Editing Neanderthal (section)

===Basic D&D===

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The first version, fitting with the Neanderthal's inspiration for [[Frazetta Man]], appeared in the [[Hollow World]] sub-setting for [[Mystara]] in D&D Basic. Here, they were called simply "brute-men", capable of reaching 10th level in their own racial class and 4th level as both [[shaman]]s and as [[wizard|wokani]].
::Racial Ability Modifiers: +1 Constitution, -1 Intelligence (Minimums of 3s and maximums of 18s in all stats)
::Minimum Ability Scores: Strength 9, Constitution 9
::Prime Requisite: Strength - Strength 13+ for +5% to XP earned, Strength 16+ for +10% to XP earned
::Save As: [[Cleric]] of equivalent level
::Special Abilities: Never surprised in an Ambush, +1 on Individual Initiative checks, can detect secret doors/traps/hidden construction on a 1-3 of a d6 '''if they are disguised as natural objects'''.
::Cultural Melee Weapons: Hand-Axe, Dagger, Mace, Club, Blackjack, Throwing Hammer, Staff, Spear, Javelin
::Cultural Missile Weapons: Shortbow, Sling
::Cultural Armor: Leather Armor, No Shields
::Shamans can use axe, mace, club, blackjack, hammer, staff, leather armor
::Wokani can use dagger, club and staff

Experience Table: Level - XP Required  - Hit Dice
::1: 0 XP, 1d8 HD
::2: 1,000 XP, 2d8 HD
::3: 2,000 XP, 3d8 HD
::4: 4,000 XP, 4d8 HD
::5: 8,000 XP, 5d8 HD
::6: 16,000 XP, 6d8 HD
::7: 32,000 XP, 7d8 HD
::8: 64,000 XP, 8d8 HD
::9: 130,000 XP, 9d8 HD
::10: 260,000 XP, 10d8 HD

Above 10th level, brute-men gain 1 general skill slot for every 520,000 XP earned.