Spider & skeleton combo
I appreciate all your great suggestions. Here is something I made tackling the two least popular.
Marionette Spider
CR 4
XP 1,200
N Large Vermin
Init +3; Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Tremorsense 60 ft.; Perception +4
DEFENSE
AC 15, touch 13, flat-footed 12 (+3...