Alchemy 2

Alchemy 2(Wizard, 3)
Ability: Intelligence
Modifier: ‐3
An individual skilled in the science of alchemy can perform a variety of feats when he has access to a well‐stocked laboratory. Given time and the proper materials, the alchemist can create such things as smoke bombs, sleep gas, non‐magical potions, dusts, powders, Greek fire, strong glue, various drugs and mild poisons, both natural and otherwise. Furthermore, a character with this proficiency can conduct experiments to determine the properties and content of unknown substances, and spellcasters can use this to brew magical potions as well. A laboratory, including the specialized equipment and the innumerable chemicals necessary for its operation, costs at least 5000gp. For every additional 5000gp invested in the laboratory, the alchemist’s chances of success in any given project should modified by +1. However, since there is always a chance of failure, any roll of a natural 20 indicates that something has gone wrong, most probably damaging the alchemist and some of his equipment. Other failures may result in worthless potions, creations with wildly different effects, or whatever else the DM can think of. This skill is almost useless outside of the laboratory, and the character’s abilities should be limited accordingly when this is the case. Some characters may wish to carry small analysis kits with them while adventuring. These typically cost as much as 500gp each. The delicate equipment is not likely to stand up to the rigors of normal adventuring, and the chances of success on any project will incur penalties ranging from ‐1 to ‐10 depending on the situation. Possession of this skill grants a +1 bonus on all brewing, herbalism, and poison making proficiency checks. Characters must first be proficient in Alchemy 1 to take this.