Keal Blackthorn

Physical Description
Kael Blackthorn is a notorious bandit who roams the countryside, using his mastery of magic to aid him in his criminal activities. He wears studded leather armor, adorned with various trinkets and charms he's collected over the years. He's a tall and lean man with jet-black hair and piercing green eyes, and he carries himself with a confident swagger. Kael is known for his quick wit and sharp tongue, and he's not afraid to use his charms to get what he wants.
Battle Tactics-
Keal likes to stay at range, using his spells and heavy crossbow to stay out of the line of fire. He will also summon his shadow hound to stalk around the side, go after the rear of a group and attempt to take out the enemies rear line. 
STR: 11 (+0) | DEX: 18 (+4) | CON: 14 (+2) | INT: 16 (+3) | WIS: 12 (+1) | CHA: 10 (+0)

• Armor Class: 18 (studded leather, ring of protection)
• Hit Points: 115 (13d8+52)
• Speed: 30 ft.

• Saving Throws: Dexterity +9, Intelligence +8
• Skills: Arcana +8, Deception +4, Intimidation +4, Stealth +9
• Challenge: 5 (1,800 XP)

Actions-

• Evasion: If the bandit is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it fails.
• Ring of Summoning- Summons a Shadow Hound as an action. 

Attacks-

• Shortsword: Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6+4) piercing damage.
• Light Crossbow: Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (1d8+8) piercing damage.

Spellcasting:

• At Will- Fire Bolt, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost
• 3 times- Burning Hands, Magic Missile, counter spell
• 1 time- Lightning Bolt

Reactions

• Counterspell: The bandit attempts to interrupt a creature in the process of casting a spell. If the creature is casting a spell of 3rd level or lower, its spell fails and has no effect.

Legendary Actions
The bandit can take 2 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The bandit regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

• Cast Cantrip: The bandit casts a cantrip.
• Cast Spell (Costs 2 Actions): The bandit casts a spell from its list of prepared spells