Veteran

Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment

Armor Class 17 (splint)

Hit Points 58 (9d8 + 18)

Speed 30ft.

Skills Athletics +5, Perception +2

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages any one language (usually Common)

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 5ft., 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 5ft., one target.
Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

Heavy Crossbow

Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 100/400ft., 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.