Nonplayer Characters

Acolyte

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment

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• Armor Class 11
• Hit Points 27 (6d8)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
10 (+0)	10 (+0)	10 (+0)	10 (+0)	12 (+1)	14 (+2)

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• Skills Medicine +3, Religion +2
• Senses passive Perception 11
• Languages any one language (usually Common)
• Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

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Spellcasting. The acolyte is a 1st-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12). The acolyte has following priest spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): light, sacred flame, spare the dying
1st level (3 slots): cause fear ^XGE, cure wounds,
   sanctuary

Actions

Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft. or ranged 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) piercing damage.

Divine Glow (1/Day). The acolyte becomes a source of celestial light. Each undead creature in a 15-foot radius centered on the acolyte must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 3 (1d6) radiant damage.

Variant: Acolyte of the Damned

One particularly notable group of acolytes are those who fell to the sway of the Damned and became servants of the Lich King and the Scourge.

An acolyte of the Damned have the same statistics as an acolyte, except that its cure wounds spell can affect undead creatures. It also has the following trait in place of an acolyte's Divine Glow action:

Spirit Release. When the acolyte dies, its spirit escapes from its body in a violent burst of energy. Each creature in a 10-foot radius of the priest must make a DC 12 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 3 (1d6) necrotic damage.

Arcanist

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment

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• Armor Class 11 (14 with mage armor)
• Hit Points 54 (12d8)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
10 (+0)	12 (+1)	10 (+0)	15 (+2)	11 (+0)	12 (+1)

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• Skills Arcana +4, Perception +2
• Senses passive Perception 12
• Languages any one language (usually Common)
• Challenge 1 (200 XP)

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Arcane Master (2/Day). Whenever the arcanist uses a cantrip spell to make a ranged spell attack, it can add its Intelligence modifier to the damage roll.

Spellcasting. The arcanist is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). The arcanist has following mage spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): ✦ arcane blast, dancing lights, fire
   bolt, mage hand
1st level (4 slots): detect magic, feather fall, mage
   armor, magic missile
2nd level (3 slots): hold person, magic mouth, misty
   step

Actions

Quarterstaff.. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage, or 4 (1d8) bludgeoning damage if wielded with two hands.

Archmage

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment

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• Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor)
• Hit Points 181 (33d8 + 33)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
10 (+0)	14 (+2)	12 (+1)	20 (+5)	15 (+2)	16 (+3)

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• Saving Throws Int +10, Wis +7
• Skills Arcana +10, Perception +7
• Damage Resistance damage from spells
• Senses passive Perception 17
• Languages any six languages
• Challenge 14 (11,500 XP)

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Innate Spellcasting. The archmage's innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 18). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:

At will: disguise self, invisibility

Magic Resistance. The archmage has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Presence of Mind. While maintaining concentration on a spell, the archmage has a +2 bonus to AC and all saving throws.

Spellcasting. The archmage is an 18th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 18; +10 to hit with spell attacks). The archmage has the following mage spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, light, mage hand,
   prestidigitation, ray of frost
1st level (4 slots): detect magic, ✦ frostfire bolt,
   mage armor, magic missile
2nd level (3 slots): detect thoughts, mirror image,
   misty step
3rd level (3 slots): ✦ blizzard, counterspell, slow
4th level (3 slots): ✦ arcane barrage, banishment,
   ✦ ice block
5th level (3 slots): cone of cold, teleportation circle,
   wall of force
6th level (1 slot): globe of invulnerability
7th level (1 slot): teleport
8th level (1 slot): ✦ alexstraza's fury
9th level (1 slot): time stop

The archmage casts mage armor on itself before combat.

Actions

Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Reaction

Arcane Ward (1/Day). When the archmage is hit by an attack, it can create a magic shield that can absorb up to 20 damage dealt by this attack. If the shield absorbs more than 15 damage this way the archmage can restore one spell slot of 3rd or lower level.

The talented few that put the work into magical mastery may be recognized as an archmage, standing at the pinnacle of their power -- garnering great influence, as well as a few tricks of their own, along the way. Though often gruff and aloof, these prestigious spellcasters are powerful enough to turn the tide of battles that put the fate of the world at stake.

