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HunterD 10-02-04, 07:44 AM	Hi i recently started a new campaign with some Freinds and My character has just made it to 2nd level after the 1st session.Right now i am planning for the future of my character I am going to have the core class as a Druid since it is my favorite class.I am also eventually going to take some levels in Shifter. But right now my dillema is that i want to take a level in monk but it seems like abit excessive on the powergaming side. I have a good background that explains how my character obtained the level as well as good rp reasons.My dm said it was alright with him since every thing checked out but i am still having second thoughts. I wont go into details about my characters background (1 cuse i dont want to get it stolen and 2 cuse i dont want to type that much this time of night :P) but i will say that my character trained in a monistary for about 6 months which should give him 1 level in monk.But after training that long he decided it wasnt his path so he will continue with druid levels. I will only have one level in monk after this and wont be able to gain anymore. So any opinions on what should i do? Having only 1 level im monk seems kind of stupid even with the added benefits i will get from it in the short and long run.Any suggestions on how i can better balance this character out?
MetalGemini 10-02-04, 10:54 AM	1 level of monk isn't horrible. It will delay your key druid abilities (spells and wild shape) but will make you more durable (unarmed damage, speed bonus, Wis bonus to AC). Its like a wizard taking one level of fighter for extra hp and weapon proficienies. You could always ask your DM to remove the multi-class restriction too. I've done that for my players and just required that they take even levels in each class or at least a 2:1 ratio (i.e at least 1 level of monk for every 2 levels of druid). If you like the idea & concept, go for it.