Madwick the Quizzical
Medium Humanoid, Neutral
HP 45
AC 12
CR 3
Madwick’s chaotic magic has accidentally unleashed a dangerous magical anomaly in town.
- Size
- Medium
- Alignment
- Neutral
- Armor Description
- Robes
- Creature Type
- Humanoid
- Equipment
- tattered wizard robes, wand carved from bone, spellbook
- Formatted Speed
- 30 ft.
- Formatted Saves
- Int +5, Wis +4
- Formatted Skills
- Arcana +5, Insight +4
- Formatted Senses
- passive Perception 14
- Hit Dice
- 6d8
- Languages
- Common, Draconic, Elvish
- Proficiency Bonus
- 2
- Xp
- 700
Abilities
CHA
11
(+0)
CON
12
(+1)
DEX
14
(+2)
INT
16
(+3)
STR
8
(-1)
WIS
13
(+1)
Speed
- Walk
- 30
Senses
- Passive Perception
- 14
Actions
Staff Slam.
Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
Magic Missile.
Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (3d4 + 3) force damage automatically.
Skills
- Arcana +5
- Insight +4
Spellcasting
Spellcasting.
Madwick is a 6th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). Madwick has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mage hand, minor illusion, shocking grasp. 1st level (4 slots): magic missile, shield, sleep. 2nd level (3 slots): mirror image, misty step. 3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, fireball.
Saving Throws
- Int +5
- Wis +4
Special Abilities
Unpredictable Magic.
Whenever Madwick casts a spell, there is a 20% chance the spell's effect alters unpredictably (GM's discretion).
Silly Aura.
Creatures that start their turn within 10 feet of Madwick must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be mildly distracted, imposing disadvantage on one attack roll or ability check of their choice until the start of their next turn.
Description
A wild-eyed old man in tattered robes with a crooked smile, Madwick’s presence mixes menace with unexpected whimsy.
Hook
Madwick’s chaotic magic has accidentally unleashed a dangerous magical anomaly in town.
Motivation
Madwick seeks ancient arcane knowledge but is as easily distracted by trivial curiosities and pranks.
Personality
Unpredictable and eccentric; he can switch from suddenly scary threats to silly jests without warning.
GM Notes
- Use Unpredictable Magic to keep players guessing about spell effects.
- Silly Aura can disrupt combat flow without fully incapacitating foes.
- Roleplay sudden mood swings between grim threats and madcap humor.