b'Nkosi \n'b'   Variants     \n'b'  Medium   humanoid  (nkosi, shapechanger),  lawful neutral  \n'b'  Armor Class  15 (studded leather) in Humanoid form  Hit Points  27 (5d8 + 5)  Speed  30 ft. (50 ft. in lion form)\n'b' STATS STR: 16 (+3) DEX:  16 (+3)  CON:  12 (+1)  INT:  10 (+0)  WIS:  10 (+0)  CHA:  8 (-1)  \n'b'\n'b'\n'b'\n'b'\n'b'\n'b'\n'b'  Skills   Survival  +2  Senses   darkvision  60 ft., passive  Perception  10  Languages  Common (can\xe2\x80\x99t speak in lion form)  Challenge  1/2 (100 XP)  Proficiency Bonus  +2 \n'b' SPECIAL TRAITS \n'b'\n'b'  Keen Smell . The nkosi has advantage on  Wisdom  ( Perception ) checks that rely on smell. \n'b'  Pounce . If the nkosi moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a Mambele  attack  on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 13  Strength  saving throw or be forced  prone . If the target is  prone , the nkosi can make one Bite  attack  against it as a bonus action. \n'b'\n'b' ACTIONS \n'b'\n'b'  Bite .  Melee Weapon Attack : +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.  Hit : 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage. \n'b'  Mambele (Humanoid Form Only) .  Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack : +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target.  Hit : 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage. \n'b'\n'b' BONUS ACTIONS \n'b'\n'b'  Change Shape . The nkosi transforms into a Large lion or back into it ft. s true form, which is Humanoid. Its statistics, other than its  size , speed, and AC, are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn\xe2\x80\x99t transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies. \n'b'\n'b' ABOUT \n'b' With a thick mane of beaded locks, this leonine humanoid grins with a mouthful of pointed teeth. \n'b'  Beads and Braids . The nkosi resemble bestial humans with cat\xe2\x80\x99s eyes, slender tails, and the fangs and fur of a lion. Most grow their hair long, braiding colorful beads into their locks to mark important events in their lives. Although the nkosi\xe2\x80\x99s true form is that of a feline humanoid with leonine features, the most striking feature of the nkosi is their ability to change their shape, taking the form of a lion. \n'b'  Pridelords . Nkosi pridelords are exceptionally tall and muscular leaders. They keep impressive manes, but they are known for their roar, which wakes the feral heart inside all nkosi.'