Medium or Small Humanoid, Lawful Evil
AC 19 Half Plate    Initiative +5 (15)
HP 112 (15d8 + 45)
Speed 30 ft.
Mod Save
STR 18 +4 +7
DEX 15 +2 +5
CON 16 +3 +6
Mod Save
INT 10 +0 +0
WIS 12 +1 +4
CHA 15 +2 +2
Skills Athletics +10, Performance +5
Senses Passive Perception 11
Languages Common
CR 7 (XP 2,900; PB +3)
Actions

Multiattack. The captain makes three longsword attacks with his +2 longsword. He can replace one attack with a use of Shield Bash.

Longsword. Melee Attack Roll: +9, reach 5 ft. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) Slashing damage.

Shield Bash. Strength Saving Throw: DC 15, one creature within 5 feet that the Captain can see. Failure: 9 (2d4 + 4) Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Prone condition.

Reactions

Parry. Trigger: The Captain is hit by a melee attack roll while holding a weapon. Response: The Captain adds 3 to its AC against that attack, possibly causing it to miss.

Legendary Actions

The Captain can take 3 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. The Captain regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

Move. The Captain moves up to its speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

Rallying Cry. The Captain ends the frightened condition and imbues 1d6 temporary hit points on itself and each creature of its choice that it can see within 30 feet of it.

Weapon of Choice (2 Actions). The Captain makes two Longsword attacks or one Shield Bash attack.

Description

A long serving captain of the Waterdeep City Watch, Captain Hugh Mann can no longer remember the specific point at which he decided to work for the Xanathar Guild. Since then though, he has enjoyed the perks that come along with a double life and shows no compunction about protecting his privileged position, both within the Guild and the Watch.

Lair and Lair Actions

On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Captain Mann takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects:

  • Captain Mann summons guards to assist, summoning 2 guards (Veteran) to fight by his side.
  • Captain Mann commands one of his allies to attack, triggering their reaction to take a weapon attack on adjacent foes.
  • Captain Mann shouts a rallying cry, ends the frightened condition and imbues 1d6 temporary hit points on itself and each creature of its choice that it can see within 30 feet of it.

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