Balance

A character that has the Balance skill can walk on a precarious surface (narrow ledges, sloped or angled floors, slippery surfaces). The difficulty varies with the surface, as follows:


 * 1 Grade: A character can balance on narrow surfaces 7-12 inches wide, uneven flagstone, or lightly slippery surfaces
 * 2 Grades: A character can balance on narrow surfaces 2-6 inches wide or hewn stone floors.
 * 3 Grades: A character with 3 grades in Balance is considered proficient. They can balance on narrow surfaces less than 2 inches wide.
 * 4 Grades: A character can balance on severely obstructed surfaces and sloped or angled floors.
 * 5 Grades: The maximum number of grades a character can take in Balance, someone with 5 grades is considered an expert. They can balance on extremely slippery surfaces as well as all of the surfaces listed above.

Being Attacked while Balancing: You are considered flat-footed while balancing, since you can’t move to avoid a blow. If you have 3 or more grades in Balance, you aren’t considered flat-footed while balancing. A character with Balance that takes damage while balancing need at least 3 grades in the skill to remain standing.

Special Considerations
 * If you have the Agile feat you get a bonus to Balance equal to 1/2 a grade.
 * If you have 2 or more grades in Tumble, you get a bonus to Balance equal to 1/2 a grade.