Ire of the Storm – Beyond the Colony
Lizardfolk Vanguard (Ezevash)CR 2
Lizardfolk barbarian 1
CN Medium humanoid (reptilian)
lnit +2; Senses Perception +6
DEFENSE
AC 1 7, touch 1 0, flat-footed 1 5 (+2 armor, +2 Dex, +5 natural, -2 rage)
hp 33 (3 H D; 2d8+1 d1 2+12)
Fort +9, Ref +2, Will +3
OFFENSE
Speed 40 ft., swim 15 ft.
Meleemwkmorningstar +8 (1 d8+5), bite +5 (1d6+2) or 2 claws +7 (1d4+5), bite +5 (1 d6+2)
Ranged javelin +4 (1d 6+5)
Special Attacks rage (6 rounds/day)
TACTICS
During CombatLizardfolk vanguards use shock tactics to eliminate the most threaten ing opponents first.
Base STATISTICS When he's not raging, the vanguard's statistics are AC 1 9, touch 1 2, flat-footed 1 7; hp 27; Fort +7, Will +1; Melee mwkmorningstar +6 (1 d8+3), bite +3 (1d6+1) or claw +5 (1d4+3), bite +3 (1d6+1); Str 1 7, Con 15; CMB +5; Skills Swim +16.
STATISTICS
Str 21, Dex 1 4, Con 1 9, Int 9, Wis 1 2, Cha 8
Base Atk +2; CMB +7; CMD 1 7
FeatsMultiattack, Power Attack
Skills Acrobatics +10 (+14 when jum ping), Perception +6, Survival +5, Swim +18
Languages Draconic
SQ fast movement, hold breath
Combat Gear potion of cure moderate wounds; Other Gearmwk leather armor, mwkmorningstar, javelins (4), 8 gp
LizardfolkCR 1
N Medium humanoid (reptilian)
Init +0; Senses Perception +1
DEFENSE
AC 17, touch 10, flat-footed 17 (+5 natural, +2 shield)
hp 11 (2d8+2)
Fort +4, Ref +0, Will +0
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft., swim 15 ft.
Meleemorningstar +2 (1d8+1), bite +0 (1d4);
or claw +2 (1d4+1), bite +2 (1d4+1)
Ranged javelin +1 (1d6+1)
STATISTICS
Str 13, Dex 10, Con 13, Int 9, Wis 10, Cha 10
Base Atk +1; CMB +2; CMD 12
FeatsMultiattack
Skills Acrobatics +2, Perception +1, Swim +8; Racial Modifiers +4 Acrobatics
Languages Draconic
SQ hold breath
SPECIAL ABILITES
Hold Breath (Ex) A lizardfolk can hold its breath for a number of rounds equal to 4 times its Constitution score before it risks drowning.
Monitor LizardCR 2
N Medium animal
Init +2; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +8
DEFENSE
AC 15, touch 12, flat-footed 13 (+2 Dex, +3 natural)
hp 22 (3d8+9)
Fort +8, Ref +5, Will +2
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft.
Melee bite +5 (1d8+4 plus grab and poison)
STATISTICS
Str 17, Dex 15, Con 17, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6
Base Atk +2; CMB +5 (+9 grapple); CMD 17 (21 vs. trip)
Feats Great Fortitude, Skill Focus (Perception)
Skills Climb +7, Perception +8, Stealth +10 (+14 in undergrowth), Swim +11; Racial Modifiers +4 Stealth (+8 in undergrowth)
SPECIAL ABILITES
Poison (Ex) Bite—injury; save Fort DC 14; onset 1 minute; frequency 1/hour for 6 hours; effect 1d2 Dexterity damage; cure 1 save. The save DC is Constitution-based.
ZaahkuCR 3
Female halfling sorcerer 4
CN Small humanoid (halfling)
Init +3; Senses Perception +4
DEFENSE
AC 18, touch 14, flat-footed 15 (+4 armor, +3 Dex, +1 size)
hp 28 (4d6+12)
Fort +5, Ref +8, Will +7; +2 vs. fear
Resist cold 10
OFFENSE
Speed 20 ft.
Melee spear +1 (1d6–2/×3)
Bloodline SLAs (CL 4th; concentration +7)
6/day—elemental ray (1d6+2 cold)
Sorcerer Spells Known (CL 4th; concentration +7)
2nd (4/day)—mirror image
1st (7/day)—burning hands (DC 15), hydraulic push, hypnotism (DC 14), mage armor
0 (at will)—light, mage hand, message, prestidigitation, ray of frost, read magic
Bloodline elemental (water)
TACTICS
Before CombatZaahku casts mage armor when scouts first warn her of visitors, and casts message on her warriors to help coordinate them in case of attack.
