become bonds diffusing content refuse

Troglodyte Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

in the Abyss. Laogzed offers the troglodytes nothing in return except aspiration, for it is the dream of his troglodyte worshipers to become as well-fed and wearily content as he seems to be.

lairs to be devoured. The largest and toughest troglodytes lead the hunt and become the leaders of their tribes. However, if a leader shows any weakness or hesitation, other troglodytes attack and eat it

Brackish Trudge

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

. When these plants die, they decay and become the ideal habitat for fungi. The older a trudge is, the wilder and more varied are the plants and fungi that thrive in the tiny ecosystem on its back. While

sometimes ill-tempered and territorial, brackish trudges are usually content to mind their own business. When trudges are roused to defend themselves or drive off rivals, their punishing tusks laced

Void Scavver

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

. While most other scavvers are content to feed on kitchen scraps, a void scavver goes after the cook. A void scavver can emit an invisible ray from its eye that causes its target to feel fear even

in their mouths. Scavvers are not always aggressive; often they trail behind larger creatures as well as ships and asteroids, living off droppings and discarded refuse. They can enter the air envelopes

Longtooth Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Longtooth shifters are fierce and aggressive, but they form deep bonds with their friends. Many longtooth shifters have canine traits that become more pronounced as they shift, but they might instead draw on tigers, hyenas, or other predators.

Mite

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

threatened with direct violence, content to otherwise take joy in watching mundane or simple tasks become frustrating, painful experiences. Fey Influence. When mites are about, creatures become

quickly become a brawl. Heralds of Frustration. Mites are natives of the Feywild that arise when a creature becomes so irritated with a situation or event that it lashes out in violence. That

Otyugh Mutate

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

a grotesque window into the virulent refuse the otyugh recently consumed. Mutates A creature exposed to the strange energy of the Far Realm risks developing mutations. Such a creature undergoes a

metamorphosis as the powers of the Far Realm rewrite the fundamentals of the creature’s existence. Any creature can become a mutate and transform to exhibit physical characteristics associated

Boneclaw

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

a space within 15 feet of it, the boneclaw makes one Piercing Claw attack against that creature.A wizard who tries to become a lich but fails might become a boneclaw instead. These hideous, cackling

master—a person within a few miles who has a hate-filled heart. The soul bonds to that person and becomes enslaved to its new master’s wishes. The boneclaw forms near its master, sometimes

Duergar Stone Guard

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

;re exploring neighboring tunnels, defending their homes, engaging with their families, or crafting bold new works. The bonds of friendship and kinship are strong, though navigating the inevitable

. If the duergar lacks the room to become Large, it attains the maximum size possible in the space available.

Circle of the Shepherd

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

these druids are happiest far from cities and towns, content to spend their days in the company of animals and the fey creatures of the wilds. Members of this circle become adventurers to oppose

Rosie Beestinger

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

folk hear the tales of her prowess, the “C” Team cartographer's fame among her fellow halflings has become nothing short of legendary. Still, this adoration might be augmented by the sheer number of

complex than merely seeking after adventure. She has long sought for ultimate meaning in the stars, and to seek justification for her belief that her bonds to her expansive family are reflected in the

Circle of the Shepherd (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

these druids are happiest far from cities and towns, content to spend their days in the company of animals and the fey creatures of the wilds. Members of this circle become adventurers to oppose

Golgari Agent

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

affairs of other guilds is a great way to get squashed like a bug. (Neutral) Bonds d6 Bond 1 I cherish the finger of a family member who was petrified by a

, you are connected to every other member in some way or another. Convinced that the rest of the world is out to get you, you find it easy to form close bonds with your guild mates, and harder to make

Carrionette

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

":"damage","rollAction":"Silver Needle","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 12 Charisma saving throw or become cursed for 1 minute. While cursed in this way

, for a time, a creator might feel blessed by their new companion. But carrionettes aren’t content to live as toys and seek to escape the confines of their diminutive bodies. Every carrionette

Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

their humanity to become like the serpent gods in form, as well as in thought and emotion. Serpent Kings of Fallen Empires. The yuan-ti view their physical transformation as a transcendent moment for

’t be bound for long by brute force, and that many creatures will refuse to serve. As a result, yuan-ti first influence other creatures with the promise of wealth and power. Time and again

Duergar Soulblade

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. The bonds of friendship and kinship are strong, though navigating the inevitable outbursts of frustration and despair is not always easy. Similarly, duergar tend to be very community-minded—in

(included in the attacks), and makes Strength checks and Strength saving throws with advantage. If the duergar lacks the room to become Large, it attains the maximum size possible in the space available.

