{"id":5933,"date":"2022-06-29T20:37:29","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T20:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/commons.mtholyoke.edu\/theforgesystem\/?page_id=5933"},"modified":"2023-01-24T15:53:00","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T15:53:00","slug":"acosta-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/commons.mtholyoke.edu\/theforgesystem\/acosta-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Acosta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wearing a plain, black tunic, grey leggings, and worn boots, Acosta stands at 5&#8217;9&#8243; and has a grey and black patched cloak that makes his outline had to focus on. Underneath his cloak he has a small crossbow hanging from his belt, and several throwing knives tucked in beside a kukri. Across his chest are several slotted belts which carry vials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proficiency Score: +18<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Medium; Repute\/Individual;&nbsp;humanoid, reptilian<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Armor Class:<\/strong> 37&nbsp;(+4 Dex, +5 Armor, +18 Proficiency)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hit Points:<\/strong>&nbsp;234 (18d10+54)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Speed:<\/strong>&nbsp;30 feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Initiative:<\/strong> +4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>STR<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>DEX<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>CON<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>INT<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>WIS<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>CHA<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13 (+1)<\/td><td>18 (+4)<\/td><td>16 (+3)<\/td><td>14 (+2)<\/td><td>8 (-1)<\/td><td>10 (+0)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Saves:&nbsp;<\/strong>Fortitude +21, Reflex +22, Will +17<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Acosta makes a Reflex save against an effect that deals half damage on a success, he takes no damage on a success and only half damage on a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Immunities:<\/strong> damage with the precision tag<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Skills:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Acrobatics +22<\/li><li>Crafting (poisons) +20<\/li><li>Deception +18 with disadvantage (+1d4 when lying into or out of a place)<\/li><li>Diplomacy +0 with disadvantage<\/li><li>Intimidation +18<\/li><li>Perception +17<\/li><li>Stealth +22 with triple advantage (he can move at full speed while sneaking)<\/li><li>Thievery +22<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Senses: <\/strong>Passive Perception 27<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Languages:<\/strong> Common, Dwarven, Elven<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Assassin&#8217;s Apprentice.<\/em><\/strong> Acosta adds 18 to the DC of all poisons he makes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Metamagic.<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;Once per round, to a maximum of 18 times per 24 hours, Acosta can use one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Extend Spell:<\/strong> Double the spell\u2019s duration.<\/li><li><strong>Quicken Spell:<\/strong> Reduce the number of actions to cast a spell by one to a minimum casting time of a free action.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Quick Reflexes.<\/em><\/strong> Acosta has four extra reactions for a total of 5 reactions per round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Sneak Attack.<\/em><\/strong> The following is on any attack that has advantage or against any enemy Acosta is flanking with an ally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Add 3d8 damage<\/li><li>Deal 3 Persistent Damage which bypasses Resistances; Flat DC 20 (does not stack on further attacks)<\/li><li>Deal 2 Ability Damage to Acosta&#8217;s choice of Str, Dex, or Con<\/li><li>Apply Acosta&#8217;s choice of the following penalties:<ul><li>The target takes -2 penalty to their AC (made a -4 penalty for Acosta&#8217;s attacks)<\/li><li>The target takes disadvantage to their attacks for a round (made a double disadvantage when attacking Acosta)<\/li><li>The target&#8217;s Speed is reduced by half (minimum 5) and they cannot take the Step action<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Opponents cannot take reactions for a round<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Extra abilities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Double action: you can reroll any 1s on the sneak attack damage (no die can be rolled more than once)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Spellcasting.