Trow

Small fey, chaotic neutral

Armor Class: 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 45 (6d6 + 24)
Speed: 30 ft., climb 20 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
10 (+0)	16 (+3)	18 (+4)	14 (+2)	12 (+1)	16 (+3)

Saving Throws: Dex +6, Con +7, Cha +6
Skills: Stealth +6, Perception +4, Deception +6, Performance +6
Damage Resistances: Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Damage Immunities: Psychic
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened
Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 14
Languages: Common, Sylvan
Challenge: 4 (1,100 XP)

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Lore

Trows are nocturnal fey of northern hills and hidden mounds known as trowie knowes. Travelers are said to vanish near these hillocks, only to return days later, bewildered and changed. Trows delight in mischief, illusions, and haunting music, using melodies to charm, mislead, or lure mortals into danger. Though not inherently evil, their chaotic nature makes them unpredictable foes or reluctant allies.

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Traits

Fey Ancestry. The trow has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic cannot put it to sleep.

Cunning Fey. The trow can attempt to hide even when lightly obscured. It has advantage on Deception and Performance checks to manipulate mortals.

Innate Spellcasting. Charisma is the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14). The trow can cast the following spells without material components:

• At will: Minor Illusion, Prestidigitation
• 2/day each: Charm Person (1st-level), Faerie Fire (1st-level), Misty Step (2nd-level)
• 1/day: Confusion (4th-level)

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Actions

Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage.

Fey Lure (Recharge 5–6). The trow plays a haunting melody. Each creature of its choice within 30 ft. must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed until the start of the trow’s next turn, incapacitated and with speed 0.

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Reactions

Mischievous Escape. When the trow is hit by an attack, it can use its reaction to teleport up to 15 ft. to an unoccupied space it can see.

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Lair & Musical Traps

Trows often make their lairs in secluded hillocks or rocky knolls. Their lairs feature musical traps and auditory illusions that augment combat:

• Harmonic Snares. A 10-ft square may trigger subtle, magical tones. Creatures entering must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or be trapped or misled for 1 round. Trapped creatures are caught in snares or minor pitfalls; misled creatures move in the wrong direction or suffer –2 to attack rolls.
• Echoing Illusions. The trow can create illusory duplicates or phantom sounds. A creature can attempt a DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern the illusion.
• Ambient Music. Soft melodies in the lair charm or distract intruders. A creature starting its turn in the lair must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or be distracted, unable to take reactions that turn.
• Terrain Advantage. Rocks, foliage, and knolls grant the trow half and three-quarters cover, enhancing its defensive mobility.

Trows combine these lair features with Fey Lure, Misty Step, and ambush tactics to control encounters, isolate foes, and strike unpredictably.

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Tactics

Trows strike from shadows, using Fey Lure, illusions, and Misty Step to manipulate the battlefield. They avoid prolonged combat with heavily armored foes, retreating when outmatched to attack from favorable positions. Their mobility, magical tricks, and musical traps make them difficult and unpredictable opponents.

Trow

Small fey (chaotic), CR 4

XP 1,100
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Role: Skirmisher / Trickster / Ambush Predator

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Lore

Trows are nocturnal fey from northern hills, rocky knolls, and hidden mounds known as trowie knowes. Folklore tells of travelers drawn by haunting music and illusions, vanishing for hours or days before reappearing bewildered. Trows delight in mischief, cunning games, and the thrill of deceiving mortals. They covet shiny objects, secrets, and minor magical curiosities. While rarely evil, their chaotic nature makes them unpredictable opponents or reluctant allies. Their music, often played on a small fiddle or flute, is magical and mesmerizing, used to charm or mislead intruders.

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Defense

• AC: 16, touch 13, flat-footed 13 (+3 Dex, +3 natural)
• HP: 45 (6d6+24)
• Saves: Fort +7, Ref +6, Will +4
• DR: 5/magic (nonmagical weapons)
• Immune: psychic
• Defensive Abilities: Fey Traits, Cunning Fey

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Offense

• Speed: 30 ft., climb 20 ft.
• Melee: Shortsword +6 (1d6+1/19–20)
• Special Attacks: Fey Lure, Trap Setting
• Spell-Like Abilities (CL 6th; concentration +5):
  • At will — Minor Illusion, Prestidigitation
  • 2/day each — Charm Person (1st), Faerie Fire (1st), Dimension Door (2nd)
  • 1/day — Confusion (4th)

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Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
10 (+0)	16 (+3)	18 (+4)	14 (+2)	12 (+1)	16 (+3)

• Base Attack Bonus: +4
• CMB: +4
• CMD: 17 (19 vs. trip or disarm)
• Feats: Weapon Finesse, Dodge, Mobility, Combat Reflexes
• Skills: Bluff +9, Perform (Dance) +9, Perform (Music) +9, Stealth +10, Perception +8, Use Magic Device +7
• Languages: Common, Sylvan

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Special Abilities

Fey Traits (Ex): Immune to sleep effects; +2 racial bonus on saving throws against enchantments.

