Search Results
All Results
Characters
Compendium
Spells
Items
Monsters
Vehicles
Forums
Returning 35 results for 'Failed Merchant'.
Backgrounds
Acquisitions Incorporated
: Investigation, Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools
Languages: Any one of your choice
Equipment: One set of artisan’s tools, merchant’s scale, a set of fine
clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp
Feature: Supply Chain
From your time as a merchant, you retain connections with wholesalers, suppliers, and other merchants and entrepreneurs. You can call upon these connections when looking for items or information.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Failed Merchant Maybe you come from a long line of merchants. Perhaps you were an entrepreneur. Regardless, your ventures ended poorly. Whether it was because of outside influences, bad luck, or
can be everyone’s friend, I’ll always have support.
8 My heart wasn’t in being a merchant, so I failed. I’m not all that keen on adventuring either, but I need the money.
d6 Ideal
1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Failed Merchant Maybe you come from a long line of merchants. Perhaps you were an entrepreneur. Regardless, your ventures ended poorly. Whether it was because of outside influences, bad luck, or
can be everyone’s friend, I’ll always have support.
8 My heart wasn’t in being a merchant, so I failed. I’m not all that keen on adventuring either, but I need the money.
d6 Ideal
1
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
":"recharge", "rollAction":"Disorienting Breath"}. The dragon exhales a wave of psychic dissonance in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 18 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save
disguised as a human merchant prince.
5
An adult emerald dragon shows an emerald dragon wyrmling how to safely observe Humanoids without being detected.
6
An adult emerald dragon keeps a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
characters gave their hair to a merchant at the market’s fruit stands, the party might see their hair already glued atop the heads of some of the dolls, perhaps crafted in the characters’ own
of haunted dolls for 3 days. Every time the character finishes a long rest during that period, they must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed saving throw, the rest restores none of the character’s Hit Dice. A Remove Curse spell or similar magic ends this effect.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
characters gave their hair to a merchant at the market’s fruit stands, the party might see their hair already glued atop the heads of some of the dolls, perhaps crafted in the characters’ own
of haunted dolls for 3 days. Every time the character finishes a long rest during that period, they must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed saving throw, the rest restores none of the character’s Hit Dice. A Remove Curse spell or similar magic ends this effect.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
hungry elder octopus. This creature first assaulted the ship several days before the characters arrive. Its previous rampage failed to scuttle the ship, though the octopus succeeded in devouring or
ADVENTURE
Salvage Operation was written to take place in a coastal region of any campaign setting. Aubreck’s history as a once-powerful merchant makes a port city or a large port town the best starting place for the adventure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
hungry elder octopus. This creature first assaulted the ship several days before the characters arrive. Its previous rampage failed to scuttle the ship, though the octopus succeeded in devouring or
ADVENTURE
Salvage Operation was written to take place in a coastal region of any campaign setting. Aubreck’s history as a once-powerful merchant makes a port city or a large port town the best starting place for the adventure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
an accomplished gnome map merchant named Anaxi Zephries, known as “the Cartophile.” Information collected by Anaxi over the years has traced Kwalish’s route into the Barrier Peaks — at least up to the
adventure in any similar location: a mysterious mountain range that even dedicated explorers have failed to fully map. In the Forgotten Realms, one possible location for the adventure is Chult, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
an accomplished gnome map merchant named Anaxi Zephries, known as “the Cartophile.” Information collected by Anaxi over the years has traced Kwalish’s route into the Barrier Peaks — at least up to the
adventure in any similar location: a mysterious mountain range that even dedicated explorers have failed to fully map. In the Forgotten Realms, one possible location for the adventure is Chult, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Mishka from the hag’s clutches. Appendix D has additional roleplaying notes for Chucklehead. Merchant Stalls. The goods sold here are delicious but made with disgusting ingredients. Examples include
