Gray Thirster

Gray Thirster is a medium undead (Challenge Rating 2).

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AC: 13

HP: 39

Speed: walk 30 ft.

STR: 12

DEX: 16

CON: 15

INT: 6

WIS: 12

CHA: 14

This dried-out body of a long dead traveler is still clad in the tattered remains of his clothes. Skin as dry as parchment clings to the bones that are clearly distinguishable underneath. A hoarse moaning emanates from the dry, cracked lips.
Thirsting Undead. The greatest danger to people traversing badlands and deserts is thirst, and even the best prepared can find themselves without water. The lucky ones die quickly, while those less fortunate linger in sun-addled torment for days. These souls sometimes rise from the sand as gray thirsters, driven to inflict the torment they suffered upon other travelers.
Destroy Wells and Oases. Gray thirsters destroy or foul sources of water and often lurk nearby to ambush those seeking clean water.
Thirsting Caravan. Though they hunt alone, in at least one case an entire caravan died of thirst and rose again as gray thirsters. Called the dust caravan, it prowls the deep desert accompanied by skinchanging gnolls, shrieking ghouls, and a mummy lord, building a strange nomadic army.
Undead Nature. A gray thirster doesn’t require air, food, or sleep.

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Further reading

Jetpack7 Game Master Series
The Game Master's Book of Random Encounters
Jeff Ashworth · 2020
The Game Master's Book of Traps, Puzzles and Dungeons
Jeff Ashworth · 2022
The Game Master's Book of Legendary Dragons
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Last updated 7/27/2026·Tags: monster, undead, medium