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Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
can spend 2d10 minutes to convince 1d6 commoners to perform a non-illegal act that inconveniences a member of the Watch or Flaming Fist, a patriar, or some other wealthy looking individual.
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I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny?
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Ideal
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Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good)
2
Fairness. No
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Bards Bards hold a special place of responsibility and respect in the Forgotten Realms. They are bearers of news, gossip, and messages in their travels from place to place, in addition to being
living storehouses of history and folklore. Bards know a great deal, and they tend to be willing to share what they know, or at least barter for it. The arrival of a renowned bard is a special occasion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, a regional bard who serves as a repository of Dayawlongon’s history. This performer, Nimuel, seeks the help of experienced adventurers for a delicate mission with a handsome reward. Monster Hunt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
characters who have earned her respect. Varkenbluff University Student. Dr. Dannell has taught numerous anthropology and history classes attended by one or more characters and is impressed with their
messenger finds you and hands you a sealed parchment.
“Meet me at the Sage’s Quill today as soon as you can,” the missive reads. “I beg your help in a delicate matter whose importance cannot be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
Ridge to respect the solitude of the inhabitants. If pushed, Sarak exhibits a cold fury and decisiveness that has earned the respect of everyone within Sarak’s protection. A persistent layer of mist
invasion, Sarak hires the characters to investigate. Scholar. The adventurers need information from a reclusive scholar living in Boreal Ridge. They must find and convince the scholar to reveal their secrets.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Wyrmdoom Crag must convince the chieftains, Arn and Ogolai, to meet on neutral ground, away from their respective lairs, since neither chieftain wants to appear weak in the eyes of the other. Summit
Charisma (Persuasion) check or two—to convince them to keep their delegations small. Negotiations Characters who bring Arn and Ogolai together still have their work cut out for them; neither chieftain is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
safe falls to Watch Commander Cadri Kelken (Small Guard Captain), a no-nonsense kithkin. Cadri is a skilled warrior and hunter, holding her position through respect and fear. She obsessively plans new
device. He offers a reward if the characters can convince onlookers to make a purchase. Hunting. Hunting and trapping parties regularly operate outside Ballynock and are always looking for skilled
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
, Strahd regards the Ulmist inquisitor with grave respect and allows her to leave the house. “I will permit you to flee this place,” he intones. “But only if you do so immediately, and you never return
asks the characters if this is true. A character can then make a DC 20 Charisma (Deception) check to convince Strahd they are members or otherwise important to the group. On a successful check, Strahd
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
what others have said back to them to make sure I have remembered it correctly.
2
I might not like you, but I will endeavor to treat you with respect, if not kindness.
3
I like to impress
creators abandoned them, taking great interest in the artifacts and architecture they left behind. Visitors who manage to convince the dragon they are not a threat are treated to a tour of the vaults, with
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
said back to them to make sure I have remembered it correctly.
2
I might not like you, but I will endeavor to treat you with respect, if not kindness.
3
I like to impress visitors by
of the remaining areas of the vaults as they were when their creators abandoned them, taking great interest in the artifacts and architecture they left behind. Visitors who manage to convince the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Bard There is nothing I would like to do more than explain to you why I’m standing here with stolen goods and my rapier sticking out of this still-warm corpse, officer. I assure you, I have a
copper pieces tossed by commoners isn’t for everyone — and it certainly isn’t for bards in the Acq Inc world. The power and magic tied up in the voice of a franchise bard is meant for greater things
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
planks. While many would claim to control Druim Calad, none command respect like the unassuming tavern keeper Myyn, a Merrow Haranguer (see chapter 3). Outwardly warm but inwardly calculating, Myyn
settlement’s underwater maze. In exchange for their aid, he offers them valuable information. Den of Thieves. Goods change hands in the Red Shallows with every conversation. The adventurers need to convince
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
sufficient wisdom to merit respect, or when they convince the other gods (especially Klothys) to intervene and check Keranos’s wrath. Keranos’s Divine Schemes Keranos doesn’t interact much with the rest of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
counsel: her uncle, Uthor (Hekaton’s younger brother), and the wise, matronly Iymrith. Unfortunately, neither of them has much respect for small folk. In that regard, Serissa is alone. Like her dearly
, despite what Uthor and Iymrith whisper. If the characters convince Serissa that they can help, she shows them a clue found near the corpse of her mother: a wooden coin that leads the characters into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
should give the characters an accurately negative impression of him. Confronting the Heckler. A character who confronts Bakaris the Younger can convince him to stay quiet by roleplaying or succeeding on
father to Vogler to escape the consequences. Bakaris takes quiet pride in that killing, and he fantasizes about one day winning respect via the point of his sword. He loathes being called “the Younger
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
scraps of parchment. He plans to become an adventuring bard but hasn’t the courage to tell his parents, who would never tolerate such a pedestrian, dangerous life for their son. Mazia Foulard (lawful good
doesn’t think Sythian is a particularly good teacher but has great love and respect for her fellow students. Mytchyl Dwyer (neutral good) is a 13-year-old human who was born without legs. He gets around in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
followers, many mortals consider Kruphix a minor god, even obscure. To the other gods, however, he is a force within the pantheon, worthy of both respect and wariness. Kruphix’s Goals More than any other
opposes anyone who tries to obtain power that would upset the delicate balance of the pantheon. Kruphix is the eldest of the gods and sees it as his responsibility to rein in the excesses of his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
threats require a united front. The agents of the Lords’ Alliance work to maintain the delicate network of information and diplomacy that sustains their order, alert for anything that might threaten
