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Npc: Merchant Captain

Medium · Humanoid · CR 6 · Any Alignment

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

15 (studded leather)

104 (19d8+19)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-1

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Any Alignment

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +3

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

Dexterity +6 Charisma +7

Skills

Perception +1

Languages

Common + any two languages

Reactions

Inspiration

4/day

When a creature within 30' of the merchant captain fails an attack roll ability check or save the captain can force it to reroll the die. The target must use the new roll.

About Npc: Merchant Captain

Npc: Merchant Captain is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a any alignment alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 104 hit points (derived from 19d8+19).

Npc: Merchant Captain has communication capabilities including Common + any two languages. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Npc: Merchant Captain

2 tips available

When using Npc: Merchant Captain in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Npc: Merchant Captain

2 strategies available

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

Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 4,200 XP
Hard: 6,300 XP
Deadly: 8,400 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 Npc: Merchant Captain?: Npc: Merchant Captain has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Npc: Merchant Captain?: Npc: Merchant Captain is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Npc: Merchant Captain speak?: Npc: Merchant Captain can communicate in Common + any two languages.