Natural Cavalier(PF) (Patreon)

Natural Cavalier (Cavalier)

For creatures built like the mounts that humans would ride, the idea of riding another may feel unnatural. This archetype focuses on using their natural bodyshape and firm footing to carry themselves with all the skill of any biped on a horse.

This archetype can only be taken by fingerless races,

Class Skills: Lose handle animal and ride. Gain acrobatics and perception.

Ride Alone: You are always considered mounted for purposes of class abilities, magic items, and feats. You cannot target the 'mount', as there is none, but any that affect you, the rider, function fully. You qualify for any feat that requires Mounted Combat without having to have the feat. This replaces the mount ability.

Front Line: Called upon to be at the front of any charge, wading deep into enemy lines without a mount to bear some of the blows, you've quickly learned to cope with it. You gain toughness as a bonus feat.

Quick Thinking: At 4th level, You're on your own, so you have to be fast on your feet and quick of wit. You gain a bonus to initiative of +1. This increases by 1 for every 3 levels past 4 you obtain. This replaces expert trainer.

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