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Creatures

Rowan Vesper

Harrowgate's festival marshal, with complete rescue actions, crowd procedures, and practical roleplaying guidance.

Creature profile

Type Medium humanoid, neutral good
Armor Class 15 (festival leathers)
Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Scores STR 13, DEX 16, CON 12, INT 14, WIS 16, CHA 15
Saves and Skills Dexterity +6, Wisdom +6; Insight +6, Investigation +5, Perception +6, Persuasion +5
Senses passive Perception 16
Languages Common, Halfling
Challenge 3 (700 XP)

Traits

Count the Crowd. Rowan always knows whether a visible group is missing a member. Festival Authority. Harrowgate civilians who hear her gain advantage on saves against panic.

Actions

Lantern Staff. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft.; 7 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning. Clear the Lane. One willing creature within 30 feet moves 15 feet without provoking opportunity attacks.

Tactics and roleplaying

Rowan directs civilians toward lit thresholds, marks hazards, and fights only to open an escape. She shares all evidence, admits official mistakes, and yields authority to a sound rescue plan.

Game Master guidance

This entry is complete for table use. Apply the listed defenses, actions, and encounter behavior directly. If the creature is used outside its original adventure, preserve its surrender trigger and primary motivation so a social solution remains as usable as combat.

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