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Monsters
Thieves’ Gallery
relies on charisma first—rather than magic or muscle—to escape trouble. Once a member of the Harpers, a spy organization dedicated to protecting Faerûn’s common folk, Edgin has
confidence and rakish demeanor make him a natural leader. With carefully chosen words, he inspires the members of his thieves’ crew to greatness. But when his past mistakes come calling, Edgin must
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing songs, and telling
tales to the audiences they gather. In truth, the College of Whispers teaches its students that they are wolves among sheep. These bards use their knowledge and magic to uncover secrets and turn them
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing songs, and telling
tales to the audiences they gather. In truth, the College of Whispers teaches its students that they are wolves among sheep. These bards use their knowledge and magic to uncover secrets and turn them
Bard
Legacy
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
of song, speech, and the magic they contain. Bards say that the multiverse was spoken into existence, that the words of the gods gave it shape, and that echoes of these primordial Words of Creation
still resound throughout the cosmos. The music of bards is an attempt to snatch and harness those echoes, subtly woven into their spells and powers. The greatest strength of bards is their sheer
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
to Khorvaire over the years and have integrated with the cultures of the Five Nations.
As a whole, elves are driven by tradition and respect for the past. Where humans value innovation, elves strive
are too mired in the past, and need to find a way forward?
Elves of Valenar
Your people are dedicated to the arts of war. Millenia ago, your ancestors fought an epic war against mighty giants. When
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
to Khorvaire over the years and have integrated with the cultures of the Five Nations.
As a whole, elves are driven by tradition and respect for the past. Where humans value innovation, elves strive
are too mired in the past, and need to find a way forward?
Elves of Valenar
Your people are dedicated to the arts of war. Millenia ago, your ancestors fought an epic war against mighty giants. When
Acolyte
Legacy
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Basic Rules (2014)
incense, vestments, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp
FEATURE: SHELTER OF THE FAITHFUL
As an acolyte, you command the respect of those who share your faith, and you can perform
must provide any material components needed for spells. Those who share your religion will support you (but only you) at a modest lifestyle.
You might also have ties to a specific temple dedicated to
Magic Items
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
following tables. These traits override any conflicting personality trait, ideal, bond, or flaw.
Personality Traits
D8
PERSONALITY TRAIT
1
I treat all beings, even enemies, with respect
)
3
Responsibility. It is the duty of the strong to protect the weak. (Lawful)
4
Respect. All people deserve to be treated with dignity. (Good)
5
Honor. The way I
Dragonborn
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Basic Rules (2014)
calling in life.
Proud Dragon Kin
Dragonborn look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings or a tail. The first dragonborn had scales of vibrant hues matching the
than life itself. Dragonborn owe their devotion and respect to their clan above all else, even the gods. Each dragonborn’s conduct reflects on the honor of his or her clan, and bringing dishonor
Folk Hero
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to sound smarter.
8
I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny?
d6
Ideal
1
Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good
no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again.
2
I worked the land
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Learning from Experience True bards are not common in the world. Not every minstrel singing in a tavern or jester cavorting in a royal court is a bard. Discovering the magic hidden in music requires
hard study and some measure of natural talent that most troubadours and jongleurs lack. It can be hard to spot the difference between these performers and true bards, though. A bard’s life is spent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Learning from Experience True bards are not common in the world. Not every minstrel singing in a tavern or jester cavorting in a royal court is a bard. Discovering the magic hidden in music requires
hard study and some measure of natural talent that most troubadours and jongleurs lack. It can be hard to spot the difference between these performers and true bards, though. A bard’s life is spent
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
inclined to sing for their supper, although most will, given the need. Bards literally have magic to them, and the powers they command through their performance and lore earns them additional respect. In
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
.
7
I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter.
8
I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny?
d6
Ideal
1
Respect. People deserve to be treated
with dignity and respect. (Good)
2
Fairness. No one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law. (Lawful)
3
Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to
Dwarf
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Basic Rules (2014)
mountains they love, weathering the passage of centuries with stoic endurance and little change. They respect the traditions of their clans, tracing their ancestry back to the founding of their most
command or inspiration of a deity, a direct calling or simply a desire to bring glory to one of the dwarf gods. Clan and ancestry are also important motivators. A dwarf might seek to restore a clan
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
.
8
I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny?
d6
Ideal
1
Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good)
2
Fairness. No
me away from my higher calling. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again.
2
I worked the land, I love the land
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
. Half-elves often revere the gods of the culture in which they were raised, although some rebel against their upbringing, seeking out the gods of the other aspect of their heritage, or feeling a calling
or need to do so. As with any people, half-elves often choose a favored deity based on their calling or profession: Corellon Larethian, Azuth, or Mystra for wizards, Solonor Thelandira or Mielikki
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
an acolyte, you command the respect of those who share your faith, and you can perform the religious ceremonies of your deity. You and your adventuring companions can expect to receive free healing
you) at a modest lifestyle.
You might also have ties to a specific temple dedicated to your chosen deity or pantheon, and you have a residence there. This could be the temple where you used to serve
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
In Command No longer a ragtag band of survivors and prisoners, the adventurers are now in command of a dedicated force of NPC followers. In addition to the advantages that brings, the characters must
assume leadership roles as they deal with allies who might not entirely trust or respect them — or each other. Add in the dangers of the Underdark, along with the unpredictable influence of demonic madness, and the characters have several new challenges that must be faced.