<\/em><\/strong> Acosta is a Spontaneous Occult caster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Spell Attack +20, Spell DC 30<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cantrips (9th level max): Detect Magic, Eldritch Blast, Message, Vicious Mockery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1st Level (1 Slots): Lock, Fear<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2nd Level (2 Slots): Invisibility, Misty Step<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3rd Level (3 Slots): Dispel Magic, Haste<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4th Level (2 Slots): Suggestion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Actions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Accurate Stance.<\/em><\/strong> As a single action, Acosta can enter accurate stance. Each round he spends an action to maintain the stance, he gains advantage on all attacks. On a critical hit, Acosta deals triple damage instead of double and can reroll all natural 1s once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Hand Crossbow.<\/em><\/strong> Ranged Attack +22 (ignores Concealed and Covered penalties, range 60 feet) with 2d8 piercing damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Kukri.<\/em><\/strong> Melee Attack +22 (agile, finesse, sweep) with 4d6+4 slashing damage. This kukri deals a critical hit on a 19 or 20 on the die.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Stand Up.<\/em><\/strong> As an action, Acosta can stand up from Prone without provoking attacks of opportunity. He can, alternatively, stand up as a free action which does provoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Swift Poisoning.<\/em><\/strong> As a single action, Acosta can apply poison to a weapon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Throwing Knives.<\/em><\/strong> Ranged Attack +22 (agile, finesse, range 40 feet) with 2d4 piercing damage. Each throwing knife returns to Acosta&#8217;s hand if it is still free after the attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Assassin&#8217;s Cloak, with a +3 <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.mtholyoke.edu\/theforgesystem\/armor-potency\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2041\">Armor Potency Rune<\/a> and a Greater <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.mtholyoke.edu\/theforgesystem\/shadow-2\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2084\">Shadow Rune<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.mtholyoke.edu\/theforgesystem\/bead-of-force\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1980\">Beads of Force<\/a>, 10<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.mtholyoke.edu\/theforgesystem\/elixir-of-life\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1848\">Elixir of Life<\/a>, 5 Basic, 4 Greater<\/li><li>Kukri, with +3 <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.mtholyoke.edu\/theforgesystem\/weapon-potency\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2101\">Weapon Potency Rune<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.mtholyoke.edu\/theforgesystem\/keen\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2076\">Keen Rune<\/a><\/li><li>Hand Crossbow, with +1 <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.mtholyoke.edu\/theforgesystem\/weapon-potency\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2101\">Weapon Potency Rune<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.mtholyoke.edu\/theforgesystem\/seeking\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2082\">Seeking Rune<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.mtholyoke.edu\/theforgesystem\/poisons\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1892\">Poisons<\/a>:<ul><li>Cytillesh Oil, 4 vials<ul><li>Fort DC 36<\/li><li>Onset: Immediate<\/li><li>Frequency: 1 round<\/li><li>Duration: 4 rounds<\/li><li>Counteracts: 2<ul><li>Stage 1: 2d8 poison damage<\/li><li>Stage 2: 3d8 poison damage<\/li><li>Stage 3: 5d8 poison damage<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Giant Wasp Venom, 11 vial<ul><li>Fort DC 35<\/li><li>Onset: Immediate<\/li><li>Frequency: 1 round<\/li><li>Duration: 6 rounds<\/li><li>Counteracts: 3<ul><li>Stage 1: 2d8 poison damage and Sluggish 1<\/li><li>Stage 2: 3d8 poison damage and Sluggish 2<\/li><li>Stage 3: 5d8 poison damage and Sluggish 