Spy

Medium, humanoid, any alignment

CR 1AC 12HP 27 (6d8)

Speed walk 30 ft

str: 10; (+0)
dex: 15; (+2)
con: 10; (+0)
int: 12; (+1)
wis: 14; (+2)
cha: 16; (+3)

Skills insight +4, stealth +4, deception +5, perception +6, persuasion +5, investigation +5

Senses passive_perception: 16

Languages any two languages

Traits

Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the spy can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.

Sneak Attack (1/Turn). The spy deals an extra 7 (2d6) damage when it hits a target with a weapon attack and has advantage on the attack roll, or when the target is within 5 ft. of an ally of the spy that isn't incapacitated and the spy doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll.

Actions

Multiattack. The spy makes two melee attacks.

Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Hand Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Rulers, nobles, merchants, guildmasters, and other wealthy individuals use spies to gain the upper hand in a world of cutthroat politics. A spy is trained to secretly gather information. Loyal spies would rather die than divulge information that could compromise them or their employers.