Hold Breath (Talent)

Ability Type: Ex

Prerequisites: Rogue 1

Benefit: A rogue with this talent can voluntarily hold their breath the first round without the need to expend any actions. They must still be able to activate holding their breath, either by declaring they are doing so at the start of their turn (a free action) or by spending an immediate action (if it is not their turn when the effect comes to bear). Each consecutive round after the first requires the expenditure of actions as described in Holding your breath, beginning with a swift action in the second round, a move action in the third round, etc. The rogue may only voluntarily hold their breath a maximum number of rounds equal to their CON modifier +2 (minimum 3) before they are forced to take a breath or begin Asphyxiating.

The rogue must still be aware of the effect and not surprised in order to voluntarily hold their breath.