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Minstrel

Minstrel CR 5

XP 1,600
Human envoy
N Medium humanoid (human)
Init +2; Perception +11

DEFENSE

HP 85
EAC 15; KAC 16
Fort +3; Ref +3; Will +7

OFFENSE

Speed 30 ft.
Melee tactical spear +10 (1d6+4 P)
Ranged corona laser pistol +12 (2d4+4 F; critical burn 1d4)
Offensive Abilities hurry, inspiring boost

TACTICS

During Combat The minstrel does his best to stay out of combat, providing support from the rear with his hurry and inspiring boost envoy improvisations.

Morale If a member of the group falls unconscious, he does his best to pull them out of combat. If all the heroes fall, he’s not too proud to flee.

STATISTICS

Str +0; Dex +2; Con +0; Int +5; Wis +1; Cha +3
Skills Culture +11, Diplomacy +11, Medicine +16, Survival +16, Profession (storyteller) +16
Languages Common, Draconic
Gear estex suit II, corona laser pistol with 1 battery (20 charges), tactical spear, 3 mk 2 serums of healing

Boon A minstrel can write and publish a song or story lauding the PCs and their accomplishments, granting them a +2 bonus on Diplomacy checks in that community for 1 week.

ABOUT

A minstrel is a professional entertainer, an accomplished performer used to playing at festivals and lordly tables. He is a versatile performer but specializes in song, story, and especially the playing of the guitar, bass, and other stringed instruments.

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