Sand Silhouette

Sand Silhouette is a medium undead (Challenge Rating 6).

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AC: 15

HP: 105

Speed: walk 30 ft., burrow 30 ft.

STR: 18

DEX: 12

CON: 17

INT: 7

WIS: 12

CHA: 10

Sand silhouettes are spirits of those who died in desperation in sandy ground, buried during sandstorms, thrown into dry wells, or the victims of a dune collapse. Looking like a shadow stretched out along the ground, a sand silhouette’s erratic movements are difficult to discern.
Sand Bodies. If disturbed or agitated, these restless souls cause the sand around them to swirl and form into a loose vortex that vaguely resembles their physical body in life. They can control these shapes as they controlled their physical bodies.
Traceless Movement. Sand silhouettes glide through the sand without leaving a trace or creating any telltale sign of their approach, which makes it easy for them to surprise even cautious travelers with their sudden attacks from below.
Undead Nature. A sand silhouette doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.

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Further reading

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The Game Master's Book of Random Encounters
Jeff Ashworth · 2020
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Last updated 7/27/2026·Tags: monster, undead, medium