Gladiator

Medium humanoid, any

Armor Class 16 (Studded Leather, Shield)

Hit Points 112 ( 15d8+45 )

Speed 30ft

STR

18 +4

DEX

15 +2

CON

16 +3

INT

10 0

WIS

12 +1

CHA

15 +2

Saving Throws Str +7, Dex +5, Con +6

Skills Athletics +10, Intimidation +5

Senses Passive Perception 11

Languages Any One Language (Usually Common)

Challenge 5

Brave: The gladiator has advantage on saving throws against being frightened. Brute A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the gladiator hits with it (included in the attack).

Actions

Multiattack: The gladiator makes three melee attacks or two ranged attacks. Spear: Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft. and range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage, or 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack. Shield Bash: Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Reactions

Parry: The gladiator adds 3 to its AC against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so, the gladiator must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.

Gladiators battle for the entertainment of raucous crowds. Some gladiators are brutal pit fighters who treat each match as a life-or-death struggle, while others are professional duellists who command huge fees but rarely fight to the death.