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Player’s Handbook (2014)
securely for at least ten days. How did you come by that money? What allowed you to break free of your desperate circumstances and embark on a better life?
Skill Proficiencies: Sleight of
are like in the gutters. (Evil)
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People. I help the people who help me — that’s what keeps us alive. (Neutral)
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Aspiration. I’m going to prove that I’m worthy of a
Soldier
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War has been your life for as long as you care to remember. You trained as a youth, studied the use of weapons and armor, learned basic survival techniques, including how to stay alive on the
standing army, a town guard, or a village militia? Or it might have been a noble’s or merchant’s private army, or a mercenary company.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
circumstances and embark on a better life?
Skill Proficiencies: Sleight of Hand, StealthTool Proficiencies: Disguise kit, thieves’ toolsEquipment: A small knife, a map of the city you grew up
the gutters. (Evil)
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People. I help the people who help me — that’s what keeps us alive. (Neutral)
6
Aspiration. I’m going to prove that I’m worthy of a better life
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
you care to remember. You trained as a youth, studied the use of weapons and armor, learned basic survival techniques, including how to stay alive on the battlefield. You might have been part of a
militia? Or it might have been a noble’s or merchant’s private army, or a mercenary company.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Intimidation
Tool Proficiencies: One type of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
end the Poisoned condition. Integrated Protection. You gain a +1 bonus to your Armor Class. In addition, armor you have donned can’t be removed against your will while you’re alive. Sentry’s Rest
remain conscious. Specialized Design. You gain one skill proficiency and one tool proficiency of your choice. Tireless. You don’t gain Exhaustion levels from dehydration, malnutrition, or suffocation.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Vladeska’s Powers and Dominion Vladeska Drakov is an experienced military commander with statistics similar to those of a knight. While her martial skill is considerable, her true might comes in the
behaves as if it’s their last day alive—because it probably is. Closing the Borders. Unlike most Darklords, Vladeska Drakov can’t open her domain’s borders, so Falkovnia’s borders are usually closed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
command by virtue of birth. A Commander might be a fighter, bard, cleric, paladin, or even wizard—as magic proves valuable in military engagements. Medic. Keeping soldiers alive is essential to military
Medicine skill or use of a herbalism kit. A Medic can be a soldier who demonstrated aptitude in healing and got moved into this position, or a character from a different background (such as acolyte, sage, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
. Tuning and focusing the device this way calls for a considerable amount of skill and practice, and the device’s dilapidated condition makes the process more difficult. Both Rezmir and Borngray visit
keep’s roof, where they can be seen from the ground and where they can see through windows into the observatory. Only Rezmir and Borngray know the gargoyles are alive. If anyone enters the observatory
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
. Tuning and focusing the device this way calls for a considerable amount of skill and practice, and the device’s dilapidated condition makes the process more difficult. Both Rezmir and Borngray visit
keep’s roof, where they can be seen from the ground and where they can see through windows into the observatory. Only Rezmir and Borngray know the gargoyles are alive. If anyone enters the observatory
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
fuels his ego. If Ras Nsi discovers the affair, he flays both parties alive for their betrayal and feeds them to his pet hydra (see area 21). Secret Door A secret door in the western corner of the
the secret door, they gain advantage on the skill check. Teleporter The engraved stone disk in the southern alcove is one of Ras Nsi’s magic teleporters (see “Teleporters").
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Gromph is alive or dead. She knows only that she can’t hide his disappearance forever — even as she must ensure that no damage comes to her house as a result of his actions. Quenthel doesn’t care that the
at the matron’s command. Quenthel doesn’t know that Vizeran DeVir is still alive, and any mention of him piques her interest, although she doesn’t consider him a threat. After Gromph disappeared, she
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
treasure hunting and surviving in the Silken Paths. The goblins are prone to daring (and often foolish) stunts. That either of them is still alive is a testament to their luck and skill. Modify their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fated Flight of the Recluse
not one to be trifled with; his retinue move to block the characters should they threaten violence. If Kreffik remains alive, he and his Helmed Horror defend Baron Zorlan should a fight break out
interest in characters who display particular skill in violence should their dealings come to blows.
Treasure Whether to Kreffik or to the characters, Baron Zorlan tenders payment in a chest containing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, because no one can divine the whims of Lady Luck. Sometimes you’re up, sometimes you’re down. But the thing about gambling is that someone is always willing to take a bet. Skill Proficiency
measure of a person. In the end, the only thing that matters is the scoreboard. (Evil)
d6 Bond
1 One person in particular owes me a lot of money, and I need to keep them alive if I want to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
regional, and usually involved bragging rights or hunting territory. Differences were settled by individual contests of might, wits, or skill. That situation persisted for generations, until the red
were no front lines or safe havens, only endless ambushes, sieges, and atrocities committed against giants and dragons alike. Eventually, none were left alive on either side who had seen the war’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
invisible, casts fly on himself, touches the disappearing wall, and leaps off the landing platform, leaving Azbara Jos to fend for himself. If the gargoyle is still alive, it tries to cover Rath’s escape. His
are haughty and proud of their skill, and they have little patience for “ruffians, thugs, and mercenaries seeking to stop the inevitable.” Rath Modar and his associate figure prominently in The Rise
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
elementals that uses Khyber dragonshards. This closely guarded procedure requires delicate engineering, arcane skill, and rare materials from around the world, and different workshops employ varying esoteric
dragonshard holding a bound elemental is placed in the containment chamber, the matrix comes alive. The unsuppressed elemental emerges from the shard and flows along the matrix in the way that blood moves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Modar turns invisible, casts fly on himself, touches the disappearing wall, and leaps off the landing platform, leaving Azbara Jos to fend for himself. If the gargoyle is still alive, it tries to cover
reputation for arrogance is true: the pair are haughty and proud of their skill, and they have little patience for “ruffians, thugs, and mercenaries seeking to stop the inevitable.” Rath Modar and his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
pursue the life of an adventurer, your insight into the world of commerce brought you into the sphere of Acquisitions Incorporated — and a franchise just might be in your future. Skill Proficiency
Survival. Where there’s life, there’s hope. If I remain alive and flexible, I can succeed. (Any)
2 Generosity. People helped me when I was down. Now that I’m back on my feet, I’ll pay it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
been fixed. Keeping the Spirit Alive. Characters can use healing magic to give the Spirit more Hit Points, but its maximum is 10 Hit Points, and it continues to lose 1 HP each round unless the bowl is
add their Proficiency Bonus to any ability check they make that uses the tool. If they also have proficiency in a skill that’s used with that check, they have Advantage on the check too.
