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people/Ant-Queen.md

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+## Queen Ant
+
+Large beast (spellcaster), lawful neutral
+
+Armor Class 14\
+Hit Points 68 (8d10 + 24)\
+Speed 30 ft., climb 20 ft., burrow 5 ft.
+
+STR 12 (+1) DEX 10 (+0) CON 16 (+3) INT 16 (+3) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 16 (+3)
+
+Skills Arcana +5, Insight +4, Nature +5, Persuasion +5\
+Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 30 ft., passive Perception 12\
+Languages — (telepathic antennae-signal to ants)\
+Challenge 3 (700 XP)
+
+Spellcasting. The Queen is a 5th-level spellcaster (Intelligence, DC 13,
++5 to hit). She knows:
+
+-   Cantrips (at will): *Guidance, Mending, Resistance*
+
+-   1st level (4 slots): *Shield, Mage Armor, Detect Magic*
+
+-   2nd level (3 slots): *Mirror Image, Web*
+
+-   3rd level (2 slots): *Counterspell, Hypnotic Pattern\
+    > *
+
+Traits
+
+-   Telepathic Link (Ants Only). Can communicate with any ant within 120
+    > ft.
+
+-   Commanding Presence. Allied ants within 30 ft. have advantage on
+    > saves vs. fear.
+
+-   Nonviolent Focus. The Queen avoids fighting, relying on magic to
+    > defend or pacify.
+

people/Ant-Soldier.md

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+## Soldier Ant
+
+Medium beast, lawful neutral
+
+Armor Class 15 (natural armor)\
+Hit Points 45 (6d8 + 18)\
+Speed 40 ft., climb 30 ft., burrow 10 ft.
+
+STR 16 (+3) DEX 12 (+1) CON 16 (+3) INT 9 (–1) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 6 (–2)
+
+Skills Perception +3\
+Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft., passive Perception 13\
+Languages —\
+Challenge 1 (200 XP)
+
+Traits
+
+-   Sticky Resin Spray (Recharge 5–6). Same as Worker Ant.
+
+-   Mandibles. *Melee Weapon Attack:* +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
+    > target. *Hit:* 11 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.
+
+-   Coordinated Assault. If an ally is adjacent to the target, add +1d6
+    > damage to the attack.
+
+-   Hive Discipline. Immune to being charmed or frightened while another
+    > ant is within 60 ft.
+

people/Ant-Worker.md

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+## Worker Ant
+
+Small beast, lawful neutral
+
+Armor Class 12\
+Hit Points 9 (2d6 + 2)\
+Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft., burrow 10 ft.
+
+STR 10 (+0) DEX 14 (+2) CON 12 (+1) INT 8 (–1) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 6 (–2)
+
+Skills Athletics +2, Perception +3\
+Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 30 ft., passive Perception 13\
+Languages — (nonverbal antennae-based communication)\
+Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
+
+Traits
+
+-   Sticky Resin Spray (Recharge 5–6). The ant sprays a 10-foot square
+    > within 30 ft. It becomes difficult terrain for non-ants. Non-ants
+    > entering or starting their turn there must succeed on a DC 13
+    > Strength save or become Restrained (escape DC 13). Lasts 1 minute.
+
+-   Seal Passage (Recharge 6). The ant blocks a 5-ft passage with a
+    > crude wall (AC 10, 20 HP, vulnerable to fire/bludgeoning). Counts
+    > as full cover. Ants can bypass it freely.
+
+-   Protect the Soldier (Reaction). When a nearby Soldier drops to 10 HP
+    > or is about to fall, a Worker may interpose itself to take the
+    > hit. If the Soldier survives, two Workers drag it 15 ft. away,
+    > avoiding opportunity attacks.
+
+-   Noncombatant. Worker ants do not attack and flee or hide when
+    > threatened.
+

