Stats and explanation after the jump.
Now usually I don't agree with just slapping a class template on a monster and calling it an Elite. Usually, I will also add a way for that Elite to shore up some of the action differences that it is going to experience due to being only one monster. Things like a standard action double-attack or a minor action attack. But in this case I added the template and specifically chose to go with the Retribution theme to the Avenger, because it comes along with the interesting ability to deal some damage to the PC's out of turn - if they choose to attack it. This helped shore up the difference in damage output and actually almost killed one of the PC's - a Ranger that took his full compliments of attacks against the Priest right after starting his turn next to him the round after the Priest unleashed Avenging Echo. Nasty amount of damage, and the monster didn't even have to do anything.I also added the "Dark Eclipse Chakram" power as another way to increase the threat of this Elite. Because the Avenger on average should crit double as much as a normal monster this power has a good chance of actually seeing use -- again, I wouldn't usually count a critical hit only power as a potential threat to the party as the chance of the DM actually rolling a critical in any given combat is so low, but in this instance it seemed appropriate. And in fact, that power did come in quite handy when the party first joined the combat.
So if you're looking for a nasty, 1st level baddie to throw at your party and dont mind punishing your PC's for attacking then this monster may be right for you.
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