Bandit Veteran Guard

Versatile Attack. At the beginning of each turn, the guard can choose to attack one-handed or two-handed with its longsword.

Defensive Gear. When Bandit Veteran Guard equips its shield as well to grant a +2 bonus to his armour class while wielding its longsword one-handed.

Protector. The Bandit Veteran Guard can spend its action to protect a medium or smaller size ally behind him granting the ally Three-Quarters cover granting a +5 bonus to AC and Dexterity saving throws.

Multiattack. The Veteran Guard makes two one-handed attacks.

Longsword one-handed. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) slashing damage.

Longsword two-handed. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d10 + 8) slashing damage.

Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 80 ft./320 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.

The Bandit Veteran Guard can not use its reaction after making a two-handed attack.

Riposte. When a creature misses this bandit guard with a melee attack, this bandit guard can use its reaction to make a one-handed melee weapon attack against the creature.