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Introduction 2

Mutations 3

Mutation Points 3

Hiding Physical Deformities 4

Mutation Descriptions 4

D20 Future Basic Room Maps 12

Mutations

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Table 1-1: Mutations 3

Table 1-2: Drawbacks 3

Introduction

Welcome to Mutations , an APG SRD product.

This product uses the text in the SRD to produce

an affordable, stand-alone product that is easy to

use without the hassle of bulky, expensive books.

Why is this better than the SRD that is free to

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tures that the SRD does not have. The first and

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Secondly, each of the sections, including all of the

mutations are bookmarked for easy and quick use

during a game session.

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MUTATIONS

19–20 Unnatural Voice Cosmetic 0

21–22 Acidic Saliva Minor 1

23–24 Adrenaline Jolt Minor 3

25–26 Claws Minor 1

27–28 Darkvision Minor 3

29–30 Energy Diffusion Minor 2

31–32 Fangs Minor 1

33–34 Force Barrier Minor 3

35–36 Gills Minor 2

37–38 Great Horns Minor 1

39–40 Hypersensitivity Minor 3

41–42 Leaper Minor 1

43–44 Scaly Armor Minor 3

45–46 Scent Minor 2

47–48 Second Wind Minor 2

49–50 Smokescreen Minor 1

51–52 Tail Minor 1

53–54 Thick Fur Coat Minor 1

55–56 Ultra Immune

System Minor 2

57–58 Wall Crawler Minor 2

59–60 Webbed Digits Minor 1

61–62 Echolocator Major 5

63–64 Elasticity Major 5

65–66 Energy

Absorption Major 4

67–68 Enlarged Form Major 6

69–70 Exoskeleton Major 5

71–72 Extra Arms Major 6

73–74 Gazing Eye Major 4

75–76 Pheromone

Attraction Major 6

77–78 Prehensile Tail Major 4

79–80 Prickly Pear Major 4

81–82 Radioactive Major 5

83–84 Skeletal

Reinforcement Major 5

85–86 Stinger Major 4

87–88 Telekinetic Mind Major 5

89–90 Telepathy Major 5

91–92 Tentacle Major 6

93–94 Venomous Bite Major 4

95–96 Vexing Voice Major 4

97–98 Wings Major 6

99–100 X-Ray Vision Major 6

While a mutation can assume many forms, it typi-

cally signifies an abnormal trait or ability not com-

mon to the species. Mutations can be pronounced or

unnoticeable. They may grant extraordinary abili-

ties or effect subtle to grotesque changes in a crea-

ture’s physiology.

Mutations may appear only at birth or manifest as

consequences of radiation exposure or some horri-

ble physical trauma.

Ordinarily, a GM should allow players to select ap-

propriate mutations and drawbacks for their charac-

ters using the Mutation Point (MP) system pre-

sented below. However, for GM-controlled crea-

tures and supporting characters, the GM can deter-

mine mutations randomly. Whenever a creature or

supporting character gains a mutation, the GM may

roll percentile dice and consult Table: Mutations

below, then select an appropriate number of draw-

backs with a total MP value equal to or greater than

the MP cost of the randomly determined mutation.

All special qualities granted by mutations are con-

sidered extraordinary abilities. Using an extraordi-

nary ability is a free action unless noted otherwise.

MUTATION POINTS

Mutation Points (MP) provide a simple method of

selecting mutations while preserving game balance.

All creatures (including heroes) begin play with 0

MP. A creature gains MP by selecting one or more

drawbacks—physical deformities and disabilities

that make the creature less effective in play. A crea-

ture can then “spend” the MP on one or more bene-

ficial mutations. The total MP spent on beneficial

mutations cannot exceed the total MP the creature

gains from drawbacks. A creature may still have

unspent MP after choosing beneficial mutations,

however. These unspent MP can be spent on new

mutations at a later time.

