beast both devote constantly risk

Cultist of Demogorgon

Monsters Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club

interpretations of ancient prophecies. They might worship supernatural patrons—deities, otherworldly creatures, manipulative alien minds, or stranger forces. Some cultists devote themselves to

Demogorgon, the self-proclaimed Prince of Demons. These cultists garb themselves in costumes that resemble the two-headed beast they worship. Their two-faced, monstrous masks and tentacled sleeves

Valenar High Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

to perfect the techniques of their ancestors. With centuries to devote to their studies, the elves are masters of their chosen crafts; at the same time, their society has changed very little over the

last five thousand years, while Khorvaire is constantly evolving. As an elf, consider your relationship with the past. Do you value the traditions of your ancestors? Or do you fear that your people

Maw of Yeenoghu

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

attention of the demon lord Yeenoghu, known as the Beast of Butchery. A cruel hill giant sometimes turns to Yeenoghu for help in expanding the reach of its malevolence. Occasionally a hill giant consumes an

its mouth fills with multiple rows of sharp teeth. These teeth constantly grow, driving the maw to bite and chew on anything within reach. Some maws desperately rip the teeth from their mouth for

Aereni High Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

to perfect the techniques of their ancestors. With centuries to devote to their studies, the elves are masters of their chosen crafts; at the same time, their society has changed very little over the

last five thousand years, while Khorvaire is constantly evolving. As an elf, consider your relationship with the past. Do you value the traditions of your ancestors? Or do you fear that your people

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

provide you with access to a hidden safe house, free room and board, or assistance in finding information. These agents never risk their lives for you or risk revealing their true identities.

Personality Trait 1 I idolize a particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example. 2 I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies

Yeenoghu Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

5 or more, the target falls prone. Savage (Costs 2 Actions). Yeenoghu makes a bite attack against each creature within 10 feet of him.The Beast of Butchery appears as a great battle-scarred gnoll

. Those that ate of great Yeenoghu’s kills became gnoll;gnolls, emulating their master’s ways. Few others worship the Beast of Butchery, but those who do tend to take on a gnoll-like aspect

Valenar Wood Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

to perfect the techniques of their ancestors. With centuries to devote to their studies, the elves are masters of their chosen crafts; at the same time, their society has changed very little over the

last five thousand years, while Khorvaire is constantly evolving. As an elf, consider your relationship with the past. Do you value the traditions of your ancestors? Or do you fear that your people

Deep Dragon Wyrmling Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Dragon Personality Traits d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"} Trait 1 I will not risk injury at the hands of weaker creatures—especially while I can

. Whether taking on a new form, making new allies, or trying a new strategy, flexibility keeps one youthful. (Chaotic) 5 Superiority. Weaker creatures cannot be trusted, so I constantly remind my

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

self-assurance in one genasi and as arrogance in another. Such self- confidence can sometimes blind genasi to risk, and their great plans often get them and others into trouble. Too much failure can

chip away at even a genasi’s sense of self, so they constantly push themselves to improve, honing their talents and perfecting their craft. Genasi Lands As rare beings, genasi might go their

Aereni Wood Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

to perfect the techniques of their ancestors. With centuries to devote to their studies, the elves are masters of their chosen crafts; at the same time, their society has changed very little over the

last five thousand years, while Khorvaire is constantly evolving. As an elf, consider your relationship with the past. Do you value the traditions of your ancestors? Or do you fear that your people

Baphomet Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

each: dispel magic, dominate beast, hunter's mark, maze, wall of stone 1/day each: teleport Labyrinthine Recall. Baphomet can perfectly recall any path he has traveled, and he is immune to the maze

become frightened and disoriented, as though constantly under threat of being hunted, and might lash out or panic even when no visible threat is nearby. If a humanoid spends at least 1 hour within 1 mile

Theran Chimera

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

the god Keranos sought to test Nylea’s favorite champion, Renata of Setessa, by creating a beast so deadly that even she would balk at trying to hunt it. When Renata slayed this lion-ram-dragon

creation effortlessly, Keranos created another combination of deadlier beasts to challenge her. She slayed that beast, too. Despite countless attempts, Keranos was unable to create a beast that Renata

