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Survivalists

Source Interstellar Species pg. 182
Survivalists are defined by independence and self-sufficiency. They often expertly navigate specific types of hostile or dangerous terrain: forests, deserts, or more remote locales such as dead space or post-apocalyptic cityscapes. Survivalists generally don’t rely on others and commonly live and work alone. However, the following statistics can represent hunters and warriors within a community as well as hermits. A survivalist might have some kind of sentient companion or a creature companion, such as a beast of burden or a hunting beast. A survivalist might arrive at a critical moment to help PCs as they travel through a barren wasteland. Alternatively, a survivalist makes an excellent antagonist in a wilderness setting since they’re capable of using every aspect of the environment against their foes.

Aliens in the "Survivalists" Family

NameCR
Career Ranger3
Mysterious Hermit14
Off-gridder1/2
Trophy Hunter9

Survivalists, Career Ranger

Source Interstellar Species pg. 182

Career Ranger CR 3

XP 800
Kobold
LN Small humanoid (kobold)
Init +4; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +13

Defense

HP 35
EAC 14; KAC 15
Fort +2; Ref +4; Will +6
Resistances acid 5

Offense

Speed 30 ft.
Melee basic handaxe +7 (1d4+4 S)
Ranged frost subduer +9 (1d3+3 C nonlethal; critical staggered) or dual focus rifle +9 (2d4+3 F; critical burn 1d4)
Offensive Abilities expert sniper

Statistics

STR +1; DEX +4; CON -1; INT +0; WIS +2; CHA +1
Skills Acrobatics +8, Athletics +8, Engineering +13, Physical Science +8, Stealth +8, Survival +13
Languages Common, Draconic
Gear graphite carbon skin, basic handaxe, dual focus rifle with 2 batteries (20 charges each), frost subduer with 2 batteries (20 charges each), trapsmith’s tools

Special Abilities

Expert Sniper (Ex) As long as a career ranger has cover or concealment against their target, they don’t take the normal –20 penalty for attempting to hide after sniping.

Description

Career rangers are self-sufficient and at home in the wilderness. They excel at guerrilla tactics, such as crafting traps and setting ambushes for prey or enemies. A career ranger might be an isolated loner in the middle of nowhere or a vital member of a rural community. Career rangers in smaller communities are often responsible for scouting and hunting to keep their communities safe and fed.