During CombatZaahku is conservative in combat, using mirror image to protect herself and hypnotism to distract enemies. If intruders slay one of her guards, she switches tactics, relying on her elemental ray and burning hands.
MoraleZaahku hopes to delay dangerous opponents while her people flee, and retreats after 5 rounds. If the PCs kill two or more of her guards, she fights to the death.
Base STATISTICS Without mage armor cast, Zaahku’s AC is 14.
STATISTICS
Str 6, Dex 16, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 17
Base Atk +2; CMB –1; CMD 12
Feats Eschew Materials, Lightning Reflexes, Scribe Scroll
Skills Acrobatics +5 (+1 when jumping), Climb +0, Diplomacy +4, Intimidate +7, Knowledge (nature) +1, Knowledge (planes) +4, Perception +4, Spellcraft +5, Use Magic Device +7; Racial Modifiers +2 Acrobatics, +2 Climb, +2 Perception
Languages Common, Halfling
SQ bloodline arcana
Combat Gear potion of barkskin (CL 3rd), potion of cure light wounds, scroll of mirror image, wand of cat’s grace (8 charges); Other Gear spear, cloak of resistance +1, flint and steel, sunrods (5), waterskin, Song’o necklaces (worth 60 gp total), 82 sp
Spring-Loaded TrapCR —
Type mechanical; Perception DC 15; Disable Device DC 15
EFFECTS
Trigger location; Reset manual
EffectAtk +10 melee (1d8+2); sharp jaws spring shut around the target’s ankle and halve the target’s base speed (or hold the target immobile if the trap is attached to a solid object); the target can escape with a successful DC 15 Disable Device check, DC 20 Escape Artist check, or DC 20 Strength check.
Song’o TrappersCR 1/3
Halfling warrior 1
CN Small humanoid (halfling)
Init +0; Senses Perception +2
DEFENSE
AC 14, touch 11, flat-footed 14 (+3 armor, +1 size)
hp 6 each (1d10+1)
Fort +4, Ref +1, Will +1; +2 vs. fear
OFFENSE
Speed 20 ft. (15 ft. in armor)
Melee spear +2 (1d6/×3)
Ranged net +2 (entangle)
TACTICS
During CombatTheSong’o aren’t fearsome, and rely on cleverness and tactics if confronted. They try to lure aggressive foes into traps, or engulf them in nets before closing to melee combat.
MoraleASong’o trapper flees if she is reduced to 2 hit points or fewer.
STATISTICS
Str 10, Dex 11, Con 13, Int 10, Wis 11, Cha 10
Base Atk +1; CMB +0; CMD 10
Feats Exotic Weapon Proficiency (net)
Skills Acrobatics +2 (–9 when jumping), Climb +6, Perception +2, Survival +1, Stealth +4 Swim +4; Racial Modifiers +2 Acrobatics, +2 Climb, +2 Perception
Languages Halfling, Polyglot
Gearmwk wooden armor, net, spear, animal snares, flint and steel, spring-loaded trap, waterskin, Song’o necklace (worth 15 gp)
MimicCR 4
N Medium aberration (shapechanger)
Init +5; Sensesdarkvision 60 ft.; Perception +14
DEFENSE
AC 16, touch 11, flat-footed 15 (+1 Dex, +5 natural)
hp 52 (7d8+21)
Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +6
Immune acid
OFFENSE
Speed 10 ft.
Melee slam +10 (1d8+6 plus adhesive)
Special Attacks constrict (slam, 1d8+6)
STATISTICS
Str 19, Dex 12, Con 17, Int 10, Wis 13, Cha 10
Base Atk +5; CMB +9; CMD 20 (can’t be tripped)
Feats Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes, Skill Focus (Perception), Weapon Focus (slam)
Skills Climb +14, Disguise +10 (+30 when mimicking objects), Knowledge (dungeoneering) +10, Perception +14; Racial Modifiers +20 Disguise when mimicking objects
Languages Common
SQ mimic object
SPECIAL ABILITES
Adhesive (Ex) A mimic exudes a thick slime that acts as a powerful adhesive, holding fast any creatures or items that touch it. An adhesive-covered mimic automatically grapples any creature it hits with its slam attack. Opponents so grappled cannot get free while the mimic is alive without removing the adhesive first. A weapon that strikes an adhesivecoated mimic is stuck fast unless the wielder succeeds on a DC 17 Reflex save. A successful DC 17 Strength check is needed to pry off a stuck weapon. Strong alcohol or universal solvent dissolves the adhesive, but the mimic can still grapple normally. A mimic can dissolve its adhesive at will, and the substance breaks down 5 rounds after the creature dies. The save DC is Strength-based.
