Elsir Vale Bestiary Volume 1

Scales of War Bestiary Volume 1
Introduction: Converting the Scales of War Adventure Path to 5th

Edition required numerous monsters not available in the Monster
Manual. These are my conversions for monsters from the first 10
adventures.
Monsters and NPCs for Adventures up to Level 11
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Introduction
The world has never been a safe place. Bastions of civilization populate a dark, menacing worldislands of order and reason
exist in a land otherwise overrun by dark cults, vile monsters, creatures from the dark edges of the imagination, and worse. As
deadly as the world is on a normal day, something has begun to stir on the fringes of the civilized Elsir Vale.
David Noonan, Rescue at Rivenroar, Dungeon Magazine #156
Background
The Scales of War Adventure path was published in Dungeon Magazine for 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons. I never got to
complete running the campaign in that edition and when 5th Edition was released I decided to try running it there. Much of the
adventure translated fairly easily, but there were gaps that required the creation/conversion of custom monsters.
I have been blogging the conversion process and the monsters presented here have all been appeared there along with my
thoughts and reasoning behind their design and use. This collection is arranged in the same style as the Monster Manual and
the monsters are generalized for use in any 5th Edition campaign.
My blog can be viewed at https://5escalesofwar.wordpress.com/
Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................2
Goblin Wizard......................................................................19
Table of Contents .......................................................................3
Shadowgoblin ......................................................................19
Animated Objects ......................................................................4
Hobgoblins .................................................................................20
Iron Cobra ................................................................................4
Hobgoblin Acolyte .............................................................20
Marching Hammers .............................................................5
Orcs ...............................................................................................20
Treasure Golem .....................................................................5
Orc Witch Doctor ...............................................................20
Behir ................................................................................................6
Quickling.....................................................................................21
Juvenile Behir .........................................................................6
Quickling ................................................................................21
Dark Creeper ...............................................................................7
Sahuagin .....................................................................................22
Dark Creeper ..........................................................................7
Arctic Sahuagin ...................................................................22
Dragon ............................................................................................8
Arctic Sahuagin Priestess ...............................................23
Adult Two-Headed White Dragon .................................8
Arctic Sahuagin Baron .....................................................23
Elementals ....................................................................................9
Shadar-Kai .................................................................................24
Scion of Chaos ........................................................................9
Shadar-Kai Chaos Mage...................................................24
Stonewalker Spirit ............................................................ 10
Shadar-Kai Warlock ..........................................................25
Large Possessed Statue ................................................... 10
Shadar-kai Witch ...............................................................25
Medium Possessed Statue ............................................. 10
Shadar-kai Warrior ...........................................................26
Firbolg ......................................................................................... 11
Slystone Dwarf .........................................................................27
Firbolg .................................................................................... 11
Slystone Dwarf Veteran ..................................................27
Gargoyle ...................................................................................... 12
Will-o-Wisp ..............................................................................28
Ice Gargoyle.......................................................................... 12
Greater Will-o-Wisp ........................................................28
Ice Gargoyle Reaver .......................................................... 12
Zombies .......................................................................................29
Giants ........................................................................................... 13
Red Dragon Zombie ..........................................................29
Frost Giant Iceshaper....................................................... 13
Miscellaneous Creatures .....................................................30
Githyanki .................................................................................... 14
Death Boar ............................................................................30
Githyanki Assassin ............................................................ 14
Shadow Hound ....................................................................30
Githyanki Lancer ................................................................ 15
Shadowhunter Bat .............................................................30
Githyanki Mindslicer ........................................................ 15
Umbral Panther ..................................................................31
Githyanki Possessed Citizen ......................................... 15
Nonplayer Characters ...........................................................32
Gnolls ........................................................................................... 16
Dwarf Bolter.........................................................................32
Disciple of Yeenoghu ........................................................ 16
Dwarven Hammerer .........................................................32
Priest of Yeenoghu ............................................................ 17
Expert Bounty Hunter .....................................................33
Wicked Fang Gnoll ............................................................ 17
Street Sorcerer ....................................................................34
Wicked Fang Rider ............................................................ 18
Street Mage ...........................................................................34
Wicked Fang Warmaster ................................................ 18
Streetwise Thug..................................................................34
Goblins ........................................................................................ 19
Monsters by Challenge Rating ..........................................35
Animated Objects
Iron cobras are frequently used as guardians much like other constructs, since they require no food or drink. Their poison
makes them useful for kidnappers and press gangs who seek to incapacitate their victims before taking them away.
Marching hammers are a pair of fighting mauls bound together by magic that move together in lockstep. Dwarven mages
prefer axes and hammers to swords and often fashion marching hammers in preference to flying swords.
A treasure golem is created from a large hoard of treasure. In this case, the treasure itself becomes its own guardian. The
secrets to creating a treasure golem are occasionally granted to those who worship the Tiamat or Tymora. Wizards and other
arcanists have also devised similar techniques, based on the religious techniques. Proper rites make a hoard of treasure into its
own guardian. The magic also makes the treasure useless for spending until the monster it comprises is slain.
Iron Cobra
Small construct, unaligned
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 49 (9d6+18)
Speed 40 ft.
Str 13, Dex 16, Con 15, Int 5, Wis 13, Cha 12
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities charmed, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Percpetion 11
Languages understands the languages of its
creator but cant speak
Challenge 2 (450 xp)
Slithering Escape. The Iron Cobra can withdraw
as a bonus action.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one creature. Hit: 5 (1d4+3) piercing damage plus
4 (1d8) poison damage, and the target must
succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or
be poisoned for 1 minute. If the saving throw fails
by 5 or more, the target is instead poisoned for 5
(1d10) minutes and unconscious while poisoned in
this way.
Marching Hammers
Treasure Golem
Small construct, unaligned
Large construct, unaligned

Speed 30 ft.
Saving Throws Dex +4
Damage Immunities poison, psionic
Condition Immunities blinded, charmed,
deafened, frightened, paralyzed, petrified,
poisoned
Senses blindsight 60ft. (blind beyond this radius),
passive Perception 7
Languages
Challenge 2 (450)
Anti-magic Susceptibility. The hammers are
incapacitated while in the area of an anti-magic
field. If targeted by dispel magic, the sword must
succeed on a Constitution saving throw against the
casters spell save DC or fall unconscious for 1
minute.
False Appearance. While the hammers remain
motionless, they are indistinguishable from normal
dwarven mauls.