Cunning Fey (Ex): Can hide even when lightly obscured; +4 racial bonus on Bluff and Perform checks to deceive or distract.

Fey Lure (Su): The trow plays haunting music on an instrument or uses its magical voice. Each creature of its choice within 30 ft. must succeed on a DC 14 Will save or be charmed for 1 round per HD, swaying or compelled to dance. Charmed creatures have speed 0. Usable every 1d4 rounds. A successful Perform (Music) check (+9) can impose a –2 penalty on the save.

Trap Setting (Ex): Full-round action. The trow prepares a 10-ft square with musically enhanced snares, pitfalls, or illusory hazards. Creatures entering must succeed on a DC 14 Reflex save or be trapped or misled for 1 round. Trapped creatures are immobilized or caught in a pit; misled creatures are confused, suffer –2 on attack rolls, or take an alternate path due to auditory illusions. Traps remain until triggered or the trow leaves the area. Observers may attempt a DC 15 Perception check to detect traps.

Mischievous Escape (Ex): Reaction. When struck, the trow teleports 15 ft. to an unoccupied space within line of sight.

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Combat

Trows favor ambushes, using darkness, terrain, music, and illusions to control the battlefield. They typically open combat with Fey Lure, then attack from hiding or exploit traps. Trap Setting often incorporates musical elements to mislead and ensnare intruders. They avoid prolonged fights with heavily armored or multiple enemies, using Dimension Door or teleportation to reposition or separate foes. Their mobility, cunning, and magical tricks make them unpredictable and difficult opponents.

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Ecology

• Environment: Temperate forests, rocky highlands, coastal mounds
• Organization: Solitary or small kin groups (2–6)
• Treasure: Minor magical trinkets, curiosities, and stolen shiny objects

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Trow

Small fey (chaotic neutral)
Hit Dice: 6d6+24 (45 hp)
Initiative: +3
Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares), climb 20 ft.
Armor Class: 16, touch 13, flat-footed 13 (+3 Dex, +3 natural)
Base Attack/Grapple: +4/-1
Attack: Shortsword +6 melee (1d6+1/19–20)
Full Attack: Shortsword +6 melee (1d6+1/19–20)
Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: Fey Lure (Su), Trap Setting (Ex)

Spell-Like Abilities (CL 6th; concentration +5):

• At will — Minor Illusion, Prestidigitation;
• 2/day each — Charm Person (1st), Faerie Fire (1st), Dimension Door (2nd);
• 1/day — Confusion (4th)

Special Qualities: Fey Traits, Cunning Fey, Mischievous Escape (Ex)
Saves: Fort +7, Ref +6, Will +4
Abilities: Str 10, Dex 16, Con 18, Int 14, Wis 12, Cha 16
Skills: Bluff +9, Perform (Dance) +9, Perform (Music) +9, Stealth +10, Perception +8, Use Magic Device +7
Feats: Weapon Finesse, Dodge, Mobility, Combat Reflexes
Environment: Temperate forests, rocky highlands, coastal mounds
Organization: Solitary or small kin groups (2–6)
Challenge Rating: 4
Treasure: Standard (minor magical trinkets, curiosities, stolen shiny objects)
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

• Fey Traits (Ex): Immune to sleep effects; +2 racial bonus on saves vs. enchantments.
• Cunning Fey (Ex): Can hide even when lightly obscured; +4 racial bonus on Bluff and Perform checks to deceive or distract.
• Fey Lure (Su): The trow produces haunting music from an instrument or its voice. As a standard action, all creatures of choice within 30 ft. must succeed on a DC 14 Will save or be charmed for 1 round per HD, swaying or compelled to dance. Usable every 1d4 rounds. Perform (Music) +9 can impose a –2 penalty on the save.
• Trap Setting (Ex): Full-round action; the trow can prepare a 10-ft square area with minor snares, pitfalls, caltrops, or illusory hazards. The trow may use natural terrain features or magical illusions to conceal the traps. Any creature entering or moving through the affected area must succeed on a DC 14 Reflex save or become trapped or misled for 1 round.

A trapped creature is immobilized or caught in a snare, while a misled creature suffers a –2 penalty on attack rolls, must move cautiously, or takes an alternate path due to visual or auditory illusions. The trow can set one such area per round, and the trap remains until triggered or the trow leaves the area. A successful Perception check (DC 15) by an observer can detect a trap before it triggers.
Mischievous Escape (Ex): Reaction; teleport 15 ft. to an unoccupied space within line of sight when struck.

Combat: Trows favor ambushes. They open combat with Fey Lure to incapacitate foes, drawing them into traps. They attack from hiding with shortswords or use Dimension Door to reposition. Against multiple foes, they isolate enemies or retreat. Their mobility, magic, and cunning make them unpredictable opponents.

Ecology: Trows are nocturnal tricksters from northern folklore. They inhabit temperate forests, rocky hills, and hidden mounds. Though rarely evil, they delight in mischief, music, and illusions, luring travelers for sport or minor theft.