Buy me a coffeeMonsieur Thénardier and Madame Thénardier (The Jondrettes)
Monsieur Thénardier and Madame Thénardier, also known as the Jondrettes, are two notorious characters. They are a married couple who run a tavern in Montfermeil, where they prey on vulnerable travelers and engage in various criminal activities.
- Alias – Monsieur Thénardier and Madame Thénardier (The Jondrettes)
- Gender – Male (Monsieur Thénardier), Female (Madame Thénardier)
- Race – Human
- Occupation – Innkeepers, Thieves, Con Artists
- Religion – Unknown
- Allies – Criminals, corrupt officials, fellow grifters
- Enemies – Law enforcement, honest citizens, anyone who gets in their way
- Abode/Base of operations – A run-down inn in a seedy part of town
- Nationality – French
- Languages – French, some basic knowledge of other languages for the purposes of their cons
- Alignment – Neutral Evil
- Affiliation(s) – Criminal underworld, black market traders
- Significant others – Each other (married couple)
Monsieur Thénardier is a portly man with a jovial demeanor, but his charm hides a cruel and cunning personality. He is an expert in manipulation and is always looking for ways to make a profit, even if it means deceiving and exploiting others. Monsieur Thénardier is driven by his greed and desire for wealth, which leads him to engage in illegal activities, such as stealing and extortion.
Madame Thénardier, on the other hand, is a thin and sharp-featured woman with a vicious tongue. She is just as ruthless as her husband, but with a more sadistic edge. Madame Thénardier enjoys inflicting pain on others and is not above using her feminine wiles to get what she wants. She is fiercely protective of her family and will do anything to ensure their survival.
The Thénardiers have two daughters, Eponine and Azelma, whom they treat with neglect and abuse. They also have a son, Gavroche, whom they have abandoned to the streets. The Thénardiers’ ultimate goal is to accumulate wealth and status, and they will do whatever it takes to achieve this, even if it means sacrificing their own family members.
The Thénardiers’ criminal activities bring them into contact with various other characters in Les Misérables, such as Jean Valjean, Fantine, and Marius. Monsieur Thénardier’s schemes often backfire, leading to his arrest and imprisonment. Madame Thénardier, however, manages to evade justice and disappears into obscurity.
Overall, the Thénardiers are a despicable duo whose actions stem from their greed and desire for power. They have no qualms about exploiting others and will stop at nothing to achieve their goals.
Monsieur Thénardier
Monsieur Thénardier is a man in his forties with a scruffy beard and unkempt hair. He has a broad and muscular build, with scars visible on his arms and face. He wears a dirty and tattered shirt with suspenders and pants that are too small for him, showing his bare feet. His eyes are small and beady, giving him a shifty look.
Monsieur Thénardier, Master of the Inn
Medium humanoid (human), neutral evil
Armor Class: 15 (studded leather)
Hit Points: 110 (13d8 + 39)
Speed: 30 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 (+3) | 16 (+3) | 16 (+3) | 12 (+1) | 14 (+2) | 14 (+2) |
Skills: Deception +6, Insight +5, Intimidation +6, Perception +5
Senses: passive Perception 15
Languages: French, Thieves’ Cant
Challenge: 5 (1,800 XP)
Actions
Multiattack. Monsieur Thénardier makes two attacks with his short sword or one attack with his short sword and one attack with his dagger.
Short Sword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage.
Reactions
Parry. Monsieur Thénardier adds 2 to his AC against one melee attack that would hit him. To do so, he must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.
Lair Actions
Monsieur Thénardier’s lair is the inn he owns and operates with his wife, Madame Thénardier. Once per round, he can use one of the following lair actions:
- Tripwire. Monsieur Thénardier pulls a tripwire hidden under a rug or piece of furniture. Any creature within 10 feet of the tripwire must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or be knocked prone.
- Barroom Brawl. Monsieur Thénardier signals to his allies in the inn to start a barroom brawl. Up to five creatures within 30 feet of Monsieur Thénardier who can hear and understand him must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be compelled to join the brawl.
- Secret Passage. Monsieur Thénardier reveals a secret passage in the inn that leads to a hidden room. He and his allies can use this passage to move through the inn undetected.
Equipment
studded leather armor, short sword, dagger, thieves’ tools, 20 gp
Madame Thénardier
Madame Thénardier is a woman in her late thirties with greasy hair and a sharp nose. She has a wiry build and a hunched posture, making her appear shorter than she is. She wears a faded dress with a torn apron, revealing her bony shoulders and arms. Her eyes are dark and calculating, and her thin lips are always set in a sneer. She wears a few pieces of tarnished jewelry, trying to appear more refined than she is.
Madame Thénardier Medium humanoid (human), neutral evil
Armor Class 14 (leather armor) Hit Points 84 (13d8 + 26) Speed 30 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 (+3) | 14 (+2) | 14 (+2) | 10 (+0) | 10 (+0) | 12 (+1) |
Skills Deception +5, Insight +2, Intimidation +5, Perception +2, Sleight of Hand +4, Stealth +4
Senses passive Perception 12 Languages Common Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Actions
Multiattack. Madame Thénardier makes two melee attacks.
Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage.
Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 2) piercing damage.
Sneak Attack (1/Turn). Madame Thénardier deals an extra 14 (4d6) damage when she hits a target with a weapon attack and has advantage on the attack roll, or when the target is within 5 feet of an ally of Madame Thénardier that isn’t incapacitated and Madame Thénardier doesn’t have disadvantage on the attack roll.
Dirty Tactics. Madame Thénardier can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of her turns.
Lair Actions
Madame Thénardier’s lair actions can only be used in her underground hideout, and only if she is not surprised.
Tripwire. Madame Thénardier pulls a tripwire to trip her enemies. All creatures in a 10-foot square must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or fall prone.
Shank. Madame Thénardier pulls out a hidden shank and makes a melee attack against a creature within 5 feet of her. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage.
Call for Help. Madame Thénardier shouts for her cronies to come to her aid. One ally of Madame Thénardier within 60 feet can move up to its speed and use its reaction to make one melee attack.