Hag Servant

Although they are solitary by nature, hags sometimes feel the need for companionship. Usually one scratches this itch by acquiring servants she can insult and slap around as she wishes. Such a creature might be charmed into compliance, or under a spell that stops its heart if it disobeys, or too afraid of nonmagical punishment for failure to do what she says. Most hags have some kind of slave or minion creature living with or near them as a defense against attackers, even if it's just a common animal.

Over the course of a seemingly endless lifetime, a hag typically discovers or creates several unusual ways to use magic. The weird magic that hags can call upon comes in a number of forms and with various means of activation. Even those who have read scholarly books about hag lore can't predict what a particular hag might have up her sleeve. A grandmother or some other hag of great age and renown might know unique rituals that can temporarily or permanently alter or transform a creature, bring back the dead for a limited time, rewrite memories, or siphon emotions. Though you likely were some kind of slave or minion living with or near them as a defense against attackers, the weird magic at a hag's disposal has shaped the way you view arcana. You see magic as a complex system waiting to be decoded and controlled.

Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Arcana, Investigation, Medicine, and Nature.

Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan's tools

Languages: Choose one of Draconic, Goblin, or Giant

Equipment: A map of the outer level of a hag's lair, one set of artisan's tools, the charred and twisted remains of a failed spell or experiment, a hammer, a block and tackle, a set of common clothes, a belt pouch containing 5 gp.

Spell List

Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature
For you, the spells on the Hag Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells are added to all of them.)

Spell Level	Spells
Cantrip	control flames, gust, mold earth, primal savagery, shape water
1st	chaos bolt, create or destroy water
2nd	barkskin, dragon's breath, shadow blade
3rd	erupting earth, life transference, thunder step
4th	control water
5th	awaken, control winds

Your spells tend to be strange, flashy, or explosive, even when the effect is unremarkable. For example, when you cast a spell it might be outlined by harmless, showy sparkles.
If you use an arcane focus, it probably takes the form of a weird object that could include a rusted gauntlet, orc-tusks, a frog kept in a jar, and an owlbear-feathered necklace.

Suggested Characteristics

The life of a hag servant is embodied by some combination of chaotic, frenetic energy, in varying proportions. Some are committed to intellectual curiosity and even academic pursuits, whilst others just like the stranger things in life.

d8	Personality Trait
1	If you can guess what I'm about to do, that means I've run out of imagination.
2	I have my own ideas about what is and is not food, and I find the eating habits of those around me fascinating, confusing, or revolting.
3	I place no stock in wealthy or well-mannered folk. Money and manners won't save you from a hungry owlbear... or worse.
4	I don't talk about the thing that torments me. I'd rather not burden others with my curse.
5	I express affection or contempt in ways that are unfamiliar to others.
6	I sleep with my back to a wall or tree, with everything I own wrapped in a bundle in my arms.
7	I expect danger around every corner and think anyone who’s nice to me is hiding evil intent.
8	I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.

d6	Ideal
1	I'm a monster that destroys other monsters, and anything else that gets in my way. (Evil)
2	No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic)
3	Reserved. As someone new to these strange lands, I am cautious and respectful in my dealings. (Lawful)
4	Inquisitive. Everything is new, but I have a thirst to learn. (Neutral)
5	Greater Good. It is each person’s responsibility to make the most happiness for the whole coven. (Good)
6	Suspicious. I must be careful, for I have no way of telling friend from foe here. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I would do anything the hag told me to.
2	So long as I have this token from my kin, I can face any adversity in this strange land.
3	My freedom is my most precious possession. I'll never let anyone take it from me again.
4	I escaped from the hag but others were left behind. I am destined to lead them to freedom.
5	I helped take care of the hag's krasis that I love like a pet and would carry with me everywhere ... except it's the size of a building, and it might eat me.
6	I owe my life to the person who helped me escape my cruel master.

d6	Flaw
1	I am still considered the hag's property. She wants me returned.
2	I consider the adherents of other gods to be deluded innocents at best, or ignorant fools at worst.
3	I am slow to trust members of other races, tribes, and societies.
4	I assume the worst in people.
5	I have no compassion for the dead. They're the lucky ones.
6	If I'm outnumbered, I will run away from a fight.

Contacts

The weird magic at a hag's disposal means that she might have almost any type of creature helping or serving her - fey, giant, undead, and so on. Through your shared service you have developed a relationship with one of the contacts below.

d6	Contact
1	I know an aarakocra courier who would relay messages from one hag coven to another.
2	A sibling is head of a tribe near the hag that I served.
3	I had a romance with a scarecrow working for the hag.
4	There's a lesser demon in the hag's coven who thinks he or she owes me a favor, and who am I to argue?
5	A giant thinks I’m adorable.
6	A silent spirit follows me around.