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Pukwudgie

Creature 7 — fey

Pukwudgies go by many names in many regions, but those who know of them agree that defying their mischievous nature provokes their wrath. In ancient times, pukwudgies traveled to the Universe from the First World, perhaps in the wake of the gnome emigration. These proud fey are obsessed with displays of respect, and while they first attempted to befriend mortals, each attempt ended in tragedy as the pukwudgies perceived any potential slight as a grave insult. Mortals, fearing these reactions, b

Source: pathfinder-monster-core

Perception +17
Skills crafting +15, deception +14, medicine +15, nature +17, stealth +17, thievery +15
Str
+4
Dex
+6
Con
+3
Int
+4
Wis
+6
Cha
+3
AC 25 Fort +12 Ref +15 Will +17
HP 100
Resistances poison 5
Weaknesses cold-iron 10
Speed 25 feet

Offense

Melee Hatchet +17, Damage 1d6+10 slashing
Ranged Hatchet +19, Damage 1d6+10 slashing
Ranged Shortbow +18, Damage 1d6+6 piercing

Abilities

Defensive Quills — A creature that hits a pukwudgie with an unarmed Strike or a non-reach melee Strike takes 3d8 piercing damage (DC 22 Reflex save). On a critical failure, the creature also takes 1d6 persistent poison from the poisoned quills. Note: A DC was not provided for this ability by Paizo. The DC present here is a moderate DC for the creature level according to the GM Core creature building Tables
Change Shape (concentrate, polymorph, primal) — The pukwudgie takes on the physical form of a giant porcupine or resumes their natural form. In porcupine form, their size changes to Medium, they lose their weapon Strikes, and they gain a quill Strike (+18 for 2d8+6 piercing plus 1d8 persistent poison). Change Shape
Pukwudgie Poison (poison) — Saving Throw DC 25 Fortitude Maximum Duration 6 rounds Stage 1 1d6 poison damage and Stupefied 1 (1 round) Stage 2 1d6 poison damage and Stupefied 2 (1 round) Stage 3 1d6 poison damage, Confused, and stupefied 2 (1 round)

Spells

Mirage (rank 4)
Unfettered Movement (rank 4)
Wall of Thorns (rank 3)
Invisibility (At Will) (Self Only) (rank 2)

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