people/Kekele.md

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+# Kekele - Aaracokra Battle Master Fighter (Level 5)
+
+**Race/Class:** Aaracokra Fighter (Battle Master) 5  
+**Size/Speed:** Medium | 25 ft., fly 50 ft.  
+**Ability Scores:** STR 16 (+3), DEX 14 (+2), CON 14 (+2), INT 10 (+0), WIS 12 (+1), CHA 8 (-1)
+
+**Armor Class:** 16 (mithral chain shirt + Defense fighting style)  
+**Hit Points:** 42 (5d10 + 10)  
+**Initiative:** +2  
+**Proficiency Bonus:** +3  
+**Saving Throws:** STR +6, DEX +2, CON +5, INT +0, WIS +1, CHA -1
+
+**Proficient Skills:** Acrobatics +5, Athletics +6, Perception +4
+
+## Attacks (2 per turn)
+
+**Longsword (Melee):** +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target  
+*Hit:* 1d8+3 slashing damage (1d10+3 if used two-handed)
+
+**Talons (Unarmed Strike - Racial):** +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target  
+*Hit:* 1d4+3 slashing damage
+
+**Longbow (Ranged):** +5 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target  
+*Hit:* 1d8+2 piercing damage
+
+## Special Abilities
+
+**Action Surge:** Once per short rest, take an additional action on his turn (4 attacks in one round).
+
+**Second Wind:** Once per short rest, use bonus action to regain 1d10+5 hit points.
+
+## Battle Master:
+
+4 times per short rest, may make one of these maneuvers:
+
+1. **Precision Attack** - Use if you miss an attack. Add d8 to attack roll (can turn miss into hit)
+2. **Riposte** - When an enemy misses you with melee attack, use reaction to make melee attack and add d8 to damage
+3. **Trip Attack** - Add d8 to damage, target makes Str save DC14 or is knocked prone
+4. **Menacing Attack** - Add d8 to damage, target makes Wis save DC14 or is frightened until end of your next turn
+
+## Equipment
+
+- Mithral chain shirt (allows flight, AC 16 with Defense fighting style)
+- Longsword
+- Longbow and quiver of arrows

people/Lada Priestess of Tymora.md

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+## Lada, Priestess of Tymora (Level 4 NPC).
+
+Small humanoid (halfling).\
+AC 15 (chain shirt, shield). HP 36 (8d8). Speed 25 ft.\
+STR 8 (−1), DEX 14 (+2), CON 12 (+1), INT 18(+4), WIS 16 (+3), CHA
+9(-1).\
+Proficiency +2.
+
+Halfling Nimbleness. Can move through the space of any creature larger
+than her.
+
+Spellcasting:
+
+> Spellcasting ability Wisdom (spell save DC 13, spell attack +5).\
+> Cantrips: sacred flame.\
+> 1st level (4 slots): bless, cure wounds.\
+> 2nd level (3 slots): lesser restoration, prayer of healing, spiritual
+> weapon
+
+Dagger. Melee weapon attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4
+(1d4+2) piercing damage.
+
+Equipment: Chain shirt, shield bearing Tymora’s symbol, mace, holy
+symbol.

people/Pig - Fully Healed.md

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+## Pig - Fully Healed
+
+Huge Giant, Chaotic Evil (or neutral, depending on your take)
+
+Armor Class 14 (natural armor)\
+Hit Points 140 (15d12 + 60)\
+Speed 40 ft.
+
+STR 30 (+10) DEX 8 (-1) CON 26 (+8) INT 5 (-3) WIS 9 (-1) CHA 7 (-2)
+
+Skills Athletics +14\
+Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9\
+Languages Giant
+
+Challenge 9 (5,000 XP)
+
+ACTIONS\
+Multiattack. Pig makes three melee attacks: one with his greatclub and
+two with his punch.\
+Greatclub. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
+Hit: 38 (5d8 + 10) bludgeoning damage.\
+Punch. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 24
+(3d10 + 10) bludgeoning damage.

people/Pig - Recovering.md

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+## Pig - Recovering
+
+Large Giant, Chaotic Evil (or neutral, depending on your take)
+
+Armor Class 13 (natural armor)\
+Hit Points 80 (10d10 + 30)\
+Speed 40 ft.
+
+STR 22 (+6) DEX 8 (-1) CON 16 (+3) INT 5 (-3) WIS 9 (-1) CHA 7 (-2)
+
+Skills Athletics +9\
+Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9\
+Languages Giant
+
+Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
+
+ACTIONS\
+Multiattack. Pig makes two melee attacks: one with his greatclub and one
+with his punch.\
+Greatclub. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit:
+23 (3d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage.\
+Punch. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 17
+(2d10 + 6) bludgeoning damage.
+

people/Pig - Sick.md

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+## Pig - Sick
+
+Large Giant, Chaotic Evil (or neutral, depending on your take)
+
+Armor Class 11 (natural armor)\
+Hit Points 60 (8d10 + 20)\
+Speed 40 ft.
+
+STR 16 (+3) DEX 8 (-1) CON 14 (+2) INT 5 (-3) WIS 9 (-1) CHA 7 (-2)
+
+Skills Athletics +6\
+Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9\
+Languages Giant
+
+Challenge 2 (450 XP)
+
+ACTIONS
+
+Multiattack. Pig makes two melee attacks: one with his greatclub and one
+with his punch.\
+Greatclub. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit:
+17 (2d8 + 3) bludgeoning damage.\
+Punch. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12
+(1d10 + 3) bludgeoning damage.
+

people/Receptionist Timon Pherenikos.md

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+## Courthouse Receptionist Timon “Tom” Pherenikos - Son of Oread+Human
+
+Tom appears mostly human. However, his Oread heritage has left him with
+a few unusual traits:
+
+-   Calm and patient, slow to anger. This is what got him the job as a
+    > receptionist.
+
+-   Smells slightly of earth.
+
+-   Heavier than usual for a person of medium size.
+
+-   Faintly earth-elemental-aligned for those who can detect it.
+
+Tom doesn’t mess around with his responsibilities. He doesn’t allow
+people to bypass the system. However, he is surprisingly patient with
+people who try. For example, if you argue with him and try to pressure
+him to let you through, he won’t, but he’ll be really patient, and he’ll
+explain why he can’t.
+
+If you use magic on Tom, he can’t resist: he’s zero-level. For example,
+a simple “Charm Person” would succeed in bending him to your will.
+However, the Fraternity has silent alarm systems in place to detect the
+use of magic in the courthouse, and moments later you’ll be facing a
+Harmonium patrol.
+
+The Harmonium is used to outsiders trying simple spells like “Charm
+Person” in the courthouse - it happens all the time. As long as you were
+nonviolent, they’ll just take you outside, give you a stern talking to,
+and let you off with a warning the first time you try it. The leader of
+the patrol is actually a little sympathetic: he too finds the
+bureaucracy to be exasperating, but the rules are the rules.
+
+Tom doesn’t have that many friends: he’s a little socially awkward. If
+you are nice to him, he’ll start to like you and open up. At that point,
+he might actually start helping you. He won’t help you to break the
+rules, but he will help you to properly comply with the rules. He might
+provide some assistance in filling out forms properly. Of course, he
+won’t do this if he’s busy.
+

people/Sasuko-y-Saso.md

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+# Sasuko-y-Saso, Beholder-Kin
+
+**Armor Class** 15 (natural armor)  
+**Hit Points** 60 (11d8 + 11)  
+**Speed** 0 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover)
+
+**Stats** Str 8 (-1), Dex 14 (+2), Con 13 (+1), Int 16 (+3), Wis 15 (+2), Cha 14 (+2)
+**Saving Throws** Str +2, Dex +5, Con +4, Int +6, Wis +5, Cha +5  
+**Skills** Perception +8  
+
+## Traits
+
+**Antimagic Cone.** The central eye creates a 90-foot cone of antimagic. At the start of each of its turns, the beholder-kin decides which way the cone faces and whether the cone is active. The area works against the beholder-kin's own eye rays.
+
+## Actions
+
+**Bite.** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 9 (2d6 + 2) piercing damage.
+
+**Eye Rays.** The beholder-kin shoots two of the following magical eye rays.  Range on all rays is 90ft.
+
+1. **Telekinetic Ray.** The target must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be moved up to 30 feet in any direction. The beholder-kin can also target an object weighing up to 300 pounds that isn't being worn or carried.
+
+2. **Slow Ray.** The target must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or have its speed halved and disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
+
+3. **Enervation Ray.** The target must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw, taking 18 (4d8) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one. Until the end of the beholder-kin's next turn, the target can't regain hit points.
+
+4. **Blinding Ray.** The target must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or be blinded for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
+
+5. **Lightning Ray.** The target must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (4d10) lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one.
+
+6. **Marking Ray.** The target must succeed on a DC 14 Charisma saving throw or glow with dim light.  Effect as "faerie fire."

