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Credits Introduction
Authors: Vall Syrene, Davide Molino Monster Hunts Weekly is a supplementary series, designed to
Creature Art: Molino Davide Art sit alongside the Adamantine best-selling 100 Monster Hunts.
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These supplements each feature a brand new monster,
Background Art: Squeezi Games complete with professional art, lore, harvest table, magical
Cartography: Cze and Peku (patreon.com/czepeku) items, plot hooks and a bounty hunt, so you can quickly and
easily insert it into your ongoing campaigns.
Encounter Icon art by Brittney Hay This supplement assumes you have access to the Player's
Encounter Icon Mechanics by Vall Syrene Handbook, Monster Manual and Dungeon Master's Guide. When
InDesign Template by Nathanaël Roux
a creature or item is referenced for the first time during a
hunt its name will be written in Bold.

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You don't have to read the entire supplement before you

utilize its contents, but it is advised to read the provided to
Hunts, Harvesting and Encounter Icon guides provided to
fully understand how best to use it before diving in.

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The quests in this supplement are referred to as Hunts. Each
hunt begins with a short bounty, rumor or plot hook you can
provide to your players. The hunts in this book have been
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kept short, simple and often don't provide maps or complex
details unless they add something to the overall hunt. This
allows you to quickly tweak the hunt on the fly to suit your
campaign while staying within the hunt's structure.

The Hunt Layout

Each hunt lists a hunt title, the noted bounty, rumor or plot
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hook description that can be read to players, the average

party level (APL) and expected difficulty based on party
size, the quest creature, a brief summary of the hunt itself,
and 4 different stages that act as guidelines for the hunt
progression.

Hunt Stages
Hunts are divided into 4 stages: Meeting the NPCs,
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Exploration, The Hunt, and Completion.

