Veteran
5emedium humanoid, any alignment
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
13 (+1)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
10 (+0)
Defense
Armor Class
17 (splint armor)
Hit Points
58 (9d8+18)
Speed
30 ft.
Proficiencies & Senses
Skills
Athletics +5, Perception +2
Languages
Any One Language (Usually Common)
Passive Perception
12
Actions
Multiattack
The veteran makes two longsword attacks. If it has a shortsword drawn, it can also make a shortsword attack.
Longsword
Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage, or 8 (1d10 + 3) slashing damage if used with two hands.
Shortsword
Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.
Heavy Crossbow
Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d10 + 1) piercing damage.
Reference Text
Veterans are professional fighters that take up arms for pay or to protect something they believe in or value. Their ranks include soldiers retired from long service and warriors who never served anyone but themselves.