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About Blackwing, Jessa's Familiar

Blackwing, Jessa Eventide's familiar
Raven Familiar
NG Tiny Magical Beast
Init +2 Senses low-light vision; Perception +6

DEFENSE

AC 15, touch 14, flat-footed 13
(+2 Dex, +2 Size, +1 Natural)
hp 13 (3d8)
Fort +4, Ref +4, Will +7

OFFENSE

Spd 10 ft., fly 40 ft. (average)
Melee claws +5 (1d2-5)
Space 2 1/2 ft.; Reach 0 ft.

STATISTICS

Str 1, Dex 15, Con 10, Int 6, Wis 14, Cha 6
Base Atk +1; CMB -12
Feats Alertness, Weapon Finesse
Skills Appraise +5, Diplomacy +1, Fly +4, Knowledge (arcana) +4, Knowledge (history) +3, Knowledge (planes) +2, Knowledge (religion) +2, Linguistics +2, Perception +6, Sense Motive +3, Spellcraft +4
Languages Common (Chelaxian)
SQ alertness, empathic link, improved evasion, share spells, speak language

SPECIAL ABILITIES

Alertness (Ex) The presence of Blackwing sharpens Jessa's senses. While Blackwing is within arm's reach, Jessa gains the Alertness feat.
Empathic Link (Ex) Blackwing has an empathic link with Jessa out to a distance of up to 1 mile. Jessa cannot see through Blackwing's eyes, but can communicate empathically with the bird. Because of the limited nature of the link, only general emotional content (such as fear, hunger, happiness, curiosity) can be communicated. Because of this empathic link, Jessa has the same connection to an item or place that Blackwing does. For instance, if Blackwing has seen a room, Jessa can teleport into that room as if she has seen it too.
Improved Evasion (Ex) When subjected to an attack that normally allows a Reflex saving throw for half damage, Blackwing takes no damage if he makes a successful saving throw and half damage even if the saving throw fails.
Share Spells (Ex) At Jessa’s option, she may have any spell (but not any spell-like ability) she casts upon herself also affect Blackwing. Blackwing must be within 5 feet at the time of casting to receive the benefit. If the spell or effect has a duration other than instantaneous, it stops affecting Blackwing if he moves farther than 5 feet away and will not affect him again, even if he returns before the duration expires. Additionally, Jessa may cast a spell with a target of "You" on Blackwing (as a touch range spell). Jessa and Blackwing can share spells even if the spells normally do not affect magical beasts.
Speak Language (Su) Blackwing can speak Common (Chelaxian) as a supernatural ability.

BACKGROUND

A bird with a mind of his own, Blackwing is originally from Magnimar, one of many ravens that roost around the Golemworks. Jessa Eventide acquired him as her familiar about two years ago. Since then, he's come to view his mistress as having her head in the clouds a little too much sometimes...and not in the good way. So he seeks to ground her occasionally with a dose of reality and his dry wit. Far more jaded than the average raven, Blackwing is also a bit of a rogue. He enjoys collecting shiny baubles (much to Jessa's embarrassment), stealing bits of tasty food, and stirring up trouble in an adventuresome sort of way.