Young Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

help select spells for a spellcasting dragon. Deep Dragon Personality Traits d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"} Trait 1 I will not risk injury at the

creatures cannot be trusted, so I constantly remind my servants of my power. (Evil) 6 Patience. All creatures might teach me something, and I’m willing to wait and find out what that might be

Fairy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

skin. 3 You have exceptionally large ears. 4 A glittering mist constantly surrounds you. 5 You have a small spectral horn on your forehead, like a little unicorn horn. 6 Your

you what your character’s creature type is. Here’s a list of the game’s creature types in alphabetical order: Aberration, Beast, Celestial, Construct, Dragon, Elemental, Fey, Fiend

Baphomet

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Baphomet casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18): 3/day each: dispel magic, dominate beast, maze, wall of

frightened and disoriented, as though constantly under threat of being hunted, and might lash out or panic even when no visible threat is nearby. If Baphomet dies, these effects fade over the course of

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

;Kurtulmak: God of Kobolds” sidebar). In the world they occupy, kobolds are often bullied and enslaved by larger creatures — or, when they live on their own, they are constantly fearful of

other useful items, but if they are at risk of discovery, they run away rather than attack anyone in the house. By fleeing before they can be seen or identified, they avoid getting into a situation

Wild and Confident

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

arrogance in another. Such self-confidence can sometimes blind genasi to risk, and their great plans often get them and others into trouble. Too much failure can chip away at even a genasi’s sense of self, so they constantly push themselves to improve, honing their talents and perfecting their craft.

Fisher

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

throw this salt over your shoulder. (Lawful) 3 Daring. The richest bounty goes to those who risk everything. (Chaotic) 4 Plunder. Take all that you can and leave nothing for the

at inopportune times. 5 I work hard, but I play harder. 6 I am obsessed with catching an elusive aquatic beast, often to the detriment of other pursuits. Saltmarsh Ties Eda

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Personality Traits d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"} Trait 1 I will not risk injury at the hands of weaker creatures—especially while I can turn

taking on a new form, making new allies, or trying a new strategy, flexibility keeps one youthful. (Chaotic) 5 Superiority. Weaker creatures cannot be trusted, so I constantly remind my servants

The Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad

Magic Items Infernal Machine Rebuild

object on the same plane as you and have the compass point constantly in the direction of the named target. You gain no knowledge of the distance to the target. A specialized clockwork compass floats

you move, a magical voice calls out your direction and how far you’ve gone. The voice cannot be silenced or stopped. 14 You constantly see afterimages of all events that occurred within 30

Spirit Naga

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Spirit Naga Spirit nagas live in gloom and spitefulness, constantly plotting vengeance against creatures that have wronged them — or that they believe have wronged them. Lairing in dismal caverns and

ruins, they devote their time to developing new spells and enslaving the mortals with which they surround themselves. A spirit naga likes to charm its foes, drawing them close so that it can sink its

Valenar

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

the land from long before humanity’s arrival on the continent. The elves of Valenar devote themselves to the arts of war. Their cavalry has no equal in Khorvaire, and they combine a talent for magic

elves pose the greatest risk for adventurers. The elves won’t interfere with peaceful caravans, but a well-armed group of travelers invites challenges.

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Personality Traits d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"} Trait 1 I will not risk injury at the hands of weaker creatures—especially while I can turn

taking on a new form, making new allies, or trying a new strategy, flexibility keeps one youthful. (Chaotic) 5 Superiority. Weaker creatures cannot be trusted, so I constantly remind my servants

Elves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

ancestors. With centuries to devote to their studies, the elves are masters of their chosen crafts; at the same time, their society has changed very little over the last five thousand years, while

Khorvaire is constantly evolving. As an elf, consider your relationship with the past. Do you value the traditions of your ancestors? Or do you fear that your people are too mired in the past, and need to find a way forward?

