Roachling Lord

Family: Roachling

Small humanoid (roachling), chaotic neutral

Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 63 (14d6 + 14)
Speed 25 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
10 (+0) 16 (+3) 12 (+1) 10 (+0) 10 (+0) 10 (+0)

Saving Throws Dex +5, Con +3
Skills Acrobatics +5, Stealth +7
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 10 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Common
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2

SPECIAL TRAITS

  • Hardy. As the roachling skirmisher.
  • Unpleasant Scent. As the roachling skirmisher.

ACTIONS

  • Multiattack. The roachling lord makes two Begrimed Shortsword or Begrimed Dart attacks.
  • Begrimed Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) poison damage.
  • Begrimed Dart. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) poison damage.

ABOUT

The creature is humanoid but disturbingly roachlike. Its legs are too short, its arms too long, and its back is covered by a carapace.

Atop those features is an incongruously humanlike face.

Combining the worst of human and cockroach qualities, these nimble creatures have a talent for stealth and for fighting dirty.

Due to their natural resilience against disease, roachlings are comfortable with filth. “Good hygiene” is a foreign concept. This leaves most humanoids repulsed by the roachlings’ smell.

Clever Combatants. Though skittish and easily frightened, roachlings are practical, not cowards. They understand survival often depends on remaining unseen and out of reach, and they are adept at hit-and-run tactics.

Cautious and Family-Oriented. Because most humanoids shun roachlings, they are naturally cautious around others, and they extend their trust to non-roachlings slowly. They live and associate with a tight-knit, extended family, which is led by a male or female roachling lord, and they put the needs of their community above all. A roachling away from or without a family often bonds with those it trusts most.

Fused Carapace. Roachlings have prominent, whip-like antennae, a carapace covering much of their backs, and small spines on their legs and arms. They have short, noticeably bowed legs, and their hair is dark. Their thick, hardened skin appears shiny and slightly oily, although it is dr. Roachlings have an internal skeleton, however, not the exoskeleton of a true insect.

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