Bugbear Cutthroat

Family: Bugbear

Medium humanoid (goblinoid), chaotic evil

Armor Class 14 (studded leather)
Hit Points 22 (4d8 + 4)
Speed 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
14 (+2)	15 (+2)	12 (+1)	13 (+1)	16 (+3)	10 (+0)

Skills Perception +5, Stealth +6, Survival +5
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages Common, Goblin
Challenge 1 (200 XP)

Special Traits

• Padded Feet. The bugbear cutthroat has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks to move silently.
• Surprise Attack. If the bugbear cutthroat surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first round of combat, the target takes an extra 7 (2d6) damage from the attack.

Actions

• Multiattack. The bugbear cutthroat makes two attacks.
• Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage.

About

Bugbears who find themselves in civilized society often find a niche for themselves as affordable assassins. These cutthroats are typically able to afford better quality gear after a job or two, and most quickly discard their tribal garb.