Hit Points 187 (15d10+105)
Speed 30 ft.
Damage Immunities fire, poison; bludgeoning,
piercing, and slashing from nonmagical weapons
that arent adamantine
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion,
frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages understands the languages of its
creator but cant speak
Challenge 14 (11500)
Weight of Greed (3/day). The golem can cast
Dominate Person 3 times per day as an innate
spellcasting ability. DC 18 Wisdom saving throw
Immutable Form. The golem is immune to any
spell or effect that would alter its form.
Magic Resistance. The golem has advantage on
saving throws against spells and other magical
effects.
Magic Weapons. The golems weapon attacks are
magical.
Actions
Multiattack. The golem makes two melee attacks.
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5
ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d8 + 7) bludgeoning
damage.
Hoard Blast (Recharge 6). The golem explodes
propelling coins and items out hitting all creatures
within 5 ft. Each creature must make a DC 18
Dexterity saving throw, taking 45 (10d8)
bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as
much damage on a successful one.
Actions
Multiattack. The hammers make two Maul
attacks.
Maul. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 10 (2d6+3) bludgeoning damage.
Behir
The behir is a multi-legged serpentine horror known for its fearsome lightning-spitting attack. Despite its bestial nature, a behir
is surprisingly intelligent. Behirs are sought out by creatures looking to entice them into service, but negotiations can end badly
if the behirs terms are not met.
Juvenile Behir cannot swallow creatures easily and rely on their other abilities to kill their prey before eating it.
Juvenile Behir
Large monstrosity, neutral evil
Speed 40 ft., climb 30 ft.
Skills Perception +5, Stealth +5
Damage Immunities lightning
Languages Draconic
Actions
Multiattack. The behir makes two attacks: one
with its bite and one to constrict.
one target. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4) piercing damage.
Constrict. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach
5 ft., one Medium or smaller creature. Hit: 11 (2d6
+ 4) bludgeoning damage plus 11 (2d6 + 4)
slashing damage. The target is grappled (escape
DC 15) if the behir isnt already constricting a
creature, and the target is restrained until this
grapple ends.
Lightning Breath (Recharge 5-6). The behir
exhales a line of lightning that is 20 feet long and 5
feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a
DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 36 (8d8)
lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much
damage on a successful one.
Dark Creeper
Dark creepers, or dark ones as they are sometimes known are native to the shadowfell. Lurking in shadows, they are
consummate spies and assassins. Often hired for these talents, they are only reliable as long as the coin continues to flow their
way.
Dark ones live among the shadar-kai, much as halflings find their place among human populations. Dark ones prefer to live in
homes that are at least partially underground.
Dark Creeper
Small humanoid (shadow), neutral evil
Armor Class 15
Speed 30 ft.
Skills Stealth +10; Intimidation +5; Deception +5
Languages Common
Shadow Step. Dark creepers have the ability to
step from one shadow into another. When a dark
creeper is in dim light or darkness, as a bonus
action they can teleport up to 60 feet to an
unoccupied space you can see that is also in dim
light or darkness. They then have advantage on
the first melee attack made before the end of their
turn.
Sneak Attack (1/Turn). The dark creeper deals an
extra 10 (3d6) damage when it hits a target with a
weapon attack and has advantage on the attack

roll, or when the target is within 5 feet of an ally of
the dark creeper that isnt incapacitated and the
dark creeper doesnt have disadvantage on the
attack roll.
Actions
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to
hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 7
(1d4 + 5) piercing damage.
Reactions
Darkness (on death) When a dark creeper is killed
it disperses into shadow, creating a 20 ft radius
sphere of magical darkness for one minute. The
darkness spreads around corners. A creature with
darkvision cant see through this darkness, and
nonmagical light cant illuminate it.
If any of this spells area overlaps with an area of
light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the
spell that created the light is dispelled.
Dragon
Two-headed dragons are rare and there are claims that only those dragons most blessed by Tiamat can spawn them.
Regardless of how they are created, two-headed dragons are more formidable than their single-headed relatives.
Two-Headed Dragon Template
Actions
Two-headed dragons retain the statistics of a standard

dragon of their type and age, including lair actions. In
addition, they gain several benefits from their second
head.
The challenge rating of a two-headed dragon is one
higher than the challenge of a standard dragon of its type.
Two-Headed. The dragon has advantage on Wisdom
(Perception) checks and on saving throws against being
blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, stunned, or
knocked unconscious.
Reactive Heads. The dragon gets an extra reaction that
can be used only for opportunity attacks.
New Action: Multiattack. The dragons regular
multiattack is augmented with a second bite attack
Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful

Presence. It then makes four attacks: two with its
bite and two with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 10ft.,
one target. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6) piercing damage
plus 4 (1d8) cold damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5
ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6) slashing damage.
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 15ft.,
one target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage.
Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragons
choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and
aware of it must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom
saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A
creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of
each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a
success. If a creatures saving throw is successful
or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to
the dragons Frightful Presence for the next 24
hours.
Cold Breath (Recharge 5-6). The dragon exhales
an icy blast in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that
area must make a DC 19 Constitution saving
throw, taking 54 (12d8) cold damage on a failed
save, or half as much damage on a successful
one.
Adult Two-Headed White Dragon

Huge dragon, chaotic evil
Hit Points 200
Speed 40 ft., burrow 30 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft.
Saving Throws Dex +5, Con +11, Wis +6, Cha +6
Damage Immunities cold
Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive
Perception 21
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 14 (11500)
Ice Walk. The dragon can move across and climb
icy surfaces without needing to make an ability
check. Additionally, difficult terrain composed of
ice or snow doesnt cost it extra moment.
Legendary Resistance (3/day). If the dragon fails
a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Two-Headed. The dragon has advantage on
Wisdom (Perception) checks and on saving throws
against being blinded, charmed, deafened,
frightened, stunned, or knocked unconscious.
Reactive Heads. The dragon gets an extra
reaction that can be used only for opportunity
attacks.
Legendary Actions
The dragon can take 3 legendary actions,
choosing from the options below. Only one
legendary action option can be used at a time and
only at the end of another creatures turn. The
dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start
of its turn.
Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception)
check.
Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack.
Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon
beats its wings. Each creature within 10 feet of the
dragon must succeed on a DC 19 Dexterity saving
throw or take 13 (2d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage
and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up
to half its flying speed.
Elementals
Scions of Chaos are creatures of chaos and entropy, and lurk near sources of elemental chaos, striking out at any who
venture too close. Scions of chaos spawn when an area where the blood of sentient creatures fuse with elemental chaos.
When such creatures die, a small part of their being infuses the blood chaos. Scions of chaos are intelligent, bloodthirsty foes
driven by their desire to grow their numbers by consuming intelligent prey. These malignant creatures appear as undulating orb
of melted and mottled flesh writhing upon a bed of small, muscular tentacles.
Stonewalker spirits are conjured from the plane of earth, and are incorporeal in their natural form. Little more than an
elemental consciousness, a stonewalker spirit can pass into earth or rock to create a body for itself. Statues are the favored
bodies of stonewalker spirits. Examples are given for medium and large humanoid statues, other forms can also be animated.
Scion of Chaos
Large elemental, chaotic neutral
Armor Class 14
Speed 20 ft., swim 40 ft.
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and
slashing from nonmagical weapons
Damage Immunities acid, fire
Condition Immunities prone, restrained
Languages Ignan
Challenge 4 (1100)
Liquid Body. The scion of chaos is perfectly
adapted to living in the elemental chaos. It can
move through liquids including lava or acid using
its swim speed.
Coils of Immobility. Creatures grappled by the
scion take 8 (1d10+3) fire damage and can be
pulled adjacent the scion unless they succeed a
DC 14 Strength saving throw. The scion can grow
new pseudopods at will and can have any number
of creatures grappled at once.
Actions
Pseudopod Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to
hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10+3)
bludgeoning damage plus 8 (1d10+3) fire damage.
The target must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving
throw or become grappled and restrained (see
Coils of Immobility above). Escaping from the
grapple also ends the restrained effect.
Stonewalker Spirit
Medium elemental, chaotic evil
Armor Class 11
Hit Points 45 (10d8)
Speed 0 ft., fly 40 ft.
Damage Resistances acid, fire, lightning, thunder;
bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from
nonmagical weapons
Damage Immunities cold, necrotic, poison
frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified,
poisoned, prone, restrained
Senses darkvision 60ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Ignan
Challenge 4 (1100)
Ethereal Sight. The spirit can see 60 feet into the
Ethereal Plane when it is on the Material Plane,
and vice versa.
Incorporeal Movement. The spirit can move
through other creatures and objects as if they were
difficult terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it
ends its turn in side an object that it is not
possessing.
Actions
Petrifying Touch. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to
hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (4d6 + 3)
necrotic damage and the target must succeed on a
DC 13 Constitution saving throw against being
magically petrified. On a failed save, the creature
begins to turn to stone and is restrained. It must
repeat the saving throw at the end of its next turn.
On a success, the effect ends. On a failure, the
creature is petrified for 24 hours.
Etherealness. The spirit enters the Ethereal Plane
from the Material Plane, or vice versa. It is visible
on the Material Plane while it is in the Border
Ethereal, and vice versa, yet it cant affect or be
affected by anything on the other plane.
Possess Statue. The stonewalker spirit takes
control of a statue and animates it to life. While
possessing the statue, the stonewalker spirit cant
be targeted by any attack, spell, or other effect,
and it retains its alignment, Intelligence, Wisdom,
Charisma, and immunity to being charmed and
frightened. The possession lasts until the statues
hit points drops to 0 hit points, the stonewalker

