Ghosts of Saltmarsh

PIRATE DECK WIZARD

These salt-encrusted practitioners of magic are at once
learned and superstitious. The crews of pirate ships
generally give their deck wizards a wide berth. as they
magically step from place to place and unleash their
briny magic against attackers. The ship Sea Ghost in
The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh is home to a pirate
deck wizard named Punketah.

PIRATE FIRST MATE

These no-nonsense sailors are the trusted allies of a pi-

rate ship's captain. Ex-soldiers and trained mercenaries

often find employment as mates aboard pirate ships. In

The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh, Bloody Bjorn serves

as the first mate aboard Sea Ghost.

RIP TIDE PRIEST

Priests of the Rip Tide cull gather in secret cabals to

perform dark rituals that glorify Olhydra. the elemental

Princess of Evil Water. as the embodiment of water's de-

structiveness. They believe that using water to kill their

enemies. such as through ritual drowning. earns chem

Olhydra's favor.

PIRATE DECK WIZARD

Medium humanoid (any race). any alignment

Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor)

Hit Points 32 (Sd8 + 10)

Speed^30 ft.

STR

10 (+O)

DEX

14 (+2)

CON

14 (+2)

Skills Arcana +5, Perception +3

Senses passive Perception 13

INT

16 (+3)

WIS

13 (+1)

Languages any one language (usually Common)

Challenge l (200 XP)

CHA

11 (+O)

Sea Legs. The deck wizard has advantage on ability checks and

saving throws to resist being knocked prone.

Spel/casting. The deck wizard is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its spell-

casting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13. +5 to hit with

spell attacks). It has the following wizard spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): friends, mage hand, prestidigitation, ray of frost

1st level (4 slots): disguise self.fog cloud, mage armor, witch bolt

2nd level (3 slots): gust of wind, Melfs acid arrow, misty step

ACTIONS

Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach S ft., one

target. Hit: 3 (l d6) bludgeoning damage.

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PIRATE FIRST MATE

Medium humanoid (any race). any alignment

Armor Class 16 (chain mail)

Hit Points 26 (4d8 + 8)

Speed 30 ft.

STR

14 (+2)

DEX

11 (+O)

CON

14 (+2)

INT

11 (+O)

Skills Athletics +4, Intimidation +3

Senses passive Perception l 0

WIS

10 (+O)

Languages any one language (usually Common)

Challenge 1 (200 XP)

CHA

13 (+ l)

Sea Legs. The first mate has advantage on ability checks and

saving throws to resist being knocked prone.

ACTIONS

Multiattack. The first mate makes two attacks with its

longsword.

Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one tar-

get. Hit: 6 (ld8 + 2) slashing damage, or 7 (ldlO + 2) slashing

damage if used with two hands. If the target is a creature, the

first mate can choose to deal no damage with the attack to dis-

arm the target. The target must succeed on a DC^14 Strength

saving throw or drop one item it 1s holding on the ground.

RIP TIDE PRIEST

Medium humanoid (human), neutral evil

Armor Class 13 (chain shirt)

Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16)

Speed 30 ft.

STR

15 (+2)

DEX

11 (+O)

CON

14 (+2)

INT

10 (+O)

Skills Deception +S, Religion +2. Stealth +2

Senses passive Perception 10

Languages Aquan, Common

Challenge 2 (450 XP)

WIS

11 (+O)

CHA

16 (+3)

Spel/casting. The priest is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its spellcast-

ing ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +S to hit with spell

attacks). It knows the following sorcerer spells:

Cantrips (at will): chill touch, mage hand. minor illusion, presti-

digitation. ray of frost

lst level (4 slots): expeditious retreat, magic missile, shield

2nd level (3 slots): blur, hold person

3rd level (2 slots): sleet storm

ACTIONS

Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft .. one

target. Hit: 6 (ld8 + 2) bludgeoning damage.