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Physician

Creature -1 — human, humanoid

MenderLAND

The art of medicine is a blend of the intellectual and the practical, concerned with how diseases work and how to prevent them. The physician can be found consulting well-thumbed tomes while meticulously examining patients to better understand their condition, before determining the most effective treatment. 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 +6; (+8 to notice ailments)
Languages common
Skills diplomacy +6, medicine +12, society +5
Str
-1
Dex
+1
Con
+1
Int
+4
Wis
+2
Cha
+2
Items Healer's Toolkit, Elixir of Life (Minor) (2), Medical Textbook
AC 13 Fort +9 Ref +3 Will +8
HP 8
Speed 25 feet

Offense

Melee Fist (agile, finesse, nonlethal, unarmed) +5, Damage 1d4-1 bludgeoning
Ranged Medical Textbook (nonlethal, thrown-10) +5, Damage 1d4-1 bludgeoning

Abilities

+2 Bonus on Perception to Notice Ailments
Bedside Manner — A physician has a +4 circumstance bonus to Diplomacy checks to Make An Impression on or make a Request of a diseased, poisoned, or wounded creature.
Doctor's Hand — When the physician rolls a critical failure on a check to Treat Disease, Treat Poison, or Treat Wounds, they get a failure instead.
Medical Specialist — For medical matters, the physician is a 4th-level challenge.

WORKS WELL WITH

AnvilLANDThe physician is extremely fragile and requires an anvil to intercept attackers while it provides Treat Wounds.
FlankerLANDA flanker's mobility draws enemy attention away from the physician, giving it space to administer Treat Wounds safely.
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