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id91
NameRakshasa
SizeAndTypeMedium-Size Outsider (Evil, Lawful)
HitDice7d8+21 (52)
Initiative+2 (Dex)
Speed40 ft.
ArmorClass21 (+2 Dex, +9 natural)
Attacks2 claws +8 melee, bite +3 melee
DamageClaw 1d4+1, bite 1d6
FaceAndReach5 ft. by 5 ft./5 ft.
SpecialAttacksDetect thoughts, spells
SpecialQualitiesAlternate form, spell immunity, vulnerable toblessed crossbow bolts, damage reduction 20/+3
Saves_Fort8
Saves_Ref7
Saves_Will6
AbilitiesStr 12, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 13, Wis 13, Cha 17
SkillsBluff +16*, Disguise +17*, Listen +11, Move Silently +11,Perform (ballad, chant, drama, epic, plus any other five) +12, Sense Motive +10, Spot +12
FeatsAlertness, Dodge
ClimateAndTerrainWarm forest and marsh
OrganizationSolitary
ChallengeRating_Value9
TreasureStandard coins; double goods; standard items
AlignmentAlways lawful evil
Advancement8-14 HD (Medium-size)
Description

Rakshasas speak Common, Infernal, and Undercommon.

Combat

Detect Thoughts (Su): A rakshasa can continuously detect thoughts as the spell cast by an 18th-level sorcerer (save DC 15). It can suppress or resume this ability as a free action.

Spells: A rakshasa casts spells as a 7th-level sorcerer, and can also cast 1st-level cleric spells as arcane spells.

Alternate Form (Su): A rakshasa can assume any humanoid form, or revert to its own form, as a standard action. This ability is similar to the alter self spell cast by an 18th-level sorcerer, but the rakshasa can remain in the new form indefinitely.

Spell Immunity (Su): Rakshasas ignore the effects of spells and spell-like abilities of 8th level or less, just as if the spellcaster had failed to overcome spell resistance.

Vulnerable to Blessed Crossbow Bolts (Ex): Any hit scored with a blessed crossbow bolt instantly slays a rakshasa.

Skills: A rakshasa receives a +4 racial bonus to Bluff and Disguise checks. *When using alternate form, it gains an additional +10 circumstance bonus to Disguise checks. If reading an opponent's mind, its circumstance bonus to Bluff and Disguise checks increases by a further +4.