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Bugbear Commander

Medium Humanoid · · CR 5

  • Humanoid
  • Medium
  • Tier 2

Bugbear Commander at CR 5 is logged as a medium humanoid. Habitat: any. Sourced from Flee, Mortals!.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
5
Type
Humanoid
Size
Medium
Alignment
Speed
30
Habitats
Any
Sources
Flee, Mortals!

Ecology

Bugbear Commander is a sentient species with its own culture, settlements, and political structure. It is most often found in any regions. It is medium-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Bugbear Commander is driven by culture, faction, and personal motive; can be reasoned with, bribed, or betrayed. Its alignment varies by individual or is irrelevant — it acts on instinct, drive, or whoever commands it. It is intelligent enough to plan, scheme, or remember.

Origin

Bugbear Commander is introduced in MCDM's Flee, Mortals! (2023). Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

CR 5 monstersAll HumanoidsAny

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bugbear Commander

What is the challenge rating of Bugbear Commander?
Listed CR for Bugbear Commander: 5. Match it to a party that suits mid-tier groups.
What type of creature is Bugbear Commander?
By creature type, Bugbear Commander is a humanoid, medium size.
Where does Bugbear Commander live?
There's no fixed habitat for Bugbear Commander; the bestiary tags it as appearing anywhere.
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