Kalasääski
Level 4 Beast of the Sky
AC: 15 (Natural Armor) | HP: 20/20 (4d6+4) | Speed: 10 ft., fly 60 ft.
Senses: passive Perception 14 (Darkvision 60 ft.)
Str: 6 (-2) | Dex: 16 (+3) | Con: 13 (+1) | Int: 8 (-1) | Wis: 14 (+2) | Cha: 11 (+0)
Languages: understands the languages Merituuli speaks
Earlier...
Kalasääski listens to Mery rather intently as she lays out a method of communication, their sharp yellow eyes clearly betraying an intelligence beyond that of a normal bird of prey. They work through each presented word one-by-one, expertly screeing as appropriate. When Mery asks to be led to a safe place, they answer with a call at normal volume, then one louder - "Yes, follow!" - before taking flight and leading Mery through the darkness.
At the Camp...
As Mery dismounts from Handsome, Kalasääski once more makes a perch for themselves atop the horse's head. They take Mery's cue to study the talkative kender elder, watching for any potential tells of ill intent.
When Mery mentions that they had led her here, Kalasääski puffs out their chest proudly, basking in the praise for a moment. Her request that they perch atop the wagon to not bother Handsome's head is met differently, however. The osprey opens their mouth in surprise, as if making a mock gasp, seemingly saying, "How could you even insinuate as such?" before somewhat begrudgingly hopping off from Handsome and perching atop the wagon, choosing a spot that allows a full view of the proceedings.
Actions & Resources
Actions:
Shred. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 1d4+5 slashing damage.
Other:
Flyby. The beast doesn't provoke opportunity attacks when it flies out of an enemy's reach.
Primal Bond. You can add your proficiency bonus to any ability check or saving throw that the beast makes.