people/The Goblins in the Casino.md

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+## The Goblins in the Casino
+
+***Grylla, Goblin Priest-Leader***. Small humanoid (goblinoid),
+neutral.\
+AC 16 (scale mail, shield). HP 55 (10d8+10). Speed 30 ft.\
+STR 10 (+0), DEX 14 (+2), CON 12 (+1), INT 12 (+1), WIS 16 (+3), CHA 11
+(+0).\
+Saving Throws Wis +5, Con +3. Skills Insight +5, Medicine +5, Religion
++3, Survival +5.\
+Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13. Languages Common,
+Goblin. CR approx. 3.
+
+Traits: Nimble Escape (bonus action Disengage or Hide).\
+Spellcasting: 5th-level cleric of **Yondalla** (pragmatic survival
+aspect). Spellcasting ability Wisdom (DC 13, +5).\
+Cantrips: guidance, sacred flame, thaumaturgy.\
+1st (4): bless, cure wounds, command, sanctuary.\
+2nd (3): aid, spiritual weapon, lesser restoration.\
+3rd (2): spirit guardians (appears as protective goblin ancestors).
+
+Actions: Mace +4 to hit, 1d6 bludgeoning.\
+Bonus Action: Spiritual Weapon (1d8+3 force).
+
+***Snurk, Goblin Warlock***. Small humanoid (goblinoid), neutral.\
+AC 15 (leather, Dex). HP 44 (8d8+8). Speed 30 ft.\
+STR 8 (−1), DEX 16 (+3), CON 12 (+1), INT 13 (+1), WIS 10 (+0), CHA 16
+(+3).\
+Saving Throws Wis +2, Cha +5. Skills Arcana +3, Deception +5, Stealth
++5.\
+Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10. Languages Common,
+Goblin. CR approx. 2.
+
+Traits: Nimble Escape.\
+Spellcasting: 5th-level warlock, patron **The Great Old One** (Planar
+Whisperer). Spell save DC 13, +5 to hit.\
+Cantrips: eldritch blast (2 beams), mage hand, minor illusion.\
+Spells Known (2 slots, level 3): hex, armor of Agathys, hold person,
+misty step.\
+Invocations: Agonizing Blast, Mask of Many Faces.
+
+Actions: Dagger +5 to hit, 1d4+3 piercing; Eldritch Blast +5, 1d10+3
+force per beam.
+
+***Six Goblin Fighters***: Brix, Kella, Murg, Tosk, Vree, Zan. Small
+humanoid (goblinoid), neutral.\
+AC 15 (studded leather, shield). HP 27 each (5d8+5). Speed 30 ft.\
+STR 14 (+2), DEX 14 (+2), CON 12 (+1), INT 10 (+0), WIS 10 (+0), CHA 8
+(−1).\
+Saving Throws Dex +4. Skills Athletics +4, Stealth +4.\
+Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10. Languages Common,
+Goblin. CR 1/2 each.
+
+Traits: Nimble Escape. Pack Tactics (advantage if ally adjacent to
+target).
+
+Actions: Multiattack (2 attacks).\
+Scimitar +4 to hit, 1d6+2 slashing.\
+Javelin +4 to hit (30/120), 1d6+2 piercing.
+

people/Tout Rico Sparks.md

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+## Tout Rico Sparks - Planetouched Human Rogue LV4.
+
+Rico is brash, loud, smiles a lot, and gesticulates a lot. His favorite
+gesture is finger guns. He uses planescape slang *heavily*, and he also
+uses “baby” a lot.
+
+Rico looks like a completely bald (alopecia) human male, with literal
+static electricity sparks jumping from him more or less constantly.
+Touching him produces an uncomfortable zap. If asked about where this
+comes from, he says, “that information costs more than you can pay,
+baby!”
+
+Rico calls himself a "drug dealer," and he says, "Touts provide easy
+access to information, and easy access to information is a drug. It
+makes you lazy, it makes you stop trying to solve problems for yourself.
+Soon you'll find yourself calling me because you need me to tell you how
+to tie your shoes. That's my income stream, baby! Addicts who can’t stop
+calling me to tell them what to do every minute of the day.”
+
+Rico’s price structure is simple: it costs 5GP to have a conversation
+with Rico. First conversation’s free, baby, like any good drug dealer!
+During a conversation, he will gladly answer all the questions you have,
+as long as he knows the answer off the top of his head. Rico knows a lot
+about what’s going on around the city, and he has good general knowledge
+about many subjects, but he’s not a database of all information in the
+universe. If you ask something that requires research, he’s willing to
+do research, but he charges 10GP per hour, sometimes more, depending on
+the challenge level. If you ask Rico for information that might put Rico
+in danger, then that’s a hard no.
+
+Rico will usually drop by every couple of days to see if you have any
+questions. If Rico isn’t around and you have a question, you can call
+for him. Calling for him costs 10GP extra, and it usually takes 2 or so
+hours for him to arrive. If you want emergency service, 30GP and he’ll
+arrive quickly. To call, just talk to any tout that you see and let them
+know you need to talk to Rico Sparks.
+
+Rico expects loyalty from his customers, meaning you do business with
+Rico, not with some other tout. However, he makes allowances if you just
+have a 30-second question like “where’s a good cheese shop” and Rico’s
+not around - in that case, it’s okay to ask another tout. Of course,
+expect the other tout to charge you 1GP or so for the service.
+

