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Paladin

Classes Player’s Handbook

Paladin’s oath is a powerful bond. It is a source of power that turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion. Paladins train to learn the skills of combat, mastering a variety of weapons and

;s armies, but even fewer people can claim the calling of a Paladin. When they do receive the call, these blessed folk turn from their former occupations and take up arms and magic. Becoming a

Varnyr

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

place, and everyone has their role.” Bond. “Candlekeep is the beacon of enlightenment in an otherwise bleak and backward world.” Flaw. “When something irritates me, I try to ignore it, but I usually end up snapping at someone.”

College of Whispers

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

College of Whispers (XGtE)

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

Anvilwrought Raptor

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

messengers, and a few were created to emulate beauty found among the animals of the mortal world. Each exhibits abilities suited to its role, with some behaving like companionable creatures or stoic

created expressly to be familiars. Such creatures have the following trait. Familiar. The anvilwrought can serve another creature as a familiar, forming a magical, telepathic bond with its willing master

Steel Crane

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

’s role in the theft. Personality Trait. “The technique of the Immortal Lotus is beautiful and powerful. I will succeed Master Bak Mei.” Ideal. “The ancient traditions and secret

martial arts must be preserved and learned. Hiding them away in libraries dishonors our teachers.” Bond. “The Immortal Lotus is my new family. Bak Mei will lead me to a brighter future

Mister Witch

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

, without informing the rest of his family, Urmius bought a run-down carnival and persuaded Naeryx to help him operate it. Naeryx and Urmius—now calling themselves Mister Witch and Mister Light

to reckless acts.” Bond. “This carnival is our opportunity for a new life, far away from the gloomy world we came from.” Flaw. “I’m too confident in my own authority to

Skylla

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

into allowing her to serve as the primary liaison between the League of Malevolence and the Hourglass Coven, claiming her pact with Baba Yaga made her better suited for the role than anyone else

their back on me.” Ideal. “Power is what I crave. One can never have too much of it.” Bond. “Baba Yaga is my patron, and she has taught me to be self-reliant. Nevertheless, I

Isolde

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

warrior devoted to a pantheon of elven deities called the Seldarine. In this role, she defended the Feywild against dragons, demons, and other threats. In time, her heroics caught the eye of an

do not carry the burden do not eat.” Ideal. “Those most deserving of aid are those who never ask for it.” Bond. “You share a bond with those you travel with, a bond closer

Bard Legacy

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

House Agent (Sivis)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

, and a purse containing 20 gp. Role You are always gathering information for your house. But when the barons come to you with a specific mission, what sort of work do you usually do? Choose your role

or roll on the table below. House Agent Role D8 ROLE 1 Acquisition 2 Investigation 3 Research & Development 4 Security 5 Intimidation 6

House Agent (Vadalis)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

containing 20 gp. Role You are always gathering information for your house. But when the barons come to you with a specific mission, what sort of work do you usually do? Choose your role or roll on

the table below. House Agent Role D8 ROLE 1 Acquisition 2 Investigation 3 Research & Development 4 Security 5 Intimidation 6 Exploration 7

House Agent (Tharashk)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

a purse containing 20 gp. Role You are always gathering information for your house. But when the barons come to you with a specific mission, what sort of work do you usually do? Choose your role or

roll on the table below. House Agent Role D8 ROLE 1 Acquisition 2 Investigation 3 Research & Development 4 Security 5 Intimidation 6 Exploration

House Agent (Deneith)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

purse containing 20 gp. Role You are always gathering information for your house. But when the barons come to you with a specific mission, what sort of work do you usually do? Choose your role or roll

on the table below. House Agent Role D8 ROLE 1 Acquisition 2 Investigation 3 Research & Development 4 Security 5 Intimidation 6 Exploration

House Agent (Lyrandar)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

;papers, and a purse containing 20 gp. Role You are always gathering information for your house. But when the barons come to you with a specific mission, what sort of work do you usually do? Choose

your role or roll on the table below. House Agent Role D8 ROLE 1 Acquisition 2 Investigation 3 Research & Development 4 Security 5 Intimidation 6

House Agent (Medani)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

purse containing 20 gp. Role You are always gathering information for your house. But when the barons come to you with a specific mission, what sort of work do you usually do? Choose your role or

roll on the table below. House Agent Role D8 ROLE 1 Acquisition 2 Investigation 3 Research & Development 4 Security 5 Intimidation 6 Exploration

House Agent (Thuranni)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

;papers, and a purse containing 20 gp. Role You are always gathering information for your house. But when the barons come to you with a specific mission, what sort of work do you usually do? Choose

your role or roll on the table below. House Agent Role D8 ROLE 1 Acquisition 2 Investigation 3 Research & Development 4 Security 5 Intimidation 6