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Among druidic communities, there is nobody more respected and heeded than the wise archdruid. Few have ever existed, and those that do live long lives devoted to nature, and many of those few spend their time bound to the Emerald Dream.

APPENDIX B: NONPLAYER CHARACTERS

Assassin

Medium humanoid (any race), any non-good alignment

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• Armor Class 15 (studded leather)
• Hit Points 156 (24d8 + 48)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
11 (+0)	16 (+3)	14 (+2)	13 (+1)	11 (+0)	10 (+0)

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• Saving Throws Dex +6, Int +4
• Skills Acrobatics +6, Deception +3, Perception +3, Stealth +9
• Damage Resistances poison
• Senses passive Perception 13
• Languages any two languages
• Challenge 8 (3,900 XP)

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Assassinate. During its first turn, the assassin has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn’t taken a turn. Any hit the assassin scores against a surprised creature is a critical hit.

Deep Wound (1/Day). Whenever the assassin makes a melee attack, it can stab the target causing it to stumble around. For 1 minute, if the target moves more than half its speed in a single action, it falls prone at the end of its movement.

Sneak Attack (1/Turn). Once per turn, the assassin deals an extra 14 (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 isn’t incapacitated and the assassin doesn’t have disadvantage on the attack roll.

Actions

Multiattack. The assassin makes two shortsword attacks.

Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 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: +6 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.

Reactions

Uncanny Dodge. When a creature that the assassin can see hits it with an attack, the assassin can halve the attack's damage against it.

Across Azeroth, some find themselves eking out a life as a criminal; preying upon the communities around them. Whether will or chance brought a person to become a bandit, it is often a game of chance for whether these bands of thieves and pillagers rise to legend -- or fall to adventurers chasing a bounty placed upon them.

APPENDIX B: NONPLAYER CHARACTERS

Bandit Captain

Medium humanoid (any race), any non-lawful alignment

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• Armor Class 15 (studded leather)
• Hit Points 45 (7d8 + 14)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
15 (+2)	16 (+3)	14 (+2)	14 (+2)	11 (+0)	14 (+2)

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• Saving Throws Dex +5, Wis +2
• Skills Athletics +4, Deception +4, Sleight of Hand +5, Stealth +5
• Senses passive Perception 10
• Languages any two languages
• Challenge 2 (450 XP)

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Actions

Multiattack. The captain makes three melee attacks: two with its scimitar and one with its dagger. Or the captain makes a net attack and a scimitar attack.

Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage.

Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage.

Net. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 5/15 ft., one Large or smaller creature. Hit: The target is restrained. A creature can use its action to make a DC 10 Strength check to free itself or another creature in a net, ending the effect on a success. Dealing 5 slashing damage to the net (AC 10) frees the target without harming it and destroys the net.

Reactions

Parry. The captain adds 2 to its AC against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so, the captain must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.

Bersekers are terrifying warriors who head no warning when they rush forth into battle, lost in the haze of violence so pure as to drown out any pain they might feel. Simply powering through until all around them lay dead. They are particularly common among trolls and dwarves, though not unique to them.

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Commoner

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment

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• Armor Class 10
• Hit Points 4 (1d8)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
10 (+0)	10 (+0)	10 (+0)	10 (+0)	10 (+0)	10 (+0)

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• Senses passive Perception 10
• Languages any one language (usually Common)
• Challenge 0 (0 or 10 XP)

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Actions

Club. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) bludgeoning damage.

Blessed by the Light to bring forth justice, crusaders are the brave and bold; the valiant holy warriors who stand forefront in the battle against darkness. They are often recognized by their brilliant librams, and for the zeal by which they keep to their cause. This zeal has driven some to fanaticism, such as the case of the Scarlet Crusade.

APPENDIX B: NONPLAYER CHARACTERS

Cult Fanatic

Medium humanoid (any race), any non-good alignment

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• Armor Class 13 (leather armor)
• Hit Points 99 (18d8 + 18)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
11 (+0)	14 (+2)	12 (+1)	10 (+0)	13 (+1)	14 (+2)

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• Skills Deception +4, Persuasion +4, Religion +2
• Senses passive Perception 11
• Languages any one language (usually Common)
• Challenge 3 (700 XP)

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Dark Devotion. The fanatic has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.

