CR 5 – Humanoid – The Capitol Conspirator
**Tier 2 play**
**Monster Name:** The Capitol Conspirator
**Size, Type, Alignment:** Medium, Humanoid, Chaotic Neutral
**Core Stats:** Armor Class (AC) 15, Hit Points (HP) 85, Speed 30 ft.
**Ability Scores:**
Strength 12 (+1),
Dexterity 16 (+3),
Constitution 14 (+2),
Intelligence 18 (+4),
Wisdom 10 (+0),
Charisma 15 (+2)
**Proficiencies:** Saving Throws: Intelligence +7, Charisma +5
Skills: Deception +5, Insight +3, Stealth +6
Damage Resistances: Psychic
Damage Immunities: Poison
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened
**Senses:** Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 12
**Languages:** Common, Infernal
**Challenge Rating (CR):** 5
**Special Abilities:**
– **Schemer's Insight:** The Capitol Conspirator can use their Intelligence modifier instead of Wisdom for Insight checks.
– **Crowd Manipulation:** Once per day, the Capitol Conspirator can charm up to 3 creatures within 30 feet, forcing them to regard the Conspirator as a trusted ally for 1 minute.
**Actions:**
– **Multiattack:** The Capitol Conspirator makes two attacks with their Dagger of Deceit.
– **Dagger of Deceit:** +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
*Hit:* 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) psychic damage. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be disoriented, suffering disadvantage on their next attack roll.
– **Whispers of Discord (Recharge 5-6):** The Capitol Conspirator whispers a discordant message to all creatures within a 20 ft. radius. Each creature must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 14 (4d6) psychic damage and be unable to take reactions until the end of their next turn.
**Description:** The Capitol Conspirator is a cunning and manipulative figure, often found lurking in the shadows of political intrigue. Clad in a tattered cloak adorned with symbols of rebellion, they possess an uncanny ability to sway the minds of others. Originating from a tumultuous past filled with betrayal and ambition, the Conspirator employs guerrilla tactics, using deception and charm to turn allies against each other. Their demeanor is charismatic yet unsettling, always calculating the next move in their game of chaos.