Mage

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment

Armor Class: 12 (15 with mage armor)
Hit Points: 40 (9d8)
Speed: 30 ft.

STR: 9 (−1)
DEX: 14 (+2)
CON: 11 (+0)
INT: 17 (+3)
WIS: 12 (+1)
CHA: 11 (+0)

Saving Throws: Int +6, Wis +4
Skills: Arcana +6, History +6
Senses: passive Perception 11
Languages: any four languages
Challenge: 6 (2,300 XP)

Spellcasting. The mage is a 9th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). The mage has the following wizard spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation

1st level (4 slots): detect magic, mage armor, magic missile, shield

2nd level (3 slots): misty step, suggestion

3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, fireball, fly

4th level (3 slots): greater invisibility, ice storm

5th level (1 slot): cone of cold

Actions

Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Mages spend their lives in the study and practice of magic. Good-aligned mages offer counsel to nobles and others in power, while evil mages dwell in isolated sites to perform unspeakable experiments without interference.

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