Ruffian

Level 2

Creature· humanMediumRemaster

Speed

25 ft.

Perception

Fort

Ref

Will

human humanoid

Languages common

Skills athletics +7, intimidation +6, stealth +6

Recall Knowledge DC 16 (society)

Attacks

Melee Club +9, Damage 1d6+5 bludgeoning

Melee Fist +9 (agile, nonlethal, unarmed), Damage 1d4+5 bludgeoning

Melee Club +8 (thrown 10 ft.), Damage 1d6+5 bludgeoning

Melee Sling +8 (propulsive, reload 1 ft.), Damage 1d6+5 bludgeoning

Abilities

Reactive Strike↺

Brutal Beating

The ruffian's brutality shakes foes' confidence.

When the ruffian deals damage on a critical hit, the target is Frightened 1, and the ruffian can push the target up to 10 feet.

Combat Grab◆

Trigger The ruffian has one hand free

Effect The ruffian makes a melee Strike while keeping one hand free. If this Strike hits, the ruffian Grabs the target using their free hand. The creature remains Grabbed until the end of the ruffian's next turn or until it Escapes, whichever comes first.

Sneak Attack

The ruffian deals an extra 1d6 precision damage to Off-Guard creatures.

Ruffians often work as bodyguards and enforcers for powerful criminals, using their strength to bully others into submission.

In the underbelly of society, the lawless reign supreme.