
Weapon Prof.: 3+level/2
To Hit Table: Rog
Save Table: Rog
Reference: DM
Groups: Rogue
 
Can specialize in weapons (use the Thief/Assassin column in Number of Attacks table).
Each level, get one "5th edition" pick from the choices below.
Other Rogue classes may pick off this chart; the first Level 1-3 they pick is considered Level 1, the second is Level 2, and the third through fifth are Level 3. (similar for Levels 5-7, etc.) If some other (non-Rogue) class gets Mercenary5 abilities, they get 20 rogue points per level (total, regardless of how many Mercenary5 abilities they manifest).
 
"Backstorm" notes:
Normally, the base number of attacks that is considered "Backstabbing" is as follows:
If behind: 1, or equal to the number of weapon arms (each weapon backstabs only once).
If to flank/side: 0. You can usually get flank/side for free on a size G monster (like a Dragon).
If to front: -1.
Backstorm adds to this number, so if you have 150 in backstorm (+3) and are attacking to the front, two of your attacks can be considered "Backstabbing". (You are in effect "Frontstabbing")
Backstorm is only added once per segment (not per target), you do not add the Backstorm bonus for each target you engage this segment.
An absolute miss (1 or less on the natural TH roll) does not "use up" a backstab attempt.
Levels Pick Mercenary5 Ability | -50% | -100% | -150% Act Base Penalty Bonus
Level 1-3: A Avoid Trap (entire party): Mech.|Magic/Psi|OutPh - 10 Int-10 Int-16
B Backstrike (each 30% = x1 TH) (increases 10/lvl) - 50 Wis-6 Wis-20
C Bard3 spell SL=0 | SL=1 || SL=2 ||| SL=3 etc. - 60 Int-11 Int-20
D Initiative (each 10% = +1 initiative) continuous - 0 Dex-9 Dex-18
E Blend in (everyone believes OK that you're here) - 50 Chr-12 Chr-14
Level 4: Pick two Mercenary5 Level 1-3, one Soldier5 Level 1-3, or one Spellshaper5 Level 1-3
Level 5-7: F Avoid Trick (entire party): Mech.|Magic/Psi|OutPhase - 5 Int-12 Int-18
G Effect Evasion (each 1% = +1 saves) 1V to use - 0 Wis-9 Wis-12
H Dispel a x1 effect | Instantaneous | Disjunct - 50 Dex-12 Dex-18
I Controlled Blink (max N*N feet, N is amount made) - 15 Dex-9 Dex-12
J Erase a "?" in dungeon (loses track of party) - 0 Dex-13 Dex-19
Level 8: Pick two from: Mercenary5 Level 5-7, Soldier5 Level 1-3, Spellshaper5 Level 1-3
Level 9-12: K Avoid Special (entire party): x1 | x2 | x3 etc. - 0 Int-16 Int-22
L Backstorm (each 50%: +1 att is considered a backstab) - 0 Dex-16 Dex-22
M Disjoin x2 effect ||||||||| x3 |||||||||||||||| x4 etc. - 50 Chr-18 Chr-25
N +(rating)% money, use at end of run before selling - 0 Cml-9 Cml-18
O 0,1/r: Get +(amount made) on next Rogue ability - 0 NA NA
Level 13: Pick 2: Mercenary5 Level 9-12, Soldier5 or Spellshaper5 Level 5-7, other5 Level 1-3
Level 14-18: P Avoid Spirit/Conc Effect (entire party): x1 || x2 || x3 etc. - -5 Int-22 Int-30
Q Get save vs effects w/ no save, base=+0+items, each 5% is +1 - 0 Wis-20 Wis-25
R Psi(-12)C effect SL=0 | SL=1 || SL=2 ||| SL=3 etc. - 30 Str-22 Str-40
S Shield: Add a hp=(%rating) temporary shield, only 1 at a time - 0 Con-18 Con-25
T Speed: Each 50% is +1A action || B's instead || C's instead - 0 Dex-18 Dex-20
Level 18: Pick 2: Soldeier5 Level 9-12, Spellshaper5 Level 9-12, other5 level 5-7
Level 20-26: U Avoid Artifact Effect (entire party): x1 ||| x2 ||| x3 etc. - -10 Int-30 Int-46
V Backstave (N/2% of your dmg is vile) || Stun (save=N-100) - 0 Wis-26 Wis-32
W Instantaneous x0 effect | x1 || x2 ||| x3 |||| x4 etc. - 50 Dex-24 Dex-32
X Can Dim Door away in combat during your actions | Teleport - -15 Dex-18 Dex-24
Y 0,1/r: Unspend (amount made by) Rogue points - 0 NA NA
Z Pick 1 Level 14-18 Other5 (can be picked multiple times)