Zatoichi (3.5e NPC)

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“	Don't let his charm and blindness fool you!	”
—A bosses last words

Zatoichi

CR 16

	NG M Humanoid
Init/Senses	7/Listen 35, Spot {{{spot}}}
AC	32, touch 32, flat-footed 10; +4 dodge bonus against attacks of opportunity (+10 Dex, +5 insight)
hp	75 (12 HD)
Fort/Ref/Will	6/20/7
Speed	15
Melee	+20 Speed Cane Sword +19/+19/+14 (4d8+10 - 16–20/x3) slashing or piercing or
Melee	+15 Speed sheathed-Cane Sword +14/+14/+9 (3d6+10 - 19-20/x2) bludgeoning dmg or
Melee	+10 hidden-Cane Knife +9/+9/+4 (+2d4 - x2) piercing dmg
Base Atk/Grp	15/20
Atk Options	flurry of blows, Power Attack, Combat Martial Arts, Defensive Martial Arts, Weapon Finess
Special Actions	quick draw and slashing draw as swift actions
Combat Gear	sheath
Abilities	Str 13, Dex 30, Con 12, Int 13, Wis 15, Cha 20
Feats	SRD:Weapon Finesse, SRD:Quick Draw, Martial Disciple (3.5e Feat), SRD:Hold the Line, SRD:Great Cleave, SRD:Eyes in the Back of Your Head, SRD:Deflect Arrows, SRD:Combat Reflexes, SRD:Combat Expertise Combat Reflexes
Skills	Diplomacy+15
Advancement	by character class (Tenken (3.5e Class))

Zatoichi - the blind swords man

Passing of a a foolish beggar, he is quit skilled at making others lower their defences. Exploiting underestimation is always his initial strategy - letting his opponents move first. His blindsight is so attune that he knows exactly where the sword or arrow is to parry, and where to cut. The cane that he walks around with, is really a sheathed sword, that has an additional trick dagger. don't let his rugged clothing fool you - he is a true master of Martial Arts. Blindness never gets in his way!

features

Improved Evasion(Ex): He takes no damage on a successful Reflex saving throw against attacks, and takes only half damage on a failed save. When helpless he does not gain the above benefits.

Underestimated(Ex): His enemy's loss 3 AC for the first 2 rounds of battle. But are intimidated for all the following.

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