CR 3
Medium Humanoid (Any Lineage)
Armor Class 16 (breastplate)
Hit Points 68
Speed 30 ft.
Perception 12 Stealth 14
Senses–
Languages Common plus any one language
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +5 | +2 | +2 | +0 | +0 | +0 |
Actions
Multiattack. The veteran makes two Longsword attacks and two Shortsword attacks, or it makes three Longsword attacks.
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: +4 to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2) piercing damage.
Bonus Actions
Shoulder. The veteran shoves a creature it can see within 5 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 13 STR save or be knocked prone.
Reactions
Parry. The veteran adds 2 to its AC against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so, the veteran must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.