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Kenku

CreatureMMp. 1942014

Medium humanoid, chaotic neutral

Armor Class
13
Hit Points
13 (3d8)
Speed
30 ft.
Challenge
1/4 (50 XP)
STR
10
+0
DEX
16
+3
CON
10
+0
INT
11
+0
WIS
10
+0
CHA
10
+0
Skills
Stealth +5, Deception +4, Perception +2
Senses
passive Perception 12
Languages
understands Auran and Common but speaks only through the use of its Mimicry trait

Traits

Ambusher.

In the first round of a combat, the kenku has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it surprised.

Mimicry.

The kenku can mimic any sounds it has heard, including voices. A creature that hears the sounds can tell they are imitations with a successful DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check.

Actions

Shortsword.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

Shortbow.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

Raw data
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