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Crippling Strike (Ex): At 5th level, a Thayan slaver can
sneak attack opponents with such precision that his blows
weaken and hamper them. When the slaver damages an opponent
with a sneak attack, that opponent also takes 1 point
of temporary Strength damage. Ability points lost in this way
return on their own at the rate of 1 point per day for each
damaged ability.
Stunning Blow (Ex): Three times per day, an 8th-level
Thayan slaver may declare a stunning blow before any melee
attack. If the slaver hits, the victim must make a successful
Fortitude save (DC 10 + Thayan slaver class level + Thayan
slaver’s Intelligence modifier) or be stunned for 1 round
(until just before the slaver’s next action). A stunned character
can’t act and loses any Dexterity bonus to
Armor Class. Attackers get a +2 bonus on
attack rolls against a stunned opponent.
THAYAN SLAVER SPELL LIST
Thayan slavers choose their spells from the
following list.
1st level—arcane lock, alarm, burning hands,
change self, command, detect thoughts, knock,
ray of enfeeblement, true strike.
2nd level—alter self, fear, hold person, invisibility,
misdirection, remove paralysis.
3rd level—dominate person, greater command,
hold monster, improved invisibility,
nondetection.
4th level—enervation, locate creature,
mind fog, sequester, veil.
SAMPLE THAYAN SLAVER
Reg Neroz is one of the most infamous
of Thay’s slavers, tirelessly
canvassing the
lands of the Inner Sea
for captives to sell in the
markets of Bezantur and Eltabbar.
His minions engage in wholesale slave raids
that depopulate entire villages, descending on their unwary
prey in small fleets of pirate vessels or at the head of a marauding
band of evil tribesfolk. Reg Neroz avoids becoming
personally embroiled in battles against crusading heroes, preferring
to let his thugs cover his retreat while he slips away
and prepares a stealthy ambush for a later time.
Darkly handsome and surprisingly well-spoken and cultured,
Reg Neroz spends his wealth lavishly to surround himself with
fine things. Despite his impeccable tastes, he is nevertheless a
thoroughly evil man who justifies his foul occupation with
statements such as, “If I don’t sell slaves, someone else will,
and they will be far crueler than I am.” He maintains residences
and strongholds in many lands, all well guarded and
fitted with the luxuries he enjoys so much.
PRESTIGE CLASSES
Thayan Slaver
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dReg Neroz the Whip: Male human Rog7/Thayan slaver 7;
CR 14; Medium-size humanoid; HD 7d6+7 plus 7d6+7; hp 71;
Init +10 (Dex, Improved Initiative); Spd 30 ft.; AC 27,
touch 19, flat-footed 21; Atk +16/+11 melee (1d6+3/19–20,
+2 short sword) and +15/+10 melee (1d6+1/19–20, sword of
subtlety) or +20 melee (1d6+5/19–20 plus 6d6 and 1 Str,
sword of subtlety used in a single sneak attack) or +17 ranged
(1d8/19–20, masterwork light crossbow); SA Crippling strike,
enervating attack, ruthless beating, sneak attack +6d6; SQ
Break will, evasion, uncanny dodge; AL CE; SV Fort +7,
Ref +18, Will +7; Str 12, Dex 22, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 8,
Cha 13.
Skills and Feats: Appraise +12, Bluff +18, Concentration
+8, Disable Device +12, Escape Artist +16,
Gather Information +11, Hide +23, Intimidate
+18, Listen +16, Move Silently +23, Spot +16,
Use Rope +16; Improved Initiative, Improved
Two-Weapon Fighting, Iron Will, Leadership,
Two-Weapon Fighting, Weapon Finesse.
Spells Prepared (3/3/1, save DC 12 + spell level;
10% spell failure chance): 1st—change self, knock,
ray of enfeeblement; 2nd—hold person, invisibility,
misdirection; 3rd—greater command.
Caster level 7th.
Break Will (Ex): Anytime Reg Neroz wins
an Intimidate check by 10 or more, the opponent
takes 1 point of temporary Wisdom damage.
Crippling Strike (Ex): When Reg Neroz
damages an opponent with a sneak attack, the
opponent also takes 1 point of temporary Strength
damage.
Enervating Attack (Ex): If Reg Neroz studies his
victim for 3 rounds and then makes a sneak attack
with a melee weapon that successfully deals damage,
the sneak attack may paralyze the victim (Fort save
DC 19 negates). If the victim’s saving throw fails,
he is helpless and completely unable to act for
1d6+7 rounds.
Evasion (Ex): If exposed to any attack
that normally allows a character to attempt a
Reflex save for half damage, Reg Naroz takes no
damage with a successful saving throw.
Ruthless Beating (Ex): Reg Neroz takes no penalty for
choosing to deal subdual damage with a melee weapon. He can
use a melee weapon to deal subdual damage in a sneak attack,
at a –2 attack penalty.
Sneak Attack (Ex): If Reg Neroz catches his opponent flatfooted,
he deals +6d6 damage.
Uncanny Dodge (Ex): Reg Neroz retains his Dexterity
bonus to AC regardless of being caught flat-footed or struck
by an invisible attacker. He cannot be flanked (except by a
rogue of 18th level or higher).
Possessions: +4 mithral shirt, sword of subtlety, +2 short
sword, ring of protection +3, cloak of resistance +2, gauntlets
of Dexterity +4, amulet of health +2, masterwork light
crossbow.