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This child’s toy is
fashioned like a warmly smiling, bright green frog. It has a soft appearance
and looks as though it could serve as a pillow.
Protector Plush
Frog CR 1
XP 400
N Tiny construct
Init +6; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light
vision; Perception +6
DEFENSE
AC 14, touch 14,
flat-footed 12 (+2 Dex, +2 size)
hp 14 (2d10+3)
Fort +0, Ref +2, Will +0
Immune construct
traits
OFFENSE
Speed 20 ft.
Melee slam +2
(2d4-2)
Space 2–1/2
ft.; Reach 0 ft.
Special Attacks
ward protector
STATISTICS
Str 6, Dex 15, Con —, Int 3, Wis 10, Cha 13
Base Atk +2; CMB +2; CMD 10 (14 vs. trip)
Feats Improved
Initiative, Toughness
Skills Perception
+6, Sense Motive +0 (+8 on checks for its ward and creatures interacting with
its ward); Racial Modifiers +4
Perception, +8 Sense Motive on checks for its ward and creatures interacting
with its ward
Languages magic mouth (limited set of phrases)
SQ calming
influence
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Calming Influence
(Ex) While within 5 feet of its ward, a protector plush frog grants its
ward a +4 morale bonus on saves against fear.
Ward Protector (Su)
When a protector plush frog’s ward is threatened, the frog gains +4 Strength,
hardness 2, and a +8 morale bonus on Intimidate checks. If the frog uses its magic mouth as a move action it can make
a Intimidate check to demoralize all opponents within 30 feet that can hear it.
It makes a single check and applies that to all affected opponents. Finally,
the frog is not destroyed when it reaches 0 hit points; instead it gains the
ferocity defensive ability, treating its Constitution score as 10. When the
frog is reduced to 0 hit points or less, its horrifying appearance allows it to
make a free Intimidate check to all opponents within 30 feet that can see it.
If a protector plush frog’s ward is no longer threatened,
the frog reverts to its normal form at the beginning of its next turn. If the
frog is at 0 hit points or less when it does so, it is immediately destroyed.
Protector plush frogs serve as companions and protectors to
humanoid children primarily, but they are sometimes found with adults and
non-humanoid creatures that appreciate the frogs’ utility. During the frogs’
creation, they are paired with the person or creature they are to protect.
Changing “owners” incurs a cost equal to 1/10 the price to create a protector
plush frog.
When protector plush frogs are in companion mode, they are
soft and cuddly. Their creation involves a series of phrases used to improve
their wards’ self-esteem or otherwise encourage a sense of play. Sample phrases
include, “You’re my best friend,” “You’re making me croak up,” or “You’re
terrific.” The frogs’ rudimentary intelligence allows them to choose the most
appropriate phrase for the situation. Some protector frogs have phrases they
use to intimidate or drive away opponents, but often the sheer fact that a toy
turns to speak to an unsuspecting foe is creepy enough.
In addition to their ability to frighten away those who
would harm their wards, protector plush frogs gain supernatural strength and fortitude
when standing guard over their wards. If they survive turning away threats,
they return to their cuddly form immediately and seek to reassure their
frightened charges.
A typical protector plush frog is 1–1/2 feet in diameter and
weighs less than 1 pound. Its weight increases to 5 pounds when it is in
protector mode.
Construction
A protector plush frog is sewn from cloth and contains goose
down or comparable stuffing. The frog is treated with alchemical solutions,
costing 200 gp, to allow it to withstand the rigors of play and battle.
Protector Plush Frog
CL 5th; Price 4,200 gp
CONSTRUCTION
Requirements
Craft Construct, animate objects, lesser geas, magic mouth, permanency, remove fear, creator must be at least
caster level 5th; Skill Craft
(cloth) DC 20; Cost 2,200 gp