Spellcasting. The fanatic is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its spell casting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). The fanatic has the following priest spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): light, resistance, sacred flame
1st level (4 slots): cause fear ^XGE, inflict wounds,
   shield of faith
2nd level (3 slots): hold person, mind spike ^XGE

Actions

Multiattack. The fanatic makes two melee attacks.

Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) necrotic damage.

Cultist

Medium humanoid (any race), any non-good alignment

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• Armor Class 12 (leather armor)
• Hit Points 4 (1d8)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
11 (+0)	12 (+1)	10 (+0)	10 (+0)	10 (+0)	12 (+1)

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• Skills Deception +2, Religion +2
• Senses passive Perception 10
• Languages any one language (usually Common)
• Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)

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Dark Devotion. The cultist has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.

Innate Spellcasting. The cultist's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 11, +3 to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:

At will: resistance, spare the dying
1/day each: cause fear ^XGE, ✦ dark void

Actions

Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft, one creature. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) slashing damage.

Following Illidan Stormrage to battle the Burning Legion, a determined few have sacrificed everything to harness the powers of demonkind and become demon hunters.

They hold a burning determination in their work against demons and stand ever on guard for demonic corruption, even among their own ranks.

APPENDIX B: NONPLAYER CHARACTERS

Druid

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment

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• Armor Class 11 (16 with barkskin)
• Hit Points 60 (11d8 + 11)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
10 (+0)	12 (+1)	13 (+1)	12 (+1)	15 (+2)	11 (+0)

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• Skills Medicine +4, Nature +3, Perception +4
• Senses passive Perception 14
• Languages Druidic plus any two languages
• Challenge 3 (700 XP)

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Shapeshifting. As a bonus action, the druid can magically polymorph into its Bear form, Cat form, or Flight form, or back to its normal humanoid form. Outside of its normal form, any equipment it is wearing or carrying is absorbed or borne by the alternate form (the druid's choice). It reverts to its humanoid form when it dies

• Bear Form. While in the form of a Large bear, if the druid moves at least 20 feet straight toward a target and then hits with a melee attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 9 (2d8) damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 12 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

• Cat Form. While in the form of a Medium cat, the druid can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of its turn.

• Flight Form. While in the form of a Medium bird, the druid does not provoke opportunity attacks when it moves out of an enemy's reach.

Renewal (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The druid can use its bonus action to regain 9 (2d6 + 2) hit points.

Speak with Beasts and Plants. The archdruid can communicate with beasts and plants as if they shared a language.

Spellcasting. The druid 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): druidcraft, ✦ solar wrath, shillelagh*
1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, entangle, feather fall,
   ✦ starfire
2nd level (3 slots): barkskin*, moonbeam

*The druid casts these spells on itself before combat.

Actions

Multiattack (Cat Form Only). The druid makes two melee attacks while in cat form.

Maul (Bear Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d10 + 2) bludgeoning damage.

Rake (Cat or Flight Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d8 + 2) slashing damage.

Quarterstaff (Spellcaster Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft ., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) bludgeoning damage.

Gladiator

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment

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• Armor Class 16 (studded leather, shield)
• Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
18 (+4)	15 (+2)	16 (+3)	10 (+0)	12 (+1)	15 (+2)

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• Saving Throws Str +7, Dex +5, Con +6
• Skills Athletics +10, Intimidation +5
• Senses passive Perception 11
• Languages any one language (usually Common)
• Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)

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Brave. The gladiator has advantage on saving throws against being frightened.

Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the gladiator hits with it (included in the attack).

Actions

Multiattack. The gladiator makes three melee attacks or two ranged attacks.

Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft. and range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage, or 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.

Shield Bash. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Reactions

Parry. The gladiator adds 3 to its AC against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so, the gladiator must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.

