C2. Mahdi’s Office (CR 3 or CR 6)[1]
Subtier 1-2 (CR 3)
MezukCR 1
Male half-orc fighter 2
NE Medium humanoid (human, orc)
Init +5; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +0
Defense
AC 16, touch 11, flat-footed 15 (+5 armor, +1 Dex)
hp 21 (2d10+6)
Fort +5, Ref +1, Will +2 (+1 vs. fear)
Defensive Abilities orc ferocity
Offense
Speed 30 ft. (20 ft. in armor)
Melee heavy mace +5 (1d8+3) or
Melee mwk greatsword +6 (2d6+4/19-20)
Tactics
During Combat Mezuk takes pride in being strong enough to defeat his foes without having to draw his greatsword, which he prefers to reserve for handling particularly “serious” foes. He attempts to demoralize foes while wielding his mace, but draws his sword if reduced below 16 hit points or faced with an enemy wielding an equally impressive weapon.
Morale Mezuk is a stubborn combatant who keeps fighting so long as he seems to have any chance of winning. He flees only if both of his accomplices are defeated and he is faced with overwhelming odds.
Statistics
Str 17, Dex 13, Con 14, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 12
BaseAtk +2; CMB +5; CMD 16
Feats Improved Initiative, Intimidating Prowess, Iron Will
Skills Acrobatics -2 (-6 to jump), Intimidate +11; RacialModifiers +2 Intimidate
Languages Common, Orc
SQ orc blood
Combat Gearpotion of cure light wounds (2), thunderstone (2); Other Gear mwk scale mail, heavy mace, mwk greatsword, crowbar, saltwater pearl (worth 10 gp), 10 gp
Special Abilities
Orc Blood Half-orcs count as both humans and orcs for any effect related to race.
Orc Ferocity (1/day) If brought below 0 Hp, can act as though disabled for 1 rd.
Thugs (2)CR ½
Male human rogue 1
NE Medium humanoid (human)
Init +7; Senses Perception +3
Defense
AC 16, touch 13, flat-footed 13 (+3 armor, +3 Dex)
hp 10 (1d8+2)
Fort +1, Ref +5, Will -1
Offense
Speed 30 ft.
Melee dagger +3 (1d4+2/19-20) or
Melee short sword +3 (1d6+2/19-20)
Special Attacks sneak attack +1d6
Tactics
During Combat The thugs try to flank an opponent if possible, leaving heavily armored foes for Mezuk.
Morale If Mezuk falls, the thugs flee or surrender.
Statistics
Str 14, Dex 17, Con 13, Int 10, Wis 8, Cha 12
Base Atk +0; CMB +2; CMD 15
Feats Improved Initiative, Weapon Finesse
Skills Acrobatics +7, Climb +6, Disable Device +8, Escape Artist +7, Knowledge (local) +4, Perception +3, Sleight of Hand +7, Stealth +7, Swim +6
Languages Common
SQ trapfinding +1
Combat Gearpotion of cure light wounds, acid (2), smokestick, tanglefoot bag; Other Gear mwk studded leather, dagger (5), short sword, thieves' tools, 25 gp
Special Abilities
Sneak Attack +1d6 Attacks deal extra dam if flank foe or if foe is flat-footed.
Trapfinding +1 Gain a bonus to find or disable traps, including magical ones.
Subtier 4-5 (CR 6)
MezukCR 3
Male half-orc fighter 4
NE Medium humanoid (human, orc)
Init +5; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +0
Defense
AC 18, touch 11, flat-footed 17 (+7 armor, +1 Dex)
hp 38 (4d10+11)
Fort +6, Ref +2, Will +3 (+1 vs. fear)
Defensive Abilities orc ferocity
Offense
Speed 30 ft.
Melee heavy mace +8 (1d8+4) or
Melee mwk greatsword +9 (2d6+6/19-20)
Tactics
During Combat Before attacking, Mezuk attempts to demoralize his target with an Intimidate check.
Morale Unwilling to show weakness once provoked, Mezuk fights to the death.