Duergar Xarrorn

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

emotional intensity to their lives, whether they’re exploring neighboring tunnels, defending their homes, engaging with their families, or crafting bold new works. The bonds of friendship and kinship

checks and Strength saving throws with advantage. If the duergar lacks the room to become Large, it attains the maximum size possible in the space available.

Selenelion Twin

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

twins, alongside Gleam, her shy twin. Glister is content to remain Endelyn’s “guest” in Motherhorn if it means her sibling is safe from the hag’s wickedness. Alignment

themselves however they wish.” Bond. “I would sacrifice everything to protect my twin.” Flaw. “When I’m not the center of attention, I become sullen and moody.

Giff Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

refuse to fight other giff, and will never agree to a contract unless it stipulates that they can sit out a battle rather than wage war against their kin. A giff prizes the reputation of its unit above its

building a bomb big enough to level a fortification. They gladly accept payment in kegs of gunpowder in preference to gold, gems, or other currency. No Honor in Magic. Some giff become wizards

Tabaxi Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

homeland, content to dwell in small, tight clans. These tabaxi hunt for food, craft goods, and largely keep to themselves. However, not all tabaxi are satisfied with such a life. The Cat Lord, the divine

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

Duergar Warlord

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

bold new works. The bonds of friendship and kinship are strong, though navigating the inevitable outbursts of frustration and despair is not always easy. Similarly, duergar tend to be very community

attacks (included in the attacks), and makes Strength checks and Strength saving throws with advantage. If the duergar lacks the room to become Large, it attains the maximum size possible in the space available.

Aasimar Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

aasimar are typically content to turn away from the world, but a few become agents of evil. In their minds, their exposure to celestial powers amounted to little more than brainwashing. Evil aasimar make

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

a set of beliefs about the nature of life. Simic members’ bonds and flaws derive from their scientific research — including their creation of new life forms, which they can become very

attached to. Personality Traits d8 Personality Trait 1 I can’t wait to see what I become next! 2 I am convinced that everything inclines toward constant improvement

Baernaloth

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

has the charmed condition until the end of its next turn. A creature charmed in this way treats its allies as foes, and the colors of its body and equipment become shades of gray. On a successful save

primal evil power before other yugoloths or that they come from an epoch before the current manifestation of the planes. Baernaloths refuse to say, but most obsess over secrets and obscene lore regarding

Juiblex Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

truly insane worship Juiblex and tend to its slimes and oozes. Those who offer themselves up to the demon lord are engulfed by it and become vaguely humanoid, sentient oozes. The bodies of these former

saving throw or become restrained. When a creature enters the area for the first time on a turn or ends its turn there, that creature must make the same save. A restrained creature is stuck as long as it

Artus Cimber

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

Guide to determine the hit points of an inanimate object if they become necessary. A former member of the Harpers, Artus Cimber is the keeper of the Ring of Winter. He found the ring in the jungles of

city of Mezro during the Spellplague. No longer content to wait for Alisanda and Mezro to return on their own, Artus has been seeking the means to bring them back. He believes that Saja N’baza, an

Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

crystals they spit at their foes. Royal Purple When first hatched, an amethyst dragon has scales of dull, opaque purple. As the dragon grows, their scales, horns, and wing membranes become more vibrant

never so content as when contemplating the beauty and wonders of the multiverse. 2 I am a sworn protector against the depredations of the Far Realm, and I will root out its corruption wherever it

Selesnya Initiate

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

, empathetic, and generally peaceful — unless roused to action. Their flaws and bonds alike grow naturally from their close ties to the community. Personality Traits d8 Personality Trait

finally know peace. (Any) Bonds d6 Bond 1 I would give my life in the defense of the small enclave where I first encountered Mat’Selesnya. 2 I love beasts and

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

) 3 Curiosity. I want to know about everything that enters my domain, especially oddities from the surface world. (Any) 4 Supremacy. Creatures who refuse to recognize my rule over these waters

constructing a dragon turtle’s lair, you can simply take a coastal map and translate it to an underwater environment or use the map as-is if the dragon turtle is content to lair near the surface

Sword of Zariel

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

feet and the ability to hover. If you already have a different kind of wings, these new wings replace the old ones, which fall off. Truesight. Your eyes become luminous pools of silver. You can see in

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

Old City

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

bystanders to become heroes in the city and earn favors from the merchant princes. 3. Refuse Pit An enormous sinkhole serves as the city’s garbage dump. Every type of refuse gets tossed here, up to and

. Although the level of refuse in the pit rises and falls, the pit never gets full. This is thanks to an unknown number of otyughs living at the bottom and eating their fill daily. They’re content to remain in

Young Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

amethyst dragon has scales of dull, opaque purple. As the dragon grows, their scