This complete, standalone, fantasy roleplaying game takes your fantasy
campaigns to new heights of adventure! Backward-compatible with 3.5
fantasy rules but offering new solutions and options that place it firmly on
the cutting edge, the Pathfinder RPG is the culmination of the largest
open public playtest in RPG history. The Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Core
Rulebook includes: revised rules for the classic seven fantasy RPG races;
updated options for the 11 core classes; a streamlined skill system that makes
things easier for players and GMs; a host of new and familiar feats, including
innovative combat feats and item creation rules; new equipment; additional
combat options; overhauled rules for domains, familiars, bonded items, specialty
schools, and more; dozens of new and revised spells; updated rules for NPCs,
including quick-generation rules; new rules for curses, diseases, and poisons; a
completely overhauled experience system with options for slow, medium, and fast
advancement; hundreds and hundreds of magic items... and much, much
more!