spirit ends it as a bonus action, or the spirit is
forced out by an effect like the dispel evil and good
spell. Use the form of the Possessed Statue until it
is destroyed. When the possessed statue is
reduced to 0 hit points, the stonewalker spirit
appears in one of the spaces that the statue
previously occupied.
Large Possessed Statue

Large construct, chaotic evil
Speed 30 ft.
Damage Immunities poison, psychic;
nonmagical weapons that arent adamantine
Languages Ignan
Actions
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10
ft., one target. Hit: 23 (4d8 + 5) bludgeoning
damage.
Medium Possessed Statue

Medium construct, chaotic evil
Speed 30 ft.
Damage Immunities poison, psychic;
nonmagical weapons that arent adamantine
Languages Ignan
Actions
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
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Firbolg
These giant huntsmen of the feywild live for hunting and combat. They are famous for their wild hunts in which they chase their
quarry wherever it flees, sometimes even crossing into the mortal realm. Mortals who join the wild hunt sometimes discover that
they have crossed into the feywild with no way home.
Firbolg society is made up of clans led by the mightiest warriors, usually masters of the Wild Hunt. Clan and family ties are
strong among firbolgs.
Although they value independence, they also value their word more than wealth. Firbolgs call a hunt to pursue oath breakers.
Firbolgs respect strength, forthrightness, endurance and skill. Numerous firbolgs serve other fey and mighty nonfey. They also
allow others to join in Wild Hunts, creating fearsome bands of fey led by a master of the Wild Hunt.
Firbolg
Huge fey, neutral
Armor Class 16 (scale armor)
Speed 40 ft.
Skills Athletics +8, Perception +4, Stealth +5,
Survival +4
Languages Common, Elvish
Challenge 5 (1800)
Pack Tactics. The firbolg has advantage on an

attack roll against a creature if at least one of the
warriors allies is within 5 feet of the creature and
the ally isnt incapacitated.
Actions
Multiattack. The firbolg makes two spear attacks.
Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit,
reach 10 ft. or range 20 ft./60 ft., one target. Hit: 15
(3d6 + 5) piercing damage or 18 (3d8 + 5) piercing
damage if used with two hands to make a melee
attack.
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Gargoyle
Formed from ice rather than stone these creatures from the plane of ice and they inhabit the bitterly cold places of the world
and other planes. When encountered, they most commonly appear to be vague forms encased in steaming ice. They hold great
animosity towards their stony cousins.
Ice Gargoyle
Ice Gargoyle Reaver
Medium elemental, chaotic evil
Large elemental, chaotic evil

Damage Vulnerabilities fire
Damage Resistance cold, bludgeoning, piercing,
and slashing from nonmagical weapons that
arent adamantine
Condition Immunities exhaustion, petrified,
poisoned
Languages Aquan
Challenge 2 (450)
False Appearance. While the gargoyle remains
motionless, it is indistinguishable from an
inanimate statue.
Ice Walk. The gargoyle can move across and
climb icy surfaces without needing to make an
ability check. Additionally, difficult terrain
composed of ice or snow doesnt cost it extra
moment.

Damage Vulnerabilities fire
Damage Resistance cold, bludgeoning, piercing,
and slashing from nonmagical weapons that
arent adamantine
Condition Immunities exhaustion, petrified,
poisoned
Languages Aquan
Challenge 6 (2300)
False Appearance. While the gargoyle remains
motionless, it is indistinguishable from an
inanimate statue.
Ice Walk. The gargoyle can move across and
climb icy surfaces without needing to make an
ability check. Additionally, difficult terrain
composed of ice or snow doesnt cost it extra
moment.
Actions
Actions
Multiattack. The gargoyle makes two attacks: one

with its bite and one with its claws.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5
Multiattack. The gargoyle makes three attacks:

one with its bite and two with its claws.
one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage plus
7 (2d6) cold damage.
ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage
plus 3 (1d6) cold damage.
Frost Breath (Recharge 6). The gargoyle exhales
an icy blast in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that
area must make a DC 15 Constitution saving
throw, taking 21 (6d6) cold damage on a failed
one.
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Giants
Iceshapers possess an innate magical talent to bend ice and cold to their will. They frequently rise to positions of leadership
within frost giant clans
Frost Giant Iceshaper

Huge giant, neutral evil
Armor Class 15 (patchwork armor)
Speed 40 ft.
Saving Throws Con +8, Wis +7, Cha +4
Skills Athletics +9, Perception +7
Damage Resistance cold
Senses passive Perception 17
Languages Giant
Challenge 8 (3900)
Innate Spellcasting. The iceshapers innate
spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 15,
+7 to hit). It can innately cast the following spells
requiring no material components:
1/day each: Cone of Cold, Ice Storm
Actions
Multiattack. The iceshaper makes two flail
attacks.
Flail. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10ft.,
one target. Hit: 25 (3d1 2 + 6) bludgeoning
damage.
Ray of Frost. Ranged Spell Attack: +7 to hit,
range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (3d8) cold damage
and the targets speed is reduced by 10 feet until
the start of her next turn.
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Githyanki
Githyanki assassins continue to be effective even against magical scrying thanks to their innate ability to avoid detection by
magical means.
Githyanki lancers are specially trained warriors who ride red dragons into combat. Each forms a special telekinetic link with
their specific mount. This allows them to regain their saddle should they be dismounted in combat.
Githyanki mindslicers build on their races natural psionic talent with formal study of magic. These mages specialize in
telekinetic and mind-influencing magic.
Githyanki possessed citizens are people whose minds have been possessed by githyanki psionic masters. These githyanki
possess the bodies of others in an attempt to infiltrate an enemy before launching an attack. The githyanki has no access to the
victims memories and the victim has no memory of what took place during the possession, if they are released alive.
Githyanki Assassin
Medium humanoid (gith), lawful evil
Armor Class 15 (studded leather)
Speed 30 ft.
Saving Throws Dex +7, Con +6, lnt +5, Wis +4
Skills Acrobatics +7, Deception +4, Perception +4,
Stealth + 11
Damage Resistance poison
Languages Common, Gith, Thieves cant
Challenge 8 (3900)
Assassinate. During its first turn, the assassin has
advantage on attack rolls against any creature that
hasnt taken a turn. Any hit the assassin scores
against a surprised creature is a critical hit.
Evasion. If the assassin is subjected to an effect
that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to
take only half damage, the assassin instead takes
no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and
only half damage if it fails.
Sneak Attack (1/Turn). The assassin deals an
extra 13 (4d6) damage when it hits a target with a
weapon attack and has advantage on the attack
roll, or when the target is within 5 feet of an ally of
the assassin that isnt incapacitated and the
assassin doesnt have disadvantage on the attack
roll.
Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The githyankis

innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence. It can
innately cast the following spells, requiring no
components:
At will: mage hand (the hand is invisible)
3/day each: jump, misty step, nondetection (self
only)
Actions
Mulitattack. The assassin makes two shortsword
attacks.
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit,
reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing
damage, and the target must make a DC 15
Constitution saving throw, taking 24 (7d6) poison
damage on a failed save, or half as much damage
on a successful one.
Light Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to
hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3)
piercing damage, and the target must make a DC
15 Constitution saving throw, taking 24 (7d6)
poison damage on a failed save, or half as much
damage on a successful one.
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Githyanki Lancer
Armor Class 19 (Half Plate and Shield)
Speed 30 ft.
Saving Throws Con +3, Int +3, Wis +3
Languages Gith
Challenge 3 (700)
components:
only)
Actions
Multiattack. The githyanki makes two longsword
attacks.
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit,
reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) slashing
damage plus 7 (2d6) psychic damage.
Lance. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 10
ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d12 + 2) piercing damage
plus 7 (2d6) psychic damage. If the Lancer is
mounted and his mount moves at least 10 ft.
before he makes his attack, the attack deals an
extra 5 damage.
Reactions
Telekinetic Tether (1/Turn). When the githyanki
lancer is falling, he can fly up to 50 ft., either back
to his mounts saddle or any other location, without
taking falling damage.
Githyanki Mindslicer
Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor)
Hit Points 40 (9d8)
Speed 30ft.
Saving Throws lnt +6, Wis +4
Skills Arcana +6, History +6
Languages Gith, Common

Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Spellcasting. The mage is a 9th-level spellcaster.
Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC
14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). The mage has the
following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, light, mage hand,
prestidigitation
1st level (4 slots): detect magic, mage armor,
magic missile, shield
2nd level (3 slots): misty step, suggestion
3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, fly, hypnotic
pattern
4th level (3 slots): confusion, greater invisibility
5th level (1 slot): telekinesis
Githyanki Possessed Citizen

Medium humanoid (any), lawful evil
Armor Class 13 (leather armor)
Speed 30 ft.
Saving Throws Con +3, Int +3, Wis +3
Languages Gith, Common
Challenge 2 (450)
components:
only)
Actions
Multiattack. The githyanki makes two greatsword
attacks.
Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit,
reach 5 ft ., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) slashing
damage plus 7 (2d6) psychic damage.
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Gnolls
The Wicked Fang are an exceptionally vicious tribe of gnolls. They are armed with jagged edged weapons and have special
training to use them. Raw recruits are no stronger than any other gnoll, but by the time they earn the right to call themselves
Wicked Fangs they have become formidable warriors. The Wicked Fang tribe is especially dedicated to Yeenoghu and their
priests and shaman are highly regarded within the tribe.
Disciples of Yeenoghu are life-long servants of the demon lord, serving gnoll cults as sages and scholars. A disciple of
Yeenoghu collects the darkest, vilest lore surrounding the Ruler of Ruin, acting as a servant of the cults leaders and whipping
gnoll packs into a frenzy in the service of the demon lord.
Priests of Yeenoghu are the most devout followers of Yeenoghu within the pack and are often elevated to leadership
positions.
Wicked Fang Riders sit atop giant hyenas and charge fearlessly into battle, striking with the lances or fighting side-by-side
with their loyal mounts.
Wicked Fang Warmasters are fearless leaders and commanders. When they are able to forge larger armies, they can also
command groups of other gnolls as well as their own Wicked Fang elite fighters.
Disciple of Yeenoghu
Medium humanoid (gnoll), chaotic evil
Armor Class 11 (16 with barkskin)
Speed 30 ft.
Skills Medicine +4, Nature +3, Perception +4
Language Gnoll, Abyssal
Challenge 2 (450)
Rampage. When the gnoll reduces a creature to 0
hit points with a melee attack on its turn, the gnoll
can take a bonus action to move up to half its
speed and make a bite attack.
Spellcasting. The disciple is a 4th-level
spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell
save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). It has the
following druid spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): poison spray, produce flame,
thorn whip
1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, thunderwave
2nd level (3 slots): spike growth, barkskin
Actions
Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit,
reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6+1) bludgeoning
damage, or 5 (1d8+1) bludgeoning damage if
wielded with two hands.
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Priest of Yeenoghu
Wicked Fang Gnoll
Medium humanoid (gnoll) chaotic evil
Armor Class 17 (chain shirt and shield)

Hit Points 52
Speed 30 ft.
Saving Throws Wis +6, Cha +1
Skills Religion +3
Languages Gnoll, Abyssal
Challenge 4 (1100)
Spellcasting. The priest is an 8th-level spell
caster. His spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell
save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). He has
the following cleric spells prepared:
Cantrips: (at will): chill touch*, mending, sacred
flame, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, inflect wounds,
shield of faith, ray of sickness
2nd level (3 slots): hold person, spiritual weapon
3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, mass healing,
spirit guardians
4th level (2 slots): banishment, freedom of
movement
*as a death domain cleric, the priest can target two
opponents with chill touch instead of just one
Armor Class 14 (hide armor)

Speed 30 ft.
Languages Gnoll
Challenge 2 (450)
Actions
Multiattack. The gnoll makes two attacks with its
longbow, or two attacks with its greatsword and a
bite attack.
one creature. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage.
Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit,
reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing
damage.
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit,
range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2)
piercing damage.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft .,
Flail. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 7 (1d8+3) bludgeoning damage
plus 4 (1d8) necrotic damage.
Touch of Death (2/rest, recharges on a short or
long rest). Melee touch attack +6 to hit, reach 5
ft., on a hit it does 21 necrotic damage to the
target.
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Wicked Fang Rider
Wicked Fang Warmaster
Armor Class 16 (hide armor and shield)

Speed 30 ft.
Languages Gnoll
Challenge 2 (450)
Actions
Multiattack. The gnoll makes two attacks with its
lance, or if dismounted it makes two attacks with
its longsword and a bite attack.
Lance. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10
ft., one creature. Hit: 9 (1d12 + 3) piercing
damage.
reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 3) slashing
damage.
Armor Class 17 (chain shirt and shield)