Using the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Soldier War has been your life for as long as you care to remember. You trained as a youth, studied the use of weapons and armor, learned basic survival techniques, including how to stay alive on
it a standing army, a town guard, or a village militia? Or it might have been a noble’s or merchant’s private army, or a mercenary company. Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Intimidation Tool
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
using either mason’s tools or the Sleight of Hand skill. Failing the check causes the runestone to break. Alternatively, any character can remove the cracked runestone and replace it with the stone
shackle around his left ankle. A character can pick the lock with a successful DC 20 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools or the Sleight of Hand skill. Brimskarda carries the manacle’s key in a pouch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
The Assault Because of the characters’ familiarity with the sahuagin fortress and their obvious skill at staying alive, the Saltmarsh council involves them in the their battle plans. The Plan The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, with these changes: The Sing-Alongs are lawful good. Each has a Charisma of 14 and the following skill: Performance +4. They have these racial traits: They speak, read, and write Common and Halfling
would like to return to the surface. They have little hope of reaching Waterdeep on their own and would appreciate an escort. Getting all five band members to the Yawning Portal alive completes this quest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
and powerful dragon moves into the region, upsetting the ecology and demanding tribute from nearby settlements. The Foe Time Forgot. An evil foe believed long dead emerges from the Feywild, alive and
campaign. In this kind of game, the characters might care more about skill proficiencies and making friends in high places than about attack spells and magic weapons. Social interaction takes on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
sheer cliffs can be scaled, but only with a climbing kit, proficiency in the Athletics skill, and at least 300 feet of rope. The path is a much easier route to the top. It begins on the north side of
humanoid’s spirit. When the ritual is complete, the dead humanoid awakens as if from a deep slumber, though it is not alive. A character transformed by this ritual into the walking dead regains all its hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
about the possessions of other folk they encounter — queries that can make them seem nosy to those who don’t understand where they’re coming from. Keeping History Alive. The halflings’ penchant for
, such appellations come about because in the distant past, a halfling matriarch or patriarch performed a memorable feat or displayed some amazing skill that led to a name that stuck. Clans with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
scared. If you’d done all the things I’ve done, you’d be scared too.”
Morgort the Bullywug Knight
CHAPTER 2: HITHER
The Knight of Warts is known for her skill at piloting balloons. Justice
it were alive (which it is not). Arguments between the two—or, more precisely, Stagefright and himself—always end with Stagefright bashing the scepter’s head against something hard.
Alignment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
scared. If you’d done all the things I’ve done, you’d be scared too.”
Morgort the Bullywug Knight
CHAPTER 2: HITHER
The Knight of Warts is known for her skill at piloting balloons. Justice and
were alive (which it is not). Arguments between the two—or, more precisely, Stagefright and himself—always end with Stagefright bashing the scepter’s head against something hard.
Alignment. Chaotic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
from their svirfneblin neighbors. The bars are badly rusted and valueless. If a dwarf character or a character proficient in the History skill inspects the bars, they identify markings indicating they
. A cage in the southeast corner bears inward-pointing spikes.
Four feral ashenwights (see appendix A) are bound to the workshop in which they worked while alive. They attack trespassers and fight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
minute a creature spends here, it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 14 (4d6) poison damage. Scrying Pool. Any character who has proficiency in the Arcana skill, or who succeeds on a
while she was alive. T7. Meditation Room The ceiling of this room is supported by four crystal columns with eye-shaped capstones. A dozen thick cushions are scattered around the room, in the center of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
the village fell on hard times. Any character who has proficiency in the History skill can recall these dark rumors with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (History) check. A successful check also
Hunt Lords as if they are still alive, even though he has seen evidence to the contrary. He says the Hunt Lords are retired and don’t wish to be disturbed, and he warns guests to stay in the lodge at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
. The skeletons are inanimate and pose no danger. The minerals in the ceiling are pretty, but they are neither magic nor valuable. Any character proficient in the Arcana skill can sense a subtle aura
character proficient in the Religion skill recognizes the depiction. The statue is beautifully carved, and its emerald eyes appear to be worth 5,000 gp each. A character can climb the statue and pry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
dreams that, after weeks or months of exposure, improve combat skill and imbue most creatures with strong devotion to the Red Wizards. Reactions. Creatures in this sector usually hesitate to attack those
and the Pools of Devotion. Dungeon State. If the characters leave Tanjus alive and Ihanvas is killed, the hag and her merrow allies relocate to area 76. No matter what else happens, Tanjus and her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
her wings. They have sworn loyalty to Sparkrender, and they share the dragon’s cruel, haughty demeanor. If the characters actively helped the kobolds or mention that Myla is alive, the kobolds’ attitude
the dragon not to attack by making a DC 12 Charisma check and applying the Deception, Intimidation, or Persuasion skill as appropriate. A character who succeeds on the check stops Sparkrender from