Plague Doctor

Creature 5 — human, humanoid

MenderLANDhumanhumanoiddivine

These healers, often seen wearing distinctive masks and burning powders to defend against airborne plagues, are as much feared as they are respected. To see a plague doctor signals that disease has infested the land—and that it might have already taken hold. 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 +13

Languages common

Skills intimidation +9, medicine +13, Plague Lore +13, religion +13

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Dex

Con

Int

Wis

Cha

Items Crossbow, Staff, Studded Leather Armor, Healer's Toolkit, Healing Potion (Minor) (4)

AC 20 Fort +13 Ref +8 Will +13 +2 circumstance to all saves vs. disease

HP 70

Speed 25 feet

Offense

Melee Staff (two-hand-d8) +9, Damage 1d4 bludgeoning

Melee Fist (agile, finesse, nonlethal, unarmed) +10, Damage 1d4 bludgeoning

Ranged Crossbow (reload-1) +10, range increment 120 feet, Damage 1d8 piercing

Abilities

+2 Circumstance Bonus on Saves vs. Disease —

Healing Hands — When the plague doctor casts Heal, they roll d10s instead of d8s.

Improved Communal Healing — When the plague doctor casts Heal targeting a single creature, the plague doctor also restores Hit Points equal to the spell's rank to themself or any other creature within range of the spell.

Divine Prepared Spells DC 23, attack +15

2nd Cleanse Affliction (×2), Clear Mind (×2), Peaceful Rest

1st Cleanse Cuisine (×2), Detect Poison, Heal (×3)

Cantrips (3rd) Guidance, Light, Message, Sigil, Stabilize

Divine Focus Spells DC 23, attack +15; 1 Focus Point

1st Healer's Blessing

WORKS WELL WITH

AnvilLANDA durable frontline soaks incoming damage that this healer can then top off, letting the tank hold position indefinitely.

CrasherLANDA burst attacker can commit to risky all-in trades knowing the boosted Heal spell will offset the tempo loss.

SnareLANDA controller that pins down attackers buys the time this support needs to keep casting Heal without interruption.

PUNISHES

✖ attrition tactics✖ sustained damage strategies

Do not stack multiple Menders; healing throughput beyond what the party is threatened by is wasted actions.

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