5e:Kobold Chieftain

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Kobold Chieftain
Small Humanoid  (Kobolds), Lawful Evil
Armor Class: 17 (studded leather and shield)
Hit Points: 82 (15d6+30)
Speed: 30 ft.
Str Dex Con Int Wis Cha 10 (+0) 17 (+3) 14 (+2) 11 (+0) 13 (+1) 14 (+2)
Saving Throws: Dex +5, Cha +4
Skills: Intimidation +5, Stealth +4
Condition Immune: charmed, frightened
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive perception 11
Languages: Common, Draconic
Habitat: Coastal, Desert, Forest, Hill, Mountain, Swamp, Underdark, Underground, Urban
Challenge: 4 (1,100 xp)Proficiency Bonus (PB): +2
Features Pack Tactics. The kobold has advantage on an attack roll against a target if at least one of the kobold’s allies is within 5 feet of the target and the ally isn’t incapacitated. Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the kobold has disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.  Actions Multiattack. The kobold makes two attacks. Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6+3) piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) poison damage and the target must make a successful DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. A poisoned creature repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6+3) piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) poison damage and the target must make a successful DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. A poisoned creature repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. Inspiring Presence (Recharge after a Rest). The chieftain chooses up to six allied kobolds it can see within 30 feet. For the next minute, the kobolds gain immunity to the charmed and frightened conditions, and add the chieftain’s Charisma bonus to attack rolls.  Reactions Springspike Shield (5/Rest). When the kobold chieftain is hit by a melee attack within 5 feet, the kobold chieftain can fire one of its shield spikes at the attacker. The attacker takes 3 (1d6) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) poison damage.

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Unofficial Description: Inspirational kobold leader.

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Kobold Chieftain (Sort Text: Kobold Chieftain 5e, Size: Small, Type: Humanoid, Subtypes: Kobold, Alignment: Lawful Evil, HP: 82, CR: 4, Features: Pack Tactics • Sunlight Sensitivity • Multiattack • Shortsword • Shortbow • Inspiring Presence • Has Lair, Has Lair: No, NPC: No, Canon: No, Pointer: No, UA: No, User: No, Sources: Tome of Beasts)