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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
areas to help you succeed.
You might be a cunning thief-catcher, prowling the rooftops to catch one of the myriad burglars of the city. Perhaps you are someone who has your ear to the street, aware of
prey on the rich, whether pickpockets or con artists. The community where you plied your trade might have been one of Faerûn’s great metropolises, such as Waterdeep or Baldur’s Gate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Jamna Gleamsilver Jamna Gleamsilver
Small humanoid (gnome), neutral
Armor Class 15 (leather armor)
Hit Points 22 (4d6 + 8)
Speed 25 ft.
STR
8 (–1)
DEX
17 (+3)
CON
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Common, Gnomish, Goblin, Sylvan
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Cunning Action. Jamna can take a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Jamna Gleamsilver Jamna Gleamsilver
Small humanoid (gnome), neutral
Armor Class 15 (leather armor)
Hit Points 22 (4d6 + 8)
Speed 25 ft.
STR
8 (–1)
DEX
17 (+3)
CON
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Common, Gnomish, Goblin, Sylvan
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Cunning Action. Jamna can take a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Jamna Gleamsilver Jamna Gleamsilver
Small humanoid (gnome), neutral
Armor Class 15 (leather armor)
Hit Points 22 (4d6 + 8)
Speed 25 ft.
STR
8 (–1)
DEX
17 (+3)
CON
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Common, Gnomish, Goblin, Sylvan
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Cunning Action. Jamna can take a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Hobgoblin Hobgoblins are cunning, disciplined warriors who crave conquest. They impose a strict military hierarchy and are often found in the company of goblins and bugbears. Hobgoblin
Medium
humanoid (goblinoid), lawful evil
Armor Class 18 (chain mail, shield)
Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
13 (+1)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
(in area A1 of Dragon’s Rest). Tarak
Medium Humanoid (Human), Lawful Neutral
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 27 (6d8)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
10 (+0)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
10 (+0
+ 3) piercing damage.
Bonus Actions
Cunning Action. Tarak takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Mimic Mimics are shapeshifting predators able to take on the form of inanimate objects to lure creatures to their doom. In dungeons, these cunning creatures most often take the form of doors and
assumes its amorphous form and on parts the mimic uses to move itself. Cunning Hunters. Mimics live and hunt alone, though they occasionally share their feeding grounds with other creatures. Although most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Sahuagin Blademaster A cunning veteran of countless campaigns, the sahuagin blademaster decorates its armor with the bones of its defeated foes. As demonstrated in The Final Enemy, sahuagin
., swim 40 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
12 (+1)
Saving Throws Str +6, Con +5
Skills Athletics +6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
Sahuagin Blademaster A cunning veteran of countless campaigns, the sahuagin blademaster decorates its armor with the bones of its defeated foes. As demonstrated in The Final Enemy, sahuagin
., swim 40 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
12 (+1)
Saving Throws Str +6, Con +5
Skills Athletics +6, Intimidation +4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Lizard King/Queen Lizardfolk born in Sess’inek’s image are larger and more cunning than other lizardfolk, and are thoroughly evil. These lizard kings and queens dominate lizardfolk tribes, usurping a
. Lizard King/Queen
Medium humanoid (lizardfolk), chaotic evil
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 78 (12d8 + 24)
Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft.
STR
17 (+3)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Sanbalet In The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh, Sanbalet is the leader of the land-based half of a smuggling ring. He is a cunning narcissist with an interest in illusion and mind control. He defends
)
CON
11 (+0)
INT
16 (+3)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
14 (+2)
Skills Arcana +5
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages Common
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Spellcasting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
.
STR
10 (+0)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
16 (+3)
Skills Deception +5, Insight +4, Investigation +5, Perception +6, Persuasion
+5, Sleight of Hand +4, Stealth +4
Senses passive Perception 16
Languages any two languages
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the spy can use a bonus action to take the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Ochre Jelly Ochre jellies stalk and consume organic creatures, and they have enough bestial cunning to avoid large groups. Ochre Jelly
Large ooze, unaligned
Armor Class 8
Hit Points 45 (6d10
+ 12)
Speed 10 ft., climb 10 ft.