Speed 30 ft.
Languages Gnoll
Challenge 3 (700)
Actions
Multiattack. The warmaster makes two attacks,
either with its sword or its longbow, and uses its
Incite Rampage if it can.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft .,
reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 3) slashing
damage.
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit,
range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2)
piercing damage.
Incite Rampage (Recharge 5-6). One creature
the warmaster can see within 30 feet of it can use
its reaction to make a melee attack if it can hear
the warmaster and has the Rampage trait.
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Goblins
Goblins are as diverse as any other humanoid race and some employ unusual tactics and some are even adept at magic.
Goblin Wizards are rare, as few goblins are disciplined enough to study magic. Those who master the art of spellcasting favor
destructive magic that mirrors their own nature.
Shadowgoblins are native to the shadowfell, and are cousins to goblins of the prime material plane. They are constantly
shrouded in shadow and have learned to use this trait to their advantage.
Variant: Goblin Firestarter
Shadowgoblin
A goblin Firestarter is just a regular goblin armed with

several bitumen torches and tasked with setting fire to
the location the goblins are raiding. Use the statistics for
a normal goblin, but add the ability:
Small humanoid (goblinoid, shadow), Neutral Evil
Bitumen Torch. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit,

range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit 2 (1d4) fire damage.
Starts a fire in that square whether it hits or misses.
Each Firestarter typically carries three torches; one lit
torch and an additional two.
Goblin Wizard
Small humanoid (goblinoid), Neutral Evil
Hit Points 7 (2d6)
Speed 30 ft.
Skills Stealth +6
Languages Common, Goblin
Challenge 1/2 (100 xp)
Nimble Escape. The goblin can take the
Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on
each of its turns.
Spellcasting. The goblin wizard is a 2nd-level
spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence
(spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). The
goblin wizard has the following wizard spells
prepared:
Cantrips (at will): Blade Ward, Poison Spray, Fire
Bolt
1st Level (3 slots): Fog Cloud, Mage Armor, Ray of
Sickness, Shield
Armor Class 15 (leather armor, shield)

Speed 30 ft.
Skills Stealth +7
Nimble Escape. The goblin can take the
Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on
each of its turns.
Shadow Soldier. The shadowgoblin is lightly
obscured while at least one other shadowgoblin
ally is adjacent to it.
Actions
Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5
ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6+3) slashing damage.
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit,
range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6+3) piercing
damage.
Actions
Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5
ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4+2) slashing damage.
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Hobgoblins
Orcs
Hobgoblins are known to worship dark deities. Those who

follow these gods fervently enough can become acolytes.
Orcs spiritual needs are met by their witch doctors who

channel the dark forces of the natural world.
Hobgoblin Acolyte
Orc Witch Doctor
Medium humanoid (goblinoid), Lawful Evil
Medium humanoid (orc), chaotic evil

Speed 30 ft.
Skills Deception +4, Persuasion +4, Religion +2
Martial Advantage. Once per turn, the hobgoblin
can deal an extra 7 (2d6) damage to a creature it
hits with a weapon attack if that creature is within 5
feet of an ally of the hobgoblin that isnt
incapacitated.
Dark Devotion. The acolyte has advantage on
saving throws against being charmed or
frightened.
Spellcasting. The acolyte is a 4th-level
spellcaster. Its spell casting ability is Wisdom (spell
save DC 11, +3 to hit with spell attacks). The
acolyte has the following cleric spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): light, sacred flame, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): command, inflict wounds, shield
of faith
2nd level (3 slots): hold person, spiritual weapon
Armor Class 11 (16 with barkskin)

Speed 30 ft.
Skills Medicine +4, Nature +3, Perception +4
Challenge 2 (450)
Spellcasting. The witch doctor is a 4th-level
spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell
save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). It has the
following druid spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): poison spray, produce flame,
thorn whip
1st level (4 slots): fog cloud, jump, thunderwave
2nd level (3 slots): beast sense, barkskin
Aggressive. As a bonus action, the orc can move
up to its speed toward a hostile creature that it can
see.
Actions
Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit,
reach 5 ft ., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6+3) bludgeoning
damage, or 7 (1d8+3) bludgeoning damage if
wielded with two hands.
Actions
Multiattack. The acolyte makes two melee
attacks.
hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one creature. Hit:
4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
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Quickling
Quicklings are swift, wicked fey that kill other creatures for food, treasure or sport. They like to set ambushes and outwit
enemies, and frequently ally with other creatures who share their desires. If their escapades enrage and enemy too strong to
overcome, they have no problem fleeing in a chorus of nerve-grating laughter, leaving their so-called allies to fend for
themselves.
Although quicklings are native to the feywild, they also stray into the natural world to keep an eye out for interesting events and
exploitable situations.
Quicklings rely on their speed and wits to overcome foes and elude their enemies. Devious and cruel, they delight in trapping
and tormenting other creatures. They generally focus their attacks on weaker-looking creatures while dodging tougher
adversaries.
Quickling
Small fey, chaotic evil
Armor Class 17
Hit Points 21 (6d6)
Speed 60 ft.
Skills Stealth +10
Languages Sylvan
Challenge 2 (450)
Moveby. The quickling doesnt provoke
opportunity attacks when it moves out of an
enemies reach.
Actions
Mulitattack. The quickling makes two shortsword
attacks at any time during its turn.
reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (1d6+8) piercing
damage.
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Sahuagin
Arctic Sahuagin are a subspecies of sahuagin adapted to living in icy climates. They make their homes in great caverns
carved directly into the ice. The harsh climate has made them hardier than their warm-water cousins.
Arctic Sahuagin Priests favor magic that allows them to manipulate both ice and water.
Arctic Sahuagin Barons are often the biggest and strongest of the tribe and earn their position in violet tests of combat.
Arctic Sahuagin
Medium humanoid (sahuagin), lawful evil
Skills Perception +5
Languages Sahuagin
Challenge 3 (700)
Blood Frenzy. The sahuagin has advantage on
melee attack rolls against any creature that doesnt
have all its hit points.
Limited Amphibiousness. The sahuagin can
breathe air and water, but it needs to be
submerged at least once every 4 hours to avoid
suffocating.
Shark Telepathy. The sahuagin can magically
command any shark within 120 feet of it, using a
limited telepathy.
Ice Walk. The sahuagin can move across icy
surfaces without needing to make an ability check.
Additionally, difficult terrain composed of ice or
snow doesnt cost it extra moment.
Actions
Multiattack. The sahuagin makes three melee
attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws or
spear.
Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit,
reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6
+ 4) piercing damage, or 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing
damage if used with two hands to make a melee
attack.
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Arctic Sahuagin Priestess
Arctic Sahuagin Baron
Medium humanoid (sahuagin), lawful evil
Large humanoid (sahuagin), lawful evil

Skills Perception +8, Religion +4
Languages Sahuagin
Challenge 6 (2300)
suffocating.
limited telepathy.
Spellcasting. The sahuagin is a 12th level
spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Wisdom
(spell save 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). She
has the following spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): guidance, thaumaturgy, ray of
frost
1st (4 slots): bless, detect magic, guiding bolt
2nd (3 slots): gust of wind, hold person, spiritual
weapon (trident)
3rd (3 slots): mass healing word, sleet storm,
tongues
4th (3 slots): control water, ice storm
5th (2 slots): cone of cold, mass cure wounds
6th (1 slot): wall of ice
Armor Class 18 (breastplate)

