Veteran

Source: SRD / Basic Rules

title: Veteran
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*Medium humanoid (any race), Any alignment*
 
- **Armor Class** 17 ([splint armor](compendium/items/splint-armor.md))
- **Hit Points** 58 (`9d8 + 18`)
- **Speed** 30 ft.
 
|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|16 (+3)|13 (+1)|14 (+2)|10 (+0)|11 (+0)|10 (+0)|
 
- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** Athletics +5, Perception +2
- **Senses** passive Perception 12
- **Languages** any one language (usually Common)
- **Challenge** 3
 
## Actions
 
***Multiattack.*** The veteran makes two longsword attacks. If it has a shortsword drawn, it can also make a shortsword attack.
 
***Longsword.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* `+5` to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 7 (`1d8 + 3`) slashing damage, or 8 (`1d10 + 3`) slashing damage if used with two hands.
 
***Shortsword.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* `+5` to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 6 (`1d6 + 3`) piercing damage.
 
***Heavy Crossbow.*** *Ranged Weapon Attack:* `+3` to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. *Hit:* 6 (`1d10 + 1`) piercing damage.

Environment

coastal, mountain, grassland, hill, arctic, urban, forest, underdark