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Tabaxi
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its secrets and nature have been laid bare.
Tinkers and Minstrels
Curiosity drives most of the tabaxi found outside their homeland, but not all of them become adventurers. Tabaxi who seek a safer
on a particularly interesting item when an owner refuses to sell or trade it.
Tabaxi Names
Each tabaxi has a single name, determined by clan and based on a complex formula that involves astrology
Species
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
diminutive Humanoids who look like humans with pointed ears and diverse appearances. Kender have a supernatural curiosity that drives them to adventure. Due to this inquisitiveness, many kender find
use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy.
The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You’re free to
Triton
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them.
Tritons also have a tendency to emerge from their isolation under the assumption that other folk will welcome them as respected allies and mentors. Again, distance drives much of this attitude
truly unifying.
At its worst, a triton’s arrogance compounds the tendency for the triton not to understand the ways of the surface world. It’s easy for a triton to blame baffling social
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
. Lots of digital dice rollers exist. Simple, browser-based dice rollers are easily found on the internet. Specialized dice apps can be found in app stores, and virtual tabletops typically have dice-rolling functionality built in.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. Lots of digital dice rollers exist. Simple, browser-based dice rollers are easily found on the internet. Specialized dice apps can be found in app stores, and virtual tabletops typically have dice-rolling functionality built in.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
monster has based on its Challenge Rating (CR). The table includes the average total in parentheses, which you can use instead of rolling. To determine the total amount of treasure for a group of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Style feat of your choice. Level 10: Heroic Warrior The thrill of battle drives you toward victory. During combat, you can give yourself Heroic Inspiration whenever you start your turn without it. Level
, giving you these benefits. Defy Death. You have Advantage on Death Saving Throws. Moreover, when you roll 18–20 on a Death Saving Throw, you gain the benefit of rolling a 20 on it. Heroic Rally. At
Goblin
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was conquered by Maglubiyet, after all, and now when the Mighty One calls for it, even their souls are forfeit. It is this realization that drives them to dominate other creatures whenever they can
-tiered caste system made up of lashers, hunters, gatherers, and pariahs. The status of every family in the tribe is based on its importance to the tribe’s survival. Families that belong to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
the same rate as humans. Alignment. The noble spirit tied to a kalashtar drives it toward lawful and good behavior. Most kalashtar combine strong self-discipline with compassion for all beings, but
some kalashtar resist the virtuous influence of their spirit. Size. Your size is Medium. To set your height and weight randomly, start with rolling a size modifier: Size modifier = 2d6 Height = 5 feet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the same rate as humans. Alignment. The noble spirit tied to a kalashtar drives it toward lawful and good behavior. Most kalashtar combine strong self-discipline with compassion for all beings, but
some kalashtar resist the virtuous influence of their spirit. Size. Your size is Medium. To set your height and weight randomly, start with rolling a size modifier: Size modifier = 2d6 Height = 5 feet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. Niflheim Gray pine trees blanket rolling hills and rocky bluffs, and thick mists coil around their trunks. Pluton Shriveled willows, olive trees, and poplars contribute to the gloom of this concentration
apathetic despair saturates their hearts and spirits, they must find a way to rekindle the passion of life and the sense of purpose that drives them or else succumb to the hopelessness of the plane
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Erebos seeks to uphold is a brutal one, based on the tragic fact that every life ends in death. Followers of Erebos might become villains when they follow their god’s orders, sowing despair among the
daughter is restored as a potent Returned who now terrorizes the polis.
4 A wealthy noble drives tenants out of a poor part of a polis so he can build a temple to Erebos.
5 The queen of a remote
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
based on her predictions of the Caller’s next steps, and if her pursuit forces the Carnival into danger, so be it. Only by ridding Isolde of Nepenthe can she truly escape the Dark Powers’ clutches
fallen companions as it drives her to catch their fiendish killer. Unlike Isolde, whose motives are good, the sword is corrupt and irredeemable.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
effect. Add or subtract targets based on how bunched up the potential targets are. Consider rolling 1d3 to determine the amount to add or subtract. Targets in Areas of Effect Area Number of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, they might stumble across hungry animals, greedy bandits, or vicious monsters. Check for random wilderness encounters once during the day and once at night by rolling a d20. On a roll of 17–20, an
crudely drawn sketch of one party member, with “25 gold pieces for this one” and a symbol of a spider scrawled beneath it. Bugbear Scouts These two bugbears are part of the band based at Wyvern Tor. As they roam, they look for travelers to ambush.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
different from rolling dice? And how can Dungeon Masters make interesting use of those differences?
This chapter addresses some of the unique randomizing elements cards can provide, even for a game that
rolling on a table of possible results. But when using cards, it’s easy to prevent any undesired results: simply leave those cards out of the deck. Eliminate Repetition. You can prevent repetition in a deck
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
of orcs and ogres in the shrine based on the level of the characters and the number of characters in the party, not counting sidekicks. Enemy Roster Character Level Number of Orcs and Ogres 1st
the northeast tower (area S6) When rolling initiative for these foes, roll once for all the orcs and once for all the ogres.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, and the placement of locations is based on the memories of an intrepid yet insane cartographer. Distances and travel times between locations cannot be determined by studying the map and can change with
character must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the character contracts a random form of madness determined by rolling on the Short-Term Madness table in chapter 8 of the Dungeon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
can be randomly allocated based on a monster’s challenge rating. There are tables for challenge rating 0–4, challenge rating 5–10, challenge rating 11–16, and challenge rating 17 and higher. Use these
amount of individual treasure for a group of similar creatures, you can save time by rolling once and multiplying the result by the number of creatures in the group.