2<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Graveroot, 4 vials<ul><li>Fort DC 33<\/li><li>Onset: Immediate<\/li><li>Frequency: 1 round<\/li><li>Duration: 4 rounds<\/li><li>Counteracts: 2<ul><li>Stage 1: 1d8 poison damage<\/li><li>Stage 2: 2d8 poison damage and Stupefied 1<\/li><li>Stage 3: 4d8 poison damage and Stupefied 2 <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Nettleweed Residue, 7 vials<ul><li>Fort DC 36<\/li><li>Onset: 1 minute<\/li><li>Frequency: 1 minute<\/li><li>Duration: 6 minutes<\/li><li>Counteracts: 3<ul><li>Stage 1: 6d6 poison damage<\/li><li>Stage 2: 8d6 poison damage<\/li><li>Stage 3: 10d6 poison damage<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Shadow Essence, 6 vials<ul><li>Fort DC 36<\/li><li>Onset: Immediate<\/li><li>Frequency: 1 round<\/li><li>Duration: 6 rounds<\/li><li>Counteracts: 2<ul><li>Stage 1: 1d6 negative damage and 1d6 poison damage<\/li><li>Stage2: 2d6 negative damage, 2d6 poison damage, and Enfeebled 1<\/li><li>Stage 3: 2d6 negative damage, 2d6 poison damage, and Enfeebled 2<\/li><li>The Enfeebled condition remains for 24 hours at the highest value reached<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Sleeping Dust, 5 vials<ul><li>Fort DC 31<\/li><li>Onset: Immediate<\/li><li>Frequency: 30 minutes<\/li><li>Duration: 4 hours<\/li><li>Counteracts: 2<ul><li>Stage 1: Slowed 1<\/li><li>Stage 2: Asleep with no Perception check to wake for a round<\/li><li>Stage 3: Asleep with no Perception check to wake and no more saves to end the poison&#8217;s effects early &#8211; counteracts do still work<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Spider Root, 7 vials<ul><li>Fort DC 34<\/li><li>Onset: 1 minute<\/li><li>Frequency: 1 minute<\/li><li>Duration: 6 minutes<\/li><li>Counteracts: 2<ul><li>Stage 1: 5d6 poison damage and Sluggish 1<\/li><li>Stage 2: 6d6 poison damage and Sluggish 2<\/li><li>Stage 3: 7d6 poison damage and Sluggish 3<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Spider Venom, 4 vials<ul><li>Fort DC 33<\/li><li>Onset: Immediate<\/li><li>Frequency: 1 round<\/li><li>Duration: 4 rounds<\/li><li>Counteracts: 2<ul><li>Stage 1: 1d4 poison damage and Enfeebled 1<\/li><li>Stage 2: 2d4 poison damage and Enfeebled 2<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Wyvern Poison, 9 vials<ul><li>Fort DC 34<\/li><li>Onset: Immediate<\/li><li>Frequency: 1 round<\/li><li>Duration: 6 rounds<\/li><li>Counteracts: 2<ul><li>4d6 poison damage<\/li><li>5d6 poison damage<\/li><li>6d6 poison damage<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Throwing Knives, 4 with +1 <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.mtholyoke.edu\/theforgesystem\/weapon-potency\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2101\">Weapon Potency Runes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.mtholyoke.edu\/theforgesystem\/returning\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2080\">Returning Runes<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heritage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ability Boost (Basic, +2 Con,-2 Cha)<\/li><li>Health Boost (Resilient)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traits (Total Spent: 187, Possible Points: 2 Unspent)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Accurate Stance<ul><li>Deadly Accuracy<ul><li>Lethal Accuracy<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Crafting (Poisons)<ul><li>Assassin&#8217;s Apprentice<\/li><li>Swift Poisoning<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Evasion<ul><li>Improved Evasion<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Fast Stealth<\/li><li>Magic Adapt<ul><li>Metamagic (x2, Extend Spell, Quicken Spell)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Quick Reflexes<\/li><li>Saving Proficiency<\/li><li>Silver-Tongued<\/li><li>Skill Proficiency (x7, Acrobatics, Crafting [poisons], Deception, Intimidation, Perception, Stealth, Thievery)<\/li><li>Sneak Attack<ul><li>Bleeding Attack<ul><li>Crippling Sneak<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Powerful Sneak<ul><li>Debilitating Injury (x3, all)<ul><li>Double Debilitation<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Slow Reactions<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Stand Up<\/li><li>Spellcasting (Spontaneous Occult)<\/li><li>Uncanny Dodge<\/li><li>Weapon Proficiency (Martial Melee, Simple and Marital Ranged, Improvised)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Non-Accessible<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wearing a plain, black tunic, grey leggings, and worn boots, Acosta stands at 5&#8217;9&#8243; 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