Hsiao Paragon Class
by Jamie BatyHsiao paragons have the following game statistics.
Abilities: Wisdom is important to hsiao paragons because of its role in divine spellcasting. Dexterity is also valued because of its role in defence if the hsiao is attacked. Intelligence is also important as it helps the hsiao in their lives of study and pursuit of knowledge.
Alignment: Lawful and predominantly good.
Hit Die: d6.
Class Skills
The hsiao paragon's class skills (and the key ability for each skill) Concentration (Con), Diplomacy (Cha), Gather Information (Cha), Knowledge (nature) (Int), Knowledge (religion) (Int), Listen (Wis), Sense Motive (Wis), Spellcraft (Int), and Spot (Wis).
Skill Points at Each Level: 8 + Int modifier.
Class Features
All of the following are class features of the faun paragon class.
Weapon and Armour Proficiency: Hsiao paragons gain no weapon or armour proficiencies.
Hsiao Knowledge (Ex): At 1st level, a hsiao paragon may add a bonus equal to its hsiao HD to any Knowledge check it makes.
Legend Lore (Sp): At 2nd level, a hsiao paragon use the spell legend lore as a spell-like ability 1/day..
Ability Boost (Ex): At 3rd level, a faun paragon's Wisdom score increases by 2 points.
Table: The Hsiao Paragon
| Level | BAB | Fort | Ref | Will | Special |
| 1st | +0 | +2 | +2 | +0 | Hsiao Knowledge; +1 cleric spellcasting level |
| 2nd | +1 | +3 | +3 | +0 | Legend Lore; +1 cleric spellcasting level |
| 3rd | +1 | +3 | +3 | +1 | Ability boost (Wis +2); +1 cleric spellcasting level |