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Brownie

Tiny · Fey · CR 1 · Neutral Good

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

28 (8d4+8)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-3

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Fey

Alignment Neutral Good

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +5

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 14

Saving Throws

Charisma +3

Skills

Perception +2

Languages

Common, Sylvan

Traits

Magic Resistance

Advantage: spell/magic effect saves.

Speak with Beasts

Can communicate with Beasts as if they shared a language.

About Brownie

Brownie is a tiny fey with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a neutral good alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 28 hit points (derived from 8d4+8).

Brownie has communication capabilities including Common, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Brownie

2 tips available

When using Brownie in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Brownie

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 400 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Brownie?: Brownie has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Brownie?: Brownie is a Tiny Fey, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Brownie speak?: Brownie can communicate in Common, Sylvan.