Medusa

Species Traits

Gaze (Su): A medusa's gaze permanently turns to stone any creature within 30 feet that fails its Fortitude save (DC 15). See Special Qualities for more information on gaze attacks. A break enchantment spell can remove the effect of petrification. In a campaign where heroes have limited access to spells, the GM can make the petrification a temporary effect (lasting 1d6 hours).

Poison (Ex): Any creature bitten by the medusa's snaky hair must succeed on a Fortitude save (DC 14) or succumb to the poison (initial damage 1d6 temporary Strength, secondary damage 2d6 temporary Strength).

Bonus Feat: Medusas receive the bonus feat Simple Weapons Proficiency.

Automatic Languages: Medusas read, write, and speak any two languages.

Medusa: CR 7; Medium-size monstrous humanoid; HD 6d8+6; hp 33; Mas 12; Init +2; Spd 30 ft.; Defense 15, touch 12, flat-footed 13 (+2 Dex, +3 natural); BAB +6; Grap +6; Atk +6/_+1 melee (1d4, knife); Full Atk +6 melee (1d4, knife), +3 melee (1d4 plus poison, snakes), or +9/+4 ranged (2d6, Glock 17); FS 5 ft. by 5 ft.; Reach 5 ft.; SA darkvision 60 ft., gaze, poison; AL Evil, law; SV Fort +3, Ref +7, Will +6; AP 0; Rep +0; Str 10, Dex 15, Con 12, Int 12, Wis 13, Cha 15.

Skills: Bluff+11, Disguise +11, Move Silently +9, Read/_Write English, Read/Write Spanish, Speak English, Speak Spanish, Spot +10.

Feats: Personal Firearms Proficiency, Point Blank Shot, Simple Weapons Proficiency, Weapon Finesse (snakes).

Possessions: Knife, Glock 17 (9mm autoloader), 50 rounds of 9mm ammunition, concealed carry holster, firearms license, casual clothing, overcoat.

Advancement: By char-acter class.

Medusa Charismatic Hero 2: CR 9; Medium-size monstrous humanoid; HD 6d8+6 plus 2d6+2; hp 42; Mas 12; Init +2; Spd 30 ft.; Defense 16, touch 13, flat-footed 14 (+2 Dex, +1 class, +3 natural); BAB +7; Grap +7; Atk +7/+2 melee (1d4, knife); Full Atk +7 melee (1d4, knife), +4 melee (1d4 plus poison, snakes), or +10/+5 ranged (2d6, Glock 17); FS 5 ft. by 5 ft.; Reach 5 ft.; SA darkvision 60 ft., gaze, poison; AL Evil, law; SV Fort +4, Ref +8, Will +6; AP 1; Rep +2; Str 10, Dex 15, Con 12, Int 12, Wis 13, Cha 16.

Skills: Bluff+15, Diplomacy +7, Disguise +15, Gather Information +7, Intimidate +7, Move Silently +9, Read/_Write English, Read/Write Spanish, Speak English, Speak Spanish, Spot +10.

Feats: Deceptive, Personal Firearms Proficiency, Point Blank Shot, Simple Weapons Proficiency, Weapon Finesse (snakes).

Talent (Charismatic Hero): Coordinate.

Possessions: Knife, Glock 17 (9mm autoloader), 50 rounds of 9mm ammunition, concealed carry holster, firearms license, casual clothing, overcoat, cell phone, PDA (with addresses of various contacts and acquaintances), disguise kit.