Baron Vargas Vallakovich

All Will Be Well (Aura of Denial).
Non-hostile creatures of Vargas’s choice within 30 feet of him have advantage on saving throws against being frightened or charmed.
Hostile creatures that start their turn within the aura must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or have disadvantage on the first attack roll they make on that turn.
This effect is nonmagical and represents relentless propaganda, public pressure, and enforced optimism.

Tyrant’s Authority.
Vargas can issue commands and use abilities that require speech even while frightened or restrained, provided he is not silenced.

Coward’s Rage.
When Vargas is reduced to half his hit points or fewer, he has advantage on Intimidation checks and on saving throws against being frightened.

Multiattack.
Vargas makes two Rapier attacks, or one Rapier attack and uses Public Accusation.

Rapier.
Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.

Public Accusation (Recharge 5–6).
Vargas loudly brands a creature he can see within 60 feet as a traitor or agent of Strahd.
The target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened of Vargas until the end of its next turn.
If the creature fails the saving throw by 5 or more, it is also restrained until the start of its next turn as nearby guards or townsfolk seize it.
This effect is nonmagical.

Command the Faithful.
Vargas chooses up to three allied guards within 60 feet of him. Each chosen guard can use its reaction to move up to half its speed and make one weapon attack.

Smile! (Recharge 6).
Vargas ends one condition currently affecting him and gains 10 temporary hit points.

You Will Obey Me!
When a creature within 30 feet of Vargas fails a saving throw, Vargas can force that creature to reroll the saving throw and take the lower result.

Baron Vargas Vallakovich can take 2 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn.

Move. Vargas moves up to half his speed.

Bark Orders. One allied guard within 60 feet can make one weapon attack.

Suppress Dissent (Costs 2 Actions). One creature frightened of Vargas takes 10 (3d6) psychic damage.