Hoopfolk Noble

Large humanoid (hoopfolk, ozian), chaotic neutral

Armor Class 15
Hit Points 68 (8d10 + 24)
Speed 15 ft. (30 ft. when rolling, 60 ft. rolling downhill)

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
14 (+2)	20 (+5)	16 (+3)	13 (+1)	16 (+3)	14 (+2)

Skills Acrobatics +8, Intimidation +5, Perception +4
Damage Resistances piercing
Damage Immunities prone
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages Common
Challenge 3 (700 XP)

SPECIAL TRAITS

• Aversion to Magic. If the hoopfolk takes damage from a spell, it has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn.
• Pack Tactics. The hoopfolk has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the hoopfolk’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.
• Rolling Charge. If the hoopfolk rolls at least 20 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a slam attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 9 (2d8) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be forced prone.

ACTIONS

• Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage.
• Leadership (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). For 1 minute, the noble can utter a special command or warning whenever a nonhostile creature that it can see within 30 feet of it makes an attack roll or a saving throw. The creature can add a d4 to its roll provided it can hear and understand the noble. A creature can benefit from only one Leadership die at a time. This effect ends if the noble is incapacitated.

ABOUT

This long, thin, and flat being is ten feet high. Before your very eyes, the being leans down, catches hold of its toes, and comes hurtling at you, shrieking, “WHOOP!” Hoopfolk clear out areas for their homes, creating lovely parks that are tempting to visit. Visitors learn quickly that they are not welcome however. They will attack anyone who crosses their territory, but are just as likely to flee in the face of real opposition.