Mataox the Devourer
Background
A powerful demon hailing from the depths of the Abyss, Mataox the Devourer gained notoriety for devouring the souls of mortals in her infinite hunger. The few who faced her in combat were quickly obliterated, unable to withstand her might.
Appearance
Mataox appears as a twisted female figure with hellish horns and a tail. Her eyes are made of the purest charcoal-black fire.
Size
medium
Species
Female Demon
Challenge Rating
14
Attributes
- STR: 24
- DEX: 16
- CON: 22
- INT: 22
- WIS: 18
- CHA: 23
Skills
Name
Perception
Description
+11
Name
Intimidation
Description
+10
Actions
Name
Fire Breath
Description
Mataox breathes fire in a 30-ft cone dealing 16d10 fire damage to any creature in the area, DC 22 Dexterity saving throw for half damage.
Name
Soul Devour
Description
Mataox targets one creature she can see within 30 feet and devours its soul, dealing 5d12 necrotic damage to the creature and regaining 30 hit points, DC 22 Wisdom saving throw for half damage.
Reactions
Name
Hellfire Shroud
Description
When Mataox is hit by a melee attack, the attacker takes 2d6 fire damage.
Legendary Actions
Name
Frightful Presence
Description
Mataox exudes an aura of terror in a 30-ft radius. Each creature of her choice must make a DC 22 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A frightened target can repeat the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Name
Necrotic Blast
Description
Mataox casts a necrotic blast at a creature within 60 ft. The target must make a DC 22 Constitution saving throw, taking 8d10 necrotic damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.
The Fast Furious Fiend
Background
This chaotic evil creature was created through a pact with a powerful entity that inhabits the lower planes. It is capable of moving at incredible speeds and packing a lot of power into its tiny frame.
Appearance
The Fast Furious Fiend is a small, vaguely humanoid creature, with glowing red eyes, razor-sharp claws, and pale yellow skin. It stands just over four feet tall and moves with incredible speed.
Size
medium
Species
Fast furious fiend
Challenge Rating
12
Attributes
- STR: 16
- DEX: 20
- CON: 20
- INT: 8
- WIS: 8
- CHA: 8
Skills
Name
Paranoia
Description
+8 to Perception checks
Name
Blindsight
Description
The Fast Furious Fiend can sense the presence of creatures within 10 feet with no need for sight
Name
Speed Burst
Description
+20 to speed bonus
Actions
Name
Claws
Description
+7 to hit, 2d6 + 5 Slashing damage
Name
Fire Breath
Description
15' Cone, 8d6 Fire damage
Name
Summon Demon
Description
Can summon a single demon of Challenge Rating 5 or less
Reactions
Name
Defensive Diving Roll
Description
+12 to AC
Legendary Actions
Name
Lunge
Description
+6 to hit, 3d6 + 5 Slashing damage
Gravetender Mephisto
Background
Mephisto was once an ambitious archfiend who believed that they could ascend and become a demon lord. However, their ambition was their undoing, as their soul was scattered over different layers and planes of the Abyss, making the process of ascension to demonhood impossible. As their torment and suffering increased, Mephisto swore revenge and devoted their energy towards gathering the remains of their broken soul and exacting vengeance upon the planes. Now they travel from plane to plane, wreaking havoc and bringing death in their wake.
Appearance
Mephisto appears as a humanoid figure covered in dark armor. Their face is hidden by a black hood and they carry a scythe. They have glowing red eyes and are surrounded by a cloud of phantoms in the shape of skeletal hands.
Size
large
Species
Fiend
Challenge Rating
16
Attributes
- STR: 19
- DEX: 12
- CON: 20
- INT: 18
- WIS: 15
- CHA: 12
Skills
Name
Perception
Description
+5
Name
Intimidation
Description
+5
Name
Religion
Description
+5
Actions
Name
Multiattack
Description
Mephisto makes two scythe attacks
Name
Scythe
Description
Melee Weapon Attack +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d8 + 8) slashing damage
Reactions
Name
Parry
Description
Mephisto adds 5 to their AC against one melee attack that would hit it.
