Shanty Bard

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment

Armor Class 14 (studded leather armor)
Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16)
Speed 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
11 (+0)	14 (+2)	14 (+2)	10 (+0)	12 (+1)	16 (+3)

Saving Throws Dexterity +4, Charisma +5
Skills Perception +3, Performance +5, Persuasion +5
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages any one language (usually Common)
Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Special Traits

• Spellcasting. The shanty bard is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following bard spells prepared:
  • Cantrips (at will): friends, vicious mockery
  • 1st level (4 slots): charm person, comprehend languages, healing word, thunderwave
  • 2nd level (3 slots): enhance ability, invisibility, suggestion

Actions

• Cutlass. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage.
• Song of Teamwork (3/Day). The shanty bard can choose a creature other than itself within 60 feet that can hear it. As a reaction, that creature can make a weapon attack and add 1d6 to the attack roll.

About

These bards are most content working in the fields, deep in a mine, or on a ship while leading everyone in song. Their magical shanties boost morale and help their crewmates focus and cooperate.