Read-Aloud Description
You spot ‘im long before he speaks, an 8-foot slab-a rawhide and muscle, leaning over a copper still that bubbles with equal parts potion, liquor, and arcane irresponsibility.
A towering cone of coonskin fur sits proudly ‘top his head, twitching with its own queer life, and his robe appears to be stitched entirely from chitterlings that writhe faintly in the breeze.
Curly-toed boots with wicked steel spurs tap a lazy rhythm on the dirt, and a belt buckle the size of a dinner plate flashes the word BUBBA in hammered silver.
When he turns, his beard crackles with blue arcane sparks, and the smell of fermented mana hits you like a hot forge dipped in moonshine.
“Well, howdy!”
DM SUMMARY
Who Is He?
Bubba Hollerhex is a backwoods potion-runner, moonshine-mage, and self-taught arcanist whose magic is powered by liquor, stubbornness, and a still that violates at least seven schools of wizardry.
What Does He Do?
He mixes potions, throws explosive jugs, summons “critters,” and hits like a siege weapon when riled.
Why Encounter Him?
He’s a quest giver, an accidental antagonist, or an ally with potent (and extremely unsafe) magic items.
BUBBA HOLLERHEX
Large Humanoid (Human), Chaotic Neutral
Armour Class: 17 (Chitterling Robe)
Hit Points: 138 (12d10+72)
Speed: 40 ft.
STR 20 (+5)
DEX 12 (+1)
CON 22 (+6)
INT 16 (+3)
WIS 12 (+1)
CHA 15 (+2)
Saving Throws: Con +10, Wis +5, Int +7
Skills: Arcana +7, Nature +5, Survival +5, Athletics +9
Damage Resistances: Poison, Fire
Condition Immunities: Poisoned
Senses: Passive Perception 11
Languages: Common, Chondathan, Draconic (sloppily)
Challenge: 9
Proficiency Bonus: +4
Special Traits
Moonshine Spell Dynamo
Bubba adds his Constitution modifier to spell attack rolls and spell save DCs when casting spells that deal fire or poison damage.
Explosive Stillmaster
Bubba can improvise Potion Jug Bombs. As part of a long rest he brews 3 explosive jugs, which are improvised magic items.
Big Ol’ Boy
Bubba counts as one size larger (Gargantuan) for carrying capacity, grappling, and shoving.
Reckless Brewer
If Bubba takes fire or poison damage, he gains advantage on his next attack roll or spell attack.
Actions
Multiattack
Bubba makes two Big Swing attacks or one Big Swing and one Potion Jug Bomb throw.
Big Swing (Melee Weapon Attack)
+9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.
Hit: 17 (2d10+5) bludgeoning damage.
If Bubba rolls a 19 or 20, the attack deals an extra 7 (2d6) fire damage as sparks fly from his beard.
Potion Jug Bomb (Ranged Weapon Attack)
+8 to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target or point.
Hit: 22 (4d8+4) fire damage.
Miss: The jug explodes anyway; creatures in a 5-ft. radius must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity save or take 11 (2d10) fire damage.
Spellcasting
Bubba is a 7th-level spellcaster. Constitution is his spellcasting ability.
Spell Save DC 16, +8 to hit.
At Will: fire bolt, poison spray, mage hand, prestidigitation
1/day each:
– Fireball (as normal OR “Moonshine Fireball”: 10-ft-wider radius, but he takes 7 poison damage afterwards)
– Lightning Bolt
– Stinking Cloud
– Conjure Animals (summons only raccoons, possums, giant boars)
Bonus Actions
Glug of Power
Bubba drinks from his belt tankard, regaining 15 (3d8+2) HP and gaining advantage on his next attack.
Reactions
Git Off My Property!
When a creature enters his reach, Bubba can make a Big Swing attack against it.
Magic Items
Coonskin Wizard Hat
Wondrous item, rare (requires attunement)
- Grants +1 to spell attacks and DCs
- Once per long rest, the tail lifts and casts Counterspell (3rd-level)
- Wearer always knows the direction of the nearest moonshine still
Chitterling Robe
Wondrous item, uncommon (requires attunement)
- AC becomes 17
- Advantage on saving throws against being grappled or restrained
- Once per day, can cast Grease centred on yourself (the robe writhes violently)
Bubba Belt Buckle
Wondrous item, rare
- Increases carrying capacity as if two sizes larger
- Bonus Action: Deal an extra 1d8 thunder damage on one melee attack as the buckle “hollers”
- The buckle glows when someone touches Bubba’s liquor without permission
Spurred Boots of the Big’Un
Wondrous item, rare (requires attunement)
- Speed increases to 40 ft.
- You can ignore difficult terrain caused by mud, roots, or vegetation
- Once per long rest, stomp to cast Earth Tremor as a 2nd-level spell
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