Yōgo-sha (3.5e NPC)

Yōgo-sha

CR 1
	Female Human Sandbender 1
	LN Medium Humanoid (Human)
Init/Senses	+1/Listen +6, Spot +6
Languages	Common, Terran

AC	11, touch 11, flat-footed 10 (+1 Dex)
hp	8 (+3 when Sand Armor active) (1 HD)
Fort/Ref/Will	+2/+1/+3

Speed	30 ft. (6 squares)
Melee	dagger +0 to hit (1d4 /19–20)
Base Atk/Grp	+0/+0
Special Actions	Dry Hands (Su) touch attack to deal 1d8 damage to anything that may have water absorbed from it.
Power Points	4
Technique Powers Known	(Highest Level Technique Usable 1): 1st—Sand Armor, Sand Balls

Abilities	Str 10, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 13, Wis 15, Cha 8
SQ	King Multi-Tasker, All is One, Speedy Sand
Feats	Advanced Natural Techniques , Improved Technique Forming
Skills	Concentration (Wis) + 6, Knowledge: Nature (Int) +3, Knowledge: Religion (Int) +3, Listen (Wis)+6, Survival (Wis) +3, Profession:Farming (Wis)+6, Profession:Sculpting (Wis)+6, Search (Int)+3, Spot (Wis)+6
Possessions	Attuned Sand x2, Monks Outfit, Dagger, Bedroll, Belt Pouch, Flint & Steel, Trail Rations for seven days, Sack, Waterskin, a Whetstone and 97gp 3sp
Patron Deity	Karura

Lost in the desert as a child, Yōgo-sha was on the brink of death when she found a large empty temple of Karura. She pledged the rest of her life to defending her temple if she would spare her life. She noticed a swirling ball of sand next to a pool of pure spring water. Suddenly a Opuntia Cactus suddenly grew forth bearing Karura's Cactus Fruit. Having her life saved, Yōgo-sha devoted her life to defending the temple, cultivating the cactus, all with the sands that gave her salvation.

After a few years, she grew stronger and spread knowledge about Karura increasing those whom pay homage to her.

Yōgo-sha

CR 5
	Female Human Sandbender 5
	LN Medium Humanoid (Human)
Init/Senses	+1/Listen +13, Spot +13
Languages	Common, Terran

AC	13, touch 13, flat-footed 10 (+1 Dex, +2 Living Shield)
hp	25 (+8 when Sand Armor active) (5 HD)
Fort/Ref/Will	+3/+3/+6

Speed	30 ft. (6 squares)
Melee	+1 dagger +3 to hit (1d4+1 /19–20)
Base Atk/Grp	+2/+2
Special Actions	Dry Hands (Su) touch attack to deal 1d8 damage to anything that may have water absorbed from it.
Power Points	23
Technique Powers Known	(Highest Level Technique Usable 2): 2nd—Sand Replica, Desert Rain, Sand Spikes 1st—Sand Armor, Sand Balls, Sand Gourd, Particle Field

Abilities	Str 10, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 13, Wis 16, Cha 8
SQ	King Multi-Tasker, All is One, Speedy Sand
Feats	Advanced Natural Techniques , Improved Technique Forming , Alertness
Skills	Concentration (Wis) + 11, Knowledge: Nature (Int) +5, Knowledge: Religion (Int) +5, Listen (Wis)+12, Survival (Wis) +5.5, Profession:Farming (Wis)+11, Profession:Sculpting (Wis)+11, Search (Int)+5, Spot (Wis)+13
Possessions	Attuned Sand x9, Infinite Gourd of Sand, Monks Outfit, +1 Dagger, Bedroll, Belt Pouch, Flint & Steel, Trail Rations for seven days, Sack, Waterskin, a Whetstone, 3x Karura's Cactus Fruit and 1747gp 3sp
Patron Deity	Karura

Living Shield (Ex) Level1:	Due to their low natural defenses, sandbenders have learned to give some of their attuned sand a limited sentience with the sole goal of protecting the sandbender. The sandbender permanently loses control of 1 cubic foot of sand meaning it can no longer be used for techniques (but still counts against the amount of attuned sand the sandbender may have) but in return the sandbender gains a permanent +2 to touch and normal AC and +1 to Reflex save. Any weapon or projectile used offensively against the sandbender may be completely blocked by the sand, which is impervious to such attacks. However, whenever the sandbender is subject to an attack that causes fire or lightning damage, or has the water subtype, keep in mind the vulnerabilities of the sandbender's attuned sand. Any damage not taken by the sandbender in such a case is instead taken by the living shield and may destroy it permanently. In this case the sandbender can designate any of its other attuned sand to replace the destroyed portion of living shield as a free action.
All Is One (Su):	Each singular particle of attuned sand becomes an extension of the sandbender itself. As such, the sandbender may deliver its dry hands touch attack through its attuned sand using the sandbender's base attack bonus and expending a standard action. Any creature already grappled or covered in attuned sand may not dodge the attack. Also, the sandbender has threat in all areas adjacent to a cubic foot of its attuned sand.

Yōgo-sha has finally made the large temple of Karura a regular stop for travelers in the desert. It has also gained several resident followers and she has begun to teach others about being a Sandbender. However danger now beings to loom. Followers of Ehlonna begin to threaten the temple and the deserts that are under it's control. Also, thieves and bandits begin to target the temple for them gems within, as well as the travelers paying homage. But with her trusty Sand Elemental Divine Familiar Hogo-sha at her side, she knows she will be able to defend them.

