Animal Hide (Thick-Hided)

Thick reptilian hide or scales, valued for weather-tough protection and field-ready durability.

Applicable items: Armor, shields, helms, bracers, weather gear, outer panels

Traits granted: Thick-Hided

Effects: While wearing the item, reduce penalties from ordinary heat, cold, rain and rough terrain by 1 (to a minimum of 0).

Scaling profile: Flat: +1 to the listed flat bonus each time the finished item enters a higher item-level band (5, 11, 17).

Crafting requirements: Tools appropriate to the base item, plus properly prepared reptilian hide or scales.

Crafting modifiers: +25% raw material cost; Craft DC +1.

Restrictions: Unsuitable for fine clothing, soft comfort wear and most delicate articulated mechanisms.

Magic items: The item keeps the Thick-Hided trait if it is later made Masterwork or enchanted.