Statistics
Str 18, Dex 13, Con 14, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 12
Base Atk +4; CMB +8 (+10 bull rush); CMD 19 (21 vs. bull rush)
Feats Improved Bull Rush, Improved Initiative, Intimidating Prowess, Iron Will, Power Attack
Skills Climb +6, Intimidate +13, Swim +6; Racial Modifiers +2 Intimidate
Languages Common, Orc
SQ armor training 1, orc blood
Combat Gearpotion of cure moderate wounds, thunderstone (2); Other Gear+1 breastplate, heavy mace, mwk greatsword, black pearl (worth 250 gp), 88 gp
Special Abilities
Armor Training 1 (Ex) Worn armor -1 check penalty, +1 max DEX.
Improved Bull Rush You don't provoke attacks of opportunity when bull rushing.
Orc Blood Half-orcs count as both humans and orcs for any effect related to race.
Orc Ferocity (1/day) If brought below 0 Hp, can act as though disabled for 1 rd.
Power Attack -2/+4 You can subtract from your attack roll to add to your damage.
Thugs (2)CR 2
Female human warrior 4
CE Medium humanoid (human)
Init +3; Senses Perception -1
Defense
AC 17, touch 14, flat-footed 13 (+3 armor, +3 Dex, +1 dodge)
hp 26 (4d10+4)
Fort +4, Ref +4, Will +0
Offense
Speed 30 ft.
Melee mwk scimitar +6 (1d6+1/18-20)
Ranged mwk heavy crossbow +8 (1d10/19-20) or
Ranged throwing axe +7 (1d6+1)
Tactics
During Combat The thugs try to flank an opponent if possible, leaving heavily armored foes for Mezuk.
Morale If Mezuk falls, the thugs flee or surrender.
Statistics
Str 12, Dex 16, Con 11, Int 10, Wis 8, Cha 9
Base Atk +4; CMB +5; CMD 19
Feats Dodge, Mobility, Toughness
Skills Acrobatics +6, Climb +6, Intimidate +6, Profession (sailor) +3, Swim +17
Languages Common, Orc
Combat Gearpotion of bull's strength, potion of cure lightwounds (2), potion of jump, alchemist's fire; Other Gear studded leather, crossbow bolts (10), mwk heavy crossbow, mwk scimitar, throwing axe, elixir ofswimming, 231 gp
Special Abilities
Mobility +4 to AC vs. AoO provoked by moving out of or through a threatened area.
F1. At Sea Main Deck (CR 4 or CR 7)[2]
Subtier 1-2 (CR 4)
First Mate CurtzogCR 1
Male half-orc fighter 2
NE Medium humanoid (human, orc)
Init +5; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +0
Defense
AC 16, touch 11, flat-footed 15 (+5 armor, +1 Dex)
hp 21 (2d10+6)
Fort +5, Ref +1, Will +2 (+1 vs. fear)
Defensive Abilities orc ferocity
Offense
Speed 30 ft. (20 ft. in armor)
Melee heavy mace +5 (1d8+3) or
Melee mwk greatsword +6 (2d6+4/19-20)
Tactics
During Combat Before attacking Curtzog attempts to demoralize a foe by using Intimidate.
Morale Curtzog works for a harsh captain and alongside even less forgiving crew, and he fights to the death rather than contemplate the fate that awaits him for showing weakness.
Statistics
Str 17, Dex 13, Con 14, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 12
Base Atk +2; CMB +5; CMD 16
Feats Improved Initiative, Intimidating Prowess, Iron Will
Skills Acrobatics -2 (-6 to jump), Intimidate +11; RacialModifiers +2 Intimidate
Languages Common, Orc
SQ orc blood
Combat Gearpotion of cure light wounds (2), thunderstone (2); Other Gear mwk scale mail, heavy mace, mwk greatsword, crowbar, saltwater pearl (worth 10 gp), 10 gp
Special Abilities
Orc Blood Half-orcs count as both humans and orcs for any effect related to race.
Orc Ferocity (1/day) If brought below 0 Hp, can act as though disabled for 1 rd.
