- Size & Type: Medium Humanoid (any race)
- Alignment: Any Alignment
- Armor Class: 17 (splint armor)
- Hit Points: 58 (9d8+18)
- Speed: 30 ft.
- Flying: ...
- Swimming: ...
- STR 16 (+3)
- DEX 13 (+1)
- CON 14 (+2)
- INT 10 (+0)
- WIS 11 (+0)
- CHA 10 (+0)
- Condition Immunities: ...
- Damage Immunities: ...
- Damage Resistances: ...
- Damage Vulnerabilities: ...
- Saving Throws: ...
- Skills: Athletics +5, Perception +2
- Senses: Passive Perception 12
- Languages: any one language (usually Common)
- Proficiency Bonus:
- Challenge: 3 (700 XP)
Actions
Multiattack The veteran makes two longsword attacks. If it has a shortsword drawn, it can also make a shortsword attack.
Longsword Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage, or 8 (1d10 + 3) slashing damage if used with two hands.
Shortsword Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.
Heavy Crossbow Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d10 + 1) piercing damage.
Veterans are professional fighters that take up arms for pay or to protect something they believe in or value. Their ranks include soldiers retired from long service and warriors who never served anyone but themselves.