Calling All Humanoids - CR 1/4 - Monsters of the Multiverse
Collections like Monsters of the Multiverse (MotM) have a lot of unique monstrous creatures, but one of the things I like to have in my DM back pocket is a stable of humanoid creatures to draw on. I can grab these for low prep or improvised encounters. reskinning them as needed. Note most of the stats in MotM are updates to stats in two previous books ( Volo’s Guide to Monsters and Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes) that are now out of print. Here's my thoughts on the CR 1/4 Humanoids from MotM, with my suggestions of when to use them and how they could be reskinned on the fly. CR 1/4 threats are usable throughout Tier 1 (Levels 1-4) play. Initially as the main event, and eventually as larger groups or backup for higher CR threats. With just these four stat blocks, you've got a great mix of the high defence Tortle, the mobile Grung, flexible Apprentice Wizards, and the grab bag of the Kobold Inventor. Apprentice wizard This is an incredibl...