Hunched and feral, this furred, hyena-headed humanoid stands slightly taller than the average human.
Gnoll Crew Members (2)CR 1
Male gnoll (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 155)
CE Medium humanoid (gnoll)
Init +0; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +2
Defense
AC 13, touch 10, flat-footed 13 (+2 armor, +1 natural)
hp 11 (2d8+2)
Fort +4, Ref +0, Will +0
Offense
Speed 30 ft.
Melee battleaxe +3 (1d8+2/×3) or
Melee spear +3 (1d8+3/×3)
Ranged longbow +1 (1d8/×3)
Tactics
During Combat The gnolls prefer to let Curtzog do the harder job of fighting in melee while they use ranged attacks.
Morale If the first mate dies, the gnolls fight until reduced to 6 or fewer hit points, at which point they flee by jumping overboard.
Statistics
Str 15, Dex 10, Con 13, Int 8, Wis 11, Cha 8
Base Atk +1; CMB +3; CMD 13
Feats Power Attack
Skills Perception +2
Languages Gnoll
Other Gear leather armor, heavy wooden shield, arrows (20), battleaxe, longbow, spear
Special Abilities
Power Attack -1/+2 You can subtract from your attack roll to add to your damage.
Subtier 4-5 (CR 7)
First Mate Bleoran BerttioCR 3
Male human gunslinger 4 (Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Combat 9)
CN Medium humanoid (human)
Init +6; Senses Perception +9
Defense
AC 20, touch 15, flat-footed 15 (+5 armor, +4 Dex, +1 dodge)
hp 34 (4d10+8)
Fort +5, Ref +8, Will +3
Defensive Abilities nimble +1
Offense
Speed 30 ft.
Melee mwk battleaxe +6 (1d8+1/×3)
Ranged mwk pistol +9 (1d8/×4)
Special Attacks deeds (deadeye, gunslinger initiative, gunslinger's dodge, pistol-whip, quick clear, utility shot), grit (2)
Tactics
BeforeCombat Bleoran drinks a potion of darkvision if he suspects a raid.
During Combat Bleoran stays on the elevated quarterdeck, using Deadly Aim to fire at heavily armored targets within 20 feet.
Morale Confident and unwilling to ruin his prized pistol by swimming to safety, Bleoran fights until incapacitated.
Statistics
Str 12, Dex 18, Con 13, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 8
Base Atk +4; CMB +5; CMD 20
Feats Deadly Aim, GunsmithingUC, Point-Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Rapid Reload
Skills Acrobatics +7, Craft (alchemy) +6, Knowledge (local) +6, Perception +9, Profession (sailor) +6, Sleight of Hand +8, Survival +8, Swim +6
Languages Common
SQ gunsmith
Combat Gear potion of cure moderate wounds, potion ofdarkvision; Other Gear +1 chain shirt, black powderUC (10), mwk battleaxe, mwk pistolUC with 3+1 seeking bullet and 16 paper cartridge and 10 bullet, powder hornUC, waterproof bags (2)UE 40 gp
Special Abilities
Deadly Aim -2/+4 Trade a penalty to ranged attacks for a bonus to ranged damage.
DeedsGunslingers spend grit points to accomplish deeds. Most deeds grant the gunslinger some momentary bonus or effect, but there are some that provide longer-lasting effects. Some deeds stay in effect as long as the gunslinger has at least 1 grit point. The following is the list of base gunslinger deeds. A gunslinger can only perform deeds of her level or lower. Unless otherwise noted, a deed can be performed multiple successive times, as long as the appropriate amount of grit is spent to perform the deed.
Deadeye (Ex): At 1stlevel, the gunslinger can resolve an attack against touch AC instead of normal AC when firing beyond her firearm’s first range increment. Performing this deed costs 1 grit point per range increment beyond the first. The gunslinger still takes the –2 penalty on attack rolls for each range increment beyond the first when she performs this deed.
