Skip to content
Link copied to clipboard

NPC, Spy 5e

Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment

The NPC, Spy is a medium humanoid in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 1 (200 XP). It has 12 AC and 27 hit points. They blend seamlessly into any crowd with practiced anonymity, their unremarkable features masking calculating eyes that miss nothing. Every gesture appears casual yet purposeful, like a predator wear...

Armor Class

12

Hit Points

27

Challenge

1

200 XP

They blend seamlessly into any crowd with practiced anonymity, their unremarkable features masking calculating eyes that miss nothing. Every gesture appears casual yet purposeful, like a predator wearing the skin of prey.

Speed Walk 30ft
STR +0 (10)
DEX +2 (15)
CON +0 (10)
INT +1 (12)
WIS +2 (14)
CHA +3 (16)
Skills Deception +5, Insight +4, Investigation +3, Perception +4, Persuasion +5, Sleight Of Hand +4, Stealth +4
Languages Any

Special Traits & Features

Cunning Action Sneak Attack
Humanoid

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

CR 1 • 200 XP

Combat Role

Medium Humanoid (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Easy / Minion
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Bandits, Veteran Captains, Archers, Spies, Bandit Thugs
Encounter Hook: Fortified within ruined choke points, collecting illicit road tolls and laying carefully organized ambushes.

Tactical Recommendations

  • Action Economy: Pair with minor minions or environmental terrain hazards to prevent the party from focus-firing in a single round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of NPC, Spy?

NPC, Spy is a Challenge Rating 1 creature, granting 200 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of NPC, Spy?

NPC, Spy has an Armor Class (AC) of 12 and approximately 27 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight NPC, Spy?

For a standard party of 4 adventurers, NPC, Spy (CR 1) is suitable for tier-appropriate encounters.

Use NPC, Spy in your campaign

Dungeon Manager lets you add NPC, Spy directly to encounters, track it in live combat with HP and conditions, and share the battle with your players — all free.