Stage 1: Meeting the NPCs. This section begins the hunt,
introduces any notable NPCs the characters should need to
speak with, and gives the characters the opportunity to learn
more about the hunt itself.
Stage 2: Exploration. This section offers the characters the
opportunity to search for clues that could aid them later
in the hunt.
Stage 3: The Hunt. This section details the creature
encounter, and notes any particular tactics the creature might
have, such as targeting a particular character first, or having
an aversion to fire.
Stage 4: Completion. This stage deals with the aftermath of
the hunt. Here you can find options for looting a creature's
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return to them. Harvesting options for the creatures are not
mentioned, but can be added as additional treasure.
Harvesting Monster Parts
In this supplement, each monster features a variety of parts
that can be harvested after it is killed.
If the idea of harvesting pieces of dead monsters and
turning them into useful items is appropriate for your
campaign, consult the harvesting table for the creature in
question to see what body parts may be harvested, how
difficult they are to craft, and the resulting weapon or item
the body part can be turned into. Below is an example
of the kind of tables you can find in the Monster Hunts
Weekly supplements, as well as a breakdown of what each
column means.
Harvesting Table
Body Harvesting Crafted Crafting Crafting DC
Part DC Item Requirements
Fang DC 12 Maw Idol Tinker’s tools: Maw Idol
(2d6 Wisdom (4 fangs All items DC 12
fangs) (Survival) required) Strength
(Athletics)
4 Hours
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Body Part. What parts can be harvested and how many can
Harvesting DC. The ability check and DC required to
successfully harvest the chosen part. A creature part can
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only be harvested once. If a creature fails the harvesting
check by 5 or more, the body part is destroyed and can't be
harvested again.
Crafted Item. The item or items the body part can be
turned into. You can only produce one of the listed items
with each crafting attempt.
Crafting Requirements. Any requirements that must be
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met in order to turn the harvested body part into an item
is listed here. If an item is listed under two or more tools,
proficiency in and access to both sets of tools are required,
though these proficiencies can be shared over multiple
characters. For example, one character could take part in the
crafting and have proficiency in one set of tools, and another
character could also take part in the crafting and provide the
proficiency needed for the other set of tools.
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Crafting DC. The ability check and DC that must be met
to successfully craft and item, and the time required to do so.
If this check is failed by 5 or more, the harvested pieces are
destroyed in the crafting process.
Encounter Icons
The stat blocks in this supplement use a collection of icons
known as Encounter Icons. These icons are designed to offer
advice on the creature’s behavior or see what kind of abilities
it might have at a glance.
Some icons might contradict each other, but this is
intentional. Icons are noted on a stat block in order of
importance, with the most important icon on the left and the
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least important on the right. For example, a dragon would
have lair lurker first, followed by the archer icon, then the
rusher icon. For a dragon, remaining in its lair is far more
important than staying at range breathing fire, and setting
fire to its enemies is more important than rushing in with
tooth and claw.
The icons are purely an advisory tool. If you feel a
creature would act a particular way that goes against its
original design, then feel free to modify its behavior to suit
your encounter.
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Encounter Icon Descriptions
Each icon represents a particular set of tactics which are
detailed below. The icons are in alphabetical order.
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The Tank. A creature with this icon
often has a lot of hit points or a high AC
(sometimes both) and is able to take a
beating, but not necessarily inflict much in
return. These creatures are usually intended
to be used as frontline fighters against
melee-heavy enemies or act as protectors for spellcasters. A
tank’s primary tactic is to soak up incoming attacks and focus
on a single target at a time, shrugging off most damage while
slowly whittling away its target’s hit points.
The Ambusher. A creature with this
icon usually has lower than average hit
points but a higher than average AC and
deals increased damage, especially when
surprising a target. An ambusher is intended
to be used stealthily, waiting for the
opportune moment to strike. An ambusher’s primary tactic
is to pick off one target at a time, starting with the weakest
looking creature first. It uses hit and run tactics to confuse its
opponents and retreats if cornered or close to defeat.
The Afflicted. A creature with this icon
primarily uses diseases or condition effects
such as paralysis or poison to debilitate
their targets. An afflicted is intended to be
used aggressively, and spreads its attacks
out between multiple targets first. The
afflicted prioritizes attacking those who are immune to its
debilitating ailments, or those who have the ability to cure
them, ensuring they are dead before turning its attention to
other targets.
The Rusher. A creature with this icon
focuses their attacks on a single creature at
a time and continues until it is dead. The
rusher is intended to be a challenging foe,
and usually has either a few heavy hitting
attacks, or many smaller attacks it can use
to continually pressure its target. A rusher often attacks
relentlessly and fights to the death.
The Defender. A creature with this icon
usually has a lot of resistances and condition
immunities. A defender is intended to act as
the opposite to the rusher, spreading out its
attacks between nearby enemies and usually
sharing an icon with the tank, spellcaster or
ranger. The defender’s primary tactic is to be cautious and
careful when attacking, only moving in for the kill when
it has a clear sign of victory and falling back or hunkering
down if outnumbered.
The Caster. A creature with this icon
is capable of casting spells or generating
magical effects. A caster is intended to be
played based on its other icons, but is likely
to recognise other creatures with the caster
icon more easily. The caster’s primary tactic
is to eliminate rival casters as early as possible to establish
magical dominance on the battlefield.
The Lair Lurker. A creature with this icon
has access to a lair. A lair lurker is intended
to be played based on the combination of
other icons on its stat block. The lair lurker’s
primary tactic is to use minions or lair
actions to debilitate its enemies, and given the choice, fights
from within its lair.
The Lone Wolf. A creature with this icon
prefers to fight alone, and doesn’t work
well with other groups of creatures. The
lone wolf is intended to be used as a boss
monster, assassin, or other solitary creature.
It’s primary tactic depends on the other
icons present on its stat block.
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The Pack Hunter. A creature with this
icon prefers to fight in groups to surround
and overwhelm its foes with coordinated
attacks. The larger the group, the more
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aggressive the attack. A pack hunter will
usually have lower hit points or AC than
other monsters to counter balance the intended numbers
implied in their use. It is unusual to encounter one of these
individually, though it might happen if they face weaker foes.
The Underling. A creature with this icon
normally has extremely low hit points, AC
and damage output, and act as minions in
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a hierarchy. An underling is intended to be
used as a buffer to protect more valuable
targets, or serve as chaff characters can
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fight their way through with little difficulty. An underling’s
primary tactic is dictated by other icons on its stat block.
The Archer. A creature with this icon
might excel at long range combat or have
high mobility and rely on hit-and-run
tactics; they avoid lingering in melee range
if they can avoid it. The archer is intended
to be used at mid to long range, where it can
pick off its foes with relative impunity. Its primary tactic is
usually to avoid melee creatures and focus on ranged enemies
first, making good use of cover.
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Creature Rarity
The icons in this supplement show in different colors. These
colors dictate how rare a creature is intended to be in the
world. Conventionally, the rarer a creature is, the more
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powerful it is, and the more abilities it has at its disposal:
Black. The creature is commonly found
in the world and can be seen regularly
in its natural habitat. It is nothing overly
extraordinary, though some creatures may
still be considered exotic by passing travellers.
Blue. The creature is uncommon and might
have unique features. Such a creature is much
more difficult to locate in the wild and might
require help from a hunter or tracker, or only
live in very particular environments.
Red. The creature is rarely seen, and
often has more than one special feature or
legendary actions. It might use a lair. These
creatures are not easy to find, even by skilled
trackers, usually requiring magical assistance.
Orange. The creature is regarded as a
myth or legend, only ever spoken of in long
forgotten stories and tall tales. The creature
is often unique, either in name, existence or
some other method and might have many
special features and legendary actions. It is likely to use a lair.
Abeiape Abeiape
Large Fiend (Demon), neutral evil
Mutated almost beyond recognition, these fur-less scarred —
primates can be found stalking the ashen plains of volcanic Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
regions across the multiverse. Hit Points 84 (8d10 + 40)
Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft.
Mutated Rage. Abeiapes are primates mutated by
exposure to abyssal magic. Whilst almost unrecognizable —
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
from their original shaggy forms, these creatures exhibit 24 (+7) 14 (+2) 20 (+5) 10 (+0) 12 (+1) 17 (+3)
a wild, frenzied fury fueled by a unquenchable bloodlust. —
When an abeiape encounters another of its kind, they Saving Throws Str + 11
often fight to the death - or until another more appealing Skills Acrobatics +8, Athletics +11, Intimidation +9,
Perception +7
target presents itself to the pair.

