Gladiator

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment

Armor Class 16 (studded leather, shield)

Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45)

Speed 30ft.

Saving Throws Str +7, Dex +5, Con +6

Skills Athletics +10, Intimidation +5

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages any one language (usually Common)

Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)

Traits

Brave

The gladiator has advantage on saving throws against being frightened.

Brute

A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the gladiator hits with it (included in the attack).

Actions

Multiattack

The gladiator makes three melee attacks or two ranged attacks.

Spear

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5ft. and range 20/60ft., one target.
Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage, or 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.

Shield Bash

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5ft., one creature.
Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Reactions

Parry

The gladiator adds 3 to its AC against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so, the gladiator must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.

Gladiators battle for the entertainment of raucous crowds. Some gladiators are brutal pit fighters who treat each match as a life-or-death struggle, while others are professional duelists who command huge fees but rarely fight to the death.