D&D 5E More low CR creatures with Lair Actions

[Tonguez]

They actually come from folklore in northern England, which I assume is where JKR got the idea from.

1 Grindylows arent goblinoids
2 Grindylows with tentacles may well be a JKR creation as the folkoric versions were known as diminutive green humanoids with really long long arms but generally no tentacles as such. They’re best known in Yorkshire/Lancashire and Nelly Longarms and Jinny Greenteeth are well known versions who dwell under pondweeds and reach out with long arms to drown children.
3 the word Grindylow may be related to the name Grendel (of Beowulf fame), Grendels mother is also a water creature

Anyway I like this version, especially the second stat block where the lair actions are put under the CR 1 leader block.

 

[Yaarel]

In the stat block, I would put the Proficiency Bonus below the Ability Bonuses and above the Saves and Skills.

 

[Peter BOSCO'S]

Rabbit. CR 0
Lair Action - Tunnel Blocker - While in its lair a Rabbit with 0 hit points may take a bonus action to move up to its speed and then die, possibly blocking a (small) tunnel or providing a cover bonus to the other rabbits.

 

[Plaguescarred]

I'd also take more low power Lair action monsters too

 

[the Jester]

They are from Harry Potter. Ask JKR.

Not originally- they are folkloric, and also appear, for instance, in China Mieville's works.

 

[dave2008]

Not originally- they are folkloric, and also appear, for instance, in China Mieville's works.

Yep, that was pointed out to me a few posts up thread. thank you though!