Archon, Infiltrator Hound

This canine-headed humanoid’s well-groomed appearance, fine clothing, and confident stature show her to be more than a common beast.

Infiltrator Hound Archon CR 12

XP 19,200
Skilled
LG Medium outsider (archon, extraplanar, good, lawful)
Init +10; Senses darkvision 60 ft., detect evil, low-light vision, scent; Perception +24
Aura aura of menace (DC 21), magic circle against evil

DEFENSE

AC 27, touch 16, flat-footed 21 (+6 Dex, +11 natural; +2 deflection vs. evil)
hp 161 (14d8+98)
Fort +11, Ref +15, Will +11; +2 vs. charm, +4 vs. poison +2 resistance vs. evil
DR 10/evil; Immune electricity, fire, petrification; SR 23

OFFENSE

Speed 40 ft.
Melee bite +18 (1d6+8), 2 slams +18 (1d4+8)
Spell-Like Abilities (14th)

• Constant–detect evil, magic circle against evil, undetectable alignment
• At will–aid, continual flame, greater teleport (self plus 50 lbs. of objects only), message

Special Attacks shadow blend, sneak attack +6d6

STATISTICS

Str 26, Dex 23, Con 24, Int 19, Wis 24, Cha 19
Base Atk +10; CMB +18; CMD 38
Feats Blind-Fight, Combat Expertise, Defensive Combat Training, Greater Feint, Improved Feint, Improved Initiative, Skill Focus (Bluff)
Skills Acrobatics +23, Bluff +35, Diplomacy +21, Disable Device +23, Disguise +29, Knowledge (planes) +21, Perception +24, Sense Motive +32, Sleight of Hand +23, Stealth +31; Racial Modifiers +8 Bluff, +8 Disguise, +8 Sense Motive, +8 Stealth
Languages Celestial, Common, Draconic, Infernal; truespeech
SQ change shape (greater polymorph), guarded thoughts, sound mimicry

SPECIAL ABILITIES

Change Shape (Su)

An infiltrator hound archon can assume the form of any creature of Small to Large size, as if using greater polymorph. While shapechanged, the infiltrator hound archon loses her bite and slam attacks, but gains the attacks of the form she chooses.

Guarded Thoughts (Su)

An infiltrator hound archon is immune to any form of mind reading, such as that granted by detect thoughts. This ability also grants a +2 racial bonus on all saves against charm effects.

Shadow Blend (Su)

During any condition other than bright light, the infiltrator hound archon can disappear into the shadows as a move-equivalent action, effectively becoming invisible. Artificial illumination or light spells of 2nd level or lower do not negate this ability.

ECOLOGY

Environment any
Organization solitary, pair, or squad (3 5)

Treasure double standard

A brilliant strategy or overwhelming force can fail due to trickery or a well-placed assassin, and Heaven’s enemies deal in deceit and dishonor. While celestial forces might disdain such tactics, they can still recognize their necessity. When Heaven needs a cult subverted, a demonic general quietly removed, or a traitor silenced… they send the infiltrators.

This rare breed of hound archon shows an innate talent for shapeshifting far beyond their kin. The archons experience extensive re-education, and can spend hundreds of years training. While they are no less noble or dedicated than fellow archons, the infiltrators have an ill-reputation among Heaven’s elite. However, no one can deny they get results.