Maiden of Plumes
Medium Monstrous Humanoid
Hit Dice: 4d8 + 4 (22 hp)
Initiative: +3
Speed: 30ft., fly 40ft. (good)
AC: 17, touch 17, flat-footed 14 (+3 Dex, +4 deflection)
Base Attack/ Grapple: +4/+4
Attack: Claw +7 melee (1d4) or razor feathers +7 ranged (1d8)
Full Attack: 2 Claws +7 melee (1d4) or razor feathers +7 ranged (1d8)
Space/Reach: 5ft./5ft.
Special Attacks: Merciful talons, radiant plumage, razor feathers, smite evil
Special Qualities: Darkvision 60ft., holy grace, resist electricity 10
Saves: Fort +2, Ref +7, Will +4
Abilities: Str 11, Dex 16, Con 13, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 19
Skills: Bluff +6, Listen +4, Move Silently +7, Perform (dance) +11, Spot +4
Feats: Force of Personality, Weapon Finesse
Environment: Warm Forests
Organization: Solitary or Flock (2-8)
Challenge Rating: 3
Treasure: Standard
Alignment: Usually Chaotic Good
Advancement: by character class; favored class bard
Level Adjustment: +3
Maidens of plumes are a race of monstrous humanoids descended from Quetzalcouatl himself. They serve the forces of good in the material plane, although they tend more toward chaos than law.
A maiden of plumes typically stands about five foot seven inches tall and weighs from 100 - 150 pounds. They resemble beautiful human or elven women with brightly colored feathers sprouting from their heads, necks, backs, and legs. Where arms would be on a normal woman, though, are instead great feathered wings that bear clawed hands. They speak Common and Sylvan.
Combat
Merciful Talons (Su): A maiden of plumes can choose to deal nonlethal damage with her claws at no penalty to her attack or damage roll.
Radiant Plumage (Ex): By succeeding at a DC 15 perform (dance) check, a maiden of plumes can create a
color spray (DC 15) or
invisibility effect twice per day each, or
hypnotic pattern once per day. The
hypnotic pattern (DC 16) effect requires a DC 10 perform (dance) check each round after the first to maintain the effect.
Razor Feathers (Ex): A maiden’s multicolored feathers are razor-sharp to the touch and can be shot from her wings as a ranged attack with a range increment of 30 feet (maximum range 120 feet).
Smite Evil (Su): Once per day, a maiden of plumes can make a normal melee attack to deal 4 points of additional damage against an evil foe.
Holy Grace (Su): Maidens of plumes gain a deflection bonus to their Armor Class equal to their Charisma modifier.
Maiden of Plumes Lore
Being the direct descendants of a god, Maidens of plumes can be researched with a Knowledge (Religion) check.
DC 14- A maiden of plumes is a direct descendant of Quetzalcouatl. Despite their divine heritage, they are mortal and can be killed. This reveals all monstrous humanoid traits.
DC 19- Maidens of plumes are consummate dancers, and can produce a wide variety of illusory effects with their dancing.
DC 24- Maidens of plumes are staunch supporters of the cause of good, and have the power to smite evildoers. They can use their talons with such expertise that they can deliberately spare their foes lives without sacrificing precision or power.
DC 29- Maidens of plumes have been granted holy protection by their divine patron and are protected by a nimbus of light surrounding them.
MAIDENS OF PLUMES WITH CLASS LEVELS
A maiden of plumes' favored class is Bard.