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Duergar, Duergar Taskmaster

Duergar Taskmaster CR 9

Source Monster Codex pg. 47
XP 6,400
Duergar rogue 6/shadowdancer 4
LE Medium humanoid (dwarf)
Init +7; Senses darkvision 150 ft.; Perception +16

Defense

AC 21, touch 15, flat-footed 17 (+5 armor, +1 deflection, +3 Dex, +1 dodge, +1 natural)
hp 64 (10d8+16)
Fort +5, Ref +11, Will +7; +2 vs. spells
Defensive Abilities evasion, improved uncanny dodge, trap sense +2; Immune paralysis, phantasms, poison
Weaknesses light sensitivity

Offense

Speed 20 ft.
Melee +1 short sword +11/+6 (1d6+2/19–20)
Ranged +1 light slaver’s crossbow +11 (1d4+1 nonlethal/19–20 plus entangle)
Special Attacks sneak attack +3d6
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 10th; concentration +7)
1/day—invisibility (self only), ironskin
Shadowdancer Spell-Like Abilities (CL 4th; concentration +1)
2/day—shadow illusion (DC 8)
1/day—shadow call (DC 11)

Statistics

Str 13, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 12, Wis 16, Cha 4
Base Atk +7; CMB +8; CMD 23 (27 vs. bull rush or trip)
Feats Combat Reflexes, Dodge, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (slaver’s crossbow), Improved Initiative, Mobility, Point-Blank Shot, Weapon Finesse
Skills Acrobatics +15 (+11 when jumping), Climb +9, Disable Device +12, Escape Artist +15, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +10, Perception +16, Perform (dance) +2, Sense Motive +16, Sleight of Hand +15, Stealth +15, Survival +4
Languages Common, Dwarven, Undercommon
SQ hide in plain sight, ironskinned, rogue talents (combat trick, fast stealth, finesse rogue, stand up), shadow jump (40 ft./day), slow and steady, stability, summon shadow, trapfinding +3
Combat Gear potions of cure moderate wounds (2), tanglefoot bags (2); Other Gear +1 chain shirt, +1 light slaver’s crossbow with 10 bolas bolts, +1 short sword, amulet of natural armor +1, cloak of resistance +1, ring of protection +1, mwk manacles (2), mwk thieves’ tools, 720 gp

Ecology

Environment any underground

Description

Duergar rogues primarily capture and discipline slaves.

Creatures in "Duergar" Category

NameCR
Duergar1/3
Duergar Anvil1
Duergar Bombardier1
Duergar Captain8
Duergar Hammer11
Duergar High Priest12
Duergar Lieutenant5
Duergar Sergeant1
Duergar Sharpshooter1/2
Duergar Slaver1/2
Duergar Taskmaster9
Duergar Tyrant3