Variant: Net-Throwing Gladiator

Throwing nets are a common tool for seasoned gladiators. A gladiator fighting this way gains the following traits in place of its Shield Bash action:

Net Thrower. The gladiator can throw a net in place of any melee or ranged attack it makes. It can only throw one net per turn.

Reinforced Net. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 5/15 ft., one Large or smaller creature. Hit: The target is restrained. A creature can use its action to make a DC 15 Strength check to free itself or another creature within reach on a success. Dealing 20 slashing damage to the net (AC 15) frees the target without harming it and destroys the net.

The gladiator carries 2 (1d4+1) nets.

Guard

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment

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• Armor Class 16 (chain shirt, shield)
• Hit Points 5 (1d8 + 1)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
13 (+1)	12 (+1)	12 (+1)	10 (+0)	11 (+0)	10 (+0)

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• Skills Perception +2
• Senses passive Perception 12
• Languages any one language (usually Common)
• Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

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Actions

Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage, or 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.

Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage.

Infiltrator

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment

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• Armor Class 15 (studded leather)
• Hit Points 88 (16d8 + 16)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
11 (+0)	16 (+3)	12 (+1)	13 (+1)	11 (+0)	15 (+2)

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• Saving Throws Dex +5, Int +3
• Skills Deception +4, Perception +2, Sleight of Hand +5, Stealth +5
• Senses passive Perception 12
• Languages any two languages
• Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)

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Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the infiltrator can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.

Sneak Attack (1/Turn). The infiltrator deals an extra 7 (2d6) damage when it hit s 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 infiltrator that isn't incap­acitated and the infiltrator doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll.

Shadowstep (1/Day). The infiltrator can use a bonus action to teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space within 5 feet of another creature that it can see. If the infiltrator hits the targeted creature with an attack, on the same turn, it is surrounded by entangling shadows and its movement speed is halved until the start of your next turn.

Actions

Multiattack. The infiltrator makes two melee attacks.

Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage, and the target must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, taking 10 (3d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Smoke Bomb (2/Day). The infiltrator can throw a bomb at a point up to 60 feet away. When the smoke bomb lands, it emits a cloud of smoke that creates a heavily obscured area in a 20-foot radius. It lasts for 1 minute or until a strong wind disperses it.

"And remember, agent. Should you be discovered, SI:7 will disavow all knowledge of your existence."

• Master Mathias Shaw, briefing an SI:7 infiltrator

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The heroic knights of any culture will, first and foremost, represent the virtues of their home. They only ever turn from a battle ordered to do so by their commander.

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Mage

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment

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• Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor)
• Hit Points 126 (28d8)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
9 (-1)	14 (+2)	11 (+0)	17 (+3)	12 (+1)	11 (+0)

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• Saving Throws Int +6, Wis +4
• Skills Arcana +6, History +6
• Senses passive Perception 11
• Languages any four languages
• Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)

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Deep Freeze (1/Day). When the mage deals cold damage to a creature, it can use its bonus action to freeze it. The target must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or be stunned until the end of the mage's next turn.

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 following mage spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): dancing lights, fire bolt, mage hand,
   prestidigitation
1st level (4 slots): detect magic, ✦ frostfire bolt,
   mage armor, magic missile
2nd level (3 slots): magic mouth, misty step,
   scorching ray
3rd level (3 slots): ✦ blizzard, counterspell, slow
4th level (3 slots): ✦ arcane barrage, dimension door,
   greater invisibility
5th level (1 slot): scrying

The mage cast mage armor on itself before combat.

Actions

Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

A mage is an arcanist has passed the trials of apprenticeship and begun the path of greater knowledge and power -- and will often be eager for opportunities to acquire both.

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Necromancer

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment

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• Armor Class 12
• Hit Points 88 (16d8 + 16)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
10 (+0)	15 (+2)	12 (+1)	17 (+3)	15 (+2)	13 (+1)

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• Saving Throws Int +5, Wis +4
• Skills Arcana +5, History +5
• Senses passive Perception 12
• Languages any three languages
• Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)

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Grim Harvest (1/Turn). Once per turn when, when the necromancer kill one or more creatures with a spell of 1st level or higher, he regains hit points equal to twice the spell‘s level. The necromancer does not gain this benefit for killing constructs or undead.