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
knowledge, rather than brute force. Harper agents are often proficient in Investigation, enabling them to be adept at snooping and spying. They often seek aid from other Harpers, sympathetic bards and
attitude.
5
I quote (or misquote) sacred texts and proverbs in almost every situation.
6
I am tolerant (or intolerant) of other faiths and respect (or condemn) the worship of other gods.
7
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
dedicated to Gaernoo. Lord Viallis, empowered by Gaernoo’s otherworldly magic and wanting to get away from talk of his family’s death, moved to the village of Greenfast, a day’s travel southeast of
years, Viallis has been building a cult to Gaernoo around himself, calling it the Burnt Tongue Cult for the sacrifice that new members must make before being accepted.
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Tomb of Annihilation
the treasures and relics of wizards, warlords, or royalty. Some archaeologists plunder for wealth or fame, while others consider it their calling to illuminate the past or keep the world’s
exhilarating than a narrow escape from the jaws of death. (Chaotic)
4
Dignity. The dead and their belongings deserve to be treated with respect. (Lawful)
5
Immortality. All my
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the bards, each of which is named after one of the colleges. See chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide for the game statistics of these magic instruments. Long ago, bards who sought the rank of
tradition fell when the colleges went into decline, but some bards dream of restoring it. College of Fochlucan The original College of Fochlucan once stood on the northeastern edge of Silverymoon. Many years
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Temptation Although paladins are dedicated to their oaths, they are mortals, and thus they are flawed. Many of them exhibit a type of behavior or hold to an attitude that is not in keeping with the
highest ideals of their calling. What is the temptation that your character succumbs to or finds it difficult to resist? Temptations d6 Temptation 1 Fury. When your anger is roused, you have trouble
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
College of Whispers Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing
songs, and telling tales to the audiences they gather. In truth, the College of Whispers teaches its students that they are wolves among sheep. These bards use their knowledge and magic to uncover
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
, and bards and rogues certainly have a place on the plains. Outlander is a logical background, but you could easily be a bold folk hero, a dashing entertainer, or a clever charlatan. You could even be an
, and they’re all around you. Do you believe that the spirits guide your actions? Do you show respect to the spirits of a location? Talentan shamans tend to be Shepherd or Moon druids, often assuming
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
’ magical heritage also expresses itself in other ways; those who become bards preserve the clan’s lore, and firbolg sorcerers defend their communities. Firbolg wizards arise when a clan becomes
.
Firbolg barbarians are rare except among clans that face constant threats from evil humanoids and other invaders.
Firbolg clerics and paladins are usually dedicated to nature gods and are seen as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the Church and the nation in pursuit of the highest ideals of the faith, as they crusade against the forces of evil across Khorvaire. But are they fulfilling that high calling? Or are they just as
mired in politics as the Brelish bureaucracy?
High Cardinal Baerdren ir’Davik, who also holds the rank of grand master of the templars, appears to be an exemplary templar, utterly dedicated to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
Shrine of Fangs Nested at the foot of a mountain is an ancient yuan-ti shrine dedicated to Merrshaulk. Yuan-ti abominations once offered sacrifices here, hoping to wake their slumbering deity or gain
impale their sacrifices on the hook above the altar. The victims’ blood would pool in the altar’s stone bowl, and the yuan-ti would wash themselves in the blood while calling Merrshaulk’s name, hoping to rouse the god from his slumber.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
power — or such terrible dangers. Dedicated spellcasters at this tier wield earthshaking 9th-level spells such as wish, gate, storm of vengeance, and astral projection. Characters have several rare
existence itself. Characters who reach 20th level have attained the pinnacle of mortal achievement. Their deeds are recorded in the annals of history and recounted by bards for centuries. Their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
unable to locate an elusive foe, or have been captured by the cult and need inside help to escape, a Harper can offer up a secure hideout, a whispered clue, or a smuggled knife. Bards, rogues, and wizards
are the most common character types in the Harpers, but characters of every class can be found in the organization. Remallia Haventree Chaotic good female moon elf fighter Ideals: Freedom, respect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
unable to locate an elusive foe, or have been captured by the cult and need inside help to escape, a Harper can offer up a secure hideout, a whispered clue, or a smuggled knife. Bards, mages, and rogues
are the most common character types in the Harpers, but characters of every class can be found in the organization. Remallia Haventree Chaotic good female moon elf fighter Ideals: Freedom, respect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
unable to locate an elusive foe, or have been captured by the cult and need inside help to escape, a Harper can offer up a secure hideout, a whispered clue, or a smuggled knife. Bards, mages, and rogues
are the most common character types in the Harpers, but characters of every class can be found in the organization. Remallia Haventree Chaotic good female moon elf fighter Ideals: Freedom, respect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the music. He represents the finished thought, the result of the process that takes an idea from conception to realization. Milil is most venerated by bards, troubadours, and other entertainers, but
. Holy sites dedicated to Milil are often found in performance venues and schools of music. Whether the site is a vast concert hall or a small choral chamber, it must have excellent acoustic qualities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery
Harpers, a spy organization dedicated to protecting Faerûn’s common folk, Edgin has forsworn his oath and turned to thievery to support his family. Edgin’s strong moral compass compels him to steal
’ crew to greatness. But when his past mistakes come calling, Edgin must face the music. He now seeks to make amends to those he’s wronged and to confront those who have wronged him. Edgin Darvis Medium