Ability		Mod	Save
STR	8	-1	-1
DEX	14	+2	+2
CON	10	+0	+0
INT	16	+3	+3
WIS	12	+1	+1
CHA	10	+0	+0

Tiny Beast (Any bird that can make complex sounds e.g. Parrot or Raven)

AC 12

HP 10 (4d4)

Speed

20ft., Fly 50ft.

Proficiency Bonus

2

Challenge

1/2 (XP 100)

Skills

Arcana +5

Languages

Understands common

Former Familiar

The Cursed bird has served as a familiar for many years, and was smart enough to learn some rudimentary spells that only require a verbal component.

Mimicry

The Cursed Bird can mimic any sounds it has heard, including voices.

Curse of the Ancient Mariner

If the Cursed bird is reduced to zero Hit points by a creature’s deliberate attack, that creature has disadvantage on death saving throws until the curse is removed.

Actions

Talon

Melee Weapon Attack, one target, 5ft., +4 to hit, 1d6+2 slashing damage.

Spellcasting

Intelligence

Save DC 13, Spell Attack +5

At will:

Vicious Mockery

2/day:

Silvery Barbs

Notes

A scarred, cranky, evil-looking bird with a small repertoire of curse words that they squawk at inopportune moments. Woe betide anybody who slays such a menacing creature, for they shall surely be cursed.