Yōgo-sha

CR 9
	Female Human Sandbender 9
	LN Medium Humanoid (Human)
Init/Senses	+5/Improved Initiative +4; Listen +16, Spot +16
Languages	Common, Terran

AC	18, touch 18, flat-footed 10 (+1 Dex, +4 Living Shield, Bracers of Armor +1, Ring +1, Amulet +1)
hp	39 (+12 when Sand Armor active) (9 HD)
Fort/Ref/Will	+5/+6/+8

Speed	30 ft. (6 squares)
Melee	+1 dagger +5 to hit (1d4+1 /19–20)
Base Atk/Grp	+4/+4
Special Actions	Dry Hands (Su) touch attack to deal 1d10 damage to anything that may have water absorbed from it.
Power Points	75
Technique Powers Known	(Highest Level Technique Usable 4): 4th—Desert Cocoon, Particle Search 3rd—Third Eye (Sand), Desert Coffin, Desert Funeral 2nd—Sand Replica, Desert Rain, Sand Spikes 1st—Sand Armor, Sand Balls, Sand Gourd, Particle Field

Abilities	Str 10, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 13, Wis 17, Cha 8
SQ	King Multi-Tasker, All is One, Speedy Sand, Supreme Comventration
Feats	Advanced Natural Techniques , Improved Technique Forming , Alertness, Improved Initiative, Jack of All Trades
Skills	Concentration (Wis) + 14, Knowledge: Nature (Int) +6.5, Knowledge: Religion (Int) +6.5, Listen (Wis)+16, Survival (Wis) +7.5, Profession:Farming (Wis)+14, Profession:Sculpting (Wis)+14, Search (Int)+6.5, Spot (Wis)+16
Possessions	Attuned Sand x14, Infinite Gourd of Sand, Monks Outfit, +1 Dagger, Bedroll, Belt Pouch, Flint & Steel, Trail Rations for seven days, Sack, Waterskin, a Whetstone, 7x Karura's Cactus Fruit, Bracers of Armor +1, Ring of Protection +1, Amulet of Natural Armor +1, Divine Familiar, and 3247gp 3sp
Patron Deity	Karura

Living Shield (Ex) Level 2:	Due to their low natural defenses, sandbenders have learned to give some of their attuned sand a limited sentience with the sole goal of protecting the sandbender. The sandbender permanently loses control of 1 cubic foot of sand meaning it can no longer be used for techniques (but still counts against the amount of attuned sand the sandbender may have) but in return the sandbender gains a permanent +2 to touch and normal AC and +1 to Reflex save. Any weapon or projectile used offensively against the sandbender may be completely blocked by the sand, which is impervious to such attacks. However, whenever the sandbender is subject to an attack that causes fire or lightning damage, or has the water subtype, keep in mind the vulnerabilities of the sandbender's attuned sand. Any damage not taken by the sandbender in such a case is instead taken by the living shield and may destroy it permanently. In this case the sandbender can designate any of its other attuned sand to replace the destroyed portion of living shield as a free action. This may be taken additional times, each additional time using another cubic foot of sand and giving another +2 to touch and normal AC and +1 to Reflex save.
All Is One (Su):	Each singular particle of attuned sand becomes an extension of the sandbender itself. As such, the sandbender may deliver its dry hands touch attack through its attuned sand using the sandbender's base attack bonus and expending a standard action. Any creature already grappled or covered in attuned sand may not dodge the attack. Also, the sandbender has threat in all areas adjacent to a cubic foot of its attuned sand.
Hands of Drought (Su):	The sandbender's Dry Hands now deals 1d10 damage when used as a touch attack instead of the normal 1d8. Also, the sandbender may create attuned sand in 30 seconds. This greater ability to absorb liquids grants the sandbender the ability to absorb up to 100 gallons of pure water a day (about 13.5 cubic feet) at a rate of 1 gallon a second. Any water absorbed in this way is turned to water vapor however it also refreshes the sandbender's thirst. Also, the sandbender may pull the moisture out of the air, giving him the same amount of water as a small glass for every minute. This is a free action and can be used as an alternate source of getting water.

	Hogo-sha, Medium Sand Elemental
Size/Type:	Medium Elemental (Earth, Extraplanar)
Hit Dice:	5d8+14 (36 hp)
Initiative:	–1
Speed:	30 feet, burrow speed of 20 feet
Armor Class:	21 (+12 natural),, touch 10, flat-footed 21
Base Attack/Grapple:	+3/+8
Attack:	Slam +9 melee (1d8+8)
Full Attack:	Slam +9 melee (1d8+8)
Space/Reach:	5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks:	Engulf
Special Qualities:	Darkvision 60 ft., Amorphous , Sand Sift, Brownout , Stifle, elemental traits , immunity to earth, vulnerability to fire/cold/electricity , Share Spells/Techniques, Empathic Link, Deliver Touch Spells/Techniques, Speak with Master
Saves:	Fort +7, Ref +1, Will +1
Abilities:	Str 23, Dex 10, Con 17, Int 6, Wis 11, Cha 11
Skills:	Hide +10 , Listen +6, Spot +6
Feats:	Cleave, Power Attack , Alertness, Improved Evasion
Environment:	N/A
Organization:	Divine Familiar of Yōgo-sha
Challenge Rating:	N/A
Treasure:	None
Alignment:	Usually neutral
Advancement:	6-7 HD (Medium)
Level Adjustment:	—