| Mod | Save | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| STR | 11 | +0 | +0 |
| DEX | 13 | +1 | +1 |
| CON | 12 | +1 | +1 |
| Mod | Save | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INT | 10 | +0 | +0 |
| WIS | 11 | +0 | +2 |
| CHA | 14 | +2 | +4 |
Fanatic of the Smooth Path. The cultist has advantage on saving throws against being frightened while within 30 ft. of another Shaven Cultist or Vet or 60 feet of a High Priest.
Razor Devotion. When reduced to 0 hit points, the cultist may make one final melee attack before falling unconscious, shouting a prayer to Ton’dur the Smooth.
Unholy Pomade (1/day). As a bonus action, the cultist coats their weapon or hands in slick divine oil. For 1 minute, their melee attacks deal an extra 1d4 radiant damage and cause the target’s hair to smoke or fall out harmlessly.
Straight Razor. Melee Weapon Attack Roll: +3, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) Slashing damage .
Holy Foam Bomb (2/day). Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: The target must succeed on a DC 12 Dex save or be blinded until the end of its next turn. The foam smells faintly of lavender and terror.
Convert Through Exfoliation (1/day). The cultist targets a creature within 5 ft. The target must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom save or be charmed for 1 minute (“cleansed of follicular sin”). While charmed, the target cannot attack the cultist and feels an irresistible urge to shave themselves.
Description
Tactics
- Begin combat by lobbing foam bombs to disorient.
- Use Convert Through Exfoliation on any visibly hairy target (especially dwarves, barbarians, or druids).
- When bloodied, activate Unholy Pomade and fight to the bitterly smooth end.
Sample Quips
- “The follicle is the finger of filth!”
- “By the blade, be made pure!”
- “You’ll thank me when you’re smooth!”
Racial Notes for Other Cult Members
Race Modifications & Flavor
Elf +2 DEX, +1 WIS. Elegant, eerily serene. Foam bomb save DC +1. Favored razor style: curved ceremonial blade.
Dwarf +2 CON, –1 CHA. Considered “self-hating beardlings.” Gain advantage on CON saves against razor pain; speed 25 ft.
Half-Orc +2 STR, +1 CON. When reduced to 0 HP, can use Relentless Endurance (“The razor is not done with me yet!”).
Halfling +2 DEX, Lucky. Known as “the Smooth Foots.” They excel at sneaking into camp and stealing beard trimmings for ritual offerings.
Human Variant May replace Convert Through Exfoliation with a bonus feat like Inspiring Leader (“Smoothness is next to godliness!”).
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