Saving Throws Dex +7, Con +8, Int +6, Wis +5
Languages Sahuagin
Challenge 8 (3900)
suffocating.
limited telepathy.
Actions
attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws or
spear.
Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +10 to
(2d6 + 6) piercing damage, or 15 (2d8 + 6)
piercing damage if used with two hands to make a
melee attack.
Actions
attacks: one with its bite and two with her claws.
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Shadar-Kai
Shardar-Kai are human-like residents of the shadowfell. Their skin is grey and their eyes as black as a ravens. They are fond
of tattoos and scars. They do not fear death, regarding it as a continuation of their shadowy journey.
A Shadar-Kai Chaos Mage is one who has studied the elemental chaos and fused his body with raw elemental chaos. As
such their bodies are unstable as the chaos corrupts them from within.
Shadar-Kai Warlocks usually make pacts with evil forces.
Shadar-Kai Warriors infuse their attacks with shadow energy, blinding their opponents, leaving the vulnerable.
Shadar-Kai Witches are actually those who have learned how to directly manipulate the energy of the shadowfell to their
advantage.
Shadar-Kai Chaos Mage

Medium humanoid (shadar-kai), neutral evil
Speed 30 ft.
Saving Throws Con +8, Wis +6, Cha +7
Skills Arcana +6, Persuasion +7
Languages Abysall, Common, Elven, Ignan,
Undercommon
Challenge 9 (5000)
Shadow Jaunt (1/Day). The chaos mage teleports
30 ft. as a bonus action.
Blood Chaos. When a creature within 5 ft. of the
chaos mage damages him with a weapon attack,
they must make a DC 14 dexterity saving throw or
take 3 (1d6) acid damage plus 3 (1d6) fire damage
from the spray of blood chaos erupting from his
skin.
Shadow Attack (Recharge 5 or 6). The chaos

mage teleports 30 ft., makes three attacks with his
Katar and then teleports an additional 30 ft.. His
form remains shadowy, causing attacks rolls
against him to be have disadvantage until the start
of his next turn unless the attacker has truesight.
Blood Chaos Flare. The chaos mage throws a
blob of blood chaos at a target within 60 ft.. The
targeted creature must make a DC 16 Constitution
saving throw, taking 6 (1d6+3) acid damage plus 6
(1d6+3) fire damage on a failed save, or half as
much damage on a successful save. In addition, a
creature that fails its saving throw suffers 6
(1d6+3) acid damage plus 6 (1d6+3) fire damage
at the start of their turn until the effect ends. They
may attempt another saving throw at the end of
their turn to end the effect. A creature reduced to 0
hit points by this damage is transformed into a
mass of slime and requires a Greater Restoration
spell to reverse the effect.
Chaos Nova (Recharge 6). The chaos mage
makes blood chaos flare attacks against all
creatures in a 30 ft. cone.
Actions
Multiattack. The chaos mage makes three attacks
with his katar and one attack with Blood Chaos
Flare.
Katar. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 7 (1d6+4) slashing damage plus 3
(1d6) acid damage.
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Shadar-Kai Warlock
Shadar-kai Witch
Medium humanoid (shadar-kai), neutral evil
Medium humanoid (shadar-kai, shadow), any

Speed 30 ft.
Skills Acrobatics +5; Deception +6; Insight +3;
Intimidation +6; Stealth +5
Languages Common
Spellcasting. The warlock is a 6th-level
spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Charisma
(spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). She
has the following warlock spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): Eldrich Blast, Chill Touch, Blade
Ward
1st level (0 slots): Armor of Agathys, Witch Bolt
2nd level (0 slots): Mirror Image, Hold Person
3rd level (2 slots per rest): Fear, Vampiric Touch
Shadow Jaunt (1/Day). The warlock teleports 30
ft. as a bonus action.
Dark Ones Blessing. When the warlock reduces
a hostile creature to 0 hit points, she gains
temporary hit points equal to 8.
Armor Class 13
Speed 30 ft.
Skills Arcana +7, Stealth +6
Languages Common
Innate Spellcasting. The Shadar-kai witchs
innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save
DC 15). She can cast the following spells without
the need for material components.
3/day: Blindness, Blur
Shadow Jaunt (1/Day). The witch teleports 30 ft.
as a bonus action.
Actions
Blackfire Touch. Melee Spell Attack +7 to hit,
reach 5 ft., on creature. Hit: 2d8 +4 necrotic
damage plus 2d6 fire damage.
Actions
Dagger Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to
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Shadar-kai Warrior
Medium humanoid (shadar-kai, shadow), any
Speed 30 ft.
Languages Common
Shadow Jaunt (1/Day). The shadar kai teleports
30 ft. as a bonus action.
Gloomstrike (1/Turn). A creature struck with a
melee attack by the shadar kai must make a DC
12 Constitution saving throw. If it fails, the target is
blinded for one round.
Actions
Multiattack. The shadar kai makes two dagger or
two shortsword attacks.
hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4+4) piercing
damage.
reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6+4) piercing
damage.
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Slystone Dwarf
Crafty, ill-tempered and violent, slystone dwarves are fey cousins of gnomes, with whom they share little in common, though
they more closely resemble squat, scruffy dwarves. Slystone dwarves were misnamed by the first humans to encounter them.
They take pleasure in the pain of others, and grow murderous at the slightest insult.
Some slystone dwarves serve fomorian kings, or other evil fey. Theyre mercenary and are happy working for anyone who
offers them the opportunity for violence.
Slystone Dwarf Veteran

Small fey (gnome), neutral evil
Armor Class 17 (splint)
Speed 25 ft.
Skills Athletics +5, Perception +2
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passiver Perception 12
Languages Gnomish, Undercommon
Challenge 3 (700)
Gnome Cunning. The slystone veteran has
advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and
Charisma saving throws against magic.
Actions
Multiattack. The slystone veteran makes two war
pick attacks. If it has a handaxe drawn, it can also
make a handaxe attack.
War Pick. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach
5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.
Handaxe. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to
hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing
damage.
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Will-o-Wisp
Especially evil and powerful souls that become wisps sometimes grow more powerful, gaining energy and ability as their
malevolence grows.
Greater Will-o-Wisp
Small undead, chaotic evil
Armor Class 19
Hit Points 40 (9d8)
Speed 0 ft., fly 50 ft. (hover)
Damage Resistances acid, cold, fire, necrotic,
thunder; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing
from nonmagical weapons
Damage Immunities lightning, poison
Condition Immunities exhaustion, grappled,
paralyzed, poisoned, prone, restrained,
unconscious
Languages The languages it knew in life
Challenge 3 (700)
Consume Life. As a bonus action, the will-o-wisp
can target one creature it can see within 5 feet of it
that has 0 hit points and is still alive. The target
must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving
throw against this magic or die. If the target dies,
the will-o-wisp regains 10 (3d6) hit points.
Ephemeral. The will-o-wisp cant wear or carry
anything.
Incorporeal Movement. The will-o-wisp can
move through other creatures and object s as if
they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force
damage if it ends its turn inside an object.
Variable Illumination. The will-o-wisp sheds
bright light in a 5- to 20-foot radius and dim light for
an additional number of feet equal to the chosen
radius. The will-o-wisp can alter the radius as a
bonus action.
Actions
Shock. All creatures within 10 ft. of the wisp must
succeed a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 16
(4d8) lightning damage on a failed save, or half as
much damage on a successful one.
Invisibility. The will -o-wisp and its light magically
become invisible until it attacks or uses its Life
Drain, or until its concentration ends (as if
concentrating on a spell).
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Zombies
Nearly any creature can be raised up as a zombie, but the magic required to create a dragon zombie is immense and only
attainable by the strongest of necromancers.
Red Dragon Zombie

