LureSource Kobolds of Golarion pg. 28
Price 20 gp (fake area map), 5 gp (fake coins); Weight — (fake area map), — (fake coins)DescriptionAmong Darklanders, the process of luring surface dwellers
into danger is known as “deepbaiting.” This practice is
highly refined in kobold culture, and requires a substantial
amount of psychological subtlety. Many kobold trappers
use physical lures to draw victims into such ambushes.
These lures are most often replica items, chosen to appeal
to the intended prey. Because kobolds have little in-depth
contact with the surface-dwelling world, their replicas
lack detail, and usually don’t stand up to close inspection.
Fake Area Map: This faux-distressed piece of parchment
is a crude map of the local area, with red circles and arcane
gibberish scrawled on it. Intentionally made to look old
and worn, it’s actually a simple piece of parchment that’s
been singed, crumpled, and rolled in the dirt. Because the
average kobold artisan’s knowledge of Common is poor,
any literate creature within 5 feet can identify the map
as a fake. However, beyond 5 feet, a fake map requires a
successful DC 25 Sense Motive check to identify it as phony.
Fake Coins: These rough-hewn discs of metal are covered
in highly reflective, gold-colored plating, which catches
the light and causes them to shimmer. At a distance greater
than 5 feet, fake coins require a DC 20 Sense Motive check
to identify. However, because these “coins” aren’t molded
and have no embellishment on either side, any creature
within 5 feet can clearly identify them as spurious.
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