Bitter Truth Bandit
Creature 6 (rare) — human, humanoid
Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.
ShadeFlankerLANDhumanhumanoid
Source: extinction-curse-bestiary (Pre-Remaster)
Perception +12
Languages common
Skills acrobatics +14, athletics +14, intimidation +12, society +10, stealth +16, survival +12
Str
+4
Dex
+4
Con
+3
Int
+0
Wis
+0
Cha
+2
Items Composite Shortbow, Hatchet (2), Padded Armor
AC 22
Fort +15
Ref +16
Will +10
HP 95
Speed 30 feet (mobility)
Offense
Melee Hatchet (agile, sweep) +16, Damage 1d6+6 slashing
Ranged Hatchet (agile, sweep, thrown-10) +16, Damage 1d6+6 slashing
Ranged Composite Shortbow (deadly-d10) +16, range increment 60 feet, Damage 1d6+8 piercing plus Muscle Striker
Abilities
Mobility — The bitter truth bandit moves in a way that denies its enemies the opportunity to retaliate. When it takes a Stride action to move half its Speed or less, that movement does not trigger reactions. It can use Mobility when Climbing, Flying, or Swimming instead of Striding if it has the corresponding movement type.
Experienced Ambusher — Striking from concealment doesn't cause the bandit to become Observed.
Muscle Striker — A target damaged by the bandit's shortbow Strike must succeed at a DC 22 Fortitude save or be Slowed 1 until the end of the bandit's next turn.
Sneak Attack — A bandit deals an additional 2d6 precision damage to Off-Guard creatures.
WORKS WELL WITH
AnvilLANDA durable frontline body draws attention while this ambusher slips through the lines unnoticed.
SnareLANDA controller that pins a target guarantees the Off-Guard condition this striker needs for its precision damage to land.
SniperLANDA ranged attacker keeps pressure on targets this skirmisher's safe repositioning exposes without needing to close distance.
PUNISHES
✖ clumping✖ static positioning✖ low Fortitude
Avoid stacking multiple ambush-reliant skirmishers who all depend on the same surprise window to matter.
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
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