Bushi Hospitaler (Cleric/Samurai)

Few samurai are worshippers of any greater power, though some venerate the spirits of their ancient ancestors. However, those who do seek the priestly path must sacrifice much in order to obtain forbearance and the blessing of wielding the power of the divine. Bushi hospitalers are warrior priests, trained in the battle arts and endowed from above with divine power. They enter into divine orders to increase their devotion, obtain greater power, and receive special training at the hands of their order’s superiors. While not as powerful a warrior as other samurai, bushi hospitalers can hold their own, combining blade and devotion to defeat their enemies. (Original Concept by Elghinn Lightbringer)

Primary Class: Cleric.

Secondary Class: Samurai.

Alignment: Any nonevil.

Hit Dice: d8.

Bonus Skills and Ranks: The bushi hospitaler may select three cleric skills to add to her class skills in addition to the normal samurai class skills. The bushi hospitaler gains a number of ranks at each level equal to 4 + Int modifier.

Weapon and Armor Proficiency: The bushi hospitaler is proficient with all simple weapons, plus the katana, naginata, and wakizashi. The bushi hospitaler is proficient with light armor, medium armor, and with shields (except tower shields).