Karad

Karad is one of the human guards patrolling the Zhentarim Basement in Act One.

“

Wouldn't linger down here, I were you - see all that smokepowder? The Flaming Fist won't find nothing here but rubble.

„

— Karad

Involvement

Act One

Karad tells the party to make haste from the area because the hideout will be destroyed soon, despite the Zhentarim's generous payout to the Flaming Fist to overlook their business.

Combat

Attacks and actions

 Ranged Attack ()   –  Shortbow

Damage: 4~9

1d6 + 3⁠Piercing

Make a ranged attack with your equipped weapon.

 Range: 18 m (60 ft)

Tactician only

 Sneak Attack (Ranged) ()   –  Shortbow

Damage: 5~15

1d6 + 3⁠Piercing

+ 1d6⁠Weapon

Deal an extra 1d6 damage to a foe you have  Advantage against.

You can also use Sneak Attack if you have an ally within 1.5 m (5 ft) of the target and you don't have  Disadvantage.

 Range: Normal weapon range

 Recharge: Per turn

Loot

• Basic Poison
• Dagger
• Leather Armour
• Mechanical Key
• Shortbow

Notes

• Despite being a ranger, and having 3 spell slots, Karad does not have any ranger abilities or spells to make use of.
  • Nevertheless, Karad has access to  Sneak Attack.