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Wise Sage

Wise Sage CR 6

Source NPC Codex pg. 263
XP 2,400
Human expert 8
N Medium humanoid (human)
Init +0; Senses Perception +1

Defense

AC 11, touch 11, flat-footed 11 (+1 deflection)
hp 28 (8d8–8)
Fort +2, Ref +3, Will +8

Offense

Speed 30 ft.
Melee quarterstaff +5/+0 (1d6–1)

Tactics

During Combat The expert uses magic items to defend herself and escape from combat as quickly as possible.

Statistics

Str 9, Dex 10, Con 8, Int 16, Wis 13, Cha 11
Base Atk +6; CMB +5; CMD 16
Feats Magical Aptitude, Skill Focus (Knowledge [arcana, nature, planes], Use Magic Device)
Skills Appraise +14, Knowledge (arcana) +17, Knowledge (dungeoneering, engineering, local) +7, Knowledge (geography) +12, Knowledge (history) +14, Knowledge (nature, planes) +17, Knowledge (nobility) +5, Knowledge (religion) +10, Linguistics +14, Spellcraft +16, Use Magic Device +16
Languages Abyssal, Aklo, Aquan, Auran, Celestial, Common, Draconic, Dwarven, Elven, Ignan, Infernal, Terran
Combat Gear potion of cure moderate wounds, scroll of expeditious retreat, scroll of glitterdust, scrolls of identify (4), scroll of invisibility, scroll of mage armor, scroll of remove curse, wand of detect magic (20 charges), wand of scorching ray (10 charges); Other Gear quarterstaff, cloak of resistance +1, ring of protection +1, everburning torch, bit and bridle, light horse, riding saddle, 628 gp

A wise sage’s cantankerous manner evaporates when she’s expounding on matters of scholarly minutia. The sage’s breadth of general knowledge allows her to speak on most topics, and her precious magic items let her gain enough clues to direct her further research. If she reaches her limit on a topic, she may refer the questioner to a specialist in that field—or she may not, in order to preserve her pride.