Avuncular Professor
Creature 5 — human, humanoid
WeaverShadeLANDhumanoid
These world-wise scholars know that there's more to life than just research. There are also good meals at the university refectory, comfortable beds, and captive audiences of students. True power comes from knowledge—the power to shape the growth of kingdoms by mere whispers, stay three steps ahead of adversaries, or even know which flora is best for creating untraceable poisons.
Source: pathfinder-npc-core
Perception +12
Languages common; up to 4 additional languages, including at least one obscure or long-dead language that the avuncular professor likes to quote
Skills Academia Lore +16, deception +18, diplomacy +18, occultism +12, One Additional Lore +18, performance +18, society +16
Str
+0
Dex
+0
Con
+1
Int
+4
Wis
+3
Cha
+4
Items Sword Cane, Clothing (Fine), Writing Set, Copy of a Book That They Wrote
AC 21
Fort +12
Ref +11
Will +15
HP 75
Speed 25 feet
Offense
Melee Sword Cane (agile, concealable) +11, Damage 1d6+6 piercing
Melee Fist (agile, finesse, nonlethal, unarmed) +11, Damage 1d4+6 bludgeoning
Abilities
Academic Politics Specialist — When it comes to wining and dining or other social situations, the avuncular professor is an 8th-level challenge.
Duelist of Wits — The avuncular professor may cultivate the appearance of an unworldly academic, but they know how to stick the rhetorical knife in. Once per hour, if the avuncular professor succeeds at a Deception or Diplomacy check, they can choose to roll a Society or Academia Lore check at the same DC—if they succeed on the second check, the initial success is upgraded to a critical success, though if they fail the second check, their initial success also turns into a failure.
Occult Spontaneous Spells DC 22, attack +14
3rd Enthrall, Hypnotize
2nd Calm, Laughing Fit, Translate
1st Command, Fear, Ventriloquism
Cantrips (3rd) Detect Magic, Figment, Light, Prestidigitation, Sigil
Occult Focus Spells DC 22, attack +14; 1 Focus Point
Cantrips Uplifting Overture
WORKS WELL WITH
AnvilLANDAn Anvil protects the professor while it concentrates on occult control spells, resolving the Weaver's vulnerability to direct pressure.
CrasherLANDA Crasher capitalises on the professor's debuffs and social manipulation, translating control into burst damage tempo.
MenderLANDA Mender covers the professor's low physical durability and poor Reflex, letting the Weaver focus on positioning and priority decisions.
PUNISHES
✖ low Will
Stacking Weavers produces a control-heavy formation with insufficient direct damage to finish engagements.
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
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