Henchmen

We return to the Homebrew Studio, this time to explore ways of adapting content to fit other genres. We start with a spin on the humble bandit, reimagined for a modern superhero sci-fantasy setting!

Henchman

Medium humanoid, neutral

Armor Class 12 (flack jacket)

Hit Points 11 (2d8+2)

Speed 30ft

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STR

11 0

DEX

12 +1

CON

12 +1

INT

10 0

WIS

10 0

CHA

10 0

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Senses passive Perception 10

Languages any one language

Challenge 1/8

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Actions

Knife. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6+1) slashing damage.
Roll to hit: 1d20+3 Roll damage: 1d6+1
Pistol. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8+1) piercing damage.
Roll to hit: 1d20+3 Roll damage: 1d8+1

Then, we experiment further! Mad science is afoot, leading to the creation of a more powerful, mutated version of our henchman.

Mutated Brute Henchman

Large monstrocity, neutral

Armor Class 10 (flack jacket)

Hit Points 25 (4d10+4)

Speed 30ft

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STR

14 +2

DEX

8 -1

CON

13 +1

INT

10 0

WIS

10 0

CHA

8 -1

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Senses passive Perception 10

Languages any one language

Challenge 1/4

Big, Strong Hands. A Medium or smaller creature grappled by the mutated brute is also restrained. The mutated brute may only have one Medium creature, or two Small or smaller creatures grappled at a time.

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Actions

Haymaker. Melee Unarmed Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (2d4+2) bludgeoning damage.
Roll to hit: 1d20+4 Roll damage: 2d4+2
Crush. The mutated brute squeezes one Medium or smaller creature it is grappling, dealing 6 (2d4+2) crushing damage.
Roll damage: 2d4+2