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Aeshma

Medium Humanoid (tiefling), Chaotic Neutral

Armor Class 15 (bracers of defense)
Hit Points 45 (7d8 + 14)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
10
+0
DEX
16
+3
CON
14
+2
INT
14
+2
WIS
14
+2
CHA
16
+3
Saving Throws DEX +5, CHA +5
Skills Deception +7, Insight +4, Performance +7, Persuasion +7, Sleight of Hand +7, Stealth +5
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages Common, Infernal
Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Actions

Multiattack. Aeshma makes two attacks using his Shortsword, Hand Crossbow, or a combination of the two.

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

Hand Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit:6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

Bonus Actions

Cunning. Aeshma takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.

Lore

Aeshma is a tiefling who was born into a rich and affluent family with ties to powerful families within the city of Waterdeep. Aeshma has learned that everything in life comes easy, free, and without consequence. Aeshma is a jack of no trades and master of none, he has ceremoniously failed himself out of magic studies, countless bard colleges, church studies, and military training. Aeshma excels at one thing: convincing and manipulating others to gamble. He doesn't really care for the stakes or…