Mimic Object (Ex) A mimic can assume the general shape of any Medium object, such as a massive chest, a stout bed, or a door. The creature cannot substantially alter its size, though. A mimic’s body is hard and has a rough texture, no matter what appearance it might present. A mimic gains a +20 racial bonus on Disguise checks when imitating an object in this manner. Disguise is always a class skill for a mimic.
The Last KeeperCR 5
Unique cyclops skeleton
NE Large undead
Init +4; Sensesdarkvision 60 ft.; Perception +8
DEFENSE
AC 17, touch 9, flat-footed 17 (+6 armor, +2 natural, –1 size)
hp 56 (10d8+11)
Fort +3, Ref +3, Will +7
DR 5/bludgeoning; Immune cold, undead traits
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft. (20 ft. in armor)
Melee 2 claws +11 (1d6+5)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
STATISTICS
Str 21, Dex 10, Con —, Int —, Wis 10, Cha 12
Base Atk +7; CMB +13; CMD 23
Feats Improved Initiative
Skills Acrobatics –4 (–8 to jump), Perception +8; Racial Modifiers +8 Perception
Languages Common, Cyclops, Giant
Gear breastplate
Ochre JellyCR 5
N Large ooze
Init –5; Sensesblindsight 60 ft.; Perception –5
DEFENSE
AC 4, touch 4, flat-footed 4 (–5 Dex, –1 size)
hp 63 (6d8+36)
Fort +8, Ref –3, Will –3
Defensive Abilities split; Immune electricity, mind-affecting effects, ooze traits, slashing and piercing damage
OFFENSE
Speed 10 ft., climb 10 ft.
Melee slam +5 (2d4+3 plus 1d4 acid and grab)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Special Attacks constrict (2d4+3 plus 1d4 acid)
STATISTICS
Str 14, Dex 1, Con 22, Int —, Wis 1, Cha 1
Base Atk +4; CMB +7 (+11 grapple); CMD 12 (can’t be tripped)
Skills Climb +10
SPECIAL ABILITES
Acid (Ex) An ochre jelly secretes a digestive acid that dissolves only flesh (not bone) when it strikes a foe—creatures not made of flesh (including most constructs and oozes, skeletal undead, plants, and incorporeal creatures) are immune to the ochre jelly’s acid damage.
Split (Ex)Slashing weapons, piercing weapons, and electricity attacks deal no damage to an ochre jelly. Instead the creature splits into two identical jellies, each with half of the original creature’s current hit point total, rounded down. A jelly with 10 hit points or less cannot be further split and dies if reduced to 0 hit points.
KanjoArramCR 1/2
Human Adept 1
N Medium humanoid (human)
Init +1; Senses Perception + 1
DEFENSE
AC 14, touch 11, flat-footed 13 (+3 armor, +1 Dex)
hp 5 (1d6+2)
Fort -1, Ref +1, Will +3
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft.
Meleemorningstar +0 (1d8) or silver dagger +0 (1d4/19-20)
Ranged silver dagger + 1 (1d4/19-20)
Adept Spells Prepared (CL 1st; concentration +2)
1st-bless, cure light wounds
0 (at will)-guidonce, light, mending
TACTICS
During Combat The adept reads her scroll of sleep and commands her dog to attack. She then casts bless and attacks with her morningstar.
STATISTICS
Str 10, Dex 12, Con 8, lnt 9, Wis 13, Cha 10
Base Atk +0; CMB +0; CMD 11
Feats Skill Focus (Handle Animal), Toughness
Skills Handle Animal +7, Heal +7, Spellcraft +3
Languages Common
Combat Gear scroll of cure light wounds, scroll of sleep, alchemist's fire; Other Gear studded leather, morningstar, silver dagger, guard dog, healer's kit, silver holy symbol, smokestick, spell component pouch, tindertwig, 9 gp
Hail of Darts TrapCR 3
Type mechanical; Perception DC 20; Disable Device DC 20
EFFECTS
Trigger location; Reset manual
Effect hail of darts (Atk +10 ranged, 1d4+1 darts per target for 1d3 damage each plus small centipede poison); multiple targets (all targets in a 5-ft.-by-15-ft. area)
AchahutCR 4
Female lizardfolk fighter 3
CN Medium humanoid (reptilian)
Init +3; Senses Perception +1
DEFENSE
AC 19, touch 9, flat-footed 19 (+5 armor, –1 Dex, +5 natural)
hp 43 (5 HD; 2d8+3d10+18)
Fort +9, Ref +0, Will +4 (+1 vs. fear)
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft., swim 15 ft.
