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Arms Dealer

Creature 2 — human, humanoid

SniperLANDhumanoidfirearms

A seedy arms dealer has access to all kinds of deadly weapons and can quickly provide them to clients in need… for the right price, of course. These lone wolves have an aura of mystery, bravado, and swagger.

Source: pathfinder-npc-core

Perception +9; (+11 to Sense Motive)
Languages common
Skills crafting +7 (+14 for firearms), deception +7, diplomacy +7, Firearm Lore +14, intimidation +9, society +9, Underworld Lore +9
Str
+0
Dex
+3
Con
+0
Int
+1
Wis
+3
Cha
+3
Items Flintlock Musket, Hand Cannon, Sword Cane
AC 17 Fort +6 Ref +7 Will +9
HP 28
Speed 25 feet

Offense

Melee Sword Cane (agile, concealable, finesse) +9, Damage 1d6+2 piercing
Melee Fist (agile, finesse, nonlethal, unarmed) +9, Damage 1d4+2 bludgeoning
Ranged Flintlock Musket (concussive, fatal-d10, reload-1) +11, range increment 70 feet, Damage 1d6+3 piercing
Ranged Hand Cannon (modular, reload-1) +11, range increment 30 feet, Damage 1d6+3 piercing

Abilities

Arms Dealing Specialist — For encounters involving the purchase of weapons, the arms dealer is a 5th-level challenge.
Take Stock (auditory, concentrate, linguistic, mental) — The arms dealer advises an ally on how to properly use a firearm. The arms dealer chooses an ally within 30 feet wielding a firearm. That ally can use a reaction to Interact to reload their firearm.
You Call That a Gun? — The arms dealer seems unaffected by your attempts to threaten them. The arms dealer gains a +2 circumstance bonus to their Will DC against Intimidation checks while they're holding a firearm.
+2 to Sense Motive

WORKS WELL WITH

AnvilLANDA durable frontline keeps melee attackers occupied so the marksman can reload and fire without interruption.
FlankerLANDA mobile striker draws attention to the flanks while the marksman lines up a clean shot on a wounded target.
MenderLANDA support that keeps this fragile backliner standing lets it keep firing through incoming melee pressure.

PUNISHES

✖ melee reliance✖ low AC✖ predictable charges
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice Unlock with Tactics

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