Undead Thralls. When the necromancer casts animate dead, it can target one additional corpse or pile of bones, creating another zombie or skeleton, as appropriate. Undead created by the necromancer have an additional 6 hp and a +3 to their weapon damage rolls.

Spellcasting. The necromancer is a 7th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 15, +5 to hit with spell attacks). The necromancer has following warlock and priest spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): blade ward, chill touch, ✦ shadow
   bolt
1st level (4 slots): cause fear ^XGE, ✦ dark void, false
   life, ray of sickness
2nd level (3 slots): darkness, ray of enfeeblement,
   shatter
3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, bestow curse,
   vampiric touch
4th level (1 slot): sickening radiance ^XGE

Actions

Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20ft./60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Noble

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment

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• Armor Class 15 (breastplate)
• Hit Points 4 (1d8)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
11 (+0)	12 (+1)	11 (+0)	12 (+1)	14 (+2)	16 (+3)

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• Skills Deception +5, Insight +4, Persuasion +5
• Senses passive Perception 12
• Languages any two languages
• Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

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Actions

Rapier. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage.

Reactions

Parry. The noble adds 2 to its AC against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so, the noble must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.

Priest

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment

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• Armor Class 13
• Hit Points 60 (11d8 + 11)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
10 (+0)	10 (+0)	12 (+1)	13 (+1)	13 (+1)	16 (+3)

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• Skills Medicine +5, Persuasion +5, Religion +3
• Senses passive Perception 13
• Languages any two languages
• Challenge 2 (450 XP)

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Echoes of Life. Whenever the priest uses a spell of 1st level or higher to restore hit points to a creature, the creature regains additional hit points equal to 2 + the spell's level.

Inner Fire. While the priest is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Charisma modifier.

Spellcasting. The priest is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). The priest has the following cleric spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): light, sacred flame, word of
   radiance ^XGE
1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, guiding bolt,
   sanctuary
2nd level (3 slots): hold person, lesser restoration
3rd level (2 slots): dispel magic, revivify

Actions

Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage.

Ranger

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment

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• Armor Class 16 (studded leather)
• Hit Points 75 (10d8 + 30)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
11 (+0)	18 (+4)	16 (+3)	11 (+0)	13 (+1)	10 (+0)

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• Skills Acrobatics +6, Animal Handling +4, Nature +3, Survival +4, Perception +5
• Senses passive Perception 15
• Languages any one language (usually Common)
• Challenge 3 (700 XP)

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Careful Aim (3/Day). As a bonus action, the ranger can add 5 (1d10) to its next attack or damage roll with a ranged weapon.

Actions

Multiattack. The ranger makes two attacks with its longbow.

Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach S ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage.

Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range l50/600 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.

Scout

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment

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• Armor Class 13 (leather)
• Hit Points 16 (3d8 + 3)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
11 (+0)	14 (+2)	12 (+1)	11 (+0)	13 (+1)	11 (+0)

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• Skills Nature +4, Perception +5, Stealth +6, Survival +5
• Senses passive Perception 15
• Languages any one language (usually Common)
• Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)

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Keen Hearing and Sight. The scout has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or sight.

Actions

Multiattack. The scout makes two melee attacks or two ranged attacks.

Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach S ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range l50/600 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage.

Soldier

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment

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• Armor Class 17 (breastplate, shield)
• Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
14 (+2)	12 (+1)	12 (+1)	10 (+0)	10 (+0)	9 (-1)

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• Senses passive Perception 10
• Languages any one language (usually Common)
• Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)

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Sure-Footed. The soldier has advantage on Strength and Dexterity saving throws made against effects that would knock it prone.

Actions

Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) slashing damage, or 7 (1d10 + 2) slashing damage if used with two hands.

Reaction

Parry. The soldier adds 2 to its AC against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so, the soldier must see the attacker and be wielding a shield.

Spy

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment

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• Armor Class 12
• Hit Points 54 (12d8)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
10 (+0)	15 (+2)	10 (+0)	12 (+1)	14 (+2)	16 (+3)

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• Skills Deception +5, Insight +4, Investigation +5, Perception +6, Persuasion +5, Sleight of Hand +4, Stealth +4
• Senses passive Perception 16
• Languages any two languages
• Challenge 2 (450 XP)

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Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the spy can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.

