Benign Transportation (Recharges after Malivar Casts a Conjuration Spell of 1st Level or Higher). As a bonus action, Malivar teleports up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space that he can see.

If he instead chooses a space within range that is occupied by a willing Small or Medium creature, they both teleport, swapping places.

Spellcasting. Malivar is a 9th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following wizard spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): acid splash, mage hand, poison spray, prestidigitation

1st level (4 slots): mage armor, magic missile, unseen servant*

2nd level (3 slots): cloud of daggers*, misty step*, web*

3rd level (3 slots): fireball, thunder step*

4th level (3 slots): Evard's black tentacles*, stoneskin

5th level (2 slots): cone of cold*, conjure elemental*

*Conjuration spell of 1st level or higher

Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit:4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.