Swallowtail Blademaster (Swashbuckler/Samurai)

The art of the sword is often thought of as one of strength. For others however, it becomes a matter of technique. Rather than focusing on overpowering the target with heavy, cleaving strikes, or shredding the target with a flurry of wild steel, the swallowtail blademaster uses quick flicks of the wrist to trick a trained opponent's muscle memory, leaving her enemy's vitals wide open for a swift precise strike. Considered by some as deceptive and dishonorable, the way of the swallowtail blademaster and their signature techniques require almost as much focus and precision from them to use as it does their victim to defend against it. Thus, few are there that can survive the technique. (Original Concept by Taco Man)

Primary Class: Swashbuckler.

Secondary Class: Samurai.

Alignment: Any.

Hit Dice: d10.

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

Weapon and Armor Proficiency: The swallowtail blademaster is proficient with all simple and martial weapons, plus the katana, naginata, nodachi, and wakizashi. She is also proficient with light armor and with bucklers.

Swallowtail Finesse (Ex): At 1st level, a swallowtail blademaster gains an unparalleled expertise with his chosen weapons. At 1st level, the swallowtail blademaster selects either the katana, naginata, or nodachi. The swallowtail blade