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Or you could play an Elf or Halfling!

I think even if you have no luck bonus, this auger can give you a skill you did not have. Think "find traps" on a non theif. Normal chance is a D10, theives and those with this as a birth auger roll a D20 modified by the normal attribute. Quite a bonus! Think "turn undead/unholy"...

I think the flavor of the game encourages Dwarves/Warriors to use a mighty deed as often as they like. That is the real meaty part of those classes. The same goes for Wizards/Elves casting as often as called for and Clerics laying on hands or casting. The mighty deed is the one opening every combat ...

I think even if you have no luck bonus, this auger can give you a skill you did not have. Think "find traps" on a non theif. Normal chance is a D10, theives and those with this as a birth auger roll a D20 modified by the normal attribute. Quite a bonus! Think "turn undead/unholy"...

A signature spell for elves with +Luckes bonus and -Luck bonuses?

A signature spell for elves with +Luckes bonus and -Luck bonuses?

I would say that the highest number on the action die would be an automatic hit.
I would have to see how the increased threat range worked before I made a call on crits.


Monster

There are many 1 shot spells. My only second level spell at 4th level is wizard staff. The rest are first level spells. I believe you should be able to "Know" any spells from your books at the begining of each level. Having a cat or a staff in no way makes up for the lack of viable spells ...