Assassin

CREATURE 8

Assassins commit murder, either for pay or due to their belief in a cause, such as a religion or a political movement. Many are members of assassins' guilds: organizations that accept contracts to kill in return for money, favors, or both.

In the underbelly of society, the lawless reign supreme.

Perception +16

Languages Common

Skills Acrobatics +17, Athletics +13, Deception +12, Diplomacy +10, Intimidation +10, Medicine +14, Society +12, Stealth +19, Thievery +15, Underworld Lore +14

Str +3, Dex +5, Con +2, Int +2, Wis +2, Cha +0

Items Composite Shortbow, Rapier, Leather Armor, Darkvision Elixir (Lesser), Giant Centipede Venom (4), Invisibility Potion, Lethargy Poison (3), Arrows (20)

Swift Sneak

The assassin can move their full speed when Sneaking.

AC 26; Fort +12, Ref +19, Will +14

HP 130

Deny Advantage

The assassin isn't Off-Guard to creatures of 8th level or lower that are Hidden, Undetected, flanking or using Surprise Attack.

Nimble Dodge

Trigger The assassin is targeted with a melee or ranged attack by an attacker they can see.

Effect The assassin gains a +2 circumstance bonus to AC against the triggering attack.

Speed 25 feet; swift sneak

Melee Rapier +20 (deadly d8, disarm, finesse, magical), Damage 1d6+9 piercing

Melee Fist +19 (agile, finesse, nonlethal, unarmed), Damage 1d4+9 bludgeoning

Ranged Composite Shortbow +20 (deadly 2d10, magical, propulsive, reload 0, range increment 60 feet), Damage 2d6+7 piercing

Assassin's Poison (manipulate)

Requirements The assassin is wielding a piercing or slashing weapon and has a free hand

Effect The assassin applies a poison to the weapon. That poison's DC is increased to 24 if it was lower.

Quick Draw

The assassin Interacts to draw a weapon, then Strikes with that weapon.

Sneak Attack

The assassin deals an extra 2d6 precision damage to Off-Guard creatures.

Surprise Attack

On the first round of combat, creatures that haven't acted yet are Off-Guard to the assassin.

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