Table 1-1: Mutations

d% Mutation Type MP

Cost

01–02 Extra Digits Cosmetic 0

03–04 Fins Cosmetic 0

05–06 Forked Tongue Cosmetic 0

07–08 Horns Cosmetic 0

09–10 Scaly Skin Cosmetic 0

11–12 Thin Fur Coat Cosmetic 0

13–14 Unnatural Eyes Cosmetic 0

15–16 Unnatural Hair Cosmetic 0

17–18 Unnatural Skin Cosmetic 0

Table 1-2: Drawbacks

d% Drawback MP

Value

01–05 Ability Decay 1 4

06–10 Blood Hunger 1

11–15 Brittle Bones 4

16–20 Combat Fear 4

21–25 Cybernetic Dependency 6

26–30 Festering Sores 2

31–35 Frailty 3

36–40 Heat/Cold Susceptibility 1

41–45 Lethargy 2

46–50 Light Sensitivity 1

51–55 Lost Arm 3

56–60 Mindslave 2

61–65 Neutrad Dependency 5

66–70 Pheromone Repulsion 1

71–75 Poisonous Blood 6

76–80 Rapid Aging 2

81–85 Reduced Speed 1 3

86–90 Thin Skin 5

91–95 Ultraviolet Allergy 3

96–100 Weak Immune System 1

backs are special disabilities or vulnerabilities that

negatively affect a creature. Each drawback has an

MP value, and a creature can spend these MP on

minor and major mutations to offset the negative

effects of the drawback.

ABILITY DECAY [DRAWBACK]

Your body or mind suffers from some marked de-

formity or deterioration.

MP Value: 4.

Drawback: One of your ability scores (your

choice) permanently decreases by 2. You cannot

apply this drawback to an ability score of 3 or less.

Special: You may take this drawback multiple

times. Its effects stack.

ACIDIC SALIVA [MINOR]

Your saliva can burn other creatures like acid.

MP Cost: 1.

Benefit: Your bite attack deals an extra 1d4 points

of acid damage with each successful hit.

Special: You must have a natural bite attack to

take this mutation. You cannot gain this mutation

if you have the Venomous Bite mutation.

1 You may take this drawback multiple

times. Its effects stack.

Hiding Physical Deformities

Many mutations come with physical deformities.

Some mutations are easy to hide, while others are

harder to conceal.

Any mutation that alters a creature’s physical ap-

pearance imposes a penalty on the creature’s Dis-

guise checks. For creatures trying to conceal multi-

ple physical deformities or alterations, the penal-

ties stack. A cosmetic mutation imposes a –1 pen-

alty on Disguise checks, while a minor or major

mutation imposes a –2 penalty on Disguise checks.

Drawbacks do not apply penalties to Disguise

checks.

ADRENALINE JOLT [MINOR]

You can flood your bloodstream with extreme

amounts of adrenaline to temporarily boost your

Strength or Dexterity.

MP Cost: 3.

Benefit: Once per day, as a free action, you can

temporarily increase either your Strength or your

Dexterity by 1d4+1 points. The increase lasts for a

number of rounds equal to 3 + your Constitution

modifier.

MUTATION DESCRIPTIONS

Cosmetic Mutations: The simplest and least me-

chanically complicated mutation is a cosmetic mu-

tation. A cosmetic mutation has no game effect

other than to change a creature’s appearance in

some fashion. Cosmetic mutations cost 0 MP.

Minor Mutations: A minor mutation not only

changes a creature’s appearance in some fashion

but also grants it a beneficial (if minor) special

ability or useful feature, such as darkvision or gills.

A minor mutation costs 1–3 MP and can usually be

offset by a single drawback.

Major Mutations: A major mutation fundamen-

tally changes the genetics and physiology of a par-

ticular creature. Moreover, it grants the creature a

beneficial special ability or feature it couldn’t oth-

erwise possess, such as telekinesis or the ability to

fly. A major mutation costs 4 or more MP and

must be offset by one or more drawbacks.

Drawbacks: A creature with minor or major muta-

tions also has drawbacks to offset them. Draw-

BLOOD HUNGER [DRAWBACK]

You crave the taste of blood. Moreover, you need

to drink blood to survive.

MP Cost: 1.

Drawback: You must drain a pint of blood from a

living creature once every 24 hours. Doing so is an

attack action, and you can only drain blood from a

willing, helpless, or dying (but not dead) creature.

The bitten creature takes normal damage from the

bite attack plus an extra 1d6 points of damage from

the blood loss.

