Paragon

The character epitomizes the virtues of a single basic class.
Prerequisite: 4th level in a basic class, ability score of 17+ in the primary ability for that class.
Benefit: When a character spends an action point on an ability or skill check using the character’s primary ability (for example, a Fast Hero making a Dexterity check), the character may add her ability modifier twice, instead of rolling her action point dice. Example: A 5th-level Fast Hero with a Dexterity of 18 spends an action point on a desperate Acrobatics check to run across a narrow log over a deep ravine. The character has 8 ranks in Acrobatics. The player rolls a 7, for a total of 22. The player doesn’t think this result is enough for her character to avoid a plummet to his death, so she spends an action point. Instead of rolling a d6 and adding the result, she figures the character’s Dexterity bonus of +4 in again, for a result of 26. The DC was 25, and the Fast Hero makes it across.
Special: The character does not gain any other benefits from the use of this action point.