Veteran

Multiattack. The veteran makes two Longsword attacks and two Shortsword attacks, or it makes three Longsword attacks.

Longsword. _Melee Weapon Attack:_ +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. _Hit:_ 7 (1d8+3) slashing damage, or 8 (1d10+3) slashing damage if used with two hands.

Shortsword. _Melee Weapon Attack:_ +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. _Hit:_ 6 (1d6+3) piercing damage.

Heavy Crossbow. _Ranged Weapon Attack:_ +4 to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. _Hit:_ 7 (1d10+2) piercing damage.

Shoulder. The veteran shoves a creature it can see within 5 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 13 STR save or be knocked prone.

Parry. The veteran adds 2 to its AC against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so, the veteran must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.