Legendary Actions
Name
Scythe of Souls
Description
Melee Weapon Attack +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (4d8 + 8) necrotic damage. The target must make a DC 18 Constitution saving throw, taking 10 (3d6) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Nova Dragon
Background
The regal and bloodthirsty Nova Dragon is a mythical creature from ancient times, said to bring destruction and terror wherever it appears. It is a powerful magical creature of immense size and strength, and its fearsome presence strikes fear into the hearts of every creature it encounters.
Appearance
The Nova Dragon appears as a giant winged dragon, with a body made of pure ebony scales that sparkle with red and blue starry glimmers. Its eyes are black and its claws are sharp enough to cut through steel. When it breathes fire, it produces a bright red stream of flames that can be felt from miles away.
Size
gargantuan
Species
Nova Dragon
Challenge Rating
20
Attributes
- STR: 25
- DEX: 14
- CON: 24
- INT: 18
- WIS: 15
- CHA: 12
Skills
Name
Darkvision
Description
The Nova Dragon can see in dim light within 120 feet of it as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light.
Name
Dragonbreath
Description
The Nova Dragon can use its action to exhale destructive energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in the area must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw, taking 70 (20d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Actions
Name
Claw
Description
Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d8 + 7) slashing damage
Name
Tail
Description
Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d10 + 7) bludgeoning damage
Name
Fire Breath
Description
The Nova Dragon uses its action to exhale fire in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw, taking 70 (20d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Reactions
Name
Retaliation
Description
When the Nova Dragon is hit by a melee attack, it can use its reaction to make a melee attack against the creature that hit it.
Legendary Actions
Name
Fearsome Roar
Description
The Nova Dragon uses its bonus action to emit a powerful roar. Each creature within 120 feet of the Nova Dragon that can hear it must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened until the end of its next turn.
Grimscale, the Eternal Sentinel
Background
Grimscale is a powerful lizard that has been tasked to guard a sacred dungeon entrance and is on the alert for anyone that dares to trespass. It speaks the common tongue but always speaks in verse when doing so and won't leave a task assigned to it until it completes it.
Appearance
Grimscale is a giant lizard with a glossy black carapace lined with shimmering scales. Its eyes are two bright green orbs that seem to glow with an unnatural intensity. It stands over fifteen feet tall and has razor-sharp claws and long, sweeping tail.
Size
huge
Species
space lizard
Challenge Rating
13
Attributes
- STR: 19
- DEX: 17
- CON: 20
- INT: 10
- WIS: 17
- CHA: 12
Skills
Name
Sight
Description
+7 perception
Name
Stealth
Description
+7 stealth
Actions
Name
Claw
Description
+5 to hit, 2d8 slashing damage
Name
Tail
Description
+5 to hit, 2d8 bludgeoning damage
Name
Fire Breath
Description
Cone of fire, 15 ft. long, 10 ft. wide, 20d6 fire damage
Reactions
Name
Reactionary Claws
Description
+5 to hit, 2d8 slashing damage if attacked
Legendary Actions
Name
Divine Aegis
Description
Grimscale releases an aura of divine protection. Creatures within 30 ft. of Grimscale are protected from hostile spells and effects. This effect lasts until Grimscale moves or is incapacitated
Fairie Druid
Background
A mysterious figure that seems to fade in and out of nature. She often goes by the alias, "the Green Lady". She has an affinity for the natural world and uses her powers to protect it.
Appearance
A woman of average height with long, flowing green hair. She wears garments of green and yellow and her eyes are a deep black.
