Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the Crude Minstrel can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Sneak Attack (1/Turn). The Crude Minstrel deals an extra 7 (2d6) damage when it hits a target with a weapon attack and has advantage on the attack roll, or when the target is within 5 feet of an ally of the spy that isn't incapacitated and the spy doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll.
Quick Witted. The Crude Minstrel can use vicious mockery cantrip as a bonus action.
Multiattack. The Crude Minstrel makes two melee attacks.
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.
Hand Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.
Cutting Words (3/Day). The Crude Minstrel can use its wit to distract, confuse, and otherwise sap the confidence and competence of others. When a creature it can see within 60 feet of it makes an attack roll, an ability check, or a damage roll, The Crude Minstrel can use its reaction to roll a d6 and subtracting that roll from the creatures roll. The creature is immune if it can’t hear the Crude Minstrel or is immune to being charmed.
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Rulers, nobles, merchants, guildmasters, and other wealthy individuals use spies to gain the upper hand in a world of cutthroat politics. A spy is trained to secretly gather information. Loyal spies would rather die than divulge information that could compromise them or their employers.
Occasionally, said spies specialize in particular battles of wit, and the crude minstrel makes their trade by demoralizing their enemies. They may look unassuming, but the addition of a crude minstrel to a group of soldiers or thugs could turn the tide in their favor.
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Posted Jan 5, 2021The above was originally discovered on the CritAcademy podcast (Google Play, iTunes, Soundcloud, YouTube), which is owned and maintained by Justin Handlin and posted here with his permission.