Dretch

Dretches are among the weakest of demons - repulsive, self-loathing creatures doomed to spend eternity in a state of perpetual discontent. Their low intelligence makes dretches unsuitable for anything but the simplest tasks. However, what they lack in potential, they make up for in sheer malice. Dretches mill about in mobs, voicing their displeasure as an unsettling din of hoots, snarls, and grunts.

Dretch CR: 1/4 (50 XP)

Small fiend (demon), chaotic evil

Armor Class: 11

Hit Points: 18 (4d6 + 4)

Speed: 20 ft

STR

11 +0

DEX

11 +0

CON

12 +1

INT

5 -3

WIS

8 -1

CHA

3 -4

Damage Resistances: Cold, Fire, Lightning

Damage Immunities: Poison

Condition Immunities: Poisoned

Senses: Darkvision 60 feet, Passive Perception 9

Languages: Abyssal, Telepathy 60 feet (works only with creatures that understand Abyssal)

Challenge Rating: 1/4 (50 XP)

Actions

Multiattack. The dretch makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 feet, one target. Hit: 1d6 piercing damage.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 feet, one target. Hit: 2d4 slashing damage.
Stinking Cloud (1/Day). A 10-foot radius of disgusting green gas extends out from the dretch. The gas spreads around corners, and its area is lightly obscured. It lasts for 1 minute or until a strong wind disperses it. Any creature that starts its turn in that area must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of its next turn. While poisoned in this way, the target can take either an action or a bonus action on its turn, not both, and can’t take reactions.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Demons

Lifespan

Immortal

Average Height

4 feet

Average Weight

60 pounds