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Gray Thirster

Medium Undead · Neutral Evil · CR 2

  • Undead
  • Medium
  • Tier 1
  • Evil

CR 2 medium undead, neutral evil — that's Gray Thirster. Native to desert. Sourced from Tome of Beasts 1.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
2
Type
Undead
Size
Medium
Alignment
Neutral Evil
Speed
30
Habitats
Desert
Sources
Tome of Beasts 1

Ecology

Gray Thirster is a creature that has crossed the threshold of death; its continued presence is itself a violation of natural law. It is most often found in desert regions. It is medium-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Gray Thirster is haunted by what it was in life; its goals echo old grievances or the will of the necromancer who raised it. Its Neutral Evil alignment shapes how it engages with the world — predictable in tendency, even when unpredictable in detail. It is intelligent enough to plan, scheme, or remember.

Origin

Gray Thirster is introduced in Kobold Press's Tome of Beasts 1 (2016). Undead are the wounds the Negative Plane leaves on the mortal world — every undead has a death story behind it. Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

CR 2 monstersAll UndeadsDesert

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gray Thirster

What is the challenge rating of Gray Thirster?
Gray Thirster is rated CR 2. The rating works against tier-1 parties.
What type of creature is Gray Thirster?
By creature type, Gray Thirster is a undead, medium size, neutral evil alignment.
Where does Gray Thirster live?
The published habitats for Gray Thirster: Desert.
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