Lawyer Dog - Another Weird NPC for My Campaign

"So the cat shredded the drapes?  I think we have probable claws."
— Lawyer Dog


Lawyer Dog: Male Upright Corgi Dog Expert 1
CR: ½     Small Animal     HD: 1d6+2 (8 hp)
Init: +3     Spd: 40’     AC: 16 (+2 size, +3 Dex, +1 natural); t: 15; ff: 13
Attacks: (BAB +0; Grap -9); +2 Bite: 1d3-1
SA: Cross-Examine/Objection
SQ: Low-Light Vision; Scent; Skill Versatility, Upright Animal Template
Align: NG     Saves: Fort +2, Ref +3, Will +3
Str: 9, Dex: 17, Con: 15, Int 14, Wis: 12, Cha: 9
Skills: Read/Write and Speak English, Latin, and Spanish; Diplomacy +3, Gather Information +3, Jump +7, Knowledge (Local - Seattle) +9, Listen +5, Profession (Lawyer) +5, Search +4, Sense Motive +3, Survival +5 (additional +4 to track by scent), Swim +1
Feats: Skill Focus (Knowledge – Local), Track (b)
Gear: Journals, Masterwork Artisan's Tools (Set of Law books), Cell Phone w/Bluetooth Headphone, 1-month average lodging (paid), Fanny Pack, Business Attire

Height: 10” (at shoulder)     Weight: 27 lbs.     Hair: Tan and White Fur     Eyes: Brown
Appearance: Lawyer Dog is a corgi dressed in office attire, most commonly seen at his desk with his paws in a book.  He typically wears a blue suit with a white shirt and purple tie.

• Cross-Examine/Objection (Ex): With a successful opposed Knowledge check, Lawyer Dog may object to evidence presented or questions asked of his clients/witnesses as being inadmissible for a variety of reasons. Additionally, he may attempt to confuse the opposing legal team's witnesses with opposed Diplomacy checks to get them reveal something they would otherwise attempt to keep hidden.
• Upright Animal (Ex): Lawyer Dog's front legs are functional arms with opposable thumbs, allowing him to manipulate objects and wield weapons. He also has the ability to use human speech. As with other 1HD creatures, his Class level replaces his racial HD at 1st level.
• Skills: Dogs have a +4 racial bonus on Jump checks, they gain a +4 racial bonus to Survival when tracking by scent
• Skill Versatility: Experts can choose any 10 skills as class skills. Lawyer Dog's class skills are: Diplomacy, Gather Information, Jump, Knowledge (Local), Listen, Profession, Search, Sense Motive, Survival, and Swim.
• Lawyer Dog's Knowledge (Local) can ne adjusted to one major city in the area where he lives.

AD&D Stats

Armor Class: 7
Movement: 15
HD: 1+1 (6 hp)
THAC0: 19
No. of Attacks: 1
Dmg/Att: 1d4
Nonwpn Prof: Etiquette, Local History
SA: Nil
SD: Nil 
MR: Nil
Size: Small
Morale: Average (10)
Xp Value: 35
Gear:


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