Clarence the Noble WearBear

Master Conversationalist. Clarence has improved his talking skills since his days as a noble and Secretary for the bandits, he has advantage on Deception and Persuasion checks.

Shapechanger. Clarence can use its action to polymorph into a Large bear-humanoid hybrid or into a Large bear, or back into its true form, which is humanoid. Its statistics, other than its size and AC, are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies.

Keen Smell. Clarence has advantage on Wisdom Perception checks that rely on smell.

Multiattack. In bear form, Clarence makes two claw attacks. In humanoid form, it makes two Rapier attacks. In hybrid form, it can attack like a bear or a humanoid.

Rapier (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.

Claw (Bear or Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack:+5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 4) slashing damage.

Bite (Bear or Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack:+5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 4) piercing damage. If the target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be cursed with werebear lycanthropy.

Parry (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). The noble adds 2 to its AC against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so, the noble must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.