Jarg

Jarg is a human in the Zhentarim Basement in Act One.

“

Wanna pick out the true Zhent? Tell 'em they're going down into the Underdark. While everyone else is bawling, they'll be the ones asking about hazard pay.

„

— Jarg

Involvement

Act One

Jarg takes pride in being a Zhentarim. While patrolling the Zhentarim Basement, Jarg is always closely accompanied by  Isbeth, who feels responsible for Jarg's safety.

Combat

Attacks and abilities

 Main Hand Attack ()   –   Dagger

Damage: 4~7

1d4 + 3⁠Piercing

Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft

 Mobile Shot ()   –   Hand Crossbow

Damage: 4~9

1d6 + 3⁠Piercing

Make a Ranged Attack while moving. Prerequisite: Must have  Dashed or  Disengaged this turn.

 Range: 15 m / 50 ft

 Recharge: Short rest

 Off-Hand Attack (Ranged) ()   –   Hand Crossbow

Damage: 4~9

1d6 + 3⁠Piercing

Make a ranged attack with your off-hand weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft

 Piercing Shot ()   –   Hand Crossbow

Damage: 4~9

1d6 + 3⁠Piercing

Deal regular damage and possibly inflict  Gaping Wounds which cause extra damage on attacks.

Undead and Constructs can't receive Gaping Wounds.

 CON Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

 Recharge: Short rest

 Piercing Strike ()   –   Dagger

Damage: 4~7

1d4 + 3⁠Piercing

Stab an enemy and possibly inflict  Gaping Wounds.

Undead and Constructs can't receive Gaping Wounds.

 CON Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

 Recharge: Short rest

 Ranged Attack ()   –   Hand Crossbow

Damage: 4~9

1d6 + 3⁠Piercing

Make a ranged attack with your equipped weapon.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Sneak Attack (Melee) ()   –   Dagger

Damage: 5~13

1d4 + 3⁠Piercing

+ 1d6⁠Weapon

Deal an extra 1d6 damage to a foe you have Advantage against.

Also works if you have an ally within 1.5 m / 5 ft of the target and you don't have Disadvantage.

 Range: Normal weapon range

 Recharge: Per turn

 Sneak Attack (Ranged) ()   –   Hand Crossbow

Damage: 5~15

1d6 + 3⁠Piercing

+ 1d6⁠Weapon

Deal an extra 1d6 damage to a foe you have Advantage against.

You can also use Sneak Attack if you have an ally within 1.5 m / 5 ft of the target and you don't have Disadvantage.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Recharge: Per turn

Loot

•  Basic Poison
•  Dagger
•  Hand Crossbow
•  Leather Armour
•  Zhentarim Key

Notes

• Despite being a ranger, and having 3 spell slots, Jarg does not have any ranger abilities or spells to make use of.
  • Nevertheless, Jarg has access to  Sneak Attack.

External links

• ⁠Jarg on the Forgotten Realms Wiki