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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Epametheus" data-source="post: 5752168" data-attributes="member: 719">1) Language:  As an azata, he has truespeech, which does the following:    Now, reading is a little trickier...  But he can prepare Comprehend Languages or even pick up the Helm of Comprehend Languages.  I think that's still a thing.2)  Outsiders in Golarian in General:  Golarian is home to numerous outsiders.  Between the theocracy of Zon-Kuthon in Nidal, the wide-spread acceptance of diabolism in Cheliax, the domain of Treerazer in Kyonin, and, of course, the demonic legions of the Worldwound, many of these outsiders are horrible.  A ghaele azata would have plenty to go on crusade against.3)  An errant ghaele:  Ghaele azatas enjoy fighting evil, and seek to do so at every opportunity.  Ghaele azatas are also actually bad-ass, and will easily destroy mundane foes.  A ghaele who's seeking a worthy challenge might be aiding Kyonin against Treerazer, doing battle alongside the crusaders of Mendev against the Worldwound, or braving the depths of the Mwangi Expanse to hunt the Gorilla King.  Assume that a ghaele is hunting major, dangerous threats.  Because the ghaele will have already slain a small army of lesser threats with one Holy Word.  Basically, use a ghaele the same way you'd use any sort of high-level good aligned cleric.  Because he is one, with damage reduction and enhanced stabbing capabilities.4)  Ghaele in an adventuring party:  Now this is where it gets dicey.  If the other party members are strong enough to be his equals, then it's probably all good.  But if they aren't?  You're going to have an annoyed group of players really, really, quickly.  Having a super-powered NPC following the party around is not good, especially if they understand how much better he is than they are.  Because he's either going to overshadow them, or he's being an ass if he won't help them.  Now, if you want an azata in the party, I'd look at a Lyraken or a Bralani - something that's neat, but clearly on even footing with, or actually weaker than, the party.  The game should  be about the PCs, not about the awesome NPC that's hanging out with them.</blockquote>

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