waterdeep dragon heist

HLAM

This venerable human monk lives in a cave halfway up

the side of Mount Waterdeep. Hlam is the grand mas-

ter of the Order of the Even-Handed, a small monastic

group devoted to Tyr. Would-be students periodically

visit him to learn the Way of the Sacred Fists, which

combines cleric magic and monk training. They usually

return to the city confused, bruised, and not inclined to

visit again.

In times of great peril, Hlam can be called on to help.

Sometimes he offers pearls of wisdom, and sometimes

he descends from his cave to set things right with fist-

icuffs. He can show up at any point in the story as a

helpful figure, and the characters can visit him in his

cave if they need guidance or training. The Order of the

Gauntlet considers him a staunch ally.

Hlam is immune to disease and doesn't require food

or water. Although he ages, he suffers none of the frailty

of old age.

HLAM

Medium humanoid (l]uman), fawful good

Armor Class 22 (Unarmored Defense)

Hit Points 137 (25d8 + 25)

Speed 60 ft.

STR

11 (+O)

DEX

24 (+7}

CON

13 (.+-1}

Saving Throws Str +5, Dex +12

Skills Athletics +5, Religion +7

Damage Immunities poison

INT

14 (+2)

WIS

21 (+5)

Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, poisoned

Senses passive Perception 15

Languages all spoken languages

Challenge 16 (15,000 XP) '

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CHA

14 (+2)

Spel/casting.J-i lam is a 5th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting

ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 18 , +10 to hit with spell at-

tacks). He has the following cleric spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): guidance, light, sacred flame, spare the dying

1st level (4 slots): detect evil and good, healing word, sanctuary,

shield of faith

2nd level (3 slots): calm emotions, prayer of healing, silence

3rd level (2 slots): protection from energy. remove curse, sending

Evasion. If Hlam is subjected to an effect that allows him to

make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, he

instead takes no damage ifhe succeeds on the saving throw,

and only half damage if he fails. He can't use this trait if he's

incapacitated.

Magic Unarmed Strikes. Hlam's unarmed strikes are magical.

Unarmored Defense. While Hlam is wearing no armor and

wielding no shield, his AC includes his Wisdom modifier.

ACTIONS

Multiattack. Hlam attacks three times using' his unarmed

strike, darts, or both.

Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon Atiack: +12 to hit, reach 5

ft. , one target. Hit: 12 (ldlO + 7) bludgeoning damage. If the

APPENDIX 8 I MONSTERS AND NPCS

target is a creature, Hlam can choose one of the following addi-

tional e ffects:

• The target must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or
  drop one item it is holding (Hlam's choice).


• The target must succeed on a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw
  or be knocked prone.


• The target must succeed on a DC 18 Constitution saving
  throw or be stunned until the end of Hl am's next turn.

Dart. Ranged Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, range 20/60 ft., one

target. Hit: 9 (ld4 + 7) piercing damage.

Quivering Palm (Recharge 6). Melee Weapon Attack:+ 12 to hit,

reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: The target must make a DC 18

Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the target is re-

duced to 0 hit points. On a successful save, the target takes 55

(lOdlO) necrotic damage.

Wholeness of Body (Recharges after a Long Rest). Hlam regains

60 hit points.

REACTIONS

Deflect Missile. In response to being hit by a ranged weapon

attack, Hlam deflects the missile. The damage he takes from

the attack is reduced by ldlO + 27. If the damage is reduced to

0, Hlam catches the missile if it's small enough to hold in one

hand and he has a hand free.

Slow Fall. Hlam reduces the bludgeoning damage he takes

from a fall by 100.

LEGENDARY ACTIONS

Hlam can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options

below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time

and only at the end of another creature's turn. Hlam regains

spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.

Quick Step. Hlam moves up to his speed without provoking

opportunity attacks.

Unarmed Strike (Costs 2 Actions). Hlam makes one un-

armed strike.

Invisibility (Costs 3 Actions). Hlam becomes invisible until

the end of his next turn. The effect ends if Hlam attacks or

casts a spell.