Planescape Campaign
Fated Prestige Class

The Quaestor

  • The ranks of the Fated are often filled with greed. This isn?t necessarily a negative; it motivates faction members to do all sorts of things, both vile and innocent. Some go out and pursue their personal interests. Others, however, choose to undertake the roll in collecting taxes for the faction. These financial chieftains are called Quaestors.
  • While it might seem that tax collectors would make poor adventures, the Fated variety learn several tricks to help them cheat the market and cheat the people controlling it. They are experts and obtaining money in any way possible. Within the Cage, they are almost unanimously hated, especially by the working classes, though such is the price for being involved with taxes. Quaestors that go out into Sigil or the Planes at-large typically become merchants, diplomats, or even some form of ambassador.
  • Despite what many think, Quaestor are quite adept at combat. Such skill comes about often through sheer necessity. Many are adept swordsman, though they tend not to wear any form of armor. Many Fated take at least one level in this class to get experience with the finances of the Planes.
  • To qualify to become a Quaestor, a character must fulfill the following criteria:
  • Ability Scores: Charisma 13+, Intelligence 13+
  • Skills: Appraise, Bluff, Diplomacy, Intimidate, Sense Motive 5+ ranks.
  • Special: Must be a member of the Fated faction.

    • Class Level
    BAB
    Fort Save
    Ref Save
    Will Save
    Special, Spells per day
    1
    +1
    +0
    +1
    +1
    Haggler I, Skill Focus
    2
    +2
    +0
    +2
    +2
    Sweet Talker
    3
    +3
    +1
    +2
    +2
    Haggler II, Skill Focus
    4
    +4
    +1
    +3
    +3
    Detect Thoughts
    5
    +5
    +1
    +3
    +3
    Haggler III, Skill Focus

  • The following skills are considered class skills for a Quaestor.
  • Appraise (Cha), Bluff (Cha), Craft (Int), Decipher Script (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Disguise (Cha), Forgery (Int), Gather Information (Cha), Knowledge (All, Int), Sleight of Hand (Dex), Profession (Wis), Sense Motive (Wis), Spot (Wis), Tumble (Dex), Use Magic Device (Cha).
  • Skill Points at Each Level: 8 + Intelligence Bonus.
  • All of the following are features of the Quaestor prestige class.
  • Hit Die: d8
  • Weapon and Armor Proficiency: All Simple and Martial Weapons.
  • Haggler (Ex): The Quaestor has mastered the art of the deal. Anytime he is purchasing items, he may subtract a flat 10% from the cost for every odd level. If he is selling goods, he may demand this extra price as well.
  • Skill Focus (Ex): The Quaestor gains the Skill Focus feat for free in a skill of his choosing.
  • Sweet Talker (Sp): Three times per day, the haggler can effectively charm one person as per the spell. He does this through smooth talking and negotiation. The Will save DC is 11 + the Quaestor's charisma modifier.
  • Detect Thoughts (Sp): Three times per day, the Quaestor can cast detect thoughts with a DC 10 + Quaestor's levels + Charisma modifier.

    •      Melroch Eitheldor @ 2003 1 1