Body Language

A character with the body language proficiency is able to interpret subtle changes in the behavior of another creature that give away its moods and attitudes. Sitting posture, vocal tone, gesticulations, facial movements, and expressions all contribute to this. This skill is effective only on beings of the same race as the user or a closely related race - e.g., a human could not read a dragon’s body language. Only intelligent (Int 5+) beings can “read” like this, and the reader must be able to see the subject’s body. On a successful secret check, the reader can judge the general mood of the subject - happy, scared, depressed, etc. A failed check reveals another mood (DM’s choice). If he concentrates, the reader can also tell whether the subject is lying or not. This requires a check at an additional -4 penalty, and the player must actually announce he is doing this; it is not automatic.

Class Grouping

Psion

Slot Cost

1

Attribute

Wisdom

Modifier

-2