creature must make a DC 11 Constitution saving throw; on a failed save, the creature is poisoned for 8 hours. Candy Treats d8 Effect 1 Your footfalls emit musical notes that can be heard out to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Zindar This half-gold dragon runs Port Nyanzaru’s docks and keeps track of ship manifests. A sorcerer of impressive ability, Zindar is well paid by the merchant princes for his work. He is also a key
that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (4d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Weakening Breath. Zindar exhales gas in a 15-foot cone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. Their assigned task is to investigate a sinkhole fissure that opened up in Waterdeep after a small earthquake struck the city — the side effect of Caerhan Coalsmith’s failed attempt to destroy the Orrery
merchant in the South Ward survived an assassination attempt last night. A female half-elf was seen fleeing the scene, bearing a deep cut on her shoulder from a bodyguard’s blade. A 50 gp bounty has been
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Zindar This half-gold dragon runs Port Nyanzaru’s docks and keeps track of ship manifests. A sorcerer of impressive ability, Zindar is well paid by the merchant princes for his work. He is also a key
that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (4d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Weakening Breath. Zindar exhales gas in a 15-foot cone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. Their assigned task is to investigate a sinkhole fissure that opened up in Waterdeep after a small earthquake struck the city — the side effect of Caerhan Coalsmith’s failed attempt to destroy the Orrery
merchant in the South Ward survived an assassination attempt last night. A female half-elf was seen fleeing the scene, bearing a deep cut on her shoulder from a bodyguard’s blade. A 50 gp bounty has been
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the shadows. The meenlocks of Vermeillon include three that spawned after the disaster in the mine, two that were once villagers, and one that was a traveling merchant who thought he’d found a shortcut
rubble, unable to scream or move. After finishing a long rest, each character must make a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the character gains 1 level of exhaustion.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the shadows. The meenlocks of Vermeillon include three that spawned after the disaster in the mine, two that were once villagers, and one that was a traveling merchant who thought he’d found a shortcut
rubble, unable to scream or move. After finishing a long rest, each character must make a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the character gains 1 level of exhaustion.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Mishka from the hag’s clutches. Appendix D has additional roleplaying notes for Chucklehead. Merchant Stalls. The goods sold here are delicious but made with disgusting ingredients. Examples include
creature must make a DC 11 Constitution saving throw; on a failed save, the creature is poisoned for 8 hours. Candy Treats d8 Effect 1 Your footfalls emit musical notes that can be heard out to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
lost because of treachery or incompetence. To these people who have been humbled by unfortunate events, Baalzebul offers a supernatural means of regaining one’s reputation or riches. The failed merchant
failed to take into account the unpredictability of the Blood War. A sudden offensive from the Abyss struck Avernus just as Baalzebul was about to put his plan in motion. Baalzebul directed most of his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
lost because of treachery or incompetence. To these people who have been humbled by unfortunate events, Baalzebul offers a supernatural means of regaining one’s reputation or riches. The failed merchant
failed to take into account the unpredictability of the Blood War. A sudden offensive from the Abyss struck Avernus just as Baalzebul was about to put his plan in motion. Baalzebul directed most of his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
following information: “When I first arrived at Candlekeep, the Avowed were concerned about a ‘singing malaise.’ A book merchant had been afflicted with it and was put in isolation after several Avowed began
character must make a DC 12 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, the character takes 9 (2d8) psychic damage and is frightened of the manifestation, believing it to be real. The manifested
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
following information: “When I first arrived at Candlekeep, the Avowed were concerned about a ‘singing malaise.’ A book merchant had been afflicted with it and was put in isolation after several Avowed began
character must make a DC 12 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, the character takes 9 (2d8) psychic damage and is frightened of the manifestation, believing it to be real. The manifested
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Expert The Expert is a master of certain tasks or knowledge, favoring cunning over brawn. It might be a scout, a musician, a librarian, a clever street kid, a wily merchant, or a burglar. To gain the
