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Lemurfolk Greyfur

Small · Humanoid · CR 4 · Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts

13 (16 with mage armor)

67 (15d6+15)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-1

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral

XP 1100

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Fly 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 11

Skills

Acrobatics +5 Stealth +5

Languages

Common, Lemurfolk

Environments

Forest or Jungle

Traits

Silent Glide

The lemurfolk can glide for 1 minute, making almost no sound. It gains a fly speed of 40 feet, and it must move at least 20 feet on its turn to keep flying. A gliding lemurfolk has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks.

Sneak Attack (1/Turn)

The greyfur deals an extra 7 (2d6) damage when it hits with a weapon attack and it has advantage, or when the target is within 5 feet of an ally of the greyfur that isn't incapacitated and the greyfur doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll.

Spellcasting

the greyfur is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). The greyfur has the following wizard spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): light, mage hand, minor illusion, poison spray, resistance
1st Level (4 slots): mage armor, sleep
2nd Level (3 slots): detect thoughts, misty step
3rd Level (2 slots): lightning bolt

Actions

Blowgun

+5 to hit, range 25/100 ft (7.6/30.5 m). Hit: 1d4 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 25/100 ft., one creature. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned and unconscious for 1d4 hours. Another creature can use an action to shake the target awake and end its unconsciousness but not the poisoning.

Kukri Dagger

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., range 20/60, one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage.

About Lemurfolk Greyfur

Lemurfolk Greyfur is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 4. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 67 hit points (derived from 15d6+15).

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

GM Tips: Using Lemurfolk Greyfur

2 tips available

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

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.
Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 10 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Lemurfolk Greyfur

2 strategies available

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

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.
Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 10 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

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

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 6 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 2,000 XP
Hard: 3,000 XP
Deadly: 4,000 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 Lemurfolk Greyfur?: Lemurfolk Greyfur has a Challenge Rating of 4, making it appropriate for parties of level 4.0.
What type of creature is Lemurfolk Greyfur?: Lemurfolk Greyfur is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Lemurfolk Greyfur speak?: Lemurfolk Greyfur can communicate in Common, Lemurfolk.