Gunslinger’s Dodge (Ex): At 1stlevel, the gunslinger gains an uncanny knack for getting out of the way of ranged attacks. When a ranged attack is made against the gunslinger, she can spend 1 grit point to move 5 feet as an immediate action; doing so grants the gunslinger a +2 bonus to AC against the triggering attack. This movement is not a 5-foot step, and provokes attacks of opportunity. Alternatively, the gunslinger can drop prone to gain a +4 bonus to AC against the triggering attack. The gunslinger can only perform this deed while wearing medium or light armor, and while carrying no more than a light load.
Quick Clear (Ex): At 1stlevel, as a standard action, the gunslinger can remove the broken condition from a single firearm she is currently wielding, as long as that condition was gained by a firearm misfire. The gunslinger must have at least 1 grit point to perform this deed. Alternatively, if the gunslinger spends 1 grit point to perform this deed, she can perform quick clear as a move-equivalent action instead of a standard action.
Gunslinger Initiative (Ex): At 3rdlevel, as long as the gunslinger has at least 1 grit point, she gains the following benefits. First, she gains a +2 bonus on initiative checks. Furthermore, if she has the Quick Draw feat, her hands are free and unrestrained, and the firearm is not hidden, she can draw a single firearm as part of the initiative check.
Pistol-Whip (Ex): At 3rdlevel, the gunslinger can make a surprise melee attack with the butt or handle of her firearm as a standard action. When she does, she is considered to be proficient with the firearm as a melee weapon and gains a bonus on the attack and damage rolls equal to the enhancement bonus of the firearm. The damage dealt by the pistol-whip is of the bludgeoning type, and is determined by the size of the firearm. One-handed firearms deal 1d6 points of damage (1d4 if wielded by Small creatures) and two-handed firearms deal 1d10 points of damage (1d8 if wielded by Small creatures). Regardless of the gunslinger’s size, the critical multiplier of this attack is 20/×2. If the attack hits, the gunslinger can make a combat maneuver check to knock the target prone as a free action. Performing this deed costs 1 grit point.
Utility Shot (Ex): At 3rdlevel, if the gunslinger has at least 1 grit point, she can perform all of the following utility shots. Each utility shot can be applied to any single attack with a firearm, but the gunslinger must declare the utility shot she is using before firing the shot.
Blast Lock: The gunslinger makes an attack roll against a lock within the first range increment of her firearm. A Diminutive lock usually has AC 7, and larger locks have a lower AC. The lock gains a bonus to its AC against this attack based on its quality. A simple lock has a +10 bonus to AC, an average lock has a +15 bonus to AC, a good lock has a +20 bonus to AC, and a superior lock has a +30 bonus to AC. Arcane lock grants a +10 bonus to the AC of a lock against this attack. On a hit, the lock is destroyed, and the object can be opened as if it were unlocked. On a miss, the lock is destroyed, but the object is jammed and still considered locked. It can still be unlocked by successfully performing this deed, by using the Disable Device skill, or with the break DC, though the DC for either break or Disable Device or the AC increases by 10. A key, combination, or similar mechanical method of unlocking the lock no longer works, though knock can still be employed to bypass the lock, and the creator of an arcane lock can still bypass the wards of that spell.
Scoot Unattended Object: The gunslinger makes an attack roll against a Tiny or smaller unattended object within the first range increment of her firearm. A Tiny unattended object has an AC of 5, a Diminutive unattended object has an AC of 7, and a Fine unattended object has an AC of 11. On a hit, the gunslinger does not damage the object with the shot, but can move it up to 15 feet farther away from the shot’s origin. On a miss, she damages the object normally.
Stop Bleeding: The gunslinger makes a firearm attack and then presses the hot barrel against herself or an adjacent creature to staunch a bleeding wound. Instead of dealing damage, the shot ends a single bleed condition affecting the creature. The gunslinger does not have to make an attack roll when performing the deed in this way; she can instead shoot the firearm into the air, but that shot still uses up ammunition normally.
