Nairu

Creature 8 (unique) — elf, humanoid

Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.

FlankerShadeLANDelfhumanoid

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Source: strength-of-thousands-bestiary (Pre-Remaster)

Perception +16; low-light-vision

Languages common, elven

Skills acrobatics +17, athletics +13, deception +12, diplomacy +10, intimidation +10, medicine +14, society +12, stealth +19, survival +12, thievery +15, Underworld Lore +14

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Items +1 Striking Composite Shortbow, +1 Rapier, Leather Armor, Darkvision Elixir (Lesser), Giant Centipede Venom, Invisibility Potion, Simple Injury Poison (8), Sleep Poison (2)

AC 26 Fort +12 Ref +19 Will +14

HP 130

Speed 30 feet

Offense

Melee Rapier (deadly-d8, disarm, finesse, magical) +18, Damage 1d6+8 piercing

Ranged Composite Shortbow (deadly-2d10, magical, propulsive, reload-0) +20, range increment 60 feet, Damage 2d6+4 piercing

Abilities

Swift Sneak — Nairu can move their full speed when Sneaking.

Deny Advantage — Nairu isn't Off-Guard to creatures of 8th level or lower that are Hidden, Undetected, flanking or using Surprise Attack.

Nimble Dodge —

Poison Weapon (manipulate) —

Quick Draw — Nairu Interacts to draw a weapon, then Strikes with that weapon.

Sneak Attack — Nairu deals an extra 2d6 precision damage to Off-Guard creatures.

Surprise Attack — On the first round of combat, creatures that haven't acted yet are Off-Guard to Nairu.

WORKS WELL WITH

AnvilLANDA frontline body draws attention while this skirmisher slips into position for a precision Strike.

CrasherLANDA bruiser's disruption creates the chaos and openings this ambusher needs to line up off-guard Strikes.

SnareLANDA controller that restrains a target guarantees the off-guard condition this creature relies on for precision damage.

PUNISHES

✖ low Perception✖ being caught unaware✖ isolated targets

Avoid pairing with another Flanker or Shade; too many skirmishers compete for the same off-guard openings.

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