Huge undead dragon, chaotic evil
Saving Throws Con +13
Damage Immunities fire, poison
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened,
paralyzed, poisoned
Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive
Perception 11
Languages cant speak, but understands Draconic
and Common
Challenge 8 (3900)
Actions
Mulitattack. The dragon zombie makes two Claw
attacks.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6) slashing damage.
Breath of the Grave (Recharge 5-6). The dragon
zombie exhales deathly poison in a 60-foot cone.
Each creature in that area must make a DC 16
Constitution saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) poison
damage plus 21 (6d6) necrotic damage on a failed
one.
Reactions
Tail. If an enemy ends its turn within 15 ft of the
dragon zombie, he can lash at them with his tail.
Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 15ft., one
target. Hit: 12 (1d8 + 8) bludgeoning damage.
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Miscellaneous Creatures
Death Boar
Large monstrosity, neutral evil
Speed 40 ft.
Two-Headed. The boar has advantage on
Wisdom (Perception) checks and on saving throws
against being blinded, charmed, deafened,
frightened, stunned, or knocked unconscious.
Charge. If the boar moves at least 20 feet straight
toward a target and then hits it with a tusk attack
on the same turn, the target takes an extra 7 (2d6)
slashing damage. If the target is a creature, it must
succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be
knocked prone.
Relentless (Recharges after a Short or Long
Rest). If the boar takes 15 damage or less that
would reduce it to 0 hit points, it is reduced to 1 hit
point instead.
Actions
Multiattack. The boar makes two tusk attacks.
Tusk. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft .,
Created by evil wizards and trained for war, this
two-headed giant boar is released at an enemy to
break up their lines and sow confusion.
Shadow Hound
Medium beast (shadow), neutral evil
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 4d8+4
Speed 40 ft.
Keen Hearing and Smell. The hound has

advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that
rely on hearing or smell.
Shroud of Darkness. An arua of darkness
surrounds the hound, within 5 ft of the hound,
bright light is reduced to dim light and dim light is
reduced to darkness.
Actions
Teleport (Recharge 4-6). The hound magically
teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or
carrying, up to 40 feet to an unoccupied space it
can see. Before or after teleporting, the hound can
make one bite attack.
Creatures of the shadowfell, these hounds are
infused with shadow and strike without mercy.
Shadowhunter Bat
Medium beast (shadow), unaligned
Armor Class 13
Skills Stealth +5
Senses blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Echolocation. The bat cant use blindsight when
deafened.
Keen Hearing. The bat has advantage on Wisdom
(Perception) checks that rely on hearing.
Flyby. The bat doesnt provoke an opportunity
attack when it flies out of an enemys reach.
Actions
Tail Slash. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach
5 ft., one creature. Hit: 11 (2d8 + 2) slashing
damage.
These large bats will eat anything they can kill and
are equipped with a blade-like tail that they use to
slash their prey as they fly past.
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Umbral Panther
Medium beast (shadow), unaligned
Speed 50 ft., climb 50 ft.
Keen Smell. The panther has advantage on
Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Pounce. If the panther moves at least 20 feet
straight toward a creature and then hits it with a
claw attack on the same turn, that target must
succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be
knocked prone. If the target is prone, the panther
can make one bite attack against it as a bonus
action.
Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness,
the panther can take the Hide action as a bonus
action.
Actions
Multiattack. If the panther does not move during a
turn, it makes two claw attacks and one bite attack.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft .,
These denizens of the shadowfell are consummate
stalkers, striking from the shadows then melting
back into them.
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Nonplayer Characters
Dwarf Bolter
Dwarven Hammerer
Medium humanoid (dwarf), any alignment
Medium humanoid (dwarf), any alignment

Speed 25 ft.
Skills Nature +4, Perception +6, Stealth +6,
Survival +5
Damage Resistances poison
Languages Common, Dwarvish
Keen Hearing and Sight. The bolter has
advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that
rely on hearing or sight.
Dwarven Resilience. The Dwarf has advantage
on saving throws against poison and has
resistance against poison damage.
Crossbow Expert. Dwarf bolters ignore the
loading quality of crossbows and being within 5
feet of a hostile creature doesnt impose
disadvantage on his ranged attack roll.
Armor Class 16 (plate)

Speed 25 ft.
Saving Throws Con +4, Wis +2
Damage Resistances poison
Languages Common, Dwarvish
Brave. The hammerer has advantage on saving
throws against being frightened.
Dwarven Resilience. The Dwarf has advantage
on saving throws against poison and has
resistance against poison damage.
Actions
Multiattack. The bolter makes two melee attacks
or two ranged attacks.
reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing
damage.
Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to
hit, ranged 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2)
piercing damage.
Actions
Multiattack. The hammerer makes two melee
attacks.
Maul. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
Heavy Crossbow. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to
hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4)
bludgeoning damage.
Leadership (Recharges after a Short or Long
Rest). For 1 minute, the hammerer can utter a
special command or warning whenever a nonhostile creature that it can see within 30 feet of it
makes an attack roll or a saving throw. The
creature can add a d4 to its roll provided it can
hear and understand the hammerer. A creature
can benefit from only one Leadership die at a time.
This effect ends if the hammerer is incapacitated.
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Expert Bounty Hunter

Medium humanoid (Elf)
Hit Points 103
Speed 35
Saving Throws Str +4, Con +6, Wis +6
Skills Acrobatics +8, Athletics +8, Perception +6,
Stealth +12, Survival +6
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages Common, Elvish, Dwarvish, Thieves
Cant
CR 8 (3900 xp)
Fey Ancestry. The bounty hunter has advantage
on saving throws against being charmed and is
immune to magical sleep.
Mask of the Wild. The bounty hunter can attempt
to hide even when only lightly obscured by foliage,
heavy rain, falling snow, mist and other natural
phenomena.
Sneak Attack (1/Turn). Adds an extra 7 (2d6)
damage to attacks on an enemy that he has
advantage against or who is within 5 ft of an ally of
his that isnt incapacitated provided that the bounty
hunter does not have disadvantage on the attack.
Assassinate. The bounty hunter gains advantage
on attack rolls against any creature that hasnt
taken a turn in combat yet. In addition, any hit
scored against a creature that is surprised is a
critical hit.
Action Surge (recharges on short or long rest).
The bounty hunter takes an additional action.
Combat Superiority (recharges on a short or
long rest). The bounty hunter has 5 superiority die
(d8s) to use with combat maneuvers.
Evasive Footwork. When the bounty hunter
moves he can expend one superiority die and
gains a 1d8 bonus to AC
Disarming Attack. When the bounty hunter hits
with a weapon attack he can expend one
superiority die and attempt to disarm his opponent.
He adds and extra 5 (1d8) damage to the hit and
the target must make a DC 16 Strength saving
throw or drop one object of the bounty hunters
choice that his opponent is holding. The object
lands at his opponents feet.
Trip Attack. When the bounty hunter hits with a

