Pariah
A Pariah is a priest who has left his stronghold, either voluntarily or under pressure. His practice of religion was so repulsive that other dwarves expelled him. Pariahs are followers of Al Vingaar (any Order these priests have turned to one of these dark gods and now live on the fringes of a society which will not tolerate even the most minor seed of corruption from their dark path.
Role
They may be the priests for a community of Outcasts, in which case they are the spiritual leaders of such communities. These may be situated on the outskirts of strongholds or within a ghetto of another race's town or city. Pariahs may also exist in a dwarf community, where they keep their power hidden from those who do not share their religion. They are secretive, and often fearful of discovery. Even so, their religion may have a substantial number of adherents among the otherwise lawful good dwarves. They may be wandering priests who join adventures for financial reward or to pursue some personal goal.
Distinctive Appearance
None
Special Benefits
By paying an additional 10% experience cost to increase in experience level, a Pariah may Move Silently as a Ranger of the same level.
If a Pariah is of chaotic or evil alignment, he may elect not to have any superiors.
Special Hindrances
Unless he lives in a community of Outcasts, a Pariah is not free to openly worship his avatar. Priests of other dwarf religions will actively prevent him from doing so, even by imprisonment or execution. They are more likely, however, to try to persuade him of the error of his ways by engaging him in interminable religious debates.
Class
Priest
Attribute Requirements
None
Barred Beliefs
Any Order of Palanos or Druid.
Race Requirement
Bonus Weapon Proficiencies
None
Required Weapon Proficiencies
None
Recommended Weapon Proficiencies
None
Barred Weapon Proficiencies
None
Bonus Non-Weapon Proficiencies
Disguise, Endurance, and Religion
Recommended Non-Weapon Proficiencies
None
Equipment
A Pariah must spend all of his starting funds on equipment. Any money not spent is lost.
Wealth Options
A Pariah starts with the standard 3d6 x 10 gp.