Demonic Heretage. Due to the dark magic that runs
through an abeiape's veins, conventional weapons do
little to harm them. Additionally, those choosing to hunt
down such a creature must take care when using weaker
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Damage Resistances fire; bludgeoning, piercing and
slashing damage from nonmagical attacks
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened
Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 30 ft., passive
Perception 17
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spells against it, for the abeiape's blood fills the beast
but can't speak
with a natural resistance and immunity to lower-level Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)
spellcasting.
—
Alchemical Interests. Abeiapes are widely valued by Dark Blood. The abeiape can't be affected by spells of 3rd
alchemists and wizards for their demonic blood, as it level or lower unless it chooses to be.
can be used in potion brews to enhance the concoction's
Magic Resistance. The abeiape can advantage on saving
effects. While this enhancement does limit the potion's throws against spells and other magical effects.
effectiveness and duration, it has proven invaluable in the
medical field, providing adventurers the ability to quickly Red Rampage. When the abeiape would take damage
patch up light damage for a brief time should they not have from any source, it can use its reaction to move up to its
access to a cleric.
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Furious Fighters. The abeiape fights with a fearless fury,
shrugging off minor wounds and continuing its assault
even after suffering mortal wounds. Abeiapes have been
known to trample each other into the ground in their bid
speed towards that source without provoking opportunity
attacks and make a single slam attack against it if
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to attack their targets, and have even been seen dragging
themselves towards their enemies after being bisected,
seemingly unfazed.
Actions
Multiattack. The abeiape makes two slam attacks.
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5ft., one
target. Hit: 22 (3d8 + 7) bludgeoning damage.

