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Citizen of [[Slateford]], likes to hang out at the [[Slateford#Brownwater Tavern]].

**Captain Griswald** stands out even among [[Slateford]]'s colorful inhabitants. A man of middling years, his weathered face tells tales of countless voyages. His most striking feature is a thick, salt-and-pepper beard that he often strokes thoughtfully. **Griswald**'s eyes, sharp as a hawk's, miss little, gleaming with a mix of cunning and hard-earned wisdom.

He moves with the easy grace of one long accustomed to a rolling deck, his lean but muscular frame hinting at a strength that belies his age. At his hip hangs a well-worn scimitar, its curved blade catching the light with a menacing glint. The captain's attire is practical yet speaks of success – quality boots, a long coat that's seen better days but still cuts an impressive figure, and a hat adorned with a single, vibrant feather.

**Griswald**'s voice, when he speaks, is gravelly from years of shouting orders over storm winds, but it can drop to a dangerous whisper when the situation calls for discretion. He commands respect without demanding it, and his reputation in [[Slateford]]'s harbor is that of a fair but uncompromising leader. He is not part of the Harbor Watch, but has a casual alliance with them for the sake of order.

```statblock
image: 
bestiary: true
name: Captain Griswald
source:
  - XMM
  - ScoEE
type: humanoid
size: Small
alignment: any alignment
hp: 78
hit_dice: 12d8 + 24
ac: 17
speed: 30 ft.
stats:
  - 10
  - 18
  - 14
  - 10
  - 14
  - 17
damage_immunities: ""
damage_resistances: ""
damage_vulnerabilities: ""
condition_immunities: ""
saves:
  - strength: "3"
  - dexterity: "7"
  - wisdom: "5"
  - charisma: "6"
skillsaves:
  - acrobatics: "7"
  - perception: "5"
senses: passive Perception 15
languages: Common plus one other language
cr: "6"
traits: []
actions:
  - name: Multiattack
    desc: The pirate makes two attacks, using Scimitar or Hand Crossbow in any combination.
  - name: Scimitar
    desc: "+7, reach 5 ft. 13 (2d8 + 4) Slashing damage, and the pirate has Advantage on the next attack roll it makes before the end of this turn."
  - name: Hand Crossbow
    desc: "+7, range 30/120 ft. 15 (2d6 + 4) Piercing damage."
bonus_actions:
  - name: Captain's Charm
    desc: "WIS save 14, one creature the pirate can see within 30 feet. On fail, the target has the Charmed condition until the start of the pirate's next turn."
reactions:
  - name: Riposte
    desc: "The pirate is hit by a melee attack roll while holding a weapon. Griswald adds 3 to its AC against that attack, possibly causing the attack to miss. On a miss, he makes one Scimitar attack against the triggering creature."
legendary_actions: []
mythic_actions: []
spells: []
spellsNotes: ""

```