weapon attack he can expend one superiority die
and attempt to trip his opponent. He adds and
extra 5 (1d8) damage to the hit and, if the target is
Large or smaller, it must make a DC 16 Strength
saving throw or be knocked prone.
Sharpshooter. Before making a ranged weapon
attack, the bounty hunter can choose to take a -5
penalty to the attack roll. If the attack hits he adds
an extra 10 damage.
Actions
Multiattack. The bounty hunter takes two attacks
with his hand crossbow or rapier.
Hand Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +10 to
hit, range 120 (no penalty for long range), one
target. Hit 8 (1d6+4) piercing damage. Attacks
made with the hand crossbow in melee do not
suffer disadvantage. The bounty hunter ignores
half and 3/4 cover on enemies as well as the
loading property of crossbows.
Rapier. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5
ft., one target. Hit 9 (1d8+4) piercing damage.
Off Hand Attack. As a bonus action the bounty
hunter makes one attack with his hand crossbow.
Second Wind (recharges on a short or long
rest). As a bonus action the bounty hunter draws
on his well of stamina to regain 1d10+8 hit points.
Cunning Action. As a bonus action the bounty
hunter can take the Dash, Disengage or Hide
action.
Feinting Attack. As a bonus action the bounty
hunter expends one superiority die and chooses
one opponent within 5 ft. The bounty hunter has
advantage on the next roll against that creature. If
the attack hits, he adds an extra 5 (1d8) damage
to the attacks damage roll.
Reactions
Riposte. When a creature misses a melee attack
against the bounty hunter, he can use his reaction
and expend a superiority die to make a melee
weapon attack against the creature. If the attack
hits he adds an extra 5 (1d8) damage to the
attacks damage roll.
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Street Sorcerer
Medium humanoid (any), any non-good alignment
Speed 30 ft.
Languages any two
Spellcasting. The sorcerer is a 4th-level
spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma
(spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). The
mage has the following sorcerer spells prepared :
Cantrips (at will): Fire Bolt, Friends, Minor Illusion,
Poison Spray
1st level (4 slots): Charm Person, Disguise Self,
Mage Armor, Shield
2nd level (3 slots): Scorching Ray
Wild Magic. The sorcerers spellcasting can
unleash surges of untamed magic. Immediately
after casting a sorcerer spell, roll at d20. On a roll
of 1, roll on the Wild Magic Surge table to create a
random magical effect.
Actions
Street sorcerers are magic users who use their
magical talents and natural charisma to take
leadership positions in street gangs.
Street Mage
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Hit Points 27 (6d8)
Speed 30 ft.
Saving Throws Int +6, Wis +4
Skills Arcana +6, History +6
Languages any four languages
Spellcasting. The mage is a 6th-level spellcaster.
Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC
13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). The mage has the

following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, light, mage hand,
prestidigitation
1st level (4 slots): detect magic, mage armor,
magic missile, shield
2nd level (3 slots): misty step, suggestion
3rd level (3 slots): counterspell,fireball,fly
Actions
hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20f60 ft., one target. Hit: 4
Street mages are wizards who have turned their
magical talents to crime. Sometimes they lead
gangs of thugs or hire themselves out as
mercenaries. They normally travel with several
bodyguards.
Streetwise Thug
Medium humanoid (any race), any non-good
Speed 30 ft.
Skills Intimidation +2
Languages any one language (usually Common)
Challenge 1 (200)
Pack Tactics. The thug has advantage on an
attack roll against a creature if at least one of the
thugs allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the
ally isnt incapacitated.
Actions
Multiattack. The thug makes two melee attacks.
Longsword Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach
5 ft., one creature. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing
damage
Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to
hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d10+2)
piercing damage.
Streetwise thugs are veterans of the streets.
Theyve survived long enough to prove their
toughness and savvy.
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Monsters by Challenge Rating

Challenge 1/4
Shadow Hound
Street Sorcerer
Challenge 1/2
Dwarf Bolter
Goblin Wizard
Shadar-Kai Warlock
Shadowgoblin
Challenge 3
Challenge 9
Arctic Sahuagin
Dwarven Hammerer
Githyanki Lancer
Greater Will-o-Wisp
Slystone Dwarf Veteran
Street Mage
Wicked Fang Warmaster
Shadar-Kai Chaos Mage
Challenge 14
Treasure Golem
Adult Two-Headed White
Dragon
Challenge 4
Challenge 1
Dark Creeper
Shadar-kai Warrior
Shadowhunter Bat
Streetwise Thug
Challenge 2
Death Boar
Disciple of Yeenoghu
Githyanki Possessed Citizen
Hobgoblin Acolyte
Ice Gargoyle
Iron Cobra
Marching Hammers
Orc Witch Doctor
Quickling
Shadar-kai Witch
Umbral Panther
Wicked Fang Gnoll
Wicked Fang Rider
Priest of Yeenoghu
Scion of Chaos
Stonewalker Spirit
Challenge 5
Firbolg
Juvenile Behir
Challenge 6
Arctic Sahuagin Priestess
Githyanki Mindslicer
Ice Gargoyle Reaver
Challenge 8
Arctic Sahuagin Baron
Expert Bounty Hunter
Frost Giant Iceshaper
Githyanki Assassin
Red Dragon Zombie
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Table of Contents .......................................................................3

Animated Objects ......................................................................4

Iron Cobra ................................................................................4

Hobgoblin Acolyte .............................................................20

Marching Hammers .............................................................5

Treasure Golem .....................................................................5

Orc Witch Doctor ...............................................................20

Juvenile Behir .........................................................................6

Dark Creeper ...............................................................................7

Dark Creeper ..........................................................................7

Arctic Sahuagin ...................................................................22

Arctic Sahuagin Priestess ...............................................23

Adult Two-Headed White Dragon .................................8

Arctic Sahuagin Baron .....................................................23

Scion of Chaos ........................................................................9

Shadar-Kai Chaos Mage...................................................24

Stonewalker Spirit ............................................................ 10

Shadar-Kai Warlock ..........................................................25

Large Possessed Statue ................................................... 10

Shadar-kai Witch ...............................................................25

Medium Possessed Statue ............................................. 10

Shadar-kai Warrior ...........................................................26

Slystone Dwarf .........................................................................27

Slystone Dwarf Veteran ..................................................27

Greater Will-o-Wisp ........................................................28

Ice Gargoyle Reaver .......................................................... 12

Red Dragon Zombie ..........................................................29

Frost Giant Iceshaper....................................................... 13

Miscellaneous Creatures .....................................................30

Death Boar ............................................................................30

Githyanki Assassin ............................................................ 14

Shadow Hound ....................................................................30

Githyanki Lancer ................................................................ 15

Shadowhunter Bat .............................................................30

Githyanki Mindslicer ........................................................ 15

Umbral Panther ..................................................................31

Githyanki Possessed Citizen ......................................... 15

Nonplayer Characters ...........................................................32

Disciple of Yeenoghu ........................................................ 16

Dwarven Hammerer .........................................................32

Priest of Yeenoghu ............................................................ 17

Expert Bounty Hunter .....................................................33

Wicked Fang Gnoll ............................................................ 17

Street Sorcerer ....................................................................34

Wicked Fang Rider ............................................................ 18

Street Mage ...........................................................................34

Wicked Fang Warmaster ................................................ 18

Monsters by Challenge Rating ..........................................35

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Large construct, unaligned

Armor Class 17 (natural armor)

Armor Class 18 (natural armor)

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