Veteran

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class
17 (splint)
Hit Points
58 (9d8 + 18)
Speed
30 ft.
  • STR 16 (+3)
  • DEX 13 (+1)
  • CON 14 (+2)
  • INT 10 (+0)
  • WIS 11 (+0)
  • CHA 10 (+0)
Skills
Athletics +5, Perception +2
Senses
passive Perception 12
Languages
any one language (usually Common)
Challenge
3 (700 XP)

Actions

Multiattack. The veteran makes two longsword attacks. If it has a shortsword drawn, it can also make a shortsword attack.

Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage, or 8 (1d10 + 3) slashing damage if used with two hands.

Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d10 + 1) piercing damage.

Veterans are professional fighters that take up arms for pay or to protect something they believe in or value. Their ranks include soldiers retired from long service and warriors who never served anyone but themselves.