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Kobold Assassin in Dungeons & Dragons 5e

Kobold Assassin CR: 3

Small humanoid (kobold), lawful evil
Armor Class: 14 (hide armor)
Hit Points: 38 (7dd+14)
Speed: 30 ft , climb: 20 ft

STR

7 -2

DEX

17 +3

CON

14 +2

INT

10 +0

WIS

12 +1

CHA

8 -1

Saving Throws: Dex +4
Skills: Deception (+2), Perception (+3), Stealth (+7)
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages: Common, Draconic
Challenge Rating: 3 ( 700 XP)
Proficiency Bonus: +2

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.   Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the assassin can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.   Pack Tactics. The assassin has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the assassin's allies is within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.   Sneak Attack (1/Turn). The assassin 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 ft. of an ally of the assassin that isn't incapacitated and the assassin doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll.   Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the assassin has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions

Multiattack. The assassin makes two shortsword attacks.   Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage, and the target must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, taking 3 (1d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Kobold assassins are trained killers, and good at their craft. Quicker and sneakier than the average of its race, they are usually sent out by Dragons to make short work of unwanted enemies. However, there are cases where a tribe wants a particular enemy dead (commonly powerful adventurers or Gnomes) that they can't effectively kill, and as such they will send an assassin to do the job for them.

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