a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it failed. The sidekick doesn’t benefit from this feature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Expert The Expert is a master of certain tasks or knowledge, favoring cunning over brawn. It might be a scout, a musician, a librarian, a clever street kid, a wily merchant, or a burglar. To gain the
a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it failed. The sidekick doesn’t benefit from this feature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, and all of them seem to owe allegiance to the Guild. Efforts to destroy the Guild have thus far failed, due in part to the inability of outsiders to identify a clear leader of the group, but in no small
. Though at one time a wealthy merchant or powerful adventurer might hope to advance to the ranks of the patriars, there is no longer room, physically or otherwise, for the class of the Upper City to grow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
might also organize into guilds. Merchant barons who effectively rule a city or nation through iron-clad control of the economy or a network of innkeepers who share news and supply routes could both
exchange of gold for its crafts. 2 Merchant Consortium. These entrepreneurs don’t create the wares they peddle, instead specializing in linking products to prospective owners. If they don’t have it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, and all of them seem to owe allegiance to the Guild. Efforts to destroy the Guild have thus far failed, due in part to the inability of outsiders to identify a clear leader of the group, but in no small
. Though at one time a wealthy merchant or powerful adventurer might hope to advance to the ranks of the patriars, there is no longer room, physically or otherwise, for the class of the Upper City to grow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
might also organize into guilds. Merchant barons who effectively rule a city or nation through iron-clad control of the economy or a network of innkeepers who share news and supply routes could both
exchange of gold for its crafts. 2 Merchant Consortium. These entrepreneurs don’t create the wares they peddle, instead specializing in linking products to prospective owners. If they don’t have it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
be brought into line with his goals, Neverember hopes to use that achievement as a draw for wealthy Waterdhavian nobles — who have been reluctant to link their fortunes to a failed Open Lord who was
can set up a place for themselves. Along the river, many of the merchant villas are being claimed and restored by folk who have heard rumors of what Neverwinter once was, and might be again. Some
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
be brought into line with his goals, Neverember hopes to use that achievement as a draw for wealthy Waterdhavian nobles — who have been reluctant to link their fortunes to a failed Open Lord who was
can set up a place for themselves. Along the river, many of the merchant villas are being claimed and restored by folk who have heard rumors of what Neverwinter once was, and might be again. Some
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
total. Portal 1: Far Realm Horror A month ago, an encounter with operatives of the Six led Dran Enterprises to try to fight that group using its own dark magic. Sadly, that attempt failed, and this
the characters as heroes (or, if they failed, at least appreciates their attempt to help). Captain Nuxoll forgives the characters for infiltrating the Dran Enterprises portal network, and agrees to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
total. Portal 1: Far Realm Horror A month ago, an encounter with operatives of the Six led Dran Enterprises to try to fight that group using its own dark magic. Sadly, that attempt failed, and this
the characters as heroes (or, if they failed, at least appreciates their attempt to help). Captain Nuxoll forgives the characters for infiltrating the Dran Enterprises portal network, and agrees to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
rubble and the remains of several merchant stalls. On the west side of the court is a wide, sliding glass door.
The sliding glass door leading to the supply room (area S6) requires a Glyph Card to
clockwork gears, springs, chains, and other replacement parts for the outpost’s elevators. Amid this loose junk is a flat pine box containing a Clockwork Amulet. S7: Merchants’ Concourse Seven merchant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
rubble and the remains of several merchant stalls. On the west side of the court is a wide, sliding glass door.
The sliding glass door leading to the supply room (area S6) requires a Glyph Card to
clockwork gears, springs, chains, and other replacement parts for the outpost’s elevators. Amid this loose junk is a flat pine box containing a Clockwork Amulet. S7: Merchants’ Concourse Seven merchant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
the only music is the ceaseless rhythmic hammering in the forges. The duergar consider art a frivolous pursuit, and only rarely appreciate or create it.
Merchant Council The lairds and merchants
and the spewing of thick, black phlegm. Whenever a living, breathing creature finishes a long rest in Gracklstugh, it must make a DC 11 Constitution saving throw. On each failed save, the creature