I would love to play an Ortolan Charlatan sometime. But there are no stats for Ortolan that I like...
This is my take on the Ortolan species:
Ability Score Modifiers: Dex -2, Con +2
Small Size: As Small creatures, Ortolan gain a +1 size bonus to their Reflex Defense and a +5 size bonus on Stealth checks. However, their lifting and carrying limits are three-quarters of those of Medium characters.
Speed: 4 squares.
Scent: Ortolan have a keen sense of smell. At close range (Within 10 squares), Ortolan ignore Concealment and Cover for purposes of Perception checks, and take no penalty from poor visibility while Tracking.
Intestinal Fortitude: Members of this species gain a +2 bonus to their Fortitude defense vs ingested poisons.
Conditional Bonus Feat: You gain Skill Focus (Survival) as a bonus feat if you are trained in the Survival skill.
This makes them look like clumsy but tough Ewoks, but at least they are not primitive. I suspect that Scout would be the best class for these, or at least worth a dip to get the Bonus Feat. Also who would not love to dye themselves blue, pink or green?
I resisted the urge to give them a +5 vs. poisons. The weaker +2 that some Near-Humans has was more on par with the UAA from RCR.
What do you think?
Weak or strong?