Pirate Grenadier

Small humanoid (goblin), neutral evil

Armor Class 17 (studded leather)
Hit Points 169 (26d6 + 78)
Speed 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
10 (+0)	20 (+5)	16 (+3)	16 (+3)	12 (+1)	6 (-2)

Saving Throws Strength +5, Constitution +7
Tools Alchemist’s supplies, poisoner’s kit
Skills Arcana +7, Perception +5, Stealth +8
Damage Resistances fire; Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages Goblin, Aquan, Common, Ignan
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP)

Special Traits

• Nimble Escape. The grenadier can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of its turns.
• Sharpshooter. Long range doesn’t impose disadvantage on the grenadier ranged weapon attack rolls, and it ignores half cover and threequarters cover.
• Special Gear. Potion of fly, potion of heroism, potion of greater healing, potion of fire breath.
• Spellcasting. The grenadier is a 1st-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). The goblin has the following spells prepared:
  • Cantrips (at will): acid splash, poison spray, ray of frost
  • 1st level (2 slots): burning hands, grease, magic missile, shield

Actions

• Multiattack. The grenadier makes two attacks: one with its dagger and one with its bomb, or two with its blunderbuss.
• Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft, one target. Hit: 8 (1d4 + 5) slashing damage and 21 (6d6) poison damage and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of the grenadier’s next turn.
• Bomb. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 20/40 ft., one target. Hit: 26 (6d6+5) fire damage, and the target and all creatures within 5 feet of the target must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or catch on fire. Unattended flammable objects automatically fail.
• Blunderbuss. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 15/30 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d10+5) bludgeoning and piercing damage.