Banc

Medium humanoid (goblinoid), lawful evil

Armor Class 18 (chain mail, shield)
Hit Points 120 (16d8 + 48)
Speed 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
16 (+3)	13 (+1)	16 (+3)	14 (+2)	16 (+3)	18 (+4)

Saving Throws Wis +7, Cha +8
Skills Deception +8, Persuasion +8, Religion +6
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages Common, Goblin
Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)

SPECIAL TRAITS

• Martial Advantage. Once per turn, Banc can deal an extra 17 (5d6) damage to a creature it hits with a weapon attack if that creature is within five feet of an ally of the hobgoblin that is not incapacitated.
• Preach. Banc has advantage on Charisma (Deception) and Charisma (Persuasion) checks that rely on hearing.
• Proselytize (Recharges after a short or long Rest). As a bonus action, Banc weaves a web of lies and honeyed words. All creatures that can see and hear him within 30 feet must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed for one hour.
• Spellcasting. Banc is a 14th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following spells prepared:
  • Cantrips (at will): guidance, mending, resistance, sacred flame, spare the dying
  • 1st level (4 slots): bane, command, inflict wounds, shield of faith
  • 2nd level (3 slots): augury, enthrall, suggestion
  • 3rd level (3 slots): bestow curse, speak with dead, tongues
  • 4th level (3 slots): divination, guardian of faith, locate creature
  • 5th level (2 slots): geas, scrying
  • 6th level (1 slot): harm
  • 7th level (1 slot): symbol
• Staff of Charming. Banc carries a staff of charming.

ACTIONS

• Multiattack. Banc can use his Condemning Touch and make two weapon attacks.
• Condemning Touch. Melee Spell Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (4d6 + 3) psychic damage. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for one minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
• Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage.
• Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage.
• Staff of Charming. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit 7 (1d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.