Bosun
Creature 3 — human, humanoid
WeaverFlankerLANDhumanhumanoidmilitary
A ship's boatswain, or bosun, leads the deckhands who maintain the ship. Adventurers may need passage on a swift vessel, or they might face danger from raiders at sea or in coastal settlements.
Source: pathfinder-npc-core
Perception +8
Languages common
Skills acrobatics +9, athletics +9, intimidation +9, Sailing Lore +11
Str
+2
Dex
+4
Con
+1
Int
+0
Wis
+1
Cha
+2
Items Dagger, Naval Pike (Functions as a Spear)
AC 18
Fort +6
Ref +11
Will +8
HP 45
Speed 25 feet
Offense
Melee Fist (agile, finesse, nonlethal, unarmed) +13, Damage 1d4+5 bludgeoning
Melee Naval Pike +11, Damage 1d6+5 piercing
Melee Dagger (agile, finesse, versatile-s) +13, Damage 1d4+5 piercing
Ranged Naval Pike (thrown-20) +13, Damage 1d6+5 piercing
Abilities
Bosun's Command (auditory, concentrate, emotion, linguistic, mental) — Frequency once per round
Effect The bosun orders an ally to attack or to get in position. Until the end of the ally's next turn, they gain the bosun's choice of a +2 status bonus to attack rolls or a +10-foot status bonus to their Speeds.
Effect The bosun orders an ally to attack or to get in position. Until the end of the ally's next turn, they gain the bosun's choice of a +2 status bonus to attack rolls or a +10-foot status bonus to their Speeds.
Pike and Strike — The bosun makes a melee Strike with their naval pike.
If this Strike hits, the bosun can either move the target 5 feet within the pike's reach or make a fist Strike against the target without increasing their multiple attack penalty until after the fist Strike.
If this Strike hits, the bosun can either move the target 5 feet within the pike's reach or make a fist Strike against the target without increasing their multiple attack penalty until after the fist Strike.
WORKS WELL WITH
AnvilLANDA durable frontline benefits most from this commander's status bonus, converting the command into a decisive priority Strike.
CrasherLANDA hard-hitting bruiser can be shoved into range by Pike and Strike for a follow-up attack it would otherwise lack.
SniperLANDA ranged attacker gains tempo when this commander's pike repositions a target into a clean firing lane.
PUNISHES
✖ disorganized positioning✖ low-tempo parties✖ ranged reliance
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
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