Derro Bard

Availability by Moon Phase

• Full Moon: Available, can choose two special abilities
• Regular Moon: Available, can choose one special ability
• New Moon: Not available

Basic Information

• Size: Small
• Movement: 20 feet
• Space and Reach: 5 feet

Size-Adjusted Statistics

• Base Strength 12 becomes 10 (+0) due to Small size (-2):
  • Melee attacks: +0 to hit and damage
  • Climb and Swim checks: +0
• Base Dexterity 14 becomes 16 (+3) due to Small size (+2):
  • Ranged attacks: +3 to hit
  • AC: +3 from Dexterity
  • Reflex saves: +3
• Constitution 14 (+2):
  • Fortitude saves: +2
  • Temporary HP: +5 (1 point higher than your normal Con for 5 levels)

Physical Boost

After these adjustments, you may add +2 to either Strength, Dexterity, or Constitution. This will increase all related bonuses by 1. If you boost Constitution, you gain an additional 5 temporary hit points.

Combat Information

• Natural Armor: +2 to AC
• Size modifier: +1 to AC and attack rolls

Special Ability Options

• Bardic Performance:
  • Standard action to start, free action to maintain
  • 8 rounds of performance per transformation
  • Can use Countersong:
    • Grants new saving throw against sonic or language-dependent magical effects
    • Use Performance check result for the save DC
  • Can use Fascinate:
    • Affects up to 1 creature within 90 feet
    • Will save DC = 10 + half your level + Cha modifier
    • Target becomes fascinated, taking no actions while watched
    • Effect breaks if target is attacked or threatened
  • Can use Inspire Courage:
    • Allies within 30 feet gain +1 on attack and damage rolls
    • Also +1 on saves against charm and fear effects
• Ghost Sound:
  • Cast at will as a standard action
  • Creates illusory sounds at range up to 30 feet
  • Volume up to four normal humans shouting
  • Will save DC = 10 + half your level + Cha modifier to disbelieve
  • Sound can rise, recede, approach, or remain static
  • Cannot create speech unless you make a Linguistics check
• Sneak Attack:
  • Extra 2d6 damage when flanking
  • Also works against flat-footed targets
  • Requires using a weapon that can sneak attack
  • Does not work against undead, constructs, or creatures immune to critical hits
  • Must be able to see the target clearly (no concealment)
• Darkvision:
  • Can see perfectly in the dark up to 60 feet
  • Black and white vision only
  • Cannot see in magical darkness

Tactical Use

Excellent for social situations and providing combat support. Use Bardic Performance to aid allies while positioning for occasional sneak attacks. During full moon, combine Ghost Sound with Bardic Performance for maximum battlefield control.

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