Monster Hunter (Human Ranger 6)

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A monster hunter is a clever, experienced hunter, riding the forest trails with her faithful hawk serving as her eyes above. Whether seeking a reward or bounty, an impressive trophy, or simply an epic fireside tale of the hunt, a monster hunter seldom rests or tarries long when she hears whispered tales of wild things on the prowl. Monster hunters can be outriders and protectors of the wilderness or skilled hunters. Different types of monster hunters can be easily created by changing the monster hunter’s favored enemy, favored terrain, or animal companion.

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Monster Hunter CR 5

XP 1,600 Human ranger 6 N Medium humanoid Init +3; Senses Perception +10

DEFENSE

AC 18, touch 13, flat-footed 15 (+4 armor, +3 Dexterity, +1 shield) hp 45 (6d10+12) Fort +6, Ref +8, Will +3

OFFENSE

Speed 30 ft. Melee mwk Battleaxe +10/+5 (1d8+3/x3) or dagger +9/+4 (1d4+3/19–20) Ranged +1 composite longbow +10/+5 (1d8+4) or Rapid Shot +1 composite longbow +8/+8/+3 (1d8+4/x3) or dagger +9 (1d4+3/19-20) Special Attacks favored enemy (magical beasts +4, monstrous humanoids +2) ranger Spells Prepared (CL 3rd; Concentration +3) 1st—speak with animals

STATISTICS

Strength 16, Dexterity 16, Constitution 13, Intelligence 10, Wisdom 12, Charisma 8 Base Atk +6; CMB +9; CMD 22 Feats Endurance, Far shot, Improved Precise Shot, Mounted Archery, Mounted Combat, Rapid Shot, Self-Sufficient Skills Climb +11, Handle Animal +8, Heal +8, Knowledge (nature) +5, Perception +10, Ride (Dexterity)+11, Stealth +11, Survival +12 (+15 to follow tracks), Swim +7 Languages Common SQ hunter’s bond (animal companion [hawk]), favored terrain (forest +2), Track +3, wild empathy +5 Gear masterwork chain shirt, masterwork buckler, masterwork Battleaxe, dagger, +1 composite longbow (+3 Strength) with 40 arrows, cold iron arrows (10), alchemical silver arrows (10), light horse (combat trained), saddle, 4 gp Boon A monster hunter can locate and track a particular wild beast or monster, leading the PCs to its lair.

A merchant prince often has a pair of monster hunters on payroll (CR 10) to dispose of threats to business. Patrols of four monster hunters (CR 9) might serve as wilderness border guards. A monster hunter may also adventure with a battle mage, a medium or minstrel, and a tomb raider (CR 9).

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