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Messenger

Creature 1 — human, humanoid

FlankerLANDhumanhumanoid

When a message, mail, or package needs to be delivered, messengers make deliveries—typically from large towns and cities or to other towns and cities. Society is built upon the backs of laborers.

Source: pathfinder-npc-core

Perception +6
Languages common
Skills acrobatics +8, athletics +5, diplomacy +6, society +7, survival +4
Str
+0
Dex
+3
Con
+4
Int
+0
Wis
+1
Cha
+1
Items Dagger, Sling, Satchel of Mail
AC 16 Fort +7 Ref +10 Will +4
HP 20
Speed 30 feet

Offense

Melee Dagger (agile, finesse, versatile-s) +8, Damage 1d4+2 piercing
Ranged Dagger (agile, thrown-10, versatile-s) +8, Damage 1d4+2 piercing
Melee Fist (agile, nonlethal, unarmed) +8, Damage 1d4+2 bludgeoning
Ranged Sling (propulsive, reload-1) +8, range increment 50 feet, Damage 1d6+2 bludgeoning

Abilities

Don't Shoot the Messenger — Messengers get a +2 circumstance bonus to Diplomacy checks to convince another creature not to blame them for any news they deliver.
Express Messenger — Allies traveling with the messenger gain a +5-foot circumstance bonus to travel Speed, to a maximum of the messenger's travel Speed. If they use the Hustle activity, they can Hustle for a minimum of 1 hour instead of the usual amount.
Road Runner — Messengers can use Society in place of Survival to Sense Direction when they're on a road.
Special Delivery — The messenger Interacts to take an item of light Bulk or less held by a willing ally within reach, Strides, then delivers the item to a willing ally in reach at their new location.

WORKS WELL WITH

AnvilLANDA durable holder anchors the fight while this fast, lightly armed creature repositions items and allies around it.
SnareLANDA controller that slows enemies lets this creature's speed advantage translate into a bigger tempo gap.
SniperLANDA ranged damage dealer benefits from the extra positioning options this creature's mobility support opens up.

PUNISHES

✖ static positioning✖ slow reinforcements
Avoid stacking with another pure mobility piece; neither contributes much raw damage on its own.
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