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|date_created=2024-09-02
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{{5e Monster
|name=Troglodyte Progen
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|refs=<ref name="rly2024-09-02">[[user:Rlyehable]]. Created: 2024-09-02. Licensed: [[CC-BY-SA]].</ref>
|size=Medium 
|type=Humanoid 
|swarm= 
|subtype=Troglodyte 
|align=Chaotic Neutral 
|ac=12 
|acfluff=natural armor 
|hp=24 
|hd=4d8+8 
|speed=30 ft.
|str=12
|dex=12
|con=14
|int=12
|wis=12
|cha=10
|saves= 
|skills={{SRD5|Persuasion}} +2, {{SRD5|Stealth}} +2
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|damageresistances=
|damageimmunity=
|conditionimmunity=  
|senses={{srd5lc|Darkvision}} 60 ft.
|perception=10 <!--Passive-->
|languages={{5elang|Troglodyte}}, {{5elang|Undercommon}}
|habitat=Underground, Underdark
|cr=1/2 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|summary=Evolved Troglodyte

|feature1=Chameleon Skin
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|fdesc1={{SRD5trait}} The troglodyte has {{srd5lc|Advantage}} on {{SRD5|Dexterity}} ({{SRD5|Stealth}}) {{srd5lc|Check}}s made to {{srd5lc|Hide}}.

|feature2=Scent Camouflage
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|fdesc2=The troglodyte has {{srd5lc|Advantage}} to {{SRD5|Stealth}} {{srd5lc|Check}}s to {{SRD5|Hide}} based on smell. Creatures have {{srd5lc|Disadvantage}} on {{SRD5|Investigation}}, {{SRD5|Perception}}, and {{SRD5|Survival}} checks to detect or track the troglodyte using the sense of smell.

|feature3=Sunlight Sensitivity
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|fdesc3={{SRD5trait}} While in sunlight, the troglodyte has {{srd5lc|Disadvantage}} on {{srd5lc|Attack Roll}}s, as well as on {{SRD5|Wisdom}} ({{SRD5|Perception}}) {{srd5lc|Check}}s that rely on sight. ''Also see {{iplink|Stench}} below.''

|action1=Multiattack
|alimit1=
|adesc1=The troglodyte makes three attacks: one with its {{iplink|Bite}} and two with either its {{iplink|Claw}}s or {{iplink|Salvaged Weapon}}.

|action2=Bite
|alimit2=
|adesc2=''{{SRD5|Melee Spell Attack}}:'' +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one {{srd5lc|Target}}. ''Hit:'' 3 (1d4+1) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage.

|action3=Claw
|alimit3=
|adesc3=''Melee Weapon Attack:'' +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 3 (1d4+1) {{srd5lc|Slashing}} damage.

|action4=Salvaged Weapon (spear)
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|adesc4=''Melee or {{SRD5|Ranged Weapon Attack}}:'' +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or {{srd5lc|Reach}} 20/60 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 4 (1d6+1) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage or 5 (1d8+1) piercing damage if used with two hands. 

|baction1=Stench
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|bdesc1=As a {{srd5lc|Bonus Action}}, the troglodyte may emit a stench. Until the start of the troglodyte's next {{srd5lc|Turn}}, any {{srd5lc|Creature}} other than a troglodyte that comes within 5 feet of the troglodyte must succeed on a {{SRD5|DC}} 12 {{SRD5|Constitution}} {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}} or be {{srd5lc|Poisoned}} until the start of the creature's next {{srd5lc|Turn}}. On a successful saving throw, the creature is {{srd5lc|Immune}} to the stench of all troglodytes for 1 hour. If the troglodyte uses Stench, the {{iplink|Scent Camouflage}} does not function until the start of the troglodyte's next turn.
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Once in a while, a troglodyte will be be hatched that reverts to a less devolved state, called a Progen. These troglodytes are usually physically weaker than a standard troglodyte, but is much more intelligent. This intelligence has a number of benefits, one of which is the ability to learn additional languages (undercommon in the stat block, but may vary with individual).

It can also use weapons salvaged from other creatures with proficiency (the stat block above uses the spear, but swords, clubs, and other weapons may be substituted). 

Another advantage gained is the ability to control its scent. The typical troglodyte emits a stench (see the Stench trait of the {{5ed|Troglodyte Common|common troglodyte}}) continually. The Progen has learned to control it scent to the point that it can fool creatures that track primarily by smell. It can also mimic other scents, such as the smell of a fresh kill or campfire to lure prey into an ambush.

Troglodyte Progens do not usually rise to leadership of a troglodyte community, as troglodyte society values strength above intelligence. However, a clever progen can become a valued advisor to a troglodyte leader. 

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==Sources and Notes==
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[[Category:5e Troglodytes|Progen]]
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Alignment	Chaotic Neutral +
Author	Rlyehable +
CRval	0.5 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	1/2 +
Creature Name	Troglodyte Progen +
Experience Points	100 +
Features	Chameleon Skin +, Scent Camouflage +, Sunlight Sensitivity +, Multiattack +, Bite +, Claw +, Salvaged Weapon (spear) + and Stench +
Habitat	Underground + and Underdark +
Hit Dice	4d8+8 +
Hit Points	24 +
Identifier	5e Monster +
Name	Troglodyte Progen +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Size	Medium +
SortText	Troglodyte Progen 5e +
Subtype	Troglodyte +
Summary	Evolved Troglodyte +
Title	Troglodyte Progen +
Type	Humanoid +