If you go 24 hours without consuming blood, you

take 1d4 points of Constitution damage. Drinking a

pint of blood cures the ability damage caused by

blood deprivation in 1d6 rounds. Ability damage

caused by blood deprivation cannot be restored

through natural healing.

Special: You must have a natural bite attack to

take this drawback.

BRITTLE BONES [DRAWBACK]

Your bones weaken such that you can no longer

withstand hard or sudden impacts.

MP Value: 4.

Drawbacks: Your massive damage threshold de-

creases by 3. In addition, you take an additional 1d6

points of damage from a fall.

Special: You cannot take this drawback if you have

the Skeletal Reinforcement mutation.

ECHOLOCATOR [MAJOR]

You develop the ability to absorb sound waves and

translate them into mental images that accurately

portray the surrounding environment. This ability is

similar to a bat’s ability to operate and hunt in total

darkness via echolocation.

MP Cost: 5.

Benefit: You gain the blindsight ability out to a

range of 60 feet.

CLAWS [MINOR]

Your hands mutate into sharp claws.

MP Cost: 1.

Benefit: You gain a single claw attack that deals

slashing damage dependent on your size: Small 1d4,

Medium-size 1d6, Large 1d8. If you get multiple

attacks in a round, you can strike with multiple

claws. Your claws are treated as natural weapons

and do not provoke attacks of opportunity.

Having claws does not adversely affect your manual

dexterity.

ELASTICITY [MAJOR]

You can bend and twist your body in unnatural

ways and squeeze through very tight spaces.

MP Cost: 4.

Benefit: You gain a +10 mutation bonus on Escape

Artist checks. Moreover, you can squeeze through

an opening or passage one-tenth as wide and tall as

your height, in inches. A creature using this muta-

tion to move through a tight space moves at one-

quarter normal speed.

ENERGY ABSORPTION [MAJOR]

You can absorb impressive amounts of harmful en-

ergy.

MP Cost: 4.

Benefit: You gain resistance 10 to two types of en-

ergy or resistance 20 to one type of energy, chosen

from the following list: acid, cold, electricity, fire,

or sonic/concussion.

COMBAT FEAR [DRAWBACK]

Due to a chemical imbalance in your brain, you are

gripped by an inexplicable fear whenever you face a

dangerous or frightening situation.

MP Value: 4.

Drawback: After initiative is rolled but before you

take your first action in combat, make a Will saving

throw (DC 15). If you fail the Will save, you are

shaken for the rest of the encounter, taking a –2

penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, and skill

checks. If the save succeeds, you overcome your

moment of fear and negate the ill effects.

ENERGY DIFFUSION [MINOR]

Your body’s ability to withstand energy damage

increases.

MP Cost: 2.

Benefit: You gain resistance 5 to two types of en-

ergy or resistance 10 to one type of energy, chosen

from the following list: acid, cold, electricity, fire,

or sonic/concussion.

CYBERNETIC DEPENDENCY [DRAWBACK]

Radiation exposure causes your body tissues to de-

generate. You rely on a cybernetic implant to repair

damage to your body.

MP Value: 6.

Drawback: You need a body repair weave (see Cy-

bernetics) to heal naturally. For you, the body repair

weave does not confer its usual benefit (improved

natural healing). If the implant is destroyed, you

cannot heal damage naturally until it is replaced or

repaired.

Special: This drawback is available only in Pro-

gress Level 7 or higher campaigns.

ENLARGED FORM [MAJOR]

You grow, becoming an freakishly large specimen

of your kind.

MP Cost: 6.

Benefits: You become as large as your size cate-

gory allows (8 feet tall for Medium-size characters,

4 feet tall for Small characters). However, you func-

tion in many ways as if you were one size category

larger. Whenever you are subject to a size modifier

or special size modifier for an opposed check (such

as during grapple checks, bull rush attempts, and

trip attempts), you are treated as one size larger

when it is advantageous to you. You are also con-

sidered to be one size larger when determining

whether special attacks based on size (such as im-

proved grab or swallow whole) can affect you. You

DARKVISION [MINOR]

You gain darkvision.

MP Cost: 3.

Benefit: You can see in total darkness out to a

range of 60 feet. Darkvision is black and white only

but is otherwise like normal sight.

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