Assassin

Creature 8 — human, humanoid

ShadeFlankerLAND

Assassins commit murder, either for pay or due to their belief in a cause, such as a religion or a political movement. Many are members of assassins' guilds: organizations that accept contracts to kill in return for money, favors, or both. In the underbelly of society, the lawless reign supreme.

Source: pathfinder-npc-core

Perception +16

Languages common

Skills acrobatics +17, athletics +13, deception +12, diplomacy +10, intimidation +10, medicine +14, society +12, stealth +19, thievery +15, Underworld Lore +14

Str

Dex

Con

Int

Wis

Cha

Items Composite Shortbow, Rapier, Leather Armor, Darkvision Elixir (Lesser), Giant Centipede Venom (4), Invisibility Potion, Lethargy Poison (3)

AC 26 Fort +12 Ref +19 Will +14

HP 130

Speed 25 feet (swift sneak)

Offense

Melee Rapier (deadly-d8, disarm, finesse, magical) +20, Damage 1d6+9 piercing

Melee Fist (agile, finesse, nonlethal, unarmed) +19, Damage 1d4+9 bludgeoning

Ranged Composite Shortbow (deadly-2d10, magical, propulsive, reload-0) +20, range increment 60 feet, Damage 2d6+7 piercing

Abilities

Swift Sneak — The assassin can move their full speed when Sneaking.

Deny Advantage — The assassin isn't Off-Guard to creatures of 8th level or lower that are Hidden, Undetected, flanking or using Surprise Attack.

Nimble Dodge —

Assassin's Poison (manipulate) —

Quick Draw — The assassin Interacts to draw a weapon, then Strikes with that weapon.

Sneak Attack — The assassin deals an extra 2d6 precision damage to Off-Guard creatures.

Surprise Attack — On the first round of combat, creatures that haven't acted yet are Off-Guard to the assassin.

WORKS WELL WITH

AnvilLANDAn anvil holds enemies in engagement, granting the shade consistent Off-Guard for Sneak Attack through flanking.

WeaverLANDA weaver crowds enemies into positions that make flanking trivial for the shade's precision damage.

SniperLANDA sniper's pressure from range draws enemy attention away from the shade's stealth approach.

PUNISHES

✖ poor positioning✖ low perception

Stacking multiple shades creates competition for stealth positioning and Off-Guard setup.

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