**_Brute_**. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the bugbear hits with it (included in the attack).
**_Surprise Attack_**. If the bugbear surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first round of combat, the target takes an extra 7 (2d6) damage from the attack.
## Actions
**_Morningstar_**. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
_Hit_: 11 (2d8 + 2) piercing damage.
**_Javelin_**. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target.
_Hit_: 9 (2d6 + 2) piercing damage in melee or 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage at range.