False Priest
Creature 4 — human, humanoid
ShadeFlankerLAND
Belief is perhaps the strongest force in the universe. Instilling belief only to use it against someone in deceit, however, is the purview of a false priest. Hidden secrets and occult powers have an irresistible lure for many. Since the majority of these NPCs are spellcasters, consider using alternative spell lists to adjust their themes.
Source: pathfinder-npc-core
Perception +10
Languages common
Skills acrobatics +10, athletics +8, deception +12, performance +12, religion +8, society +6
Str
+0
Dex
+4
Con
+3
Int
+0
Wis
+2
Cha
+4
Items Hand Crossbow, Rapier, Studded Leather Armor, Alchemist's Tools (Used as "Blessed Items" to Fool Marks), Cloak, Religious Symbol (Wooden), Collection of Fake Relics, Backpack
AC 21
Fort +11
Ref +12
Will +10
HP 50
Speed 25 feet
Offense
Melee Rapier (deadly-d8, disarm, finesse) +12, Damage 1d6+8 piercing
Melee Fist (agile, finesse, nonlethal, unarmed) +12, Damage 1d4+8 bludgeoning
Ranged Hand Crossbow (reload-1) +12, range increment 60 feet, Damage 1d6+4 piercing
Abilities
Deceiver's Surprise — On the first round of combat, if the false priest rolls Deception or Performance for initiative, creatures that haven't acted yet are Off-Guard to the false priest.
Fickle Prophecy (emotion, mental) — The false priest convinces someone of their omnipotence by attempting a Deception check compared to the creature's Will DC.
If successful, the target gains 1d8+4 temporary Hit Points that last for 1 hour or until the false priest removes them by rebuking the target, whichever occurs first.
If successful, the target gains 1d8+4 temporary Hit Points that last for 1 hour or until the false priest removes them by rebuking the target, whichever occurs first.
Sneak Attack — The false priest deals an extra 1d6 precision damage to Off-Guard creatures. This increases to 2d6 precision damage against creatures off-guard due to the false priest's Feint or deceiver's surprise.
The Jig Is Up — Frequency once per hour
Trigger The false priest critically fails a Deception or Performance check
Effect The false priest Strides.
Trigger The false priest critically fails a Deception or Performance check
Effect The false priest Strides.
WORKS WELL WITH
AnvilLANDAnvil draws enemy focus while the false priest positions for feints and sneak attacks.
SniperLANDSniper exploits off-guard conditions and flat-footed targets the false priest generates through deception.
WeaverLANDWeaver zone control keeps enemies within the false priest's melee rapier reach and feint range.
PUNISHES
✖ perception initiative✖ low Will✖ static formation
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
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