ALPHA

“Alpha” is an acquired template that can be added to any creature identifiable by the Life Science skill (referred to hereafter as the character). Alphas are healthier, smarter, and better-looking than typical members of their species. The process used to create alphas is utilized extensively by the wealthy to enhance their own blood lines, and many alphas come from affluent families.

The alpha template is generally applied to a character while he is still in the womb, though it may also be applied to an unmodified subject as part of endogenous metamorphosis. A first level character can begin play with the alpha template by permanently spending 1 Resolve point.  A character may acquire the alpha template later on by undergoing endogenous metamorphosis and permanently spending 1 Resolve Point.

ALPHA SPECIAL QUALITIES

An alpha retains all the special qualities of the character and gains the additional special qualities listed below.

Long-lived (Ex): Once they reach maturity, alphas age slowly, and can live to be twice as old as a typical member of their race. When determining the effects of age on an alpha, double the age range as given on Vital Statistics .

Toxin Resistance (Ex): Due to their hearty constitutions, alphas are better able to shrug off the effects of poison and disease. Alpha characters gain a +4 bonus to saves made to resist the effects of diseases and poisons.

Unstable (Ex): The alpha process is not perfect and many alphas pay the price for their increased longevity, health, and intellect by being less mentally and emotionally stable. Because of this, alpha characters suffer a –2 penalty to all INT saves.

Ability Scores: An alpha gains a +2 racial bonus to their Intelligence and Charisma scores.

Skills: Same as the character’s.

Feats: An alpha gains Great Fortitude and Skill Focus as a bonus feats.  The Skill Focus can only be applied to an Intellect or Ego based skill.

Advancement: By character class

Level Adjustment: +0