Punk Scholar

Medium fey, chaotic evil

Armor Class

15 (studded leather)

Hit Points

67 (9d8 + 27)

Speed

30 ft.

Skills

Deception +7, Perception +6, Persuasion +7, Stealth +6

Senses

darkvision 60 ft.

Languages

Common, Sylvan, Elvish

Challenge

5

Spellcasting

The punk scholar is a 7th-level bard. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following bard spells • Cantrips (at will): dancing lights, minor illusion, vicious mockery • 1st level (4 slots): charm person, dissonant whispers, sleep, thunderwave • 2nd level (3 slots): calm emotions, detect thoughts, suggestion • 3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, hypnotic pattern, stinking cloud • 4th level (1 slot): compulsion

Magic Resistance

The punk scholar has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Multiattack

The punk scholar makes two melee attacks.

Scepter of Insanity

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) bludgeoning damage plus 4 (1d8) necrotic damage.

Taunt (3/Day)

The punk scholar can use a bonus action on its turn to target one creature within 30 feet of it. If the target can hear the punk scholar, the target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or have disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws until the start of the punk scholar's next turn.