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Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
to be cautious and avoid contact with other creatures that can harm her.
Auril’s worshipers know better than to disturb her self-imposed isolation. Terrible blizzards have cut off Icewind Dale
, define her.
Lesser gods in the D&D multiverse are extremely powerful and arrogant, but also fallible and blind to their own flaws. It’s appropriate for Auril to act as though she’s
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
weak and vulnerable. In her self-inflicted weakened state, Auril is inclined to be cautious and avoid contact with other creatures that can harm her.
Auril’s worshipers know better than to
demystifying her in the eyes of your players. Let her actions, not her words, define her.
Lesser gods in the D&D multiverse are extremely powerful and arrogant, but also fallible and blind to their
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
;
Entertainer Routines
A good entertainer is versatile, spicing up every performance with a variety of different routines. Choose one to three routines or roll on the table below to define your expertise as an
occupation or social class that frequents the establishment. This contact is delighted to talk with you, and to listen.
Variant Entertainer: Gladiator
A gladiator is as much an
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
part of them expressed to an extreme. To define a persona, feel free to choose characteristics from other backgrounds, particularly folk hero, hermit, or noble. For the person behind the persona, the
comes to us all eventually.
2
I never make eye contact or hold it unflinchingly.
3
I have no sense of humor. Laughing is uncomfortable and embarrassing.
4
I overexert myself
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
night while also granting spells to her devoted followers leaves Auril weak and vulnerable. In her self-inflicted weakened state, Auril is inclined to be cautious and avoid contact with other creatures
. The less she talks, the less risk you have of unintentionally demystifying her in the eyes of your players. Let her actions, not her words, define her.
Lesser gods in the D&D multiverse are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. This person might be a criminal mastermind who plans all your exploits, or they could leave the planning to your group. In any case, the Syndicate Contact table can help you define the personality of
Crime Syndicate Contacts Everyone has a well-defined place in the Boromar Clan hierarchy. You report to a contact who oversees your work, giving you assignments, and collecting the syndicate’s cut
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Limbo to contact a wizened githzerai sage. Planes of existence define the extremes of strange and often dangerous environments. The most bizarre locations present settings undreamed of in the natural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
History Because elements of a ghost’s mortal life define and foreshadow the course of their death and undeath, a common aspect of a ghost-story adventure involves piecing together the history of the
died so recently that they might not yet fully realize they are dead.
2 The ghost died recently enough that people who knew them in life are still around.
3 The ghost died years ago, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Character Hooks Consider the following ways to involve characters in this adventure: Ancestor’s Invitation. A character’s relative or associate is a local official who lives in Djaynai. This contact
has received strange dreams in which the spirit of one of their ancestors tries to communicate with them. The contact asks the character to visit them in Djaynai to help them unravel the mystery of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Halflings of the Five Nations Quick and charming, many halflings put their natural talents to use as bards, barristers, merchants, and politicians throughout Khorvaire. Of course, these same talents
the criminal empire, but your past may yet catch up with you. You could also be the point of contact who has made the Boromar Clan your party’s group patron, as described later in this chapter.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. Xanathar is aware that something is off with Nar’l, and recently assigned him a grell bodyguard. The grell has instructions to dispose of Nar’l at the first sign of disloyalty. Game Statistics Nar’l
eyescratch, a contact poison. A creature that comes into contact with the poison must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 hour and blinded while poisoned in this way. A lesser restoration spell or similar magic ends the effect.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Daask Founded by monstrous immigrants from Droaam, the criminal organization known as Daask has been building its power for a decade and has recently begun an aggressive campaign of expansion. Daask
engages mainly in violent crime, including armed robbery, assault, arson, and murder. As its reputation has grown, it has added extortion to this list. If you have a contact in Daask, you might know
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
know the North well. A half-elf adventurer named Gervor and his companions went missing recently. The adventurers were staying in town, and locals expected them to return tendays ago. In addition
of the town. Darathra is a key contact for characters affiliated with the Harpers. The Zhentarim has spies in the town as well, and its agents might contact the characters in the course of “The Long Road” side trek in chapter 6.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Holding recently stolen by an evil dragon. The bag begs for rescue. Far Realm Connection. Unknown to the adventurers, the sender of the distress signal is actually a Bag of Devouring. It’s the feeding
orifice of an evil extradimensional creature that resides in the Far Realm and can telepathically contact creatures within 1 mile of the bag. Starglass Waypoint. Characters who answer the telepathic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
piece was housed in the tree until recently, when it was taken to a nearby castle called Three Moons Vault. The crimson moonlight that now surrounds the castle warps the rod’s magical properties. To
on Krynn, and begin their search for the magical tree. Though initially fruitless, the characters’ search puts them in contact with benevolent lycanthropes who know where to find the fifth piece. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, evil, or neutral), and the other describes attitudes toward society and order (lawful, chaotic, or neutral). Thus, nine distinct alignments define the possible combinations. These brief summaries of the
townsfolk. Chaotic neutral (CN) creatures follow their whims, holding their personal freedom above all else. Many rogues and bards are chaotic neutral. Lawful evil (LE) creatures methodically take what
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
DM decides if the guild has tutors available for a given subject. Guild Contact Even as a member in good standing of the guild, you can’t simply stroll up to the guild master and demand their attention
. Your superiors within the guild manage work contracts, request the use of guild resources, and facilitate getting your group in contact with the right people to assist their interests. Roll or pick
