Gorc

Armor Class 20 (plate, shield)
Hit Points 85 (10d10 + 30)
Speed 30 ft.

Saving Throws Wis +5, Cha +7
Skills Athletics +8, Persuasion +7
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Common, Orc
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)

Traits

Aura of Protection. Gorc and friendly creatures within 10 feet gain a +3 bonus to saving throws.

Lay on Hands (50/Day). As an action, Gorc restores up to 50 hit points divided among creatures he touches. He can also spend 5 hit points to cure one disease or neutralize one poison.

Orcish Resilience (1/Day). When Gorc is reduced to 0 hit points but not killed outright, he drops to 1 hit point instead.

Actions

Multiattack. Gorc makes two Warhammer attacks.

Warhammer. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Shield Bash. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) bludgeoning damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Divine Smite (3/Day). When Gorc hits with a weapon attack, he deals an extra 13 (3d8) radiant damage.

Shield Cymbal (Recharge 5–6). Each creature of Gorc's choice within 10 feet must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 10 (3d6) thunder damage and being deafened until the end of its next turn on a failed save, or half as much damage on a success.

Spellcasting

Gorc is a 10th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks).

3/Day Each: bless, cure wounds

1/Day Each: lesser restoration, protection from evil and good

Combat Tactics / Use

Gorc is a durable front-line protector. He stays close to his allies, using Aura of Protection to keep them alive. He opens with bless when several allies can benefit, then closes with the most dangerous enemy.

Use Shield Bash to knock a dangerous opponent prone, then follow with his warhammer attacks. Save Divine Smite for particularly dangerous foes or critical hits. Use Shield Cymbal when surrounded or when several enemies are within 10 feet.

Astrid

Armor Class 15 (studded leather)
Hit Points 65 (10d8 + 20)
Speed 25 ft.

Saving Throws Dex +9, Int +5
Skills Acrobatics +9, Perception +6, Stealth +13
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages Common, Gnomish
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)

Traits

Cunning Action. Astrid can take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action as a bonus action.

Evasion. If Astrid is subjected to an effect that allows her to make a Dexterity saving throw to take half damage, she instead takes no damage on a success and half damage on a failure.

Gnome Cunning. Astrid has advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic.

Sneak Attack (1/Turn). Astrid deals an extra 17 (5d6) damage when she hits a target with a weapon attack and has advantage on the attack roll, or when the target is within 5 feet of one of Astrid's allies.

Uncanny Dodge. When an attacker Astrid can see hits her with an attack, she halves the attack's damage.

Actions

Multiattack. Astrid makes two Longbow attacks, or two Dagger attacks.

Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5) piercing damage, plus Sneak Attack if applicable.

Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d4 + 5) piercing damage, plus Sneak Attack if applicable.

Bass Shot (Recharge 5–6). Astrid fires a specially concealed arrow from her ebony bass. She makes one Longbow attack against up to three creatures within 10 feet of one another, making a separate attack roll for each target.

Shadowstep (3/Day). Astrid teleports up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space she can see. She has advantage on the next attack she makes before the end of her turn.

Reactions

Uncanny Dodge. Astrid halves the damage from one attack that hits her, provided she can see the attacker.

Combat Tactics / Use

Astrid is a mobile ranged skirmisher. She prefers to begin combat from hiding and immediately uses Sneak Attack against the most dangerous or vulnerable target.

Keep Astrid at range and use Cunning Action to Hide after attacking whenever possible. If enemies close in, she uses Disengage or Shadowstep to escape. Bass Shot is best used against clustered enemies.

Chard

Armor Class 11 (leather armor)
Hit Points 55 (10d8 + 10)
Speed 30 ft.

Saving Throws Int +9, Wis +5
Skills Arcana +9, Performance +7
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Common, Elvish
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)

Traits

Spellcasting. Chard is a 10th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 17, +9 to hit with spell attacks).

Arcane Recovery (1/Day). After a short rest, Chard can recover one expended spell slot of 5th level or lower.

Elven Trance. Chard has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put him to sleep.

Burning Soul. When Chard casts a spell that deals fire damage, he can add 3 damage to one damage roll of that spell.

Guitar Legend. Chard has advantage on Charisma (Performance) checks involving his guitar.

Actions

Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) bludgeoning damage.

Scorching Riff (Recharge 5–6). Each creature of Chard's choice within 30 feet must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Flaming Solo (1/Day). Each creature of Chard's choice within 20 feet must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking 35 (10d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success. Flammable objects that aren't being worn or carried ignite.

Reactions

Burning Retort. When a creature within 60 feet damages Chard, he can deal 5 (1d10) fire damage to that creature.

