Goblin Bandits (4e Creature)

Goblin bandits are less interested in warfare than their tribal brethren. They are more likely to mix with individuals of other races, in a gang, with the common goal of banditry.

Goblin Spearman Minion

Goblin Spearman Minion Level 2 Minion Artillery Small Natural Humanoid XP 25 HP 1; a missed attack never damages a minion. Initiative +3 AC 15; Fortitude 12, Reflex 14, Will 12 Perception +1 Speed 6 Low-light Vision Standard Actions Spear ♦ At-Will Attack: Melee 1 (one creature); +7 vs. AC Hit: 1d8 + 4 damage. Special: The goblin may shift 1 square before making this attack. Traits Perfect Position If the goblin moves at least 3 squares from where it started, the goblin deals +2 damage to ranged attacks until the end of its turn. Triggered Actions Goblin Tactics ♦ At-Will Trigger: The goblin is missed by a melee attack. Effect: (Immediate Reaction); The goblin shifts 1 square. Skills Athletics +6, Thievery +8 Str 13 (+1) Dex 17 (+3) Wis 12 (+1) Con 13 (+1) Int 8 (-1) Cha 8 (-1) Alignment evil Languages Common, Goblin Equipment leather armor, spear

Grenadier Dragon Lords Goblins by Spooktalker, on Flickr The downtrodden underlings of a bandit gang, these minions act as sentries... and meatshields when battles go awry.

Goblin Bandit Skirmisher

Goblin Bandit Skirmisher Level 1 Skirmisher Small Natural Humanoid XP 100 HP 30; Bloodied 15 Initiative +3 AC 15; Fortitude 13, Reflex 14, Will 13 Perception +2 Speed 6 Low-light Vision Dagger ♦ At-Will Attack: Ranged 10 (one creature); +6 vs. AC Hit: 1d4 + 5 damage. Triggered Actions Goblin Tactics ♦ At-Will Trigger: The goblin is missed by a melee attack. Effect: (Immediate Reaction); The goblin shifts 1 square. Meatshield ♦ Encounter Trigger: The goblin is hit by a melee or ranged attack. Effect: (Immediate Interrupt); If a goblin minion is adjacent to the goblin skirmisher, the attack hits the minion instead of the skirmisher. Skills Stealth +8, Thievery +8 Str 13 (+1) Dex 17 (+3) Wis 14 (+2) Con 14 (+2) Int 8 (-1) Cha 8 (-1) Alignment evil Languages Common, Goblin Equipment leather armor, spear, 2 daggers

Ambushes are the key tactic of a bandit skirmisher. They are almost always accompanied by goblin bandit minions, whom are used as a screen at range, and gleefully dragged into the path of blades during melee.

Bugbear Bandit Leader

Bugbear Bandit Leader Level 2 Elite Skirmisher (Leader) Medium Natural Humanoid XP 250 HP 78; Bloodied 39 Initiative +5 AC 14; Fortitude 13, Reflex 13, Will 11 Perception +7 Speed 6 Low-light Vision Saving Throws +2; Action Points 1 Traits Bushwhack The bugbear gains a +4 bonus to attack rolls against a creature that has no allies adjacent to it. Regeneration The bugbear regains 5 hit points whenever it starts its turn and has at least 1 hit point. Standard Actions Morningstar ♦ At-Will Attack: Melee 1 (one creature); +7 vs. AC Hit: 2d8 + 5 damage, or 3d6 + 5 if the bugbear has combat advantage against the target. Special: The goblin may shift 1 square before making this attack. Handaxe ♦ At-Will Attack: Ranged 10 (one creature); +7 vs. AC Hit: 1d6 + 5 damage. Triggered Actions Murderous Frenzy ♦ Encounter Trigger: The bugbear reduces a foe to 0 hit points. Effect: (No Action); The bugbear gains 1 action point. Savage Rebuke ♦ At-Will Trigger: When hit by a melee attack. Effect: (Immediate Reaction); The bugbear makes a morningstar attack. Skills Stealth +10 Str 19 (+5) Dex 19 (+5) Wis 12 (+3) Con 14 (+3) Int 8 (+0) Cha 12 (+3) Alignment evil Languages Common, Goblin Equipment leather armor, morningstar, 2 handaxes

Design notes: This is a Bugbear Thug demoted to level 2, with the Savage Berserker template. Since bugbears are normally standard monsters of level 4 or higher, the Bugbear Bandit Leader is suitable for a mixed-unit boss fight against a 1st level party.

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