Grit (Ex)A gunslinger makes her mark upon the world with daring deeds. Some gunslingers claim they belong to a mystical way of the gun, but it’s more likely that the volatile nature of firearms simply prunes the unlucky and careless from their ranks. Whatever the reason, all gunslingers have grit. In game terms, grit is a fluctuating measure of a gunslinger’s ability to perform amazing actions in combat. At the start of each day, a gunslinger gains a number of grit points equal to her Wisdom modifier (minimum 1). Her grit goes up or down throughout the day, but usually cannot go higher than her Wisdom modifier (minimum 1), though some feats and magic items may affect this maximum. A gunslinger spends grit to accomplish deeds (see below), and regains grit in the following ways.
Critical Hit with a Firearm: Each time the gunslinger confirms a critical hit with a firearm attack while in the heat of combat, she regains 1 grit point. Confirming a critical hit on a helpless or unaware creature or on a creature that has fewer Hit Dice than half the gunslinger’s character level does not restore grit.
Killing Blow with a Firearm: When the gunslinger reduces a creature to 0 or fewer hit points with a firearm attack while in the heat of combat, she regains 1 grit point. Destroying an unattended object, reducing a helpless or unaware creature to 0 or fewer hit points, or reducing a creature that has fewer Hit Dice than half the gunslinger’s character level to 0 or fewer hit points does not restore any grit.
Gunsmith At 1stlevel, a gunslinger gains one of the following firearms of her choice: blunderbuss, musket, or pistol. Her starting weapon is battered, and only she knows how to use it properly. All other creatures treat her gun as if it had the broken condit
Gunsmithing You can use a gunsmithing kit to craft/repair firearms and ammo.
Nimble +1 (Ex) +1 AC while wearing light or no armor.
Point-Blank Shot +1 to attack and damage rolls with ranged weapons at up to 30 feet.
Precise Shot You don't get -4 to hit when shooting or throwing into melee.
Rapid Reload (Pistol) You can reload fast with one type of Crossbow or Firearm.
CurtzogCR 3
Male half-orc fighter 4
NE Medium humanoid (human, orc)
Init +5; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +0
Defense
AC 18, touch 11, flat-footed 17 (+7 armor, +1 Dex)
hp 38 (4d10+11)
Fort +6, Ref +2, Will +3 (+1 vs. fear)
Defensive Abilities orc ferocity
Offense
Speed 30 ft.
Melee heavy mace +8 (1d8+4) or
Melee mwk greatsword +9 (2d6+6/19-20)
Tactics
During Combat Before attacking, Curtzog attempts to demoralize his target with an Intimidate check.
Morale Unwilling to show weakness once provoked, Curtzog fights to the death.
Statistics
Str 18, Dex 13, Con 14, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 12
Base Atk +4; CMB +8 (+10 bull rush); CMD 19 (21 vs. bull rush)
Feats Improved Bull Rush, Improved Initiative, Intimidating Prowess, Iron Will, Power Attack
Skills Climb +6, Intimidate +13, Swim +6; Racial Modifiers +2 Intimidate
Languages Common, Orc
SQ armor training 1, orc blood
Combat Gear potion of cure moderate wounds, thunderstone (2); Other Gear +1 breastplate, heavy mace, mwk greatsword, black pearl (worth 250 gp), 88 gp
Special Abilities
Armor Training 1 (Ex) Worn armor -1 check penalty, +1 max DEX.
Improved Bull Rush You don't provoke attacks of opportunity when bull rushing.
Orc Blood Half-orcs count as both humans and orcs for any effect related to race.
Orc Ferocity (1/day) If brought below 0 Hp, can act as though disabled for 1 rd.
Power Attack -2/+4 You can subtract from your attack roll to add to your damage.
Hunched and feral, this furred, hyena-headed humanoid stands slightly taller than the average human.
Gnoll Crew Members (3)CR 2
Male advanced gnoll (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 155, 288)
CE Medium humanoid (gnoll)
Init +2; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +4
Defense
AC 17, touch 12, flat-footed 15 (+2 armor, +2 Dex, +3 natural)
hp 15 (2d8+6)
Fort +6, Ref +2, Will +2
Offense
Speed 30 ft.
Melee battleaxe +5 (1d8+4/×3) or
Melee spear +5 (1d8+6/×3)
Ranged longbow +3 (1d8/×3)
Tactics