Spellcasting

Cantrips: fire bolt, mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation

3/Day Each: magic missile, shield, scorching ray

2/Day Each: misty step, fireball

1/Day Each: counterspell, wall of fire, cone of cold

Combat Tactics / Use

Chard is a high-damage ranged spellcaster who prefers to stay behind the rest of the band. He opens with fireball against groups, then uses scorching ray or fire bolt against isolated targets.

Use shield defensively and misty step to escape melee. Flaming Solo is his dramatic finishing move and works best against clustered enemies.

Billy

Armor Class 11 (leather armor)
Hit Points 60 (10d8 + 20)
Speed 30 ft.

Saving Throws Wis +4, Cha +9
Skills Deception +9, Intimidation +9, Performance +9
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages Common, Infernal
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)

Traits

Pact Magic. Billy is a 10th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 17, +9 to hit with spell attacks). He has two 5th-level spell slots, which he regains after a short or long rest.

Eldritch Invocations. Billy's eldritch blast deals 1d10 + 5 force damage and can push a creature up to 10 feet away when it hits.

Improviser. Billy can use his improvised piano-and-scotch apparatus as his arcane focus.

Dark One's Luck (1/Day). When Billy fails an ability check or saving throw, he can add 1d10 to the roll.

Devil's Sight. Billy can see normally in darkness, both magical and nonmagical, to a distance of 120 feet.

Actions

Eldritch Blast. Ranged Spell Attack: +9 to hit, range 120 ft., up to two targets. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 5) force damage per beam. Billy can push each target hit up to 10 feet away.

Piano Pedal Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Feedback (Recharge 5–6). Each creature of Billy's choice in a 15-foot cone must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) thunder damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success. A creature that fails is also pushed 10 feet away.

Hellish Improvisation (1/Day). Each creature of Billy's choice within 20 feet must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking 27 (6d8) force damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Bonus Actions

Misty Escape (1/Day). When Billy takes damage, he becomes invisible and teleports up to 60 feet to a space he can see. The invisibility lasts until the start of his next turn or until he attacks or casts a spell.

Spellcasting

Cantrips: eldritch blast, mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation

1/Day Each: armor of Agathys, hex, misty step, counterspell, fear, hunger of Hadar

Combat Tactics / Use

Billy is a ranged control caster who prefers to stay behind the rest of the band. He opens with hex against a dangerous target, then uses Eldritch Blast to deal consistent damage while pushing enemies away from himself or toward hazards.

Use Feedback when enemies close in and Misty Escape when Billy takes a serious hit. His limited spell slots make counterspell and fear valuable against powerful opponents.

Liliana

Armor Class 16 (leather armor, shield)
Hit Points 75 (10d8 + 30)
Speed 30 ft.

Saving Throws Int +4, Wis +9
Skills Nature +4, Perception +9, Survival +9
Damage Resistances fire
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 19
Languages Common, Infernal, Druidic
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)

Traits

Spellcasting. Liliana is a 10th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 17, +9 to hit with spell attacks).

Wild Shape (2/Day). Liliana transforms into a beast with a challenge rating of 1 or lower. She can remain transformed for up to 5 hours.

Fiery Rebuke. When a creature within 5 feet hits Liliana with a melee attack, the attacker takes 5 (1d10) fire damage.

Hellish Resistance. Liliana has resistance to fire damage.

Passionate. Liliana has advantage on Charisma (Intimidation) and Charisma (Persuasion) checks when she can freely express her emotions.

Actions

Multiattack. Liliana makes two Sickle attacks, or one Sickle attack and one Flame Burst.

Sickle. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) slashing damage.

Flame Burst. Ranged Spell Attack: +9 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) fire damage.

Wild Shape. Liliana transforms into a beast she has previously assumed with Wild Shape, or returns to her normal form.

Bonus Actions

Healing Word. Liliana restores 9 (1d4 + 7) hit points to one creature she can see within 60 feet.

Wild Shape. Liliana uses her Wild Shape.

Spellcasting

Cantrips: druidcraft, produce flame, thorn whip

3/Day Each: entangle, faerie fire, healing word

2/Day Each: flaming sphere, moonbeam, spike growth

1/Day Each: call lightning, wall of fire, greater restoration

Combat Tactics / Use

Liliana is a mid-range controller who prefers to shape the battlefield before wading into melee. She opens with entangle, spike growth, or wall of fire, then attacks enemies caught in the affected area.

She uses Flame Burst against distant targets and her sickle when enemies close in. Keep Healing Word available to bring an ally back into the fight. Wild Shape is best used when Liliana needs extra durability or wants to engage directly.