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Goblin

Small humanoid (goblinoid), neutral evil

Nimble Escape. The goblin can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of its turns.

Actions

Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage.

Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Copies of the goblin (50 XP each) against a party of four characters of the same level. Build mixed fights in the encounter builder.

Number of Goblin for each difficulty, party of four
Party level	Easy	Medium	Hard	Deadly
Level 1	2	—	3	4–20
Level 2	3	4–5	6	7–20
Level 3	3–5	6–7	8–10	11–20
Level 4	5–7	8–10	11–13	14–20
Level 5	8–13	14	15–20	—
Level 6	10–14	15–17	18–20	—

The Goblin is challenge 1/4, worth 50 XP, with a proficiency bonus of +2.

7 hit points (2d6), with AC 15 from leather armor, shield.

Against four level 1 characters, 3 is hard by the encounter XP budget.