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Tarkanan Ruffian

Source: Eberron: Forge of the Artificer p. 73

This rank-and-file gang member, recruited off the streets of Sharn, uses sinister lightning powers to supplement ordinary weaponry.

title: Tarkanan Ruffian
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*Small or Medium humanoid, Chaotic Evil*
 
- **Armor Class** 13 
- **Hit Points** 32 (`5d8 + 10`) 
- **Speed** 40 ft.
 
|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|14 (+2)|13 (+1)|15 (+2)|11 (+0)|10 (+0)|13 (+1)|
 
- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** Dexterity +3, Constitution +4
- **Skills** [Intimidation](Mechanics/CLI/rules/skills.md#Intimidation) +3, [Perception](Mechanics/CLI/rules/skills.md#Perception) +2
- **Senses** passive Perception 12
- **Gear** [spear](Mechanics/CLI/items/spear-xphb.md), [studded leather armor](Mechanics/CLI/items/studded-leather-armor-xphb.md)
- **Languages** Common, Thieves' cant
- **Challenge** 1
 
## Traits
 
***Aberrant Surge.*** When the ruffian casts [Witch Bolt](Mechanics/CLI/spells/witch-bolt-xphb.md), roll `1d8`. On an even number, the ruffian gains a number of [Temporary Hit Points](Mechanics/CLI/rules/variant-rules/temporary-hit-points-xphb.md) equal to the number rolled. On an odd number, one creature of the ruffian's choice within 30 feet of it takes Force damage equal to the number rolled; if no other creatures are in range, it takes the damage.
 
## Actions
 
***Spear.*** *Melee  or Ranged Attack Roll:* `+4`, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. *Hit:* 6 (`1d8 + 2`) Piercing damage.
 
***Spellcasting.*** The ruffian casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Constitution as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12, `+4` to hit with spell attacks):
 
**At will:** [Thaumaturgy](Mechanics/CLI/spells/thaumaturgy-xphb.md)
 
**1/day:** [Witch Bolt](Mechanics/CLI/spells/witch-bolt-xphb.md)