Size
Small
Species
Fairie Druid
Challenge Rating
12
Attributes
- STR: 10
- DEX: 14
- CON: 16
- INT: 14
- WIS: 20
- CHA: 16
Skills
Name
Charm Animal
Description
+7 to Charisma checks when interacting with animals
Name
Nature Magic
Description
The character can cast druidic spells, using Wisdom as her spellcasting ability
Name
Wild Shape
Description
As an action, the character can transform into a beast with a challenge rating no higher than their own
Actions
Name
Word of the Woodlands
Description
The character can command trees and plants to perform physical tasks (DC 15 Wisdom saving throw to resist).
Name
Lightning Strike
Description
The character can cast lightning bolt as a 3rd-level spell (3d10 Lightning damage, DC 16 Dexterity saving throw for half damage).
Name
Wild Regeneration
Description
The character recovers 3d8 hit points per round for up to 5 rounds
Reactions
Name
Defensive Growth
Description
Whenever the character takes damage, plants and vines grow around her (AC 16) to absorb the damage.
Name
Elemental Fury
Description
The character gains a bonus action, allowing her to cast a 3rd-level spell of her choice as an action.
Legendary Actions
Name
Nature's Blessing
Description
The character can cast a 5th-level druid spell, without sacrificing a spell slot. The spell must target creatures or terrain.
Name
Plant Control
Description
The character can take control of plants and animate them to attack creatures within 60 feet (DC 18 Strength saving throw to resist).
Medusa
Background
Medusa was once a beautiful woman who was cursed by the gods to have snakes where her hair should be. She was driven mad by the curse and roams the land, seeking revenge on all living things.
Appearance
A female with green snakes instead of hair, garments made from snakeskin and eyes that glow with an unearthly light.
Size
medium
Species
Medusa
Challenge Rating
14
Attributes
- STR: 11
- DEX: 17
- CON: 16
- INT: 12
- WIS: 15
- CHA: 13
Skills
Name
Perception
Description
+5
Actions
Name
Sneak Attack
Description
Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.
Name
Multiattack
Description
Medusa can make two attacks with her scimitar
Reactions
Name
Petrifying Gaze
Description
If a creature Medusa can see within 30 ft. of her, she can force the creature to make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature turns to stone, becoming incapacitated and unable to move or take actions until a Greater Restoration spell is used to break the stone form.
Legendary Actions
Name
Snake Swarms
Description
Medusa can create an area of 10 ft. radius of swarming snakes that lasts for 1 minute. Other creatures within the radius of the swarm must make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or take 3 (1d6) poison damage and be poisoned for 1 minute.
Stargazer
Background
Mystical astronomer and keeper of the keys to a forgotten plane of existence
Appearance
A tall, mysterious figure wearing a long, flowing robe and a pointed hat, with eyes that glitter like stars
Size
medium
Species
Stargazer
Challenge Rating
11
Attributes
- STR: 19
- DEX: 12
- CON: 18
- INT: 15
- WIS: 17
- CHA: 14
Skills
Name
Arcana
Description
Proficiency bonus +5
Name
Perception
Description
Proficiency bonus +5
Name
Stealth
Description
Proficiency bonus +4
Name
Occultism
Description
Proficiency bonus +5
Actions
Name
Planar Strike
Description
Melee spell attack, range 5ft, +7 to hit, 3d8 force damage
Name
Planar Blast
Description
Ranged spell attack, range 60ft, +7 to hit, 4d6 force damage
Name
Create Gate
Description
Creates a gate to a random plane of existence
Name
Hex of Protection
Description
Target creature receives +3 AC bonus and resistance to lightning, fire, and necrotic damage
Name
Divine Intervention
Description
Grants two wishes to the caster
Reactions
Name
Spell Strike
Description
As a reaction, counter a spell attack with a melee attack, range 5ft, +6 to hit, 2d8 force damage
Ectomorph the Cosmic Cat
Background
Once a celestial being of pure energy, Ectomorph was sent to the Material Plane to protect a powerful magical artifact which had been hidden in a distant lunar temple by an ancient race of cats.
Appearance
A giant metallic tomcat composed of cosmic energy, with a wingspan of 30 ft.
