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Shobhad Sniper

Enemies rarely see a shobhad sniper before the deadly blast of their powerful rifles snatches away the offender's life. Selected from among the most talented enforcers after proving themselves in combat, shobhad snipers learn how to cross the desert sands undetected, combine their powerful ranged weapons with close-combat techniques, and survive Akiton's freezing nights for weeks on end while scouting potential settlements or enemy strongholds.

Recall Knowledge - Humanoid (Society): DC 38
Unspecific Lore: DC 36
Specific Lore: DC 33

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Shobhad SniperCreature 17

Legacy Content

Uncommon N Large Humanoid 
Source Pathfinder #173: Doorway to the Red Star pg. 89
Perception +30; darkvision
Languages Akitonian, Shobhad
Skills Athletics +31, Intimidation +30, Stealth +34, Survival +30
Str +6, Dex +9, Con +5, Int +2, Wis +5, Cha +2
Items +1 resilient leather armor, +2 striking handwraps of mighty blows , +2 greater striking shobhad longrifle
AC 40; Fort +28, Ref +32, Will +26
HP 320
Attack of Opportunity [reaction] Ferocity [reaction]
Speed 30 feet
Melee [one-action] fist +31 [+27/+23] (agile, finesse, magical, nonlethal, reach 10 feet, unarmed), Damage 2d10+14 bludgeoningRanged [one-action] longrifle +34 [+29/+24] (backstabber, concussive, fatal d12, kickback, volley, reload 1, range increment 120 feet), Damage 3d8+9 bludgeoning; this includes the additional damage from kickbackSniping Shot [two-actions] The shobhad sniper makes a Strike with their longrifle, gaining a +2 circumstance bonus to this Strike's attack roll and ignoring the target's concealment.Sniper's Devastation [three-actions] The shobhad sniper makes a fist Strike against a Medium or smaller creature. If this attack is successful, the shobhad sniper deals no damage, but they immediately Grab and throw their target up to 30 feet in a direction of their choice and then make a ranged Strike with their longrifle against the target, after which the target falls prone in the designated location. As normal, the creature doesn't take any additional falling damage from the throw.

All Monsters in "Shobhad"

NameLevel
Shobhad Enforcer16
Shobhad Sniper17

Shobhad

Source Pathfinder #173: Doorway to the Red Star pg. 88
These four-armed humanoids often live as nomads on Akiton. Self-sufficient and able to construct the equipment they need to survive from natural materials, shobhads traditionally avoid large cities and the smaller people of the planet, except to engage in trade. Some shobhads eschew these traditions, finding life in urban centers to be more appealing. Rifts between these shobhads and those who continue to lead nomadic lives in the Akitonian wilderness sometimes lead to clashes when members of the two societies meet.

Shobhads are highly sought after for their martial expertise, unparalleled knowledge of Akiton's wilds, and unbreakable codes of honor. These warriors may operate independently, in their traditional clans, or in modern mercenary companies that blend ancestral traditions with the needs of modern military freelancers.

Sidebar - Additional Lore Shobhad-Neh

Shobhads refer to their collective culture and society as “shobhad-neh” in much the same way humans might refer to themselves collectively as humanity. Most shobhads aren't nearly as powerful as the two examples presented here—though notable for their size, strength, and four arms, the majority of them are ordinary 4th-level creatures.

Sidebar - Additional Lore Thasteron Firearms

Shobhad longrifles are rare, even among shobhads, although they carry these weapons slightly more often than others in Akiton at large. Shobhad longrifles rely upon an explosive concoction made with a thasteron-based compound rather than gunpowder. Reloads for thasteron firearms are comparable in price to gunpowder-based weapons, but the two types of propulsion are not compatible.