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Archives of Nethys

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PFS StandardRatfolk Grenadier

Grenadiers use alchemical techniques and stealth to defend their communities.

Recall Knowledge - Humanoid (Society): DC 19
Unspecific Lore: DC 17
Specific Lore: DC 14

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Changes from being Weak are marked in red below.
NOTE: The -2 damage penalty to non-strike offensive abilities (-4 if the ability is limited, such as spells) is NOT factored in.

Weak Ratfolk GrenadierCreature 3

Medium Humanoid Ratfolk 
Source Monster Core pg. 289
Perception +10; darkvision
Languages Common
Skills Acrobatics +7, Crafting +10, Deception +5, Society +8, Stealth +10, Thievery +7
Str +0, Dex +4, Con +2, Int +4, Wis +2, Cha +1
Alchemical Grenades The grenadier carries 6 alchemical grenades that deal either acid, cold, or fire damage plus 2 persistent damage and 2 splash damage of the same type (typically two of each). The grenadier replenishes these each day using scavenged materials.
Items alchemist's toolkit, hand crossbow (20 bolts), studded leather armor
AC 19; Fort +9, Ref +11, Will +7
HP 45
Speed 25 feet
Melee [one-action] fangs +10 [+6/+2] (agile, finesse), Damage 1d4-2 piercingRanged [one-action] hand crossbow +10 [+5/+0] (range increment 60 feet, reload 1), Damage 1d6-2 piercingRanged [one-action] alchemical grenade +11 [+6/+1] (range increment 20 feet, splash), Damage 2d6-2 acid, cold, or fire plus 2 persistent damage and 2 splash damage of the same typeCheek Pouches A ratfolk grenadier has stretchy cheek pouches that can store up to 1 cubic foot of objects (though no more than 4 light items). The ratfolk can remove or store an item using the Interact action. As long as the ratfolk has at least one object in their cheek pouches, their speech is noticeably difficult to understand.Quick Grenadier [one-action] The ratfolk grenadier draws an alchemical grenade with an Interact action and throws it as a ranged Strike.Quick Stow [free-action] Frequency once per round; Effect The ratfolk grenadier stores one held item of light or negligible Bulk in their cheek pouches.Swarming A ratfolk grenadier can end their movement in the same square as an ally that also has this ability. Only two such creatures can share the same space.

All Monsters in "Ratfolk"

NameLevel
Ratfolk Grenadier4

Ratfolk

Source Monster Core pg. 289
True to their name, ratfolk are rodent-like humanoids well suited to living on the outskirts of mainstream society. Despite common misconceptions that they are dirty or diseased, ratfolk, or ysoki, as they call themselves, keep impeccably clean. Ratfolk are also sometimes mistaken for wererats and initially treated with fear until they can correct the mistaken identification—if they get the chance to do so.

In general, ratfolk have a keen understanding of pathological and alchemical sciences, which they employ in trade and self-defense. They make accomplished alchemists and inventors, and they often protect their lairs with traps, bombs, and other creations. Ratfolk merchants regularly dispatch large trade caravans that travel widely for a year or more before returning to their home community. During this time, they make an effort to learn new things from the people they encounter and collect interesting materials and goods that they can bring back to their warrens.

In their warrens, on the road, and in cities, ratfolk are extremely communal, thriving on proximity to and contact with one another even in relatively tight spaces. In addition, ratfolk are excellent at fighting in cramped spaces alongside their kin. Threatening one ratfolk or their allies is a surefire way to rally the whole community.

Sidebar - Locations Vast Warrens and Hidden Homes

On Golarion, ysoki are most numerous in the Darklands below the continent of Tian Xia, where they rule a vast empire, but they can be found in the Inner Sea region as well—particularly in the badlands and hills of Numeria, where they eagerly scavenge and collect strange technological wonders and weapons.