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Cutthroat Nimrod of Priest of War Priest of
Gorrelik Refnara Yeenoghu
Gnolls Gnoll Cutthroat
Medium humanoid (gnoll), chaotic evil
Gnoll Cutthroat Armor Class 15 (studded leather)
Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8)
These rapacious gnolls enjoy toying with their prey, letting it flee, Speed 30 ft.
and giving it a headstart before pursuing after it, howling with glee
as they run. Cutthroats seldom attack targets directly. Instead, they STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
wait for them to be distracted or engaged with another opponent 12 (+1) 16 (+3) 12 (+1) 8 (-1) 10 (+0) 7 (-2)
before moving in to strike with their scimitars.
Skills Stealth +7
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Gnoll Nimrod of Gorellik Languages Gnoll
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
The nimrod is a cunning gnoll hunter favored by Gorellik, a
primeval gnoll deity of hunting and hyenas who fell into obscurity
Sneak Attack (1/Turn). The gnoll deals an extra 7 (2d6) damage
after the rise of Yeenoghu. The nimrod is also a lycanthrope that
when it hits a target with a weapon attack and has advantage on the
can transform into a fearsome giant hyena.
attack roll, or when the target is within 5 feet of an ally of the gnoll
that isn't incapacitated and the gnoll doesn't have disadvantage on
Gnoll Priest of Refnara the attack roll.
Actions
Refnara is a gnoll deity of fear, fertility, hunger, and rage. She is
also known as the one who bites the moon because she hates the Multiattack. The gnoll makes two Scimitar attacks.
moonlight and what it represents. Her priests and priestesses Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature.
have the ability to snuff the moon from the night sky, emboldening Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage.
their allies and making them bloodthirsty.
Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage.
Gnoll War Leader of Yeeenoghu Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one
target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.
The gnoll war leader is a fanatical commander who worships
Yeenoghu. It can inspire ferocity in battle within its followers and Bonus Actions
empower its attacks with divine energy. What makes the war Rampage. When the gnoll reduces a creature to 0 hit points with
leader more dangerous, though, is its ability to project an aura a melee attack on its turn, the gnoll moves up to half its speed and
of bloodlust. Any creature, even gnolls, caught within the aura make a Bite attack.
are unable to control their feral instincts and become crazed and
Stealthy. The gnoll takes the Hide action.
homicidal.
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