Court Historian
Creature -1 — human, humanoid
WeaverLANDhumanhumanoid
Amid the political machinations of the court stand the court historians, observing and recording events for future generations. Their loyalty is to the preservation of history, and they will defy even royalty in the name of truth. The denizens of a noble court are the most powerful people in a civilization, primed with wealth, station, and authority above the common people.
Source: pathfinder-npc-core
Perception +7
Languages common
Skills Genealogy Lore +13, Noble Court Lore +13, Scribing Lore +13, Settlement Lore +13, society +9
Str
+0
Dex
+1
Con
-1
Int
+5
Wis
+3
Cha
+2
Items Inkwell, Writing Set, Clothing (Fine), Court Record
AC 13
Fort +3
Ref +5
Will +9
HP 7
Speed 25 feet
Offense
Melee Fist (agile, finesse, nonlethal, unarmed) +5, Damage 1d4 bludgeoning
Ranged Inkwell (thrown-10) +5, Damage 1d4 bludgeoning
Abilities
Historical Specialist — In matters regarding history or court records, the court historian is a 5th-level challenge.
Records Don't Lie — The court historian has a Perception DC of 25 against Deception checks asserting false current or historical events.
Distracting Diatribe (auditory, linguistic, mental) — The court historian monotonously recites facts to distract a creature within 30 feet that can hear them. The target is Off-Guard for 1 round.
WORKS WELL WITH
AnvilLANDA durable frontline keeps melee occupied while this NPC applies Off-Guard from just outside the fray.
CrasherLANDA heavy striker capitalizes on the Off-Guard condition this NPC inflicts to land bigger hits.
FlankerLANDA mobile attacker exploits the Off-Guard window to slip in for a clean strike.
PUNISHES
✖ melee reliance✖ isolated positioning
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