One of the highest-ranked ninja, this master assassin uses a single enormous ninja star as though it were a tiny shuriken. – Imban
Outsider (CR 12)
XP 19,200
Hume ninja (darter) 13
TN Medium humanoid (hume)
Init +9; Senses Perception +19
DEFENSE
AC 24, touch 17, flat-footed 18 (+5 Dex, +6 armor, +1 deflection, +1 dodge, +1 natural)
hp 88 [130] (13d8+26)
mp 39
Fort +5, Ref +13, Will +7
Defensive Abilities evasion, improved uncanny dodge
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft.
Melee +2 fuma shuriken +11/+6 (2d4+2 and sleep (Will DC 12)/x3)
Ranged +2 fuma shuriken +20/+15 (2d4+10 and sleep (Will DC 12)/19-20/x3)
Special Abilities Ki Pool (9 pts), Ki Powers (Darkvision, Faceless Shroud, Invisible Blade, Replacement, See the Unseen, Unbound Steps), Light Steps
Special Attacks Called Shot, Death Mark (+2, 2/day), Sneak Attack +5d6
TACTICS
Before Combat: If possible, an outsider uses Invisible Blade to become invisible if combat is imminent.
During Combat: An outsider will enter Startoss Style on their first action, and use as much of Deadly AIm (-3 to hit, +6 damage) and Rapid Shot (-2 to hit, extra attack) as they can get away with. With both activated, they attack at +15/+15/+10 for 2d4+22 damage.
STATISTICS
Str 10, Dex 20, Con 12, Int 13, Wis 16, Cha 8
Base Atk +9; CMB +9; CMD 26
Feats Close-Quarters Thrower (Fuma Shuriken)B, Deadly Aim, Dodge, Improved Initiative, Improved Precise ShotB, Point-Blank ShotB, Precise ShotB, Quick DrawB, Rapid Shot, Ricochet TossB, Startoss Comet, Startoss Shower, Startoss Style, Throw AnythingB, Weapon Focus (Fuma Shuriken)
Skills Acrobatics +21, Bluff +16, Disable Device +23, Disguise +16, Escape Artist +21, Perception +19, Sleight of Hand +21, Stealth +21; Racial Bonus +1 Bluff, +4 Diplomacy (gather information), +1 Disguise, +3 Knowledge (local)
Languages Common and one other
SQ Ambush, Cloaked in Shadows, Deadly Weapons, Dextrous Darter +3, Pinpoint Throw, No Trace +4, Sociable
Gear Amulet of Natural Armor +1, Belt of Incredible Dexterity +2, Mythril Chain Shirt +2, Cure Potion (4), Disguise Kit, Dream Gloves, +2 Fuma Shuriken, Muleback Cords, Ring of Protection +1, Sunrod (3), mwk Thieves’ Tools, 172 gil
ECOLOGY
Environment any, frequently urban
Organization solo, pair, or team (3)
Treasure gear