Undead Hide (Preserved)

Corpse-bound hide that has kept its shape and toughness past ordinary death: unnerving to work, but remarkably resistant to spoilage.

Applicable items: Armor, gloves, masks, belts, wrappings, helmets, shield facings

Traits granted: Undead Hide

Effects: The item never rots, mildews or spoils through ordinary decay. While wearing or using it, the user gains +1 on saves against rot, corpse-taint and disease.

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 preserved undead hide.

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

Restrictions: Disturbing to look at and smell: fine social attire, court wear and most luxury garments usually can't be made from it without obvious signs of its origin.

Magic items: The item keeps the Undead Hide trait if it is later made Masterwork or enchanted.