Sphinx Paragon Class
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Androsphinx paragons have the following game statistics.
Abilities: Wisdom is important to androsphinx paragons because of its benefits to the androsphinx's clerical spellcasting. Charisma is important as it controls the save DCs for the Roar ability and it influences the sphinx's social skills. Strength is of value as well, as it can help boost the damage of the sphinx's natural attacks.
Alignment: Any, although predominantly chaotic and good.
Hit Die: d8.
Class Skills
The androsphinx paragon's class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are Appraise (Int), Decipher Script (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (Any) (Int), Listen (Wis), Spot (Wis) or Survival (Wis).
Skill Points at Each Level: 4 + Int modifier.
Class Features
All of the following are class features of the androsphinx paragon class.
Weapon and Armour Proficiency: None.
Bite: Androsphinx paragons are able to bite their foes as a secondary attack.
Resist Spells (Ex): An androsphinx paragon receives a +4 bonus to all saving throws made against spells and spell-like abilities.
Spells: At 2nd level, an androsphinx paragon cast spells as a 7th level cleric. At 3rd level, it cast spells as an 8th level cleric.
Ability Boost (Ex): At 3rd level, an androsphinx paragon's Wisdom score increases by 2 points.
Table: The Androsphinx Paragon
| Level | Base Attack Bonus | Fort Save | Ref Save | Will Save | Special |
| 1st | +0 | +2 | +2 | +0 | Bite (1d6) |
| 2nd | +1 | +3 | +3 | +0 | Resist Spells, Spells (7th level Cleric) |
| 3rd | +2 | +3 | +3 | +1 | Ability boost (Wis +2), Spells (8th level Cleric) |
Gynosphinx
Gynosphinx paragons have the following game statistics.
Abilities: Charisma is important to gynosphinx paragons because of its benefits to the gynosphinx's spell-like abilities and several of its primary skills. Constitution and Dexterity are also important for their combat benefits.
Alignment: Any, although predominantly True Neutral.
Hit Die: d8.
Class Skills
The gynosphinx paragon's class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are Bluff (Cha), Concentration (Con), Diplomacy (Cha), Disguise (Cha), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (Any) (Int), Listen (Wis), Sense Motive (Wis), and Spot (Wis).
Skill Points at Each Level: 4 + Int modifier.
Class Features
All of the following are class features of the gynosphinx paragon class.
Weapon and Armour Proficiency: None.
Bite: Gynosphinx paragons are able to bite their foes as a secondary attack.
Resist Spells (Ex): A gynosphinx paragon receives a +4 bonus to all saving throws made against spells and spell-like abilities.
Improved Spell-like Abilities (Sp): At 2nd level, a gynosphinx paragon comes to better understand and draw upon their magical heritage that courses through her blood. Her spell-like abilities are modified as follows:
2/day: comprehend languages, locate object, dispel magic, remove curse.
2/week: symbol of death, a symbol of fear, a symbol of insanity, a symbol of pain, a symbol of persuasion, a symbol of sleep, and a symbol of stunning .
Ability Boost (Ex): At 3rd level, a gynosphinx paragon's Charisma score increases by 2 points.
Table: The Gynosphinx Paragon
| Level | Base Attack Bonus | Fort Save | Ref Save | Will Save | Special |
| 1st | +0 | +2 | +2 | +0 | Bite (1d6) |
| 2nd | +1 | +3 | 3 | +0 | Resist Spells, Improved Spell-like Abilities |
| 3rd | +2 | +3 | +3 | +1 | Ability boost (Cha +2) |