Sith Apprentices at Large
The Sith apprentice combines combat mastery with the power of the dark side to create a living embodiment of rage and savagery, Physical conditioning and punishing discipline make the Sith into a formidable opponent, and facility with the powers of the dark side add a wicked barb to an otherwise deadly weapon. The Sith apprentice is dedicated to the conquest and subjugation of any obstacle to the Sith tradition. Throughout history, a single Sith apprentice has usually been more than a match for most Jedi. When’s apprentices gathered in numbers, as they did four thousand years before the days of Darth Maul and Darth Tyranus, the galaxy trembled.
But those times are gone, and the few Sith apprentices to appear since rule of Darth Bane have worked in secrecy to preserve the Sith tradition and prepare for their ultimate conquest of the galaxy. In the thousand years since Bane established the rule of “one master and one apprentice,” footsoldier, outlaws, warlords, mercenaries, pirates, fighter pilots, survivalists, duelists, and even the occasional Jedi Knight have turned to the dark side and embraced the way of the Sith, becoming mighty warriors, dying brutal deaths, or both. The way of the Sith apprentice is a constant, unforgiving test of will and ability, honing each into a blade fearsome enough to cut through the heart of the hated Jedi order. Every Sith apprentice dreams being the one who will destroy this ancient foe of the Sith tradition.
The training of a Sith apprentice is always one of deprivation and hardship. Mercy and forbearance create a weak weapon, and such a weapon is useless. The Sith apprentice is subjected to endless conditioning and drilling. Displays of fear or uncertainty are rewarded with painful and educational punishment. Displays of strength and ruthlessness are rewarded with another day’s survival. The Sith apprentice learns to live for the precious few words of encouragement his master gives, and the dream that he will one day stand atop a pile of slain Jedi. For the Sith apprentice, furious battle is its own reward.
Examples of Sith Aprentices
Lumiya, Darth Bandon, Darth Sion, Visas Marr, Carnor Jax, Warb Null
Requirements
To qualify to become a Sith apprentice, a character must fulfill the following criteria.
- Minimum Level: 7th.
- Trained Skills: Use the Force.
- Feats: Force Sensitivity, Weapon Proficiency (lightsabers).
- Dark Side Score: Your Dark Side Score must be equal to your Wisdom Score. If your Dark Side Score ever becomes less than your Wisdom score, you lose access to all class features granted by this class (including talents) until your Dark Side Score again equals your Wisdom score.
- Force Tradition: Must be a member of the Sith tradition.
Class Rules & Traits
| The Sith Apprentice | ||
|---|---|---|
| Level | BAB | Class Features |
| 1st | +1 | Defense bonuses Talent |
| 2nd | +2 | Force technique |
| 3rd | +3 | Talent |
| 4th | +4 | Force technique |
| 5th | +5 | Talent |
| 6th | +6 | Force technique |
| 7th | +7 | Talent |
| 8th | +8 | Force technique |
| 9th | +9 | Talent |
| 10th | +10 | Force technique |
Sith apprentices have the following traits and requirements.
Hit Points
At each level, Sith aprentices gain 1d10 hit points + their Constitution modifier.
Force Points
Sith apprentices gain a number of Force points equal to 6 + one-half their character level (rounded down) at 1st level and every time they gain a new level in this class. Any Force points left over from previous levels are lost.
Defense Bonuses
At 1st level, you gain a +2 class bonus to your Fortitude Defense, Reflex Defense, and Will Defense.
Talents
At every odd-numbered level (1st, 3rd, 5th, …), you select a talent from any of the following talent trees. You must meet the prerequisites (if any) of the chosen talent. No talent can be selected more than once unless expressly indicated. Click on the links to learn more about a given talent tree or talent.
Force Technique
You have learned improved techniques to attune yourself to the Force. At every even-numbered level (2nd, 4th, 6th, …), you gain one Force technique that, once selected, cannot be changed.
Fallen Jedi
A Jedi who turns to the dark side and becomes a Sith apprentice retains all of their Jedi class features, including talents, Force powers, bonus feats, and other abilities. The only exceptions are Force powers with the [light side] descriptor, which the character can no longer use.