people/Xaositect Jinn.md

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+## Xaositect Jinn - Female Tiefling Unknown Class LV4.
+
+Jinn believes that nobody really knows anything. Believes that our
+memories are too fallible to know whether any given thing that we’ve
+learned is accurate. She also believes that the universe is
+fundamentally unknowable. Asking Jinn questions is a giant waste of
+time, it either elicits a shrug or a speech about how nobody knows
+anything.
+
+Jinn is a decent woman, willing to help in general. If somebody clearly
+needs help, Jinn will step up without being asked.
+
+Jinn doesn’t know what she knows how to do until she tries. On different
+days, she knows different skills. She can also cast spells. On different
+days, she knows different spells. See her stat block.
+
+Jinn usually goes along quietly with whatever dumb thing Sergei wants to
+do. She will keep quiet until Sergei’s pointless random approach to
+problem solving drives her crazy, at which point she will finally lose
+patience and start yelling. When yelling, she knows things. When she
+stops yelling, she goes back to not knowing anything. Sometimes she will
+intervene by solving a problem she had no idea she knew how to solve.
+
+Jinn has no opinion about Rennick. She does not believe that she knows
+enough about Rennick, or Rennick’s invention, to have a strong opinion.
+However, she is basically a decent person, and if she sees Rennick
+acting reasonable, then she will have no hostility toward him.
+
+> Jinn, Water Genasi, Unknown Class LV 4.
+>
+> AC 13. HP 38 (7d8+7). Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft.\
+> STR 10 (+0), DEX 14 (+2), CON 12 (+1), INT 13 (+1), WIS 12 (+1), CHA
+> 14 (+2).\
+> Saving Throws Str +0, Dex +4, Con +1, Int +1, Wis +1, Cha +4.
+>
+> Skills: Varies (see below)
+>
+> Amphibious: can breathe air and water.
+>
+> Spellcasting:
+>
+> 4th-level spellcaster. Spellcasting ability Charisma. Spell save DC
+> 12, spell attack +4.
+>
+> Spell slots: 1st (3), 2nd (2).
+>
+> Each day, each 1st- or 2nd-level spell has a 33% chance to be known.
+>
+> Spells of all classes, divine and arcane, are possible.
+>
+> Skills: Each day, each skill has a 33% chance to be proficient.
+> Proficient skills +6; otherwise +1.
+>
+> Dagger +4 to hit, melee or ranged (20/60 ft), 1d4+2 piercing.\
+> Equipment: Dagger, mismatched clothing, xaositect trinkets.
+

people/Xaositect Sergei Pavel.md

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+## Xaositect Sergei Pavel - Male Bariaur Fighter LV4.
+
+Sergei is a Xaositect who has learned through the grapevine that Rennick
+has gained the ability to predict random events. Sergei, like most
+Xaositects, thinks this is an abomination. He is on a mission to find an
+kill Rennick. Fortunately for Rennick, Sergei is not very efficient.
+
+Sergei comes across as relatively normal for a Xaositect. He can hold a
+conversation and make as much sense as anyone. He does not do overtly
+random things when having a conversation with a non-Xaositect. However,
+one thing that is a little odd is that he insists that he is the
+president of the Xaositects. If any other leader is mentioned, he’ll
+wave it off: “nah, I’m the president, they’re just bragging.”
+
+The most chaotic thing about Sergei is his approach to problem solving:
+he places a lot of emphasis on trying things at random. This seems to
+work for him, though it can take a long time to get anything done this
+way. Still, he has an implausible ability to succeed this way whereas
+for anyone else, it would go nowhere.
+
+Sergei is hostile to Rennick, but he’s not entirely dead-set on killing.
+He could conceivably be talked into another approach.
+
+Sergei travels with another Xaositect named Jinn, who initially appears
+to be his sidekick. However, she is much more effective than Sergei at
+actually getting things done.
+
+> Sergei Pavel, Bariaur, Figher LV4.
+>
+> AC 17 (chain mail, shield). HP 45 (6d8+18). Speed 40 ft.\
+> STR 16 (+3), DEX 12 (+1), CON 16 (+3), INT 10 (+0), WIS 12 (+1), CHA
+> 10 (+0).\
+> Saving Throws Str +5, Dex +1, Con +5, Int +0, Wis +1, Cha +0\
+> Skills: Athletics +5, Perception +3, Survival +3.
+>
+> Sure-Footed: advantage on saves vs being knocked prone.\
+> Charge: after moving 20 ft straight, first melee hit deals +2d6
+> damage.\
+> Second Wind: 1/short rest, bonus action, regain 1d10+4 HP.
+>
+> Multiattack: (2 melee attacks):\
+> Glaive +5 to hit, reach 10 ft, 1d10+3 slashing.\
+> Hooves +5 to hit, reach 5 ft, 1d6+3 bludgeoning.
+>
+> Equipment: Chain mail, shield, glaive, light crossbow with 20 bolts,
+> traveler’s gear.
+