# [Redbrand Ruffian](Mechanics\CLI\bestiary\humanoid/redbrand-ruffian-lmop.md)
*Source: Lost Mine of Phandelver p. 61*
Redbrand ruffians are petty thugs and ruthless enforcers skilled at intimidation and violence. They work for money and have no scruples.
```statblock
"name": "Redbrand Ruffian (LMoP)"
"size": "Medium"
"type": "humanoid"
"subtype": "human"
"alignment": "Neutral Evil"
"ac": !!int "14"
"ac_class": "[studded leather](Mechanics/CLI/items/studded-leather-armor-xphb.md)"
"hp": !!int "16"
"hit_dice": "3d8 + 3"
"modifier": !!int "2"
"stats":
- !!int "11"
- !!int "14"
- !!int "12"
- !!int "9"
- !!int "9"
- !!int "11"
"speed": "30 ft."
"skillsaves":
- "name": "[Intimidation](Mechanics/CLI/rules/skills.md#Intimidation)"
"desc": "+2"
"senses": "passive Perception 9"
"languages": "Common"
"cr": "1/2"
"actions":
- "desc": "The ruffian makes two melee attacks."
"name": "Multiattack"
- "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5\
\ (1d6 + 2) piercing damage."
"name": "Shortsword"
"source":
- "LMoP"
"image": "Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/token/redbrand-ruffian-lmop.webp"
```
^statblock