Meleemwk heavy pick +9 (1d6+3/×4), bite +5 (1d4+1), claws +5 (1d4+1)
Ranged javelin +3 (1d6+3)
TACTICS
During CombatAchahut relies on her Power Attack feat to deal as much damage as she can.
MoraleAchahut wants only to fight to the death.
STATISTICS
Str 17, Dex 8, Con 16, Int 8, Wis 12, Cha 13
Base Atk +4; CMB +7; CMD 16
Feats Improved Initiative, Iron Will, Multiattack, Power Attack, Weapon Focus (heavy pick)
Skills Acrobatics +2, Handle Animal +5, Intimidate +7, Survival +5, Swim +10; Racial Modifiers +4 Acrobatics
Languages Draconic
SQ armor training 1, hold breath
Combat Gear elixir of hiding, elixir of swimming, elixir of vision; Other Gear +1 hide armor, javelin (5), mwk heavy pick, deinonychus claws (7; worth 10 gp each), tyrannosaur fang dagger (worth 100 gp)
Sick AnkylosaurusCR 5
N Huge animal
Init +0; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +14
DEFENSE
AC 22, touch 8, flat-footed 22 (+14 natural, –2 size)
hp 75 (10d8+30)
Fort +10, Ref +5, Will +2
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft.
Melee tail +12 (3d6+10 plus stun)
Space 15 ft.; Reach 15 ft.
STATISTICS
Str 27, Dex 10, Con 17, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 8
Base Atk +7; CMB +17; CMD 27 (31 vs. trip)
Feats Great Fortitude, Improved Bull Rush, Improved Overrun, Power Attack, Weapon Focus (tail)
Skills Perception +12
SPECIAL ABILITES
Stun (Ex) The ankylosaurus’s tail can deliver a powerful, stunning blow. A creature struck by this attack must make a DC 18 save or be dazed for 1 round. If the strike is a critical hit and the target fails its save, it is instead stunned for 1d4 rounds. The save DC is Strength-based.
Brain Worms (Ex) These ravaging parasites impose the sickened condition, and decrease the Fortitude DC of the beast’s stun special ability to 18. This reduces the beast’s CR by 1.
Sickened The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls*, weapon damage rolls*, saving throws*, skill checks*, and ability checks.
Human ZombieCR 1/2
NE Medium undead
Init +0; Sensesdarkvision 60 ft.; Perception +0
DEFENSE
AC 12, touch 10, flat-footed 12 (+2 natural)
hp 12 (2d8+3)
Fort +0, Ref +0, Will +3
DR 5/slashing; Immune undead traits
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft.
Melee slam +4 (1d6+4)
STATISTICS
Str 17, Dex 10, Con —, Int —, Wis 10, Cha 10
Base Atk +1; CMB +4; CMD 14
Feats Toughness
Special Qualities staggered
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Staggered A staggered creature may take a single move action or standard action each round (but not both, nor can he take full-round actions). A staggered creature can still take free, swift, and immediate actions. A creature with nonlethal damage exactly equal to its current hit points gains the staggered condition.
Coral CapuchinsCR 1
N Tiny magical beast (aquatic)
Init +3; Sensesdarkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; Perception +1
DEFENSE
AC 15, touch 15, flat-footed 12 (+3 Dex, +2 size)
hp 13 each (2d10+2)
Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +1
Weaknesses moisture dependency
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft., fly 40 ft. (good), swim 30 ft.
Melee bite +7 (1d3–2 plus cursed bite)
Space 2-1/2 ft.; Reach 0 ft.
Special Attacks cursed bite
STATISTICS
Str 6, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 6, Wis 13, Cha 7
Base Atk +2; CMB +3; CMD 11
Feats Weapon Finesse
Skills Climb +6, Fly +11, Sleight of Hand +8, Stealth +15 (+19 within coral reefs), Swim +6; Racial Modifiers +4 Sleight of Hand, +4 Stealth within coral reefs
SQ amphibious
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Cursed Bite (Su) A coral capuchin can deliver a bite that bestows some of the creature’s benefits and weaknesses upon the victim. The curse delivered by this bite persists for 1d6 hours, and cannot affect the same creature more than once in a 24-hour period. Affected creatures begin drying out when exposed to air, but can hold their breath for double the normal amount of time. Targets of this cursed bite take 1d6 points of damage for every 10 minutes they are out of water, though spending a full-round action to bathe the victim in any sort of water halts this damage. Victims must succeed at a DC 12 Constitution check to avoid this effect. Remove curse ends this curse’s effect as normal. The save DC is Constitution-based.
