Xarmon Blackrod

CR 9 retainer

medium humanoid (tiefling), lawful neutral

Armor Class: 17 (Mage Armor)
Hit Points: 60 (8d8+24)
Speed: 40ft
STR
8 (-1)
DEX
18 (+4)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
8 (-1)
CHA
18 (+4)
Saving Throws: WIS +2 CHA +7
Skills: Perception +2 Religion +4 Investigation +4 Deception +7
Damage Resistances: Fire, Cold, Poison
Senses: Darkvision 120ft, Passive Perception 12
Languages: Common, Infernal, Elvish, Celestial, Teccan
Spellcasting: Xarmon Blackrod is a 8th-level spellcaster. Their spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15 , +7 to hit with spell attacks). They know the following spells:

Devil's Sight: Xarmon can see through magical darkness.

Actions

Multiattack: Xarmon can make two attacks. He can forgo one of his attacks to cast a spell instead.

Blood Moon: Melee weapon attack: +8 to hit, reach 5ft, one target. Hit: 11 (2d6+4) necrotic damage, and the target cannot regain hit points until the start of Xarmon's next turn.

Eldritch Blast: Ranged spell attack: +7 to hit, reach 5ft, one target. Hit: 9 (1d10+4) force damage, and the target is pushed 10 feet away from Xarmon.

Reactions

Deflect Strike: Xarmon can attempt to parry an incoming attack, adding 3 (1d6) to his AC against that attack. If this causes the attack to miss, he can retaliate with one attack.