Zalaster, the Tyrannical Ringmaster

Spellcasting: Zalaster is a 3rd-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +3 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following sorcerer spells prepared:

• Cantrips (at will): Prestidigitation, Ray of Frost, Minor Illusion
• 1st level (4 slots): Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Charm Person
• 2nd level (2 slots): Scorching Ray, Hold Person

Wild Magic Surge: After Zalaster casts a sorcerer spell of 1st level or higher, roll a d20. If you roll a 1, roll on the Wild Magic Surge table.

Tides of Chaos: Once per day, Zalaster can gain advantage on one attack roll, ability check, or saving throw. After doing so, a Wild Magic Surge immediately occurs.

Whip Lash:

• Attack: Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.
• Hit: 1d4 + 2 slashing damage. If the target is a creature other than an undead or a construct, Zalaster can choose to have the target make a Strength saving throw (DC 13) or be pulled up to 5 feet closer to him.

Crackling Strike: (Recharge 5-6)

• Attack: Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.
• Hit: 1d4 + 2 slashing damage plus 1d6 lightning damage. On a hit, the target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw (DC 13) or be stunned until the end of their next turn.

Ensnaring Lash:

• Attack: Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.
• Hit: 1d4 + 2 slashing damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 13). Until the grapple ends, the target is restrained, and Zalaster can't use his whip on another target.

Terrifying Presence: (Only once per combat)

• Zalaster exudes a terrifying aura, demanding attention. Each creature of Zalaster’s choice within 30 feet of him and aware of him must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC 13) or become frightened for 1 minute. A frightened creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Whip Crack: Zalaster can use his bonus action to make a single attack with his whip. This attack has a reach of 10 feet and, on a hit, deals 1d4 slashing damage plus 1d4 necrotic damage.

Dark Command: Zalaster can use a bonus action to issue a command to one of his minions within sight. The minion can immediately use its reaction to make one weapon attack or move up to half its speed.

Mystic Shift: Once on each of his turns, Zalaster can use a bonus action to teleport up to 15 feet to an unoccupied space he can see. This sudden shift is accompanied by a brief swirl of dark energy.

Retort: If Zalaster is targeted by a spell that requires him to make a saving throw, he can use his reaction to cast a cantrip as a retort if the spell effect is successfully saved against.

 Arcane Riposte: When a creature within 5 feet of Zalaster hits him with a melee attack, he can use his reaction to unleash a burst of arcane energy. The attacker must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw (DC 13) or take 1d6 force damage.

Deflect Attack: When hit by a ranged attack, Zalaster can use his reaction to roll a d20. On a roll of 11 or higher, the attack misses as he deftly uses his whip to knock the projectile away.