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Abeiape Armor
Armor (leather), uncommon (nonmagical)
School of Magic: —
This tough leather armor is crafted from the pelt
of a fearsome abieape. While you wear it, you have
a +1 bonus to AC and a +2 bonus to Charisma
(Intimidation) checks.
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Ape Charm
Wondrous item, rare (requires attunement)
School of Magic: Abjuration
This heart-shaped glass charm has 3 charges. It regains
1d3 expended charges daily at dawn. When you would
make a saving throw against a spell of 3rd-level or
lower, you can expend 1 charge to automatically succeed
on the save.
When you expend the charm's last charge, roll a d20.
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Ape-Steel Blade Fiend's Slicer
Weapon (any sword), uncommon Weapon (dagger), uncommon
School of Magic: Evocation School of Magic: Illusion
This fiendish blade is crafted from the horns of an abieape. This magical dagger is carved from the claws of an
It is a magical weapon with a +1 to attack and damage rolls, abeiape. The blade edge contains within it a fragment of
and its blade glows blood red when demons draw near. the creature's demonic power and deals an additional 1d6
psychic damage to frightened targets.
Demon Bolas Additionally, when you make a ranged weapon attack
Wondrous item, common (nonmagical) with this dagger, you can cause it to howl as it flies through
School of Magic: — the air. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom
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with a length of leather and adorned with carved abeiape its next turn.
claws on each stone. While bolas are commonly used by
bounty hunters to capture fleeing targets, demon bolas Selling Harvested Materials
specifically excel at restraining fiends of all kinds. Materials harvested from an abeiape can be sold to various
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can see within 30 feet of you as a bonus action on your turn. Harvested items can also be sold to criminal black-market
On a hit, the target takes 2d6 bludgeoning damage and is dealers at an increased price, though the associated risks of
knocked prone and restrained for 1 minute. The target or doing so can vary from one location to the next.
another creature can use their action to free the target from The Harvest Value table details average sale guidelines for
the bolas with a successful DC 13 Strength check. a piece of each material type.
If the target is a fiend or of fiendish heritage, it has Costs may fluctuate based on your campaign’s
disadvantage on the aforementioned check. economy, sale location, or per trader, at the discretion
The bolas have an AC of 10 and 20 hit points. If reduced of the Dungeon Master.
to 0 hit points, they are destroyed.
Harvest Value Table
Draught of Rampage
Potion, uncommon
School of Magic: Enchantment
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When you drink this blood-red potion, you become infused
Body Part
Abeiape Eye
Abeiape
Sale Price
100 gp per eye
15 gp per horn
Black Market Price
150 gp per eye
30 gp per horn
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Horn
with a demonic rage, which lasts for 1 minute. While
raging, you can't concentrate on or cast spells, your speed Abeiape 1 gp per claw 2 gp per claw
increases by 10 feet, and you have a +1 bonus to attack and Claw
damage rolls made using Strength. Abeiape 200 gp per heart 300 gp per heart
Heart
Abeiape Pelt 5 gp per pelt 7gp per pelt
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Harvesting Table
Body Part Harvesting DC Crafted Item Crafting Requirements Crafting DC and Time Taken
Abeiape Eye DC 16 Wisdom Draught of Rampage Alchemist's supplies Draught of Rampage
(2 eyes) (Survival) (1 eye required) DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana)
6 Hours
Abeiape Horns DC 15 Wisdom Ape-Steel Blade Smith's tools Ape-Steel Blade
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(2 tusks) (Survival) (2 horns required) DC 15 Strength (Athletics)

