Charmander

It has a preference for hot things.  The fire on the tip of its tail is a measure of its life.  If healthy, its tail burns intensely.  When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.

Charmander may look cute, but these lizards are quite vicious Pokemon.  They have lightning reflexes and determination that keeps them going when other Pokemon would faint.

CHARMANDER TRAITS

Type: Fire
Role: Striker
Complexity: 2
Key Abilities: Dexterity, Charisma

Hit Points at 1st Level: 12 + Constitution score
Hit Points per Level Gained: 5
Bonus to Defenses: +1 Reflex, +1 Will
Healing Surges per Day: 6 + Constitution modifier

Armor: Light (+2 armor bonus to AC)
Physical Weapons: 2 claws (small), tail (small)
Special Weapons: Flame breath

Resistances: 5 bug, 5 fire, 5 grass, 5 ice, 5 steel
Vulnerabilities: 5 ground, 5 rock, 5 water

Size: Small
Speed: 6 squares
Vision: Normal
Egg Group: Monster and Dragon

CHARMANDER FEATURES

LEVEL 1: FLAME TAIL
Charmander's defining feature is the flame at the tip of its tail.  It's not just there for show; Charmander light up dark places so battles don't have to be fought blind.
- Benefit: While you are conscious, you emit bright light in a radius of 5 squares.

LEVEL 1: EMBER
Spitting fire is one of the first things a baby Charmander does.  It never forgets how, and can do so practically on a whim.
- Benefit: You gain the ember power.

Ember - Charmander Attack 1
Sparks fly from your breath and burn your enemies.
At-Will * Fire, Special
Standard Action - Ranged 10
Target: One creature
Attack: Dexterity vs. Reflex
Hit: 2d4 + Dexterity modifier fire damage.
- Level 21: 4d4 + Dexterity modifier fire damage.
Special: You can use this power as a ranged basic attack.

LEVEL 1: KILLER INSTINCTS
Charmander's main power comes from its instinctive battle prowess.  A Charmander may look cute, but when a foe lets down its guard because of that, the Charmander takes the opportunity to strike.
- Benefit: You gain a bonus to the damage rolls of your Charmander and second stage attack powers.  The bonus equals your Charisma modifier.

LEVEL 1: DRAGON HEART
Though Charmander is not a true dragon Pokemon, it does have similar qualities.  Dragons pack a surprising amount of power behind their chosen weapons, and can enhance their physical attacks with the burning energy within them.
- Benefit: The damage die of your claws is 2d4.  When you make a physical attack using your claw, you can choose to use your special item instead of your physical item to determine your claw's enhancement bonus, critical hit effects, properties, and powers.

LEVEL 1: VICTORY ROAR
When Charmander defeats an enemy, it lets out a roar that bolsters its spirit.  As a Charmander, of course, the roar is no more than a spirited growl, but it is enough to give the Charmander some energy.  After Charmander evolves, its voice becomes a much more powerful encourager.
- Benefit: You gain the victory roar power.

Victory Roar - Charmander Utility
Your enemy falls, and you roar in triumph.  The victory bolsters your spirits so you can keep fighting.
At-Will * Fire
Free Action - Personal
Trigger: You reduce an enemy to 0 hit points, or an enemy adjacent to you drops to 0 hit points.
Effect: You gain temporary hit points equal to your Charisma modifier.
- Level 11: Temporary hit points equal to 2 + your Charisma modifier.
- Level 21: Temporary hit points equal to 5 + your Charisma modifier.
Special: You can use this power only once per round.

LEVEL 1: AT-WILL POWER
Charmander mostly attacks with its claws, enhancing its attacks with fire, draconic energy, or aerial displays.
- Benefit: You gain one of the following powers of your choice.

Dragon Claw - Charmander Attack 1
As you swipe your claw, your scales grow sturdy.  If you hit your enemy off balance, they have a hard time finding a soft spot.
At-Will * Dragon, Fire, Physical, Special
Standard Action - Melee weapon
Requirement: You must use this power with a claw.
Target: One creature
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC
Hit: 1[W] + Dexterity modifier dragon damage.  You gain a +2 power bonus to all defenses against the target's attacks until the end of your next turn.
- Level 21: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier dragon damage.
Special: You can use this power as a melee basic attack.

Fire Claw - Charmander Attack 1
Fire doesn't just come out of your mouth.  You can channel that energy into your claws to heat them up.
At-Will * Fire, Physical, Special
Standard Action - Melee weapon
Requirement: You must use this power with a claw.
Target: One creature
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC
Hit: 1[W] + Dexterity modifier fire damage, and you gain a +2 power bonus to your next attack roll against the target before the end of your next turn.
- Level 21: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier fire damage.
Special: You can use this power as a melee basic attack.

Flying Claw - Charmander Attack 1
Leaping into the air, you swipe your claws, striking multiple foes that thought they were out of your reach.
At-Will * Fire, Flying, Physical, Special
Standard Action - Melee weapon
Requirement: You must use this power with a claw.
Target: One creature
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC
Hit: 1[W] + Dexterity modifier flying damage, and one enemy adjacent to the target takes flying damage equal to your Charisma modifier.
- Level 21: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier flying damage.
Special: You can use this power as a melee basic attack.

LEVEL 1: ENCOUNTER POWER
With some effort, Charmander can combine different techniques and energy to make a powerful attack.
- Benefit: You gain one of the following powers of your choice.

Dragon Guard - Charmander Attack 1
You combine flighty dodging and draconic toughness to ensure that you will not be harmed by your enemy.
Encounter * Dragon, Fire, Flying, Physical, Special
Standard Action - Melee weapon
Requirement: You must use this power with a claw.
Target: One creature
Attack: Dexterity vs. Reflex
Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier dragon and flying damage.
Effect: You gain resist 5 to all damage against the next attack made by the target before the end of your next turn.

Dragon Rage - Charmander Attack 1
You unleash all the power within you to rend your foe apart with fire and flame.  The rage lasts for quite a while, bolstering your subsequent attack.
Encounter * Dragon, Fire, Physical, Special
Standard Action - Melee weapon
Requirement: You must use this power with a claw.
Target: One creature
Attack: Dexterity vs. Fortitude
Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier dragon and fire damage.
Effect: You gain a +5 power bonus to your next damage roll against the target before the end of your next turn.

LEVEL 1: DAILY POWER
Charmander can't use its fire breath too often, but when it does, it can be devastating.  Enemies who thought they were facing a Pokemon that likes to fight one-on-one will be surprised when Charmander unleashes an attack that engulfs everyone nearby.
- Benefit: You gain one of the following powers of your choice.

Flame Burst - Charmander Attack 1
Your mouth erupts with fire, spilling across the battlefield and scorching multiple foes.
Daily * Fire, Special
Standard Action - Close blast 3
Target: Each creature in the blast
Attack: Dexterity vs. Reflex
Hit: 2d12 + Dexterity modifier fire damage.
Miss: Half damge.

Scale Shine - Charmander Attack 1
You focus your energy to spill from the cracks between your scales, filling in any weak spots on your body and making sure your enemies can't escape.
Daily * Dragon, Fire, Special
Standard Action - Close burst 1
Target: Each creature in the burst
Attack: Dexterity vs. Fortitude
Hit: 1d12 + Dexterity modifier dragon damage, and the target is slowed (save ends).
Miss: Half damage.
Effect: You gain a +2 power bonus to AC and Fortitude until the end of the encounter.