Griffon Cavalry Rider

The Griffon Cavalry is a special branch of the City Guard in Waterdeep whose members are veteran soldiers trained to fly griffon mounts.

Griffon Cavalry Rider CR: 2 (450 XP)

Medium humanoid (any race), any

Armor Class: 17 (half plate armor)

Hit Points: 58 (9d8 + 18)

Speed: 30 ft

STR

14 +2

DEX

15 +2

CON

14 +2

INT

10 +0

WIS

12 +1

CHA

10 +0

Skills: Animal Handling +3, Athletics +4, Perception +3

Senses: Passive Perception 13

Languages: Any one language (usually Common)

Challenge Rating: 2 (450 XP)

Special Equipment. The rider wear a ring of feather falling.

Actions

Lance. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit (with disadvantage against a target within 5 feet), reach 10 feet, one target. Hit: 1d12 + 2 piercing damage, or 1d12 + 5 piercing damage while mounted.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 feet or range 20/60 feet, one target. Hit: 1d4 + 2 piercing damage.
Light Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 80/320 feet, one target. Hit: 1d8 + 2 piercing damage.