6 Hours
Abeiape Claws DC 14 Wisdom Fiend's Slicer Smith’s tools: Fiend's Slicer
(1d10 claws) (Survival) (2 claws required) Fiend's Slicer DC 14 Strength (Athletics)
Demon Bolas 4 Hours
Demon Bolas
Demon Bolas
(4 claws required) Leatherworker's tools:
DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand)
Demon Bolas
4 Hours
Abeiape Heart DC 16 Wisdom Ape Charm Glassblower's tools Ape Charm
(1 heart) (Survival) (1 heart required) DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana)
6 Hours
Abeiape Pelt DC 15 Wisdom Abeiape Armor Leatherworker's tools Abieape Armor
(Survival) (1 pelt required) DC 14 Wisdom (Survival)
(1 pelt)
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Plot Hook Suggestions Forest Encounters
Below are a collection of plot hooks you can read aloud to
your players or tweak to introduce tales of the abeiape into
your Dungeons & Dragons games.
"I've been hearing rumors lately of a fearsome fiendish ape
terrorizing travelers along the Branch Way road. I bet something
that rare would fetch a pretty penny at the Hunter's Guild!"
"Wanted: a group of brave adventurers for underground
retrieval task. My research papers have been lost in an expedition
to the Underdark after our team was attacked by a mutated ape!
Reward offered. For more infor, speak with Illi Brightbuck, at the
Moontower Inn."
"My gods alive! We were passing through Wild Witch Woods
when I heard a horrific roar from a group of demonic monkeys!
Anyone willing to remove these fiendish threats should contact
Gavrik Solit at Solit's Savoury Goods as soon as possible."
Don't Make Them Angry (apl 5)
“A pair of vicious abieapes have been spotted prowling around the
ancient battlegrounds west of Castle Embri. I shall pay good money
for the horns of such creatures. Those interested should head to the
Average Party Level: 5
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Elrith Estate at their earliest convenience. Ask for Jeremiah.”
Difficulty: Deadly (4 players), Hard (6 players)
Hunt Creature: Abeiape
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Summary: An alchemist seeks to hire the characters to
locate and retrieve the horns from a pair of abeiapes living
in the ruins of a nearby castle, dealing with the abeiapes in
whatever way they see fit.
Stage 1: Meeting the NPCs
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Upon arriving at the Elrith estate, the characters meet a tall
elven alchemist, who introduces himself as Jeremiah Elrith.
Jeremiah explains that he requires three abeiape horns
for his research, but has had much difficulty in obtaining
such items due to the creature's overwhelming aggressive
temperaments. He reveals he has discovered two abeiapes
that would suit his research living in the ruins outside Castle
Embri, twelve miles outside of town, which he requests the
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characters find. He goes on to say he doesn't care how the
characters retrieve the horns, just so long as they bring them
back intact. He offers to pay 50 gp per horn, and buys any
other parts the characters bring back to him at their usual
sale price. Should the group accept, Jeremia also offers them
a rough map of the area to aid in their travel.
Stage 2: Exploration
Travel to Castle Embri takes 3 hours through a dense
woodland, making travel difficult unless on horseback or via
magical means. Should a ranger be present, their Favored
Terrain feature reduces the group's travel time by 1 hour.
When traveling through the forest, the characters
encounter the following events, depending on the
time of day:
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Daytime Travel. The party are ambushed by a group of 5
Bandits (MM). The bandits attempt to rob the party, but
flee if they lose more than 2 of their number.
Evening Travel. The party come across a wounded beast of
CR 1 or lower. A DC 13 Wisdom (Medicine) check reveals
the creature is afflicted with some sort of toxin, which can be
cured by administering a potion of healing (DMG) or other
anti-toxin concoction. If the party aid the creature, it aids
them for the remainder of the journey, stopping once the
group arrives at the outskirts of Castle Embri.
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Night Travel. If the characters stop for the night or travel
through the forest at night, they are ambushed by a pack of
5 hungry Wolves (MM). The wolves have glowing red eyes
and dark red hair, and focus on a single target at a time.
Travel (any). A tree collapses across the forest's path.
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The lead party member must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity
saving throw or take 3d6 bludgeoning damage and be pinned
under the tree until freed (escape DC 15).
Stage 3: The Hunt.
Upon arriving at Castle Embri, the party see two abeiapes
locked in combat near the ruins. The abeiapes continue to
tustle with each other for ten minutes before one of them
breaks a horn from the other, tossing it into the water. If
either of the abeiapes detect the party, they turn towards
them and attack in unison.
Abeiape Tactics
The abeiapes act on their own initiative and choose their
own targets - usually aiming for the creature with the
highest Charisma (Intimidation) modifier, or the creature
with the highest Strength score. When an abeiape's target is
reduced to 0 hit points or otherwise knocked unconscious, it
tosses it up to 10 feet in a random direction as a free action,
then chooses a new target.
Both abeiapes fight until the death or until the party flees
the area. Each abeiape sleeps separately from the other for
5 hours per day. They spend the remaining hours hunting
nearby, or fighting each other.
Stage 4: Conclusion
Upon acquiring the horns, the party can return to Jeremiah,
who praises them for their efforts and pays them the
promised sum. He also offers them use of his guest house to
rest for a week, basic food and drink included.
Notable NPCs
Name: Jeremiah Elrith
Race: Human (He/Him)
Alignment: Chaotic neutral
Occupation: Alchemist
Stat Block: Jeremiah uses the statistics of an archmage
(MM), with a +2 bonus to Wisdom, and proficiency in
alchemist's supplies and the medicine skill.
Personality Trait: Jeremiah is a kind-hearted soul with a
penchant for being overly-analytical in his thinking. He
has 5 1st-level spell scrolls (DMG) and 5 potions of healing
(DMG) for sale, should the characters require them.