A Green Slaad who survives for more than a century retreats into isolation, after which it returns as a smaller, leaner Gray Slaad and devotes most of its time and attention to magical study. Gray Slaadi enjoy crafting magic items to further their own power.
Requirements:[]
Race: Slaad
Spellcasting: Able to cast 3rd-level arcane spells
Class: Sorcerer, Wizard, or Warlock
Class Features:[]
Hit Die: d6
Base Attack Bonus: Medium
High Saves: Fortitude, Will
Skill Points: 4 + Int modifier
Class Skills: Concentration, Craft Alchemy, Craft Armor, Craft Weapon, Intimidate, Spellcraft, Use Magic Device
Total Levels: 9
| Level | Features Gained | Caster Level | Chaotic Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fast Healing +1, Change Shape | +1 Caster Level | +1 Constitution |
| 2 | +1 Caster Level | ||
| 3 | Fast Healing +2, DR 5/lawful | +1 Caster Level | +1 Charisma |
| 4 | +1 Caster Level | ||
| 5 | Fast Healing +3 | +1 Dexterity | |
| 6 | Item Creation Bonus Feat, DR 10/lawful | +1 Caster Level | +1 Charisma |
| 7 | Fast Healing +4, Summon Slaad | +1 Caster Level | +1 Constitution |
| 8 | Chaos Hammer | +1 Caster Level | |
| 9 | Fast Healing +5 | +1 Caster Level | +1 Charisma |
Spellcasting: At each level of Gray Slaad except 5, the character gains a caster level in whichever class it used to qualify for the class.
This class benefits from the PML spell scaling system.
Chaotic Attributes: At 1st and 7th level, the Gray Slaad gains a +1 bonus to Constitution. At 3rd, 6th, and 9th level, they gain a +1 bonus to Charisma. At 5th level, they gain a +1 bonus to Dexterity.
| Ability Score | Total Gain |
|---|---|
| DEX | +1 |
| CON | +2 |
| CHA | +3 |
Regeneration: A Gray Slaad’s wounds heal on their own. It receives Fast Healing +1 at 1st level, and an additional point of Fast Healing at levels 3, 5, 7, and 9. For a total of Fast Healing +5 at 9th level.
Change Shape: At 1st level a Gray Slaad can assume any humanoid form as a standard action. When in humanoid form, it cannot use its natural weapons.
Chaotic Crafting: At 6th level the Gray Slaad receives, as a bonus feat, any item creation feat for which they qualify.
Damage Reduction: At 3rd level, a Gray Slaad gains damage reduction 5/lawful. This increases to 10/lawful at 6th level.
Summon Slaad: Once per day, a 7th level Gray Slaad can summon another Slaad to do his bidding. This creature advances with the Gray Slaad character level and occupies the henchman slot.
Chaos Hammer: At 8th level, a Gray Slaad can use chaos hammer as a spell-like ability as a caster of half their character level. This ability has a cooldown of 5 minutes between uses.
Special: A Gray Slaad is 30% smaller than a Green Slaad, and its size and color change upon taking this class.
Note: An epic character with 9 levels Gray Slaad can qualify for the Death Slaad Epic Feat.