Local Herbalist
Creature 1 — human, humanoid
MenderLANDhumanoid
Local herbalists use their understanding of the natural world to heal and restore balance. Most join a secret lodge that teaches these ancient arts. The world is a dangerous place. Thankfully, there are those who devote their lives to easing the pain and suffering of others.
Source: pathfinder-npc-core
Perception +7
Languages common
Skills crafting +6 (+7 for items with the healing trait), diplomacy +4, nature +7, survival +7
Str
+3
Dex
+0
Con
+1
Int
+1
Wis
+4
Cha
+0
Items Staff, Cooking Pot, Medicine Bag (Functions as a Healer's Toolkit)
AC 13
Fort +8
Ref +5
Will +9
HP 24
Speed 25 feet
Offense
Melee Staff (two-hand-d8) +5, Damage 1d4+2 bludgeoning
Melee Fist (agile, nonlethal, unarmed) +5, Damage 1d4+2 bludgeoning
Ranged Fungal Spores (fungus, poison) +7, range increment 10 feet, Damage 1d4 poison plus 1d4 poison
Abilities
Herbalism Specialist — For encounters involving collecting herbs or making medicine from them, the local herbalist is a 3rd-level challenge.
Natural Medicine — The herbalist can use Nature instead of Medicine to Treat Wounds or Administer First Aid, and gains a +3 circumstance bonus to the check if they're in the wilderness with access to fresh herbal ingredients.
Saving Touch — Frequency once per 10 minutes
Trigger An ally close enough for the herbalist to reach with a Stride is reduced to 0 Hit Points
Effect The herbalist Strides until adjacent to the ally and Administers First Aid to that ally.
Trigger An ally close enough for the herbalist to reach with a Stride is reduced to 0 Hit Points
Effect The herbalist Strides until adjacent to the ally and Administers First Aid to that ally.
Prompt Poultice (manipulate) — Frequency once per day
Effect The local herbalist quickly mixes together a potent healing salve with the most precious ingredients from their medicine bag. They create a temporary lesser elixir of life. This elixir remains potent for 1 round before becoming sour and useless.
Effect The local herbalist quickly mixes together a potent healing salve with the most precious ingredients from their medicine bag. They create a temporary lesser elixir of life. This elixir remains potent for 1 round before becoming sour and useless.
WORKS WELL WITH
AnvilLANDAnvil absorbs hits while this creature sustains it with emergency healing and poultices.
CrasherLANDCrasher draws attention forward, letting this creature safely reposition for touch-range rescue.
FlankerLANDFlanker operates ahead of the backline, staying within a Stride of this creature for Saving Touch.
PUNISHES
✖ focus fire
redundant healing output when paired with another mender
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
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