Zyss Serpentfolk

Creature 2
  • uncommon
  • Medium
  • humanoid
  • serpentfolk
Perception
+8; darkvision, scent (imprecise) 30 feet
Languages
Aklo, Common, Sakvroth, Telepathy 100 feet
Skills
Acrobatics +8, Arcana +8, Deception +9, Occultism +8, Society +8
Str −1, Dex +4, Con −2, Int +4, Wis +2, Cha +3
Items
dagger, shortbow, arrows (30)

Telepathy 100 feet (aura, magical, mental)

AC
18; Fort +4, Ref +8, Will +8; +4 status to will saves vs. mental, +1 status to all saves vs. magic
HP
25; Resistances poison 5

Thin of Blood Zyss serpentfolk recover slowly from injuries. When they take physical damage from a critical hit, they gain 1d4 persistent bleed damage. They take a –2 circumstance penalty to flat checks to recover from persistent damage and saving throws against afflictions.

Speed
25 feet

Melee ◆ fangs +10 (finesse), Damage 1d6+1 piercing plus Serpentfolk Venom

Melee ◆ dagger +10 (agile, finesse, versatile s), Damage 1d4+1 piercing plus Serpentfolk Venom

Ranged ◆ shortbow +10 (deadly d10), Damage 1d6+2 piercing plus Serpentfolk Venom

Occult Innate Spells DC 18, attack +10; 4th suggestion; 2nd blur (self only, at will); 1st illusory disguise (at will), ventriloquism (at will)

Serpentfolk Venom (poison) Saving Throw DC 16 Fortitude

Maximum Duration 6 rounds

Stage 1 1d4 poison damage and Enfeebled 1 (1 round)

Stage 2 2d4 poison damage and enfeebled 1 (1 round)

Source: Pathfinder Monster Core

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