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Halfling Head Chef

Renowned for their culinary expertise, halfling head chefs navigate the complex world of high cuisine with flavorful creations and fiery tempers.

Recall Knowledge - Humanoid (Society): DC 16
Unspecific Lore: DC 14
Specific Lore: DC 11

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Halfling Head ChefCreature 2

Small Halfling Humanoid 
Source NPC Core pg. 190
Perception +7; (15 to smell and taste) keen eyes, scent (imprecise) 30 feet
Languages Common, Halfling
Skills Acrobatics +7, Baking Lore +15, Cooking Lore +17, Intimidation +7, Society +6
Str +1, Dex +3, Con +2, Int +2, Wis +1, Cha +1
Culinary Specialist For encounters involving cooking and taste, the head chef is a 7th-level challenge.
Keen Eyes The halfling gains a +2 circumstance bonus when using the Seek action to find hidden or undetected creatures within 30 feet of them. Whenever the halfling targets a creature that is concealed or hidden from them, reduce the DC of the flat check to 3 for a concealed target or 9 for a hidden one.
Items chef's hat, filcher's fork, frying pan, herbs and spices
AC 17; Fort +8, Ref +7, Will +7
HP 36
Dash of Spice [reaction] Trigger The head chef is targeted with a melee attack by an adjacent attacker they can see; Effect The head chef uses Spice Mix against the attacker.
Speed 25 feet
Melee [one-action] hot frying pan +9 [+4/-1] (fatal d8), Damage 1d4+3 bludgeoning plus 1d4 fireMelee [one-action] filcher's fork +9 [+5/+1] (agile, backstabber, deadly d6), Damage 1d4+3 piercingMelee [one-action] fist +9 [+5/+1] (agile, finesse, nonlethal, unarmed), Damage 1d4+3 bludgeoningRanged [one-action] filcher's fork +9 [+5/+1] (agile, backstabber, deadly d6, thrown 20 feet), Damage 1d4+3 piercingAngry Rant [one-action] (auditory, emotion, linguistic, mental) Frequency once per round; Effect The chef shouts a flurry of insults and criticisms at either an ally or enemy within 30 feet with the following effects:
Ally The chef's assistant is shaken by the barrage of criticism but is determined to work faster and harder. The target becomes quickened for 1 round but is also frightened 1. They can use the extra action to Interact, Step, or Stride, or as part of an action or activity to prepare, cook, or serve food.
Enemy The target must succeed a DC 18 Will save or take 1d6 mental damage and become frightened 1 (or 2d6 mental damage and frightened 2 on a critical failure).
Spice Mix [one-action] The head chef throws a mixture of irritating spices into an adjacent creature's eyes, causing the creature to be dazzled until it Interacts to clear its vision.

Sidebar - Treasure and Rewards Chef's Menu

A halfling head chef crafts exquisite dishes that tantalize the taste buds. Delights like honeyblossom pudding (honey, cream, and flower petals), stuffed burrow rolls (meat and vegetables wrapped in flaky pastry), sunberry glazed roast (meat marinated in sunberry sauce), and root medley gratin (layers of root vegetables and cheese) showcase their prowess.

All Monsters in "Halfling"

NameLevel
Bill-Band5
Halfling Head Chef2
Halfling Smuggler6
Halfling Street Watcher-1
Halfling Troublemaker1
Halfling Yarnspinner7

Halfling

Source Monster Core pg. 192 1.1
Despite their small stature, a halfling can prove to be a mighty foe if you find yourself on the wrong side of their frying pan.

Sidebar - Locations Halfling Communities

Beyond their own towns and caravans, many halflings settle within the cities of humans and other ancestries. They find niches for themselves, often working as servants and restaurant staff. Halflings especially thrive in metropolises where people of many backgrounds pass through. They often lament that the environment isn't built for them, and need to practice climbing shelves or carry tools to operate high door latches and the like..

Sidebar - Locations Illicit Imports

Wherever there's a commodity that people want, there are always those willing to procure it and smuggle it in. Examples include:
  • Rare technologies from Alkenstar and Numeria.
  • Exotic flora and fauna for private collection.
  • Magical secrets from the Arcanamirium in Absalom or knowledge of the Mana Wastes from Nex.
  • Narcotics.
  • People, especially oppressed people being brought to safety.

Sidebar - Treasure and Rewards Kitchen Weaponry

Halflings love objects that can serve multiple practical purposes, especially if their purpose includes eating. Few objects can be used for more activities than a frying pan, and many halflings relish telling others all the uses they have found for their pans if asked.