THE SHARED REFERENCE Adventurer

Monster

Tarkanan Ruffian

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Official reference · EFA · 2014

Creature type
Humanoid
Size
Small/Medium
Armor class
13
Hit points
32 (5d8 + 10)
Speed
Walk 40 ft.
Challenge rating
1
Alignment
Chaotic Evil
Strength
14
Dexterity
13
Constitution
15
Intelligence
11
Wisdom
10
Charisma
13
Passive Perception
12
Saving Throws
dex: +3; con: +4
Skills
intimidation: +3; perception: +2
Languages
Common, Thieves' cant

Traits

Aberrant Surge

When the ruffian casts Witch Bolt, roll 1d8. On an even number, the ruffian gains a number of Temporary Hit Points equal to the number rolled. On an odd number, one creature of the ruffian's choice within 30 feet of it takes Force damage equal to the number rolled; if no other creatures are in range, it takes the damage.

Actions

Spear

Melee Ranged Attack: +4, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) Piercing damage.

Spellcasting

The ruffian casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Constitution as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks):

At will: Thaumaturgy

1/day: Witch Bolt

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