Planar NPC: Ghrribbeet The Broker

Ghrribbeet The Broker

A bloated anthropomorphic figure with a toad-like head and grayish skin. It is clad in a long robe of fine quality made of red and purple cloth.

CR 5; XP 1,600
CN Medium Outsider (chaotic)
Init +2; Senses darkvision 60 ft., scent, Perception +14

Defense
AC 18, touch 12, flat-footed 16 (+2 Dex, +6 natural)
hp 57 (6d10+24); regeneration 5 (cold iron)
Fort +9, Ref +4, Will +8
DR 5/cold iron; Immunity ingested disease and poison, nauseated, sickened; Resist acid 10, cold 10, electricity 10, fire 10

Offense
Speed 30 ft.; climb 20 ft., swim 20 ft.
Melee 2 slams +10 (1d6+4)
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 12th, concentration +14)
Constant—discern lies (DC 16), planar adaptation
At will—identify, magic missile
1/day—greater teleport (self plus 50 lbs. of objects only), plane shift (self plus 50 lbs. of objects only)

Statistics
Str 18, Dex 14, Con 18, Int 27, Wis 17, Cha 15
Base Atk +6; CMB +10; CMD 22
Feats Alertness, Breadth Of Experience, Skill Focus (Diplomacy)
Skills Diplomacy +14, Knowledge (arcana) +25, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +25,  Knowledge (geography) +25, Knowledge (history) +25, Knowledge (local) +25, Knowledge (nature) +25,  Knowledge (nobility) +25, Knowledge (planes) +25, Knowledge (religion) +25, Linguistics +17, Perception +14, Sense Motive +14, Spellcraft +17
Language Abyssal, Aklo, Aquan, Auran, Celestial, Common, Draconic, Dwarven, Elven, Ignan, Infernal, Protean, Sylvan, Terran, Undercommon; telepathy 100 ft.
SQ lore-broker, water breathing

Ecology
Environment any
Organization unique
Treasure standard

Special Abilities

Lore-Broker (Ex) Ghrribbeet The Broker treats all Knowledge skills as his class skills, gains an insight bonus to all Knowledge checks equal to his Hit Dice, can take 10 on any Knowledge checks, and can take 20 on Knowledge check once per day. He also ignores racial prerequisite of Breadth Of Experience feat.

Ghrribbeet The Broker is a dedicated businessman dealing in knowledge of all kinds. Secret lore, public gossip, ancient stories, and the current news, he tries to keep track of everything. Whatever knowledge he gathers, it is open for exchange. He will trade gossip for gossip, secret for secret... As long as the discussion happens in a civilized way over an exquisite feast and a bottle of fine liquor. He will eagerly trade information when conjured but his payment must involve both interesting information (or stories and legends) and high quality feast. As a connoisseur of tastes and experiences, he does not find any food repugnant or odious, though he won't tolerate bland meals. As an outsider he does not have to eat in the first place, so why would he lower himself to feeding on anything that does not agitate his sense of smell and taste.

Ghrribbeet The Broker avoids fighting. He will flee when possible, negotiate when escape is unlikely and won't agree to fight for others, regardless of offered payment, though he might share information about available mercenary forces for a fee. He is a jovial fellow that does not hold grudge against others for reasons other than direct violence against his person (including coercing him to fight with magic). He doesn't mind other joking at his expense or being lied to. He won't tell lies while trading information, though he is not above telling lies in casual conversation or omitting information if not directly asked about them.