NPC 81
The Singing Mermaid, John White the Singing Sailor (Bard/Expert Sea Capt Pathfinder CR 8 )
John White spends a lot of time in the bar of the Singing Mermaid, he enjoys a good sing along in the tavern making his living from tips. He is 36 years old, his skin is heavily tanned, and weather worn, his hair sun bleached and tied in a pony tail. He wears a red and white striped sweater over his chain mail shirt.
John makes enough money in tips to rent a room at the Singing Mermaid and get quite drunk most evenings.
He used to be third in command of the pirate ship “Revenge” until all aboard her where slaughtered by lizard men while the captain and John were ashore burying the latest haul of treasure. John and the captain hid on the island until they managed to build a small raft and escape. The raft drifted for 15 days before being picked up by a merchant ship. The capt had died of thirst the previous day.
Now John is on the lookout for a small group of adventurers to help him recover the buried treasure.
In combat he will use spring attack and vital strike to attack with a well placed stab and then withdraw.
Name John White the Singing Sailor
Human CR 8
XP 4800
Any Medium Humanoid
Bard level 6 (skill points 54) Bard
Expert level 3 (skill points 27) Sea Captain
Init +4; Senses ; Perception +11
AC 22, Touch 15, flat footed 17 (+1 Chain Shirt, +1 Shield, buckler)
(+4 Dex, +5 armour, +2 shield, +1 feats)
hp 55 (0d8+6d8+3d8+9+6);
Fort +4, Ref +10, Will +7
Speed 30
Melee
Single Attack(+1/+1) Rapier +8 (1d6+1/18-20)
or Shortbow +10 (1d6 X3)
Full Attack
(+1/+1) Rapier +8/3 (1d6+1/18-20)
or Shortbow +10/5 (1d6 X3) range 70
Space 5ft.; Reach 5ft.
Special Attacks
Fascinate Can fascinate 1 creature + 1 every 3 levels
Suggestion Can make suggestion to a fascinated creature
Spells Known:
Bard Spells
Level 0 (4) DC 13
Dancing Lights(Evocation)[Light ] X 1
V,S rng: Medium 100ft + 10ft / level Dur: 1 minute (D)
SV None Area: Up to four lights, all within a 10-ft.-radius area
Daze(Enchantment)[Compulsion Mind-Affecting ] X 1
V,S,M rng: Close 25ft + 5ft/2 levels Dur: 1 round
SV Will negates Area: One humanoid creature of 4 HD or less
Description: A single humanoid creature with 4 HD or less loses its next action.
Detect Magic(Divination)[ ] X 1
V,S rng: 60ft Dur: Concentration, up to 1 min./level (D)
SV None Area: Cone-shaped emanation
Description: You detect magical auras. The amount of information revealed depends on how long you study a particular area or subject
Ghost Sound(Illusion)[Figment ] X 1
V,S,M rng: Close 25ft + 5ft/2 levels Dur: 1 round/level (D)
SV Will disbelief (if interacted with) Area: N/A
Know Direction(Divination)[ ] X 1
V,S (Me) rng: Personal Dur: Instantaneous
SV N/A Area: You
Read Magic(Divination)[ ] X 1
V,S,F rng: Personal Dur: 10 min./level
SV N/A Area: You
Description: Read scrolls and spellbooks.
Level 1 (5) DC 14
Animate Rope(Transmutation)[ ] X 1
V,S rng: Medium 100ft + 10ft / level Dur: 1 round/level
SV None Area: One ropelike object, length up to 50 ft. + 5 ft./level; see text
Description: CT 1 sa 100ft+10ft/ level 1 round/level
Charm Person(Enchantment)[Charm Mind-Affecting ] X 1
V,S (Me) rng: Close 25ft + 5ft/2 levels Dur: 1 hour/level
SV Will negates Area: One humanoid creature
Description: Makes one person your friend.
Comprehend Languages(Divination)[ ] X 1
V,S,M/DF rng: Personal Dur: 10 min./level
SV N/A Area: You
Description: You understand all spoken and written languages.
Mages Hideous Laughter(Enchantment)[Compulsion Mind-Affecting ] X 1
V,S,M rng: Close 25ft + 5ft/2 levels Dur: 1 round/level
SV Will negates Area: One creature; see text
Level 2 (4) DC 15
Cats Grace(Transmutation)[ ] X 1
V,S,M rng: Touch Dur: 1 min./level
SV Will negates (harmless) Area: Creature touched
Description: CT 1 sa, touch 1 min/level
Heroism(Enchantment)[Compulsion Mind-Affecting ] X 1
V,S rng: Touch Dur: 10 min./level
SV Will negates (harmless) Area: Creature touched
Description: The target gains a +2 morale bonus on attack rolls, saves, and skill checks.
Honeyed Tongue(Transmutation)[ ] X 1
V, M/DF rng: Personal Dur: 10 minutes/level
SV – Area: You
Description: Roll 2 dice when using Diplomacy, take higher roll.
Mirror Image(Illusion)[Figment ] X 1
V,S,M,D/F rng: Personal Dur: 1 min./level (D)
SV N/A Area: You
Str 10, Dex 15 + 4 = 19, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 9, Chr 16
Base Attack 6 CMB 6; CMD 20
Feats
Armour Prof Light,
Combat Casting: +4 Concentration checks for Defensive casting,
Dodge: add 1 to AC ,
Mobility: +4 AC to attacks of opportunity,
Shield Proficiency: Can use shields,
Simple Weapon Proficiency,
Spring Attack: Move before and after melee attack,
Vital Strike: 1 attack roll damage dice twice,
Weapon Focus: +1 to attack rolls
Skills Acrobatics 14, Appraise 2, Bluff 3, Climb 9, Craft Wood Working 4, Diplomacy 15, Disguise 3, Escape Artist 8, Intimidate 13, Know Geography 9, Know History 7, Know Local 7, Know Nobility 2, Linguistics 7, Perception 11, Perform Song 14, Profession Sailor 8, Sense Motive 4, Sleight of Hand 2, Spellcraft 2, Stealth 12, Swim 0, Use Magic Device 3
Languages Common
Environment Any
Organization Comapny 10-20, Band 30-100, Squad 4-8
Treasure Standard
Bardic Knowledge Level + Int bonus
Bardic Performance 2 times level + 2 + CHR bonus times a day
Countersong May use bards perform for save vrs sound
Distraction within 30ft can save vs an illusion(figment) or illusion(pattern) with bards perform roll
Inspire Competence Competence on skill bonus = + 2
Inspire Courage morale bonus on charm, fear,attack, damage + 2
Lore Master Can take a 10 on Knowledge check. Take a 20 times per day = 1
Versatile Performance Can use Perform skill instead of associated skill no = 2
Well Versed +4 save vs bardic perform, sonic, language dependent effects
Buffing spells pre-cast:
Cats Grace caster level 6
+1 Chain Shirt (1000gp)
+1 Shield, buckler (1000gp)
Wand of Cure light wounds – (750gp)
+1 Rapier (2000gp)
Total Value = 4750