Sneak Attack (1/Turn). The spy deals an extra 5 (2d4) damage when it hit s 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 spy that isn't incapacitated and the spy doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll.

Actions

Multiattack. The spy makes two attacks with its shortsword.

Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach S ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Hand Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Thug

Medium humanoid (any race), any non-good alignment

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• Armor Class 12 (leather armor)
• Hit Points 13 (2d8 + 4)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
14 (+2)	13 (+1)	14 (+2)	10 (+0)	10 (+0)	11 (+0)

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• Skills Intimidation +2, Sleight of Hand +3
• Senses passive Perception 10
• Languages any one language (usually Common)
• Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)

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Pack Tactics. The thug has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the thug's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Hit and Run. If the thug makes a melee attack against a creature, that creature can't make opportunity attacks against it for the rest of the thug's turn.

Actions

Multiattack. The thug makes two dagger attacks.

Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft, one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Tribal societies can be found far and wide across Azeroth -- trolls, tauren, ogres, naga, the humans of Arathi before they became an empire, and many more still. A common denom­inator among them are the brave and bold tribal warriors who patrol their borders.

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Veteran

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment

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• Armor Class 17 (splint)
• Hit Points 78 (12d8 + 24)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
16 (+3)	13 (+1)	14 (+2)	10 (+0)	11 (+0)	10 (+0)

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• Skills Athletics +5, Perception +2
• Senses passive Perception 12
• Languages any one language (usually Common)
• Challenge 3 (700 XP)

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Actions

Multiattack. The veteran makes two longsword attacks. If it has a shortsword drawn, it can also make a shortsword attack.

Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage, or 8 (1d10 + 3) slashing damage if used with two hands.

Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

Azeroth has seen countless wars, and a veteran of one is likely to be a veteran of many. Well-respected by their peers, it is not uncommon even for a long-retired veteran to still know their training by heart.

APPENDIX B: NONPLAYER CHARACTERS

Warlock

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment

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• Armor Class 12 (15 with demon skin)
• Hit Points 181 (32d8 + 37)
• Speed 30 ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
9 (-1)	14 (+2)	12 (+1)	17 (+3)	12 (+1)	11 (+0)

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• Saving Throws Int +7, Wis +5
• Skills Arcana +7, History +7
• Damage Resistances necrotic
• Senses passive Perception 11
• Languages any four languages
• Challenge 9 (5,000 XP)

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Hellfire. Fire damage the warlock deals ignores fire resistance and treats immunity as resistance instead.

Innate Spellcasting. The warlock's innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 15). It can innately cast circle of death and fire storm each once per day, requiring no material components.

Spellcasting. The warlock is a 14th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). It regains its expended spell slots when it finishes a short or long rest. It knows the following warlock spells:

Cantrips (at will): blade ward, chill touch, ✦ fel flame,
   mage hand, ✦ shadow bolt
1st - 5th level (4 5th level slots): arms of hadar,
   bestow curse, ✦ demon skin, far step ^XGE, ✦ fire and
   brimstone, fear, immolation ^XGE, negative energy
   flood ^XGE, ray of sickness, sickening radiance ^XGE

The warlock cast demon skin on itself before combat. This adds 5 hit points to its max hp (included above).

Actions

Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20ft./60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) fire damage.

Drain Life. Ranged Spell Attack: +7 to hit, range 30 ft., one creature. Hit: The creature takes 9 (2d8) necrotic damage and the warlock regains a number of hit points equal to half the damage dealt.
   The creature must also make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or have their maximum hit point total reduced by the amount of damage taken until their next long rest. This cannot reduce their maximum hit point total below 1.

Some arcanists devote their life to the art of warfare, taking on the title of war mages. They keep a keen mind for tactical and scholarly matters alike, and are often among the most respected advisors to leaders. Some such mages are even charismatic leaders in their own right.

APPENDIX B: NONPLAYER CHARACTERS