Wood Imp Paragon Class
by Jamie BatyWood imp paragons have the following game statistics.
Abilities: Dexterity is important to wood imp paragons because of its role in combat and its affects on Ride, Hide and Move Silently skills. Strength and Constitution are valued because of their roles in combat.
Alignment: Any, although predominantly chaotic and evil.
Hit Die: d8.
Class Skills
The wood imp paragon's class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are Handle Animal (Cha), Hide (Dex), Intimidate (Cha), Listen (Wis), Move Silently (Dex), Ride (Dex), Spot (Wis), and Survival (Wis).
Skill Points at Each Level: 4 + Int modifier.
Class Features
All of the following are class features of the wood imp paragon class.
Weapon and Armour Proficiency: Wood imp paragons are proficient with all simple and martial weapons, and with light, medium and heavy armours, as well as with all shields, including tower shields.
Mounted Combat: Wood imp paragons automatically receive this feat as a bonus feat.
Monstrous Mien (Ex): Wood imp paragons can channel their innate wickedness and cruelty, resulting in a +4 racial bonus on Intimidate checks.
Spider Rider (Ex): At 2nd level, a wood imp paragon comes to understand the nature of the wood spider and develops a deep kinship with it. He gains a +4 bonus to all Handle Animal and Ride skill checks made with his spider mount.
Ability Boost (Ex): At 3rd level, a wood imp paragon's Dexterity score increases by 2 points.
Table: The Wood Imp Paragon
| Level | BAB | Fort | Ref | Will | Special |
| 1st | +1 | +2 | +0 | +0 | Mounted Combat, Monstrous Mien |
| 2nd | +2 | +3 | +0 | +0 | Spider Rider |
| 3rd | +3 | +3 | +1 | +1 | Ability boost (Dex +2) |