Soldier Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

or deck of cards, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp Specialty During your time as a soldier, you had a specific role to play in your unit or army. Roll a d8 or choose

from the options in the table below to determine your role: d8 Specialty 1 Officer 2 Scout 3 Infantry 4 Cavalry 5 Healer 6 Quartermaster 7 Standard

House Agent (Cannith)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

;papers, and a purse containing 20 gp. Role You are always gathering information for your house. But when the barons come to you with a specific mission, what sort of work do you usually do? Choose

your role or roll on the table below. House Agent Role D8 ROLE 1 Acquisition 2 Investigation 3 Research & Development 4 Security 5 Intimidation 6

House Agent (Jorasco)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

, and a purse containing 20 gp. Role You are always gathering information for your house. But when the barons come to you with a specific mission, what sort of work do you usually do? Choose your

role or roll on the table below. House Agent Role D8 ROLE 1 Acquisition 2 Investigation 3 Research & Development 4 Security 5 Intimidation 6

Loxodon

Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

in any capacity, loxodons devote themselves to maintaining that bond. They coordinate their efforts and are often willing to sacrifice themselves for the sake of the group. They expect reciprocal

’s resonant nasal chambers, that indicate status, family connection, and community role. Since most non-loxodons can’t distinguish these underlying tones, let alone produce them, loxodons

Sword of Zariel

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

conduct myself determines my reward in the afterlife. (Lawful) 6 Redemption. All creatures are capable of change for the better. (Good) Bonds D6 BOND 1 I have a

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

, druids take on a more active role in combating the threat, as adventurers. Creating a Druid When making a druid, consider why your character has such a close bond with nature. Perhaps your

. Whether calling on the elemental forces of nature or emulating the creatures of the animal world, druids are an embodiment of nature’s resilience, cunning, and fury. They claim no mastery over

Learning from Experience

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

Learning from Experience

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

Folk Hero Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

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

Bard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

? Ah, then what manner of music they would bring to this world! — Fletcher Danairia, master bard Bards bring levity during grave times; they impart wisdom to offset ignorance; and they make the

ridiculous seem sublime. Bards are preservers of ancient history, their songs and tales perpetuating the memory of great events down through time — knowledge so important that it is memorized and passed

Criminal / Spy Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

. Even criminals who operate outside of such organizations have strong preferences for certain kinds of crimes over others. Choose the role you played in your criminal life, or roll on the table below

everyone. (Good) d6 Bond 1 I’m trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a generous benefactor. 2 My ill-gotten gains go to support my family. 3 Something

House Agent (Ghallanda)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

;papers, and a purse containing 20 gp. Role You are always gathering information for your house. But when the barons come to you with a specific mission, what sort of work do you usually do? Choose

your role or roll on the table below. House Agent Role D8 ROLE 1 Acquisition 2 Investigation 3 Research & Development 4 Security 5 Intimidation 6

House Agent (Kundarak)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

, and a purse containing 20 gp. Role You are always gathering information for your house. But when the barons come to you with a specific mission, what sort of work do you usually do? Choose your

role or roll on the table below. House Agent Role D8 ROLE 1 Acquisition 2 Investigation 3 Research & Development 4 Security 5 Intimidation 6

House Agent (Orien)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

purse containing 20 gp. Role You are always gathering information for your house. But when the barons come to you with a specific mission, what sort of work do you usually do? Choose your role or roll

on the table below. House Agent Role D8 ROLE 1 Acquisition 2 Investigation 3 Research & Development 4 Security 5 Intimidation 6 Exploration

House Agent (Phiarlan)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

a purse containing 20 gp. Role You are always gathering information for your house. But when the barons come to you with a specific mission, what sort of work do you usually do? Choose your role or

roll on the table below. House Agent Role D8 ROLE 1 Acquisition 2 Investigation 3 Research & Development 4 Security 5 Intimidation 6 Exploration

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

sacred glade before nature spirits and fey beings, or in a moment of desperation and grief with the dead as the only witness, a paladin’s oath is a powerful bond. It is a source of power that

of the world, but even fewer people can claim the true calling of a paladin. When they do receive the call, these warriors turn from their former occupations and take up arms to fight evil. Sometimes

The Gods of Two Peoples

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

Build Your Group

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

give them a broad range of knowledge to support their schemes. Bards, rogues, and wizards are often drawn to this role. Safecracker. The “breaking” part of “breaking and entering” is the Safecracker’s

, and Persuasion. The charlatan background is perfect for Talkers, but criminals, urchins, and others can fill the role with the right skills. Bards are a natural fit for the job as well.

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