Tebean Oligarchy (Teh-Bee-Ah)

Between the isles that form the Corkosian League lies the isle of Cyzica, where the Tebean Oligarchic City State, or Tebea for short, is established. Their current ruler, Epaminondas, is an efficient general and statesman.
Tebean economy is predominantly agricultural. It’s denizens like the contact of nature and preserve the isle of being overly exploited. Thus, Cyzica is a natural wonder with amazing sight seeing places to visit. Not as prosperous or of political importance as Lamporia or Santea, nonetheless Tebean has a strong economy, with it’s grain fields feeding a part of the archipelago.
Diplomatically, Tebean have been known to have dubious choices of alliances. They’ve allied several times with the Muab and Sephs when it suited them, angering the rest of the archipelago. Also, Tebean used to be the head of the Corkosian League, but the alliance shifting made them lose that seat of power. Sworn rivals of Santea, who they see as a society going too astray from the natural wonder of mankind, skirmishes between both are frequent. Even so, Tebean put their differences aside and joined the Isles Confederation against the overwhelming power of the rising Cretian Empire. Being an effective ally during the war.
Military wise, these folk are proud fighters that know how to read the battlefield. Their warriors are resilient and agile and their expertise with blunt weapons is well known. They have a highly prestiged group of warriors called the Sacred Band of Tebea. This group consists of one hundred and fifty pairs of male lovers that form the elite force of the Tebean army and are led by the general and statesman Pelopidas. These elite warriors are legendary with slings. Last but not least, Their military is known to employ the use of big felines, where Lions and Leopards are trained since cubs to be effective partners at war.
Tebean religion is focused on the gods of farming and hunt, with their patron god being Artemiza.

Tebean Traits

Patrollers of the Wild

[p+1 to Handle Animal, Sleight of Hand, Sense Motive and Survival skill checks. This bonus increases by 1 every 5 levels.

Sharp Mind, Agile Body

+1 to will and reflex save checks. This bonus increases by 1 every 5 levels.

Battle Slingers

Weapon Focus (Sling) and Ammo Drop as extra feats at character level 1.

Rock of Legends

+1 AC and +2 to ATK and DMG rolls while using a club and Shield. This bonus increases by 1 every 5 levels.

Sacred Band of Tebea

+1 ATK and +2 DMG rolls with Slings. This bonus increases by 1 every 5 levels.

Crit Multiplier is x3 with Slings.

Lions of the Ancient Empire

Big Cat (Lion or Leopard) available as animal companions. These get the Advanced Template.

Heavy Armor Restrictions

These characters can't use heavy armor nor tower shields.