STR
15 (+2)
DEX
6 (−2)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
2 (−4)
WIS
6 (−2)
CHA
1 (−5)
Damage Resistances acid
Damage Immunities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Yagnoloth Anyone who would contract yugoloths for a task usually ends up dealing with a yagnoloth. Cunning negotiators, these strange Fiends handle the writing of contracts for their fellow yugoloths
), Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 147 (14d10 + 70)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
19 (+4)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
21 (+5)
INT
16 (+3)
WIS
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
understand the difference between an order’s intent and its exact wording. Unlike many constructs, it seeks to fulfill the former rather than slavishly follow the latter. Tactical Cunning. A helmed horror
fights with the cunning of a skilled warrior, taking to the air as it attacks weaker characters and spellcasters first. However, a helmed horror lacks the insight to change its environment, fortify it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Recluse
Small humanoid (gnome), chaotic neutral
Armor Class 10 (13 with mage armor)
Hit Points 7 (2d6)
Speed 25 ft.
STR
6 (-2)
DEX
11 (+0)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
15 (+2
)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
13 (+1)
Skills Arcana +4, History +4
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Common, Gnomish
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Gnome Cunning. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 10 +0 +0
Dex 16 +3 +3
Con 10 +0 +0
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 12 +1 +1
Wis 14 +2 +2
Cha 16 +3 +3
Skills
20/60 ft. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) Piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) Poison damage.
Bonus Actions
Cunning Action. Jacko takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Ghast Ghasts. Orcus sometimes infuses a ghoul with a stronger dose of abyssal energy, making a ghast. Whereas ghouls are little more than savage beasts, a ghast is cunning and can inspire a pack of
ghouls to follow its commands. Ghast
Medium undead, chaotic evil
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 36 (8d8)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
17 (+3)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
11 (+0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Ochre Jelly Ochre jellies are yellowish blobs that can slide under doors and through narrow cracks in pursuit of creatures to devour. They have enough bestial cunning to avoid large groups of enemies
Large ooze, unaligned
Armor Class 8
Hit Points 45 (6d10 + 12)
Speed 10 ft., climb 10 ft.
STR
15 (+2)
DEX
6 (−2)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
2 (−4)
WIS
6 (−2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
(25d8 + 25)
Speed 30 ft., Climb 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 10 +0 +0
Dex 20 +5 +9
Con 12 +1 +5
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 18 +4 +8
Wis 16 +3
. Failure: 28 (8d6) Poison damage, and the target has the Blinded condition until the end of the spy’s next turn. Success: Half damage only.
Bonus Actions
Cunning Action. The spy takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
8 (-1)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
8 (-1)
WIS
7 (-2)
CHA
7 (-2)
Skills Stealth +4
Senses darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages
target is a Medium or smaller creature.
Sling. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
Bonus Actions
Low Cunning. The xvart takes the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Spy Spy
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 27 (6d8)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
10(+0)
DEX
15(+2)
CON
10(+0)
INT
12(+1)
WIS
14(+2
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the spy can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Sneak Attack (1/Turn). The spy deals an extra 7 (2d6) damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Initiative +4 (14)
HP 27 (6d8)
Speed 30 ft., Climb 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 10 +0 +0
Dex 15 +2 +2
Con 10 +0 +0
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 12 +1 +1
damage.
Hand Crossbow. Ranged Attack Roll: +4, range 30/120 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) Poison damage.
