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Oriq Recruiter

Medium Humanoid (warlock), Lawful Evil

Armor Class 16 (misdirecting defense)
Hit Points 55 (10d8 + 10)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
10
+0
DEX
14
+2
CON
12
+1
INT
17
+3
WIS
15
+2
CHA
18
+4
Saving Throws INT +5, WIS +4, CHA +6
Skills Arcana +5, Deception +8, Insight +4, Persuasion +6
Damage Resistances psychic
Condition Immunities Charmed, Frightened
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages Common plus any two languages
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)

Traits

Misdirecting Defense. The AC of the recruiter includes its Charisma modifier while it isn't wearing armor or wielding a shield.

Oriq Mask. The recruiter wears an Oriq mask. While wearing the mask, the recruiter can't be targeted by any divination magic or perceived through magical scrying sensors, and it adds double its proficiency bonus to Charisma (Deception) checks (included above).

Spellcasting

Spellcasting. The recruiter casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):

At will: disguise self, silent image

1/day: suggestion

2/day: charm person

Actions

Multiattack. The recruiter makes two Psychic Knife attacks. It can use Spellcasting in place of one of the attacks.

Psychic Knife. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30 ft., one creature. Hit:21 (5d6 + 4) psychic damage.

Lore

Oriq recruiters are subtle mages who infiltrate Strixhaven in service to their order. They are adept at blending in, watching for powerful but underperforming mages and students who have fallen through the cracks of the institution. The recruiters approach and befriend these individuals either as potential recruits to the Oriq or as assets who can help the Oriq acquire spells, rare spell components, or knowledge from Strixhaven.