Mages spend their lives in the study and practice of magic. Good-aligned mages offer counsel to nobles and others in power, while evil mages dwell in isolated sites to perform unspeakable experiments without interference.

Traits

Spellcasting: The mage is a 9th-level spellcaster. Its Spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). The mage has the following Wizard Spells prepared:

• Cantrips (at will): Fire Bolt, light, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
• 1st level (4 slots): Detect Magic, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Shield
• 2nd level (3 slots): Misty Step, Suggestion
• 3rd level (3 slots): Counterspell, Fireball, fly
• 4th level (3 slots): Greater Invisibility, Ice Storm
• 5th level (1 slot): Cone of Cold

Actions

Dagger: Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.