Black Briar Sergeant

Medium humanoid (human), Lawful Evil

"name": "Black Briar Sergeant"
"size": "Medium"
"type": "humanoid"
"subtype": "human"
"alignment": "Lawful Evil"
"ac": !!int "18"
"ac_class": "Plate Armor"
"hp": !!int "75"
"hit_dice": "10d8 + 30"
"speed": "30 ft."
"stats":
  - !!int "18"
  - !!int "12"
  - !!int "16"
  - !!int "12"
  - !!int "14"
  - !!int "16"
"skillsaves":
  "Athletics": !!int "6"
  "Intimidation": !!int "5"
  "Perception": !!int "4"
"senses": "passive Perception 14"
"languages": "Common"
"cr": "4"
"traits":
  - "name": "Targeted Aggression (Recharge 5-6)"
    "desc": "As a bonus action, the Sergeant shouts a command to all allies within 30 feet. Until the end of their next turn, those allies deal an extra 3 (1d6) poison damage when they hit with a melee weapon attack."
  - "name": "Unyielding"
    "desc": "The Sergeant has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened."
"actions":
  - "name": "Multiattack"
    "desc": "The Sergeant makes two Heavy Mace attacks or two Pistol attacks."
  - "name": "Heavy Mace"
    "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage."
  - "name": "Black Briar Pistol"
    "desc": "Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 30/90 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d10) piercing damage. On a hit, the target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone."
"reactions":
  - "name": "Redirect Attack"
    "desc": "When a creature the Sergeant can see targets him with an attack, he can choose an ally within 5 feet of him. That ally becomes the target instead."
"source":
  - "Homebrew"

“Hold the line! If they don’t bleed for the company, they’ll bleed for me!”

The Black Briar Sergeant is the tactical backbone of the occupation. They coordinate the extortion squads with ruthless efficiency. Unlike the Enforcers who focus on intimidation, the Sergeant is a professional soldier who understands that a dead villager pays no taxes.

The Sergeant rarely fights alone. They stay in the center of a formation, using their soldiers as a wall between themselves and anyone foolish enough to push back.