If it doesn’t make sense for a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
hungry beasts, greedy bandits, or vicious monsters. Check for encounters once during the day and once at night by rolling a d20. On a roll of 17–20, an encounter takes place. Roll a d12 and consult the
hobgoblin carries a crudely drawn sketch of one party member, with “25 gold pieces for this one” and a symbol of a black spider drawn beneath it. Orcs. These scouts are part of the band currently based at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
on the eyepiece causes the eyepiece to become inactive for 24 hours. Breaking off the eyepiece requires only a firm blow, which destroys its magic for good. L3: The Rolling Eye The center portion of
reddish-purple ring, like an iris around a pupil. The holes lead to tunnels inside the orb. Traversing the Rolling Eye. Reaching areas L6 and area L7 without leaving someone behind to spin the orb takes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
ride to an adjacent ward. Each ward has its own history, legends, and traditions based around who lived there in the past, famous or infamous events, and the uncanny things that continue to occur
wealth. Yet nothing drives residents to identify with their wards as much as festivals and sport. Nearly every race and parade in the city features a competition between wards as part of the festivities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
on the pit's edge and camouflaged with dirt and debris. The DC to spot the pit is 10. Anyone stepping on the cloth falls through and pulls the cloth down into the pit, taking damage based on the pit's
triggers the trap. Rolling Sphere Mechanical trap When 20 or more pounds of pressure are placed on this trap's pressure plate, a hidden trapdoor in the ceiling opens, releasing a 10-foot-diameter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, based on the chosen spell’s level. Living Spell Customization Spell Level Stat Block to Customize 1–2 Living burning hands 3–4 Living lightning bolt 5 Living cloudkill Now make the following
the start of each of its turns, rolling along the ground and through openings. The fog lasts for 10 minutes or until the living spell’s concentration ends (as if concentrating on a spell).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
decides to test them. He issues a random command, determined by rolling on the Nezzarum’s Commands table, and judges them based on their consequent actions. If they fulfill his wishes, he seems pleased
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, based on their stature. All six of them groan, grunt, and curse loudly as they haul the bulky sled toward what appears to be a twenty-foot-tall wagon parked in the snow. Harnessed to this conveyance
are two roaring polar bears that don’t look happy.
These goblins were rolling across the tundra when their advance scout, a trained hawk, spotted the abandoned sled. The one-eared goblin boss, Izobai
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
cake. Forced into Undersigil when their faction didn’t quite take, the Cakers aggressively knead nonbelievers into members of their cake-based contingent. Mike Schley Map 2.1: Caker Tea Party View
whose maces are rolling pins—prattle on about the “misguided” surface factions of Sigil over cake and tea. The Cakers are initially indifferent toward the characters. Normally, the Cakers don’t take
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Random Urban Encounters The Random Urban Encounters table is useful for city- and town-based adventures. Check for a random encounter at least once per day, and once at night if the characters are
trinket. You can determine the trinket by rolling on the Trinkets table in the Player’s Handbook. Guard Harassment. The adventurers are cornered by 1d4 + 1 guards eager to throw their weight around
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
much time worrying over why satyrs behave as they do. But satyrs themselves simply are as they are, feeling no need to understand what drives them, much less explain it to others. The Satyr
feet in height, with generally slender builds. Your size is Medium. Here’s how to determine your height and weight randomly, starting with rolling a size modifier: Size modifier = 2d8 Height = 4 feet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
serve as a spellcasting focus for your druid spells. You determine its form by rolling on the Star Map table or by choosing one. While holding this map, you have these benefits: You know the guidance
finish your next long rest, you gain access to a special reaction based on whether you rolled an even or an odd number on the die: Weal (even). Whenever a creature you can see within 30 feet of you is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
loose. Each other frost giant carries a sack that holds 1d6 mundane items, determined by rolling on the Items in a Giant’s Bag table in the introduction, as well as 1d4 art objects worth 25 gp each
has either the Ring of Winter or knowledge of its exact whereabouts, so characters will probably have to kill her. Once the characters defeat the frost giants, they gain special quests and rewards based on which NPCs survived the battle.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
description is clear enough that you can adjudicate whether a character’s actions locate or foil the trap. As with many situations, you shouldn’t allow die rolling to override clever play and good planning
the damage it deals can vary depending on the trap’s severity. Use the Trap Save DCs and Attack Bonuses table and the Damage Severity by Level table for suggestions based on three levels of trap
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
based on their contents.
A2: Guard Nook Sam Keiser
A small, bipedal reptile stands guard in this nook.
A Kobold Warrior keeps watch in this nook. The guard is initially Indifferent
Soothing the Wyrmling. The wyrmling knows the kobolds aren’t its parents, but it doesn’t know where its nest is. The wyrmling doesn’t yet have a name, which only compounds its misery.
As an Influence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
leader of the Stoneheart Enclave based in Blingdenstone (see chapter 6). She is bound with rope and spinning an elaborate lie about how the drow must’ve charmed her and taken Krimgol’s gem. She has an
rolling on Magic Item Table B in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Ghuldur knows the combination to unlock the safe, which otherwise requires a knock spell or similar magic to open. Yantha’s gem
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
description is clear enough that you can adjudicate whether a character's actions locate or foil the trap. As with many situations, you shouldn't allow die rolling to override clever play and good planning
damage it deals can vary depending on the trap's severity. Use the Trap Save DCs and Attack Bonuses table and the Damage Severity by Level table for suggestions based on three levels of trap severity