Creating a Bronze Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

respect all beings who risk their lives in defense of something greater than themselves. 2 My payment is a matter of principle. Requiring even a small fee for my service allows those I help to

underling to be punished or an enemy to be vanquished. (Evil) Bronze Dragon Spellcasting Age Spell Save DC Spells Known Young 14 beast sense, detect thoughts, speak with animals

Interloper Gods

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

interloper gods are cast out of society if they are discovered, but they believe the benefits of serving those powers outweigh the risk of exile. Vaprak Some myths suggest Vaprak is a child of Annam and

, and some hill giants share two strange commonalities: insatiable hunger and a tendency to serve the demon lord Yeenoghu. Sometimes a hill giant who delights in senseless slaughter turns to the Beast

Adult Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

beautiful and I love gazing upon it, but I abhor being wet. 4 Why should I risk damaging my splendid physique when I can fight with the power of my mind? 5 I am predictable only in my

cliffs, or beneath salt marshes where fresh water and sea water mingle, constantly grappling with their dislike of water to use flooded tunnels as secure entrances into their homes. They keep the

Valachan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Valachan Domain of the Hunter Darklord: Chakuna Genres: Gothic horror and slasher horror Hallmarks: Diabolical traps, hostile wilderness, survival games Mist Talismans: Displacer beast skin

, poisonous flower blossom, rusty foot trap In the jungles of Valachan, survivors must guard their hearts lest something monstrous eat them. For some, that risk is worth the reward of the unusual plants and

Re-created by the Doctor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Re-created by the Doctor If the characters oppose Dr. Mordenheim, they face droves of her bizarre creations. They also risk becoming her newest experimental subjects. Dr. Mordenheim’s experiments

. Self-Sacrifice. A massive sea beast attacks the characters’ ship. The characters save the other passengers but fall into the icy water. They awake to discover that Dr. Mordenheim has “saved” them

Character Objectives

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

alleviates the risk of players losing interest. For example, if the overall story of your adventure involves a quest to deliver a priceless relic to a remote monastery, each encounter along the way is an

constantly threatening the monastery. Some players create their own objectives, which is to be expected and encouraged. It is, after all, as much the players’ campaign as yours. For example, a

Creating a Deep Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

to help select spells for a spellcasting dragon. Deep Dragon Personality Traits d8 Trait 1 I will not risk injury at the hands of weaker creatures—especially while I can turn them against

) 5 Superiority. Weaker creatures cannot be trusted, so I constantly remind my servants of my power. (Evil) 6 Patience. All creatures might teach me something, and I’m willing to wait and find

Arriving in Gracklstugh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

trespassers risk being confronted by an invisible patrol of four duergar. The party’s fellow escapees know that trying to enter through the main entrances is a sure way to get enslaved, unless one of

. Noise. The clanging and clacking of hammers and machinery echoes constantly throughout the city. Wisdom (Perception) checks made to listen in Gracklstugh have disadvantage. Smoke and Haze

Oracle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

determine what unwanted revelations you receive. The gods seek mortal oracles to act as their agents. As a result, most oracles devote themselves to the service of a single god and learn to ignore the

people can’t perceive. 5 A horrible monster in Nyx watches me constantly, and I see it every time I venture outdoors. 6 Any time I grow close to someone, I see them aged, dying, or dead

Talenta Halflings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

? The Talentan Halfling Quirks table provides ways to reflect your outsider perspective. Talenta Halfling Quirks 1d10 Quirk 1 You are constantly amazed by things the people of the Five Nations

fighting styles based on different dinosaurs. Likewise, in playing a Beast Totem barbarian or Circle of the Shepherd druid, consider replacing the traditional totems with the following. Bear: Hammertail

Shifter Traits

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

. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common. Subrace. The beast within shapes each shifter physically and mentally. The four major subraces of shifter include: beasthide, longtooth, swiftstride, and

wildhunt. Choose a subrace for your shifter. Beasthide Stoic and solid, a beasthide shifter draws strength and stability from the beast within. Beasthide shifters are typically tied to the bear or the

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