# [Redbrand Ruffian](Rules\Source\bestiary\humanoid/redbrand-ruffian-pabtso.md)
*Source: Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk p. 216*
Redbrand ruffians are ruthless enforcers skilled at intimidation and violence. They work for money and have no scruples.
```statblock
"name": "Redbrand Ruffian (PaBTSO)"
"size": "Medium"
"type": "humanoid"
"alignment": "typically Neutral Evil"
"ac": !!int "11"
"ac_class": "[leather armor](/Rules/Source/items/leather-armor-xphb.md)"
"hp": !!int "16"
"hit_dice": "3d8 + 3"
"modifier": !!int "0"
"stats":
- !!int "14"
- !!int "10"
- !!int "12"
- !!int "9"
- !!int "9"
- !!int "11"
"speed": "30 ft."
"skillsaves":
- "name": "[Intimidation](/Rules/Source/skills.md#Intimidation)"
"desc": "+2"
"gear":
- "[shortsword](/Rules/Source/items/shortsword-xphb.md)"
"senses": "passive Perception 9"
"languages": "Common"
"cr": "1/2"
"actions":
- "desc": "*Melee Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 5 (1d6\
\ + 2) piercing damage."
"name": "Shortsword"
"source":
- "PaBTSO"
"image": "/Rules/Source/bestiary/humanoid/token/redbrand-ruffian-pabtso.webp"
```
^statblock