Monster Dossier

Kobold Scout

Kobold Scout Most kobolds encountered outside of a well-defended warren or lair are kobold scouts, trained for stalking and the hunt. They're charged wi...

Level 1

Traits

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Rules & statistics

Monster Profile

Perception

8

Senses

  • Name
    darkvision

Skills

Acrobatics
7
Crafting
3
Nature
6
Stealth
7
Survival
6

Ability Mods

Str
0
Dex
4
Con
1
Int
0
Wis
3
Cha
1

Items

  • crossbow (20 bolt (generic)||bolts)
  • leather||leather armor
  • shortsword

Defenses

Ac
18
Saving Throws
Fort
5
Ref
9
Will
6
Hp
  • Hp
    16

Speed

Walk
25

Attacks

  • Range
    Melee
    Name
    shortsword
    Attack
    8
    Traits
    • agile
    • finesse
    • versatile
    Damage
    1d6 piercing
    Types
    • piercing
  • Range
    Ranged
    Name
    crossbow
    Attack
    8
    Traits
    • range increment
    • reload
    Damage
    1d8 piercing
    Types
    • piercing

Abilities

  • Name
    Hurried Retreat
    Activity
    Number
    1
    Unit
    action
    Entries
    • If the kobold is adjacent to at least one enemy, the kobold Stride||Strides up to 30 feet and gains a +2 circumstance bonus to AC against reactions triggered by this movement. The kobold must end this movement in a space that's not adjacent to an enemy.
  • Name
    Sneak Attack
    Entries
    • The kobold scout deals an extra 1d6 damage to creatures that have the flat-footed condition.

Background

Lore

Kobold Scout

Most kobolds encountered outside of a well-defended warren or lair are kobold scouts, trained for stalking and the hunt. They're charged with bringing back food and valuable goods to the community. Kobolds are skilled at working together by necessity, and they often set up ambushes or hit-and-run assaults that allow them to do the most damage possible without putting themselves at much risk.