Armor Class 16 (chain mail) Hit Points 82 (11d8 + 33) Speed 30 ft.
STR 16 (+3) DEX 12 (+1) CON 16 (+3) INT 14 (+2) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 10 (+0)
Saving Throws Str +6, Con +6 Skills Athletics +6, Insight +5, Perception +5
Senses passive Perception 15 Languages Common
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Brave. Rathbone has advantage on saving throws against being frightened.
Actions
Multiattack. Rathbone makes two attacks with his longsword or two attacks with his heavy crossbow.
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage.
Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 1) piercing damage.
Leadership (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). For 1 minute, Rathbone can utter a special command or warning whenever a nonhostile creature that he can see within 30 feet of him makes an attack roll or a saving throw. The creature can add a d4 to its roll provided it can hear and understand Rathbone. A creature can benefit from only one Leadership die at a time. This effect ends if Rathbone is incapacitated.
Tactician. Rathbone can use a bonus action on his turn to choose one creature he can see within 30 feet of him. Until the start of his next turn, the chosen creature gains advantage on attack rolls against creatures other than Rathbone.
Reactions
Parry. Rathbone adds 2 to his AC against one melee attack that would hit him. To do so, Rathbone must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.
Background: Rathbone Harchat has served as the head of the Town Guard in Calmhold for several decades, earning a reputation for his unwavering dedication to maintaining order and justice in the city. At the age of 74, he remains a formidable and respected figure, known for his tactical acumen and combat prowess. Rathbone's loyalty to King Relius Mountberg is unmatched, and he carries out his duties with a sense of duty and honor. His experience and wisdom make him a key advisor to the king on matters of security and defense.
Equipment: Chain mail, longsword, heavy crossbow, a set of fine clothes, a signet ring, a scroll of pedigree, and a purse containing 25 gp.