Bonus Actions
Cunning Action. The spy takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Elvish Gnoll +2 Str, -2 Int Rampage; darkvision 60 ft. Gnome* +2 Int, +2 Dex or Con Gnome Cunning; Small size; speed 25 ft.; darkvision 60 ft.; speaks Common and Gnomish Gnome, deep +1 Str, +2 Dex
Draconic Drow* +2 Dex, +1 Cha Fey Ancestry, Innate Spellcasting feature of the drow, Sunlight Sensitivity; darkvision 120 ft.; speaks Elvish and Undercommon Dwarf* +2 Str or Wis, +2 Con Dwarven Resilience
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Su-monster Su-monsters are cunning, wicked primates that inhabit forsaken wilderness areas and caves. Adults stand 5 feet tall and have long prehensile tails. Although they can grasp tools and
Medium monstrosity, chaotic evil
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
9 (–1)
WIS
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Gnoll Pack Lord The alpha of a gnoll pack is the pack lord, ruling by might and cunning. A pack lord earns the best of a gnoll pack’s spoils, food, valuable trinkets, and magic items. It ornaments
Class 15 (chain shirt)
Hit Points 49 (9d8 + 9)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
8 (−1)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
9 (−1)
Senses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
supernaturally re-create vast varieties of noises, from crying babies to running water and short phrases in others’ voices. Cunning kenku use their mimicry to deceive foes, lure creatures into ambushes
, and signal to allies. Kenku Medium Monstrosity, Neutral
AC 13 Initiative +3 (13)
HP 13 (3d8)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 10 +0 +0
Dex 16 +3 +3
Con 10 +0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Bandit Captain It takes a strong personality, ruthless cunning, and a silver tongue to keep a gang of bandits in line. The bandit captain has these qualities in spades. In addition to managing a crew
+ 20)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
15 (+2)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
14 (+2)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
14 (+2)
Saving Throws Str +4, Dex +5, Wis +2
Skills
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
Master Thief Master Thief
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 16 (studded leather)
Hit Points 84 (13d8 + 26)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
11(+0)
DEX
18(+4)
CON
14
Perception 13
Languages any one language (usually Common) plus
thieves’ cant
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the thief can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
Master Thief Master Thief
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 16 (studded leather)
Hit Points 84 (13d8 + 26)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
11(+0)
DEX
18(+4)
CON
14
Perception 13
Languages any one language (usually Common) plus
thieves’ cant
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the thief can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
so long as they’re given opportunities to hunt and kill, but they’re quick to turn on those who treat them as mere animals. Hell hounds have greater cunning than normal canines. They’re skilled
+1 +1
Con 14 +2 +2
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 6 −2 −2
Wis 13 +1 +1
Cha 6 −2 −2
Skills Perception +5
Immunities Fire
Senses Darkvision 60 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
to help you succeed. You might be a cunning thief-catcher, prowling the rooftops to catch one of the myriad burglars of the city. Perhaps you are someone who has your ear to the street, aware of the
, whether pickpockets or con artists. The community where you plied your trade might have been one of Faerûn’s great metropolises, such as Waterdeep or Baldur’s Gate, or a less populous location, perhaps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
’ cunning, charisma, and sheer physical and magical might make them well suited to leadership positions in the cults of Elemental Evil. A cult with a cloud giant at its head can be a formidable force of
. Cloud Giant of Evil Air Huge Giant, Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 200 (16d12 + 96)
Speed 40 ft., fly 40 ft.
STR
27 (+8)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
22 (+6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Mimic Mimics are shapeshifting predators able to take on the form of inanimate objects to lure creatures to their doom. In dungeons, these cunning creatures most often take the form of doors and
.
STR
17(+3)
DEX
12(+1)
CON
15(+2)
INT
5(−3)
WIS
13(+1)
CHA
8(−1)
Skills Stealth +5
Damage Immunities acid
Condition Immunities prone
Senses darkvision
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Blue Abishai Seekers of forgotten lore and lost relics, blue abishais are the most cunning and learned of their kind. Blue abishais plunder tomes throughout the universe. They use the knowledge they
Class 19 (natural armor)
Hit Points 202 (27d8 + 81)
Speed 30 ft., fly 50 ft.
STR
15 (+2)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
17 (+3)
INT
22 (+6)
WIS
23 (+6)
CHA
18 (+4)
Saving Throws Int +12