Nilbog

CreatureMPMMp. 1952014

Small fey, chaotic neutral

Armor Class
13 (leather armor)
Hit Points
7 (2d6)
Speed
30 ft.
Challenge
1 (200 XP)
STR
8
-1
DEX
14
+2
CON
10
+0
INT
10
+0
WIS
8
-1
CHA
15
+2
Skills
Stealth +6
Senses
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9
Languages
Common, Goblin

Traits

Nilbogism.

Any creature that attempts to damage the nilbog must first succeed on a DC 12 Charisma saving throw or be charmed until the end of the creature's next turn. A creature charmed in this way must use its action praising the nilbog.

The nilbog can't regain hit points, including through magical healing, except through its Reversal of Fortune reaction.

Actions

Fool's Scepter.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage.

Mocking Word.

The nilbog targets one creature it can see within 60 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or take 5 (2d4) psychic damage and have disadvantage on its next attack roll before the end of its next turn.

Bonus Actions

Nimble Escape.

The nilbog takes the Disengage or Hide action.

Reactions

Reversal of Fortune.

In response to another creature dealing damage to the nilbog, the nilbog reduces the damage to 0 and regains 3 (1d6) hit points.

Spellcasting

Spellcasting.

The nilbog casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12):

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