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Bard: College of Spirits Bards of the College of Spirits seek tales with inherent power—be they legends, histories, or fictions—and bring their subjects to life. Using occult trappings, these bards
number on both dice, you can ignore the number and choose any effect on the table. SPIRIT TALES
Storytellers, like bards of the College of Spirits, often give voice to tales inspired by some greater
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
largest inn, The Old Bargewright, was recently rebuilt as a substantial stone structure with thick walls, secret passages, and private chambers separated from nearby rooms by sealed-off passages
, poisons, and certain magic. Reason to Visit. Thaelond is the local leader among the Zhentarim and a key contact for characters with a connection to that faction. It’s also where two side treks, “The Long Road” and “New Management,” start (see chapter 6).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
following summary of what he knows: Pirates recently ransacked Abbey Isle, an island just off the coast populated by evil clerics and their followers. Much to the guild’s delight, the battle between the
contact in the region is Major Ursa, who keeps a lighthouse on an island nearby. He will provide additional information to any group that takes on the assignment. Anyone who accepts the contract will be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
facial expressions help convey a creature’s emotions. Smile, scowl, snarl, yawn, or pout, as appropriate. Use Motions and Posture. Movement and posture can help define an NPC’s personality. You might
readily get involved in social interactions, you can create situations tailored for their characters. Perhaps the NPC in question is a family member or a contact of a particular adventurer and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
and forced them to question their blind obedience to him. Prolonged contact with malevolent magic suffusing the chardalyn has made Xardorok extraordinarily paranoid. He keeps his two sons, Durth and
duergar clan, has recently arrived at the fortress after being invited here by Xardorok. The Muzgardts are based in Gracklstugh, a duergar city in the Underdark. They mass-produce and distribute a filthy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
he’s building them. The answer lies with his strange companion. Until recently, this flumph surreptitiously fed on the mental energy of Arcturia’s mind flayer assistant. The illithid’s sudden death
to reform. The hobgoblin has proven to be stubbornly, irredeemably evil, but their lengthy telepathic contact has caused Doomcrown to exhibit odd traits, including a subconscious need to recreate the
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
to commit to fighting the Cult of the Dragon. She understands their hesitation, however. The Harpers’ have only recently been reformed, and the cause of their near-destruction was the decision to act
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
to commit to fighting the Cult of the Dragon. She understands their hesitation, however. The Harpers’ have only recently been reformed, and the cause of their near-destruction was the decision to act
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
to commit to fighting the Cult of the Dragon. She understands their hesitation, however. The Harpers’ have only recently been reformed, and the cause of their near-destruction was the decision to act
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
are in the broad field of history. You might dream of using magic to contact great historical figures or your own ancestors or of recreating the mighty magic of a distant age. Skill Proficiencies
Lorehold. Bards thrive in Lorehold, and wizards (particularly those of the School of Divination) are numerous among its students. Clerics (often with the Knowledge or Light domains) are also quite common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Zhentarim The Doom Raiders try to contact evil-aligned or morally ambiguous characters. A flying snake with a parchment tied about its body visits one character in the dead of night. The message
to a table in the center of the Yawning Portal’s taproom, where her boss waits with drink in hand. Davil Starsong Davil Starsong (see appendix B) is the characters’ primary contact in the Black
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, evil, or neutral), and the other describes attitudes toward society and order (lawful, chaotic, or neutral). Thus, nine distinct alignments define the possible combinations. These brief summaries of the
townsfolk. Chaotic Neutral. (CN) creatures follow their whims, holding their personal freedom above all else. Many rogues and bards are chaotic neutral. Lawful Evil. (LE) creatures methodically take
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Levistus, who speaks to them infrequently using a powerful form of cross-planar telepathy. Levistus has recently called upon them to help another of their master’s disciples—an albino tiefling wizard
, who speaks to them telepathically. The contact is one-way only, although a vainglorious tiefling cult fanatic named Kadroth falsely claims to have the archdevil’s ear. The cultists shun contact with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
negotiations with the liches. Franchise Restructuring Having recently interacted with several powerful organizations — including Lottie’s lich alliance, the Six, and Dran Enterprises — the characters might be
the characters. With a suitable degree of success, such activities can bring the characters into contact with agents of the Six. Likewise, the characters might use the cover of criminal activity to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
hero or extraordinary person they are every day. That’s all a facade, though, or a part of them expressed to an extreme. To define a persona, feel free to choose characteristics from other backgrounds
. 6 I do everything for those who were taken from me. Faceless Flaws d6 Flaw 1 I am callous about death. It comes to us all eventually. 2 I never make eye contact or hold it unflinchingly. 3 I have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Characteristics A faceless character usually plays their persona — the hero or extraordinary person they are every day. That’s all a facade, though, or a part of them expressed to an extreme. To define a
do everything for those who were taken from me.
Faceless Flaws d6 Flaw
1 I am callous about death. It comes to us all eventually.
2 I never make eye contact or hold it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Scholars, wizards, druids, and bards of other races have different ideas about how halflings escape peril, suggesting that by virtue of something in their nature, they occupy a special place in the
makes them wary of any new “friend” that doesn’t come across as genuine. Although they might not be able to define the feeling, halflings sense when something isn’t quite right, keeping their distance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, in open-topped cages made of netting, lurk a great number of giant crabs that haven’t been fed recently. As the characters start to make their way to shore, the water begins to froth as the giant
now, the breakwater is not designed to prevent entry to the village by anyone who can simply climb up and over it. If the characters avoided any contact with the giant crabs, or if they have handled