Pumpkin Spice Mephit (Earth)

Small elemental, basic witch energy

Armor Class 11

Hit Points 17 (5d6)

Speed 30 ft., burrow 20 ft.

STR: 9 (-1) DEX: 13 (+1) CON: 10 INT: 8 (-1) WIS 10 CHA 12 (+1)

Damage Vulnerabilities fire

Condition Immunities poisoned, exhaustion (too caffeinated)

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

Languages Terran, understands Common; can only speak in seasonal catchphrases

CR 1/4 (50 XP)

Traits

Pumpkin Spice Breath (Recharge 6). The mephit exhales a 15-foot cone of cinnamon steam and nutmeg dust. Each creature in the cone must make a DC 11 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 5 (2d4) poison damage and is distracted until the end of its next turn (sneezing/coughing, giving disadvantage on its next attack).

Death Burst. When the mephit dies, it explodes into latte foam and pumpkin seeds. Each creature within 5 feet must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or be covered in sticky froth, reducing its speed by 10 ft. until cleaned.

Innate Magic (1/Day). Prestidigitation (only to flavor food/drink as pumpkin spice).

Actions

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.

Hit: 4 (1d6+1) slashing damage.

Conjure Steamed Milk (Recharge 5–6). The mephit inhales deeply and releases a 15-foot cone of scalding milk foam with the cry “That’s a latte damage!”. Each creature in the cone must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 7 (2d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one.

Quirks:

Obsessed with leaves, scarves, and warm beverages. Can be summoned accidentally if three people chant “It’s officially fall!” around a lit candle. Cackles whenever it lands a hit with Conjure Steamed Milk.