The Old Man

# Herald, The Old Man

*This bald old human man has long white eyebrows and an even longer white beard. He carries a staff adorned with metal rings.*

## The Old Man CR 15

**Source** *Inner Sea Gods pg. 294**(Amazon)*, *Pathfinder #53: Tide of Honor pg. 86**(Amazon)*

**XP** 51,200

LN Medium outsider (extraplanar, herald, lawful)

**Init** +10; **Senses** blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; Perception +30

### Defense

**AC** 37, touch 35, flat-footed 26 (+10 Dex, +1 dodge, +4 monk, +10 Wis, +2 natural)

**hp** 178 (17d10+85); regeneration 15 (chaotic)

**Fort** +10, **Ref** +20, **Will** +20

**Defensive Abilities** improved evasion; **DR** 10/chaotic; **Immune** disease, poison; **Resist** acid 30, cold 30, electricity 30, fire 30, sonic 30; **SR** 26

### Offense

**Speed** 80 ft., climb 30 ft., swim 30 ft.

**Melee** unarmed strike +27/+22/+17/+12 (2d8+5) or flurry of blows +20/+20/+15/+15/+10/+10/+5 (2d8+5)

**Ranged** pebble +27/+22/+17/+12 (1d3+5), EMP pistol +27 (1d6+4/17–20/x2) , EMP rifle +27(1d6+4/17–20/x2)

**Special Attacks** stunning fist (16/day, DC 28)

**Spell-Like Abilities** (CL 17th; concentration +23)

7/day—*air walk*, *augury*, *cure light wounds*, *dimension door*, *invisibility*, *true strike*, *water walk*

3/day—*commune*, *haste*, *heal*, *legend lore*

### Statistics

**Str** 20, **Dex** 31, **Con** 20, **Int** 21, **Wis** 31, **Cha** 22

**Base Atk** +17; **CMB** +27 (+29 disarm, +31 grapple, +29 trip); **CMD** 57 (59 vs. disarm, 59 vs. grapple, 59 vs. trip)

**Feats** Agile Maneuvers, Combat Expertise, Dodge, Greater Grapple, Improved Disarm, Improved Grapple, Improved Trip, Improved Unarmed StrikeB, Mobility, Stunning FistB, Weapon FinesseB, Wind Stance

**Skills** Acrobatics +30 (+66 when jumping), Climb +13, Diplomacy +23, Handle Animal +14, Heal +22, Knowledge (history) +22, Knowledge (religion) +13, Perception +30, Perform (string) +23, Ride +27, Sense Motive +30, Sleight of Hand +30, Stealth +30, Swim +25

**Languages** Common, Tien, Vudrani; telepathy 100 ft.

**SQ** monk abilities

### Ecology

**Environment** any land (Axis)

**Organization** solitary

**Treasure** standard

### Special Abilities

**Monk Abilities (Ex or Su)** The Old Man has the following abilities of a 16th-level monk: AC bonus (+4), fast movement (50 ft.), flurry of blows, high jump, ki pool (18 points, adamantine, cold iron, lawful, magic, silver), quivering palm (DC 28), slow fall (80 ft.), stunning fist (blinded, deafened, fatigued, staggered, or stunned), unarmed strike

The Old Man is the herald of Irori, a teacher, mentor, guide, and trainer in the service of the god of knowledge, history, and self-perfection. He can be patient or irate, confusing or enlightening, lenient or strict, depending on what his students need. He often wanders Golarion as a mortal man, bereft of his supernatural powers, instructing others and leading by example. If attacked when in this limited shape, he usually allows himself to be beaten or killed, especially if his “death” would provide a powerful lesson to an important student. If slain as a mortal, he simply reincarnates in his celestial form, unharmed, and never bears a grudge about it.

The Old Man’s true form is that of an elderly human man, perhaps of Tien or Vudrani ancestry but never clearly identifiable as such. He is typically bald and wiry, and usually wears a long white moustache or beard. Though he appears frail and sometimes supports himself with a cane, crutch, or staff, he is incredibly strong and can move with an alien grace when he so chooses. He may dress in a simple robe, an elaborate ceremonial garment, or a simple loincloth. He is often accompanied by one of five animals: a turtle, monkey, ox, rooster, or pig.

When not acting on Irori’s behalf, the Herald of Irori keeps busy with tending to animals, planting gardens, meditating, practicing martial arts forms, swimming, and quipping with students. The Herald of Irori stands just over 5 feet tall and weighs about 120 pounds.