Moisture Dependency (Ex) A coral capuchin can breathe both air and water and survive indefinitely on land, but the creature must regularly be either submerged in water or thoroughly wetted down, or else it dries out in the air. A coral capuchin can survive out of water for a number of hours of equal to its Constitution score before it takes any negative effects. After this time, the creature takes 1d6 points of damage for every hour it remains dry. Bathing the creature in water of any sort resets this time frame.
HamsaGaddCR 5
Female human bard 4/rogue 2
NE Medium humanoid (human)
Init +7; Senses Perception +6
DEFENSE
AC 20, touch 15, flat-footed 16 (+4 armor, +1 deflection, +3 Dex, +1 dodge, +1 shield)
hp 41 (6d8+10)
Fort +4, Ref +10, Will +3; +4 vs. bardic performance, language-dependent, and sonic
Defensive Abilities evasion
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft.
Melee +1 corrosive rapier +7 (1d6+2/18–20 plus 1d6 acid)
Rangedshortbow +7 (1d6/×3)
Special Attacks bardic performance 14 rounds/day (countersong, distraction, fascinate [DC 16], inspire competence +2, inspire courage +1), sneak attack +1d6
Bard Spells Known (CL 4th; concentration +8)
2nd (2/day)—blur, suggestion (DC 16)
1st (4/day)—charm person (DC 15), cure light wounds, hideous laughter (DC 15), vanishAPG (DC 15)
0 (at will)—light, message, open/close (DC 14), prestidigitation, read magic, resistance
TACTICS
Before CombatHamsa hopes to keep the PCs talking while her agents quietly slip into position behind them.
During CombatHamsa begins combat by casting blur, then begins to inspire courage in her allies. She casts suggestion on an easily swayed opponent, ordering her target to "defend her from these betrayers," before finally closing in with her rapier.
MoraleHamsa has sacrificed too much over the past 5 years to surrender it all now. She fights to the death.
STATISTICS
Str 13, Dex 16, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 8, Cha 18
Base Atk +4; CMB +5; CMD 20
Feats Dodge, Great Fortitude, Improved Initiative, Mobility, Weapon Finesse
Skills Acrobatics +11, Bluff +13, Intimidate +11, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +9, Knowledge (geography) +7, Knowledge (history) +7, Linguistics +5, Perception +6, Perform (oratory) +13, Spellcraft +8, Stealth +10
Languages Common, Halfling, Polyglot
SQ bardic knowledge +2, rogue talent (finesse rogue), trapfinding +1, versatile performance (oratory)
Combat Gear potion of cure moderate wounds (2); Other Gear +1 studded leather, buckler, +1 corrosive rapier, shortbow with 20 arrows, headband of alluring charisma +2, ring of protection +1, explorations journal, jade earrings (worth 25 gp), 56 gp
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Sign of Station (Ex)HamsaGadd carries a +1 corrosive rapier as a sign of her authority within the Aspis Consortium. This is in addition to her normal wealth for her level, but does not affect her overall challenge rating.
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Combat Gear potion of cure light wounds, alchemist’s fire (2), thunderstone; Other Gearmwk chain shirt, daggers (3), mwk short sword, forged guard badge, 64 gp
Aspis ThugsCR 1
Human rogue 2
NE Medium humanoid (human)
Init +6; Senses Perception +5
DEFENSE
AC 16, touch 12, flat-footed 14 (+4 armor, +2 Dex)
hp 15 each (2d8+2)
Fort +0, Ref +5, Will +2
Defensive Abilities evasion
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft.
Meleemwk short sword +4 (1d6+2/19–20)
Range dagger +3 (1d4+2/19–20)
Special Attacks sneak attack +1d6
TACTICS
Before Combat If the PCs approach the lookout, he uses Bluff to try passing himself off as a member of the town guard, explaining that he and his comrades are escorting a belligerent youth home.
During Combat If the lookout can see that his ruse isn’t working, he throws a thunderstone at the PCs to try to deafen them and warn the other thugs. One of the agents restraining Kanjo moves to assist the lookout, while the remaining thug begins attacking the young man.
Morale If the thugs manage to kill Kanjo, they immediately attempt to flee. They surrender if more than one of them is reduced to fewer than 5 hit points, hoping to escape later.
STATISTICS
Str 14, Dex 15, Con 10, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 13
Base Atk +1; CMB +3; CMD 15
Feats Improved Initiative, Iron Will
Skills Acrobatics +6, Bluff +6, Disguise +5, Escape Artist +6, Intimidate +6, Knowledge (local) +6, Perception +5, Sense Motive +5, Sleight of Hand +5, Stealth +6, Swim +6