Natural Scientist
Creature 2 — human, humanoid
LAND
If there's a mystery of nature that requires firsthand evidence to solve, natural scientists collect that data. They spend months documenting and observing events and creatures in the natural world before returning to their academies, labs, and royal studies. Explorers are often well-equipped and well-trained for any type of hazard and are eager to lead others into the wild.
Source: pathfinder-npc-core
Perception +11
Languages common
Skills diplomacy +5, nature +8, Scouting Lore +10, stealth +5, survival +8
Str
+1
Dex
+1
Con
+2
Int
+2
Wis
+4
Cha
+1
Items Staff, Explorer's Clothing, Writing Set
AC 16
Fort +8
Ref +5
Will +11
HP 25
Speed 25 feet
Offense
Melee Staff (two-hand-d8) +7, Damage 1d4+3 bludgeoning
Melee Fist (agile, nonlethal, unarmed) +7, Damage 1d4+3 bludgeoning
Ranged Rock (thrown-10) +7, Damage 1d4+3 bludgeoning
Abilities
Never Lost — The natural scientist can always tell true north and gains a +4 circumstance bonus to Survival checks to Sense Direction. They don't take a –2 item penalty to the check if they don't have a compass.
Trained Observer — The natural scientist is accustomed to blending into their surroundings and taking notes, giving them a +2 circumstance bonus to Gather Information.
WORKS WELL WITH
SniperLANDThe scientist's keen perception spots hidden threats while a ranged partner eliminates them at distance before they close.
CrasherLANDA durable frontline ally draws enemy attention away from the vulnerable observer, keeping the scientist's tracking available.
MenderLANDSustained healing offsets the scientist's low durability, preserving their perception and survival skills through the encounter.
PUNISHES
✖ stealth approach✖ eluding pursuit
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
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