, Eravien has heard relatively little of the recent events in the Underdark, and he is initially unconvinced of the importance of the party’s mission. If they can convince him otherwise, Lord Eravien
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, fishers, and residents of Theros’s coasts and islands all pay her at least nominal respect and sacrifice. Her center of worship on land is in the coastal polis of Meletis, where sailors and philosophers
desires. Endlessly bored with the predictable denizens of the land and sky, in the deepest ocean trenches, Thassa wills immortal dreams and nightmares into being. Delicate beauty, undulating grace
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
of warforged who fought in the Last War. What They’ll Settle For. Ultimately, Kalyth’s group wants money, and Mercy’s group wants respect. If both parties get what they want, the dispute ends. Settling
the veterans, whom the pilgrims consider warmongers, Mercy can be persuaded to negotiate if the characters act as intermediaries. If the characters explain the veterans’ financial need and convince
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
who talks to the weretigers during this round can convince them not to attack by succeeding on a DC 16 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check. Even if the weretigers do attack, a character who
the characters’ lack of diplomacy and does not aid them in future battles. However, if he doesn’t have to, he appreciates the characters’ respect for the creatures of the forest and aids the party in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
great respect for the Harpers, however; a character who belongs to this faction and produces a Harper pin to prove it can pry the information from her with a successful DC 13 Charisma (Persuasion) check
hears the disturbance and investigates, arriving after two duergar fall in battle. The characters can convince him that they’re not grave robbers with a successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
member of the party. Hulgaz offers the characters these gifts as tokens of her esteem. To emphasize her respect for the party, she has tailored the charms to suit each character’s stated goals or
charms, Hulgaz shakes her head ruefully. She says that if she can’t convince the characters to accept the Nine Hells’ invitations, she’ll have to send them there herself. Hulgaz then launches into a frenzied assault, attacking with reckless abandon.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
who would exploit it. No one should take anything without leaving something in return. Respect. Offerings of money, food, or crafted items show respect to the island’s spirits. Acts of kindness can
her belt. If asked, she lends the characters the lantern but is hesitant to lend the gem. A character can convince her to lend them the Gem of Seeing by succeeding on a DC 18 Charisma (Persuasion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
. 5 To me, a tavern brawl is a nice way to get to know a new city. 6 I never pass up a friendly wager. 7 My language is as foul as an otyugh nest. 8 I like a job well done, especially if I can convince
someone else to do it. d6 Ideal 1 Respect. The thing that keeps a ship together is mutual respect between captain and crew. (Good) 2 Fairness. We all do the work, so we all share in the rewards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Phenax’s Champions Alignment: Usually chaotic, often neutral Suggested Classes: Bard, cleric, monk, rogue, warlock Suggested Cleric Domains: Trickery Suggested Backgrounds: Charlatan, criminal
because they want to emulate him. Phenax’s Favor Phenax expects his champions to be cunning and self-sufficient, much as he was when he escaped the Underworld. He has great respect for a sound plan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
sits at Tordek’s table and tries to strike up a conversation with the dwarf. Chris says, “Tordek spits on the floor, growls an insult at the bard, and stomps over to the bar. He sits on a stool and
hand, if you insult a proud warrior or speak ill of a noble’s allies, your efforts to convince or deceive will fall short.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
sits at Tordek’s table and tries to strike up a conversation with the dwarf. Chris says, “Tordek spits on the floor, growls an insult at the bard, and stomps over to the bar. He sits on a stool and
hand, if you insult a proud warrior or speak ill of a noble’s allies, your efforts to convince or deceive will fall short.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Students?” A character who is a bard (or pretends to be one) can petition Sythian to become a student at Skalderang Conservatory. The character must first prove they can afford Sythian’s tutelage (by
institutions must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma (Deception) check to convince Sythian that they are who they say they are. If one or more characters fail this check, Sythian becomes suspicious (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Krynn in the guise of Fizban, a befuddled old human mage in faded robes. Branchala Called the Bard King, Branchala is the god of music, poetry, and the inner beauty of all living things. Many elves
become monks themselves, while those who leave the monastic life often take the surname Majere out of respect. Mishakal God of compassion, healing, and love, Mishakal is widely worshiped by healers and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Meeting the Secretary Two guards meet the characters at the entrance to the Hall of Divine Wisdom and escort them to an elegant meeting room: The walls of this room are paneled with delicate
characters already know that Wei holds a lofty political position and has influence exceeded only by Yongjing’s emperor. Grand Secretary Wei Wei Feng Ying (lawful neutral, human archmage) commands respect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
beholder Arrant Quill and the Fake Quill Neutral evil human (age 36) Quill is a charismatic bard who carries himself with a quiet confidence that doesn’t hint at the full extent of his skills or
or delicate movements. A housekeeper named Damien takes care of the cooking and cleaning. He is a constructed commoner and the only full-time staff member in the manor, although some local villagers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
most epic of all his achievements is chronicled in The Trial of Asmodeus, a play based on purportedly true events as researched by the aasimar bard Anodius. In ancient times, as the Blood War raged
who, if left to their own devices, will turn the cosmos into a demon-infested maelstrom. The powers of good are sentimental fools, too delicate and soft to do what must be done. In his mind, Asmodeus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
ignored as he attacks them. Garret Levistusson CN male tiefling bard/rogue The Cartophile’s first choice to join the characters’ expedition, Garret is an untrustworthy bon vivant and magpie. His mapmaking
provides advantage to any characters’ ability checks made to interact with the monastery’s Grand Master. Secret Agendas. Steal the highest-valued object from the party without getting caught; convince
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Seven Snakes are close enough to protect her. If the party includes one or more characters with strong ties to the Black Network, Kella tries to convince them to help secure the village as a Zhentarim
his fellow elves have no love or respect for the residents of Nightstone, but they hate orcs more. Once the orcs are defeated, Rond yells out, “You’re welcome!” before leading the elves back to the