# The Barbed

*Small* *Humanoid* *lawful evil*

- **Armor Class:** 13
- **Hit Points:** 44 (8d8+8)
- **Speed:** walk 30 ft.
- **Challenge Rating:** 1 (200 XP)
- **Source:** Creature Codex, page 406

| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 14 (+2) | 16 (+3) | 12 (+1) | 8 (-1) | 10 (+0) | 11 (+0) |

- **Skills:** athletics +4, stealth +5
- **Damage Immunities:** poison
- **Condition Immunities:** poisoned
- **Senses:** darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
- **Languages:** Common, Draconic

### Special Abilities

- **Pack Tactics:** The kobold has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the kobold's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.
- **Sunlight Sensitivity:** While in sunlight, the kobold has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

### Actions

- **Barbed Slash:** Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) slashing damage and 3 (1d6) poison damage. The target must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the end of its next turn.
- **Javelin:** Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.