Giff Warlord

Medium Humanoid, Any alignment

Armor Class 17 (half plate)

Hit Points 178 (21d8 + 84)

Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Saving Throws STR +10, DEX +6, CON +8, WIS +6

Skills Athletics +10, Insight +6, Intimidation +12

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages Common

Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)

Firearms Knowledge. The giff's mastery of its weapons enables it to ignore the loading property of any firearm.

Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If the giff fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Multiattack. The giff makes two Morningstar attacks.

Morningstar. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit:14 (2d8 + 5) piercing damage.

Double-Barreled Musket. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 40/120 ft., one target. Hit:28 (4d12 + 2) piercing damage.

Move. The giff moves up to its speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

Rallying Cry. The giff ends the frightened condition on itself and each creature of its choice that it can see within 30 feet of it.

Weapon of Choice (2 Actions). The giff makes two Morningstar attacks or one Double-Barreled Musket attack.

A high-ranking giff who takes up the life of an independent mercenary might amass enough power and influence to become a warlord.