# [Spy](Rules\Source\bestiary\humanoid/spy-xmm.md)
*Source: Monster Manual (2024) p. 295. Available in the <span title='Systems Reference Document (5.2)'>SRD</span> and the Free Rules (2024)*
Spies use charm and deception to veil their true intentions. If forced into combat, they seek to end such conflicts quietly and decisively.
## Spies
*Infiltrators and Informants*
- **Habitat.** Any
- **Treasure.** [Implements](/Rules/Source/tables/random-magic-items-implements.md), Individual
Spies gather information and disseminate lies, manipulating people to gain the results the spies' patrons desire. They're trained to manipulate, infiltrate, and—when necessary—escape in a hurry. Many adopt disguises, aliases, or code names to maintain anonymity. Roll on or choose a result from the Spy Personas table to inspire a spy's disguise.
**Spy Personas**
`dice: [](spy-xmm.md#^spy-personas)`
| dice: 1d4 | The Spy Disguises Themself As... |
|-----------|----------------------------------|
| 1 | A bard or traveling performer. |
| 2 | A captive or servant of a monster or villain. |
| 3 | A dignitary or traveler from a distant land. |
| 4 | A visitor from a different time or world. |
^spy-personas
```statblock
"name": "Spy (XMM)"
"size": "Small or Medium"
"type": "humanoid"
"alignment": "Neutral"
"ac": !!int "12"
"hp": !!int "27"
"hit_dice": "6d8"
"modifier": !!int "4"
"stats":
- !!int "10"
- !!int "15"
- !!int "10"
- !!int "12"
- !!int "14"
- !!int "16"
"speed": "30 ft., climb 30 ft."
"skillsaves":
- "name": "[Deception](/Rules/Source/skills.md#Deception)"
"desc": "+5"
- "name": "[Insight](/Rules/Source/skills.md#Insight)"
"desc": "+4"
- "name": "[Investigation](/Rules/Source/skills.md#Investigation)"
"desc": "+5"
- "name": "[Perception](/Rules/Source/skills.md#Perception)"
"desc": "+6"
- "name": "[Sleight of Hand](/Rules/Source/skills.md#Sleight%20of%20Hand)"
"desc": "+4"
- "name": "[Stealth](/Rules/Source/skills.md#Stealth)"
"desc": "+6"
"gear":
- "[hand crossbow](/Rules/Source/items/hand-crossbow-xphb.md)"
- "[shortsword](/Rules/Source/items/shortsword-xphb.md)"
- "[thieves' tools](/Rules/Source/items/thieves-tools-xphb.md)"
"senses": "passive Perception 16"
"languages": "Common plus one other language"
"cr": "1"
"actions":
- "desc": "*Melee Attack Roll:* +4, reach 5 ft. *Hit:* 5 (1d6 + 2) Piercing damage\
\ plus 7 (2d6) Poison damage."
"name": "Shortsword"
- "desc": "*Ranged Attack Roll:* +4, range 30/120 ft. *Hit:* 5 (1d6 + 2) Piercing\
\ damage plus 7 (2d6) Poison damage."
"name": "Hand Crossbow"
"bonus_actions":
- "desc": "The spy takes the [Dash](/Rules/Source/actions.md#Dash), [Disengage](/Rules/Source/actions.md#Disengage),\
\ or [Hide](/Rules/Source/actions.md#Hide) action."
"name": "Cunning Action"
"source":
- "XMM"
"image": "/Rules/Source/bestiary/humanoid/token/spy-xmm.webp"
```
^statblock
## Environment
any