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Ruffian

Creature 2 — human, humanoid

AnvilFlankerLANDhuman

Ruffians often work as bodyguards and enforcers for powerful criminals, using their strength to bully others into submission. In the underbelly of society, the lawless reign supreme.

Source: pathfinder-npc-core

Perception +8
Languages common
Skills athletics +7, intimidation +6, stealth +6
Str
+3
Dex
+2
Con
+3
Int
-1
Wis
+2
Cha
+0
Items Club, Sling, Studded Leather Armor
AC 18 Fort +9 Ref +8 Will +6
HP 30
Speed 25 feet

Offense

Melee Club +9, Damage 1d6+5 bludgeoning
Melee Fist (agile, nonlethal, unarmed) +9, Damage 1d4+5 bludgeoning
Ranged Club (thrown-10) +8, Damage 1d6+5 bludgeoning
Ranged Sling (propulsive, reload-1) +8, range increment 50 feet, Damage 1d6+5 bludgeoning

Abilities

Reactive Strike
Brutal Beating — The ruffian's brutality shakes foes' confidence.

When the ruffian deals damage on a critical hit, the target is Frightened 1, and the ruffian can push the target up to 10 feet.
Combat Grab
Sneak Attack — The ruffian deals an extra 1d6 precision damage to Off-Guard creatures.

WORKS WELL WITH

SniperLANDSniper threatens from distance while the Anvil's Combat Grab and Reactive Strike lock enemies in place, splitting the party's defensive priority.
CrasherLANDCrasher scatters enemy formations and creates off-guard targets that the Anvil exploits with Sneak Attack and Brutal Beating.
MenderLANDMender sustains the Anvil's frontline presence through healing, ensuring the Anvil continues to lock down enemy movement with Reactive Strike.

PUNISHES

✖ movement✖ manipulation
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice Unlock with Tactics

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