Size
gargantuan
Species
Space cat
Challenge Rating
14
Attributes
- STR: 18
- DEX: 24
- CON: 14
- INT: 18
- WIS: 18
- CHA: 24
Skills
Name
Acrobatics
Description
+8
Name
Athletics
Description
+8
Name
Survival
Description
+8
Name
Stealth
Description
+8
Name
Perception
Description
+8
Name
Insight
Description
+8
Actions
Name
Claw
Description
Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit. Hit: 3d8+7 slashing damage
Name
Laser Beam
Description
Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit. Hit: 4d10+7Force damage
Name
Time Reversal
Description
The Ectomorph can take an action to create a warp in the time/space continuum, creating a temporary bubble that reverses the age of any creature inside it for 10 minutes.
Reactions
Name
Cosmic Defence
Description
When Ectomorph is targeted with a ranged or melee attack, it can use its reaction to subtract 7 from the attack roll
Name
Teleport
Description
The Ectomorph can use its reaction to teleport up to 30 feet away from any incoming attacks
Legendary Actions
Name
Laser Storm
Description
The Ectomorph can take a legendary action to create a storm of lasers, every creature in a 10-foot-radius must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, on a failed save the affected creature takes 10d10 +7 fire damage, on a successful save take half as much damage.
Demogorgon, Prince of Demons
Background
Demogorgon, also known as the Prince of Demons, is a powerful devil that seeks to bring about a new era of evil on the Prime Material Plane.
Appearance
Demogorgon is often depicted as a monstrous humanoid with two heads, one red and one blue. Its body is covered in dark scales and features sharp claws and teeth.
Size
medium
Species
Devil
Challenge Rating
12
Attributes
- STR: 30
- DEX: 18
- CON: 30
- INT: 26
- WIS: 22
- CHA: 28
Skills
Name
Deception
Description
+11
Name
Intimidation
Description
+11
Name
Perception
Description
+13
Actions
Name
Multiattack
Description
Demogorgon makes two claw attacks
Name
Claw
Description
Melee Weapon Attack: +17 to hit, reach 10 ft, one target. Hit: 19 (2d8 + 10) slashing damage
Name
Divine Horror
Description
Demogorgon emits a terrifying shriek. All creatures within a 60-foot radius must make a DC 26 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure, the creature is paralyzed until the end of their next turn
Reactions
Name
Paralyzing Gaze
Description
Demogorgon can make an opportunity attack against one creature with a gaze attack using its action. The creature must make a DC 26 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure, the creature is paralyzed for 1 round
Legendary Actions
Name
Tail Swipe
Description
Demogorgon makes a tail attack. Hit: 21 (2d10 + 10) bludgeoning damage
Dimensional Behemoth
Background
This mysterious extradimensional creature hails from an unknown plane, where creatures of immense power reign supreme. It appears as a mass of glowing eyes and tentacles, radiating power and menace with each move.
Appearance
The Dimensional Behemoth appears as a mass of tentacles and eyes, with a huge glowing orb in its center. Its tentacles are edged with razor-sharp points, and its eyes seem to burn with an unearthly light.
Size
gargantuan
Species
multidimensional alien
Challenge Rating
20
Attributes
- STR: 20
- DEX: 18
- CON: 20
- INT: 14
- WIS: 18
- CHA: 18
Skills
Name
Stealth
Description
+8
Name
Perception
Description
+9
Actions
Name
Tentacle Strike
Description
+10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d8+9) slashing damage
Name
Eye Beam
Description
Ranged Spell Attack +9 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 27 (5d8+9) fire damage
Reactions
Name
Interdimensional Shield
Description
+6 to AC against one attack
Name
Bolstering Scream
Description
All friendly creatures within 30 ft. of the Behemoth may reroll a failed saving throw
Legendary Actions
Name
Tentacle Slam
Description
+10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 24 (3d10+9) bludgeoning damage
Name
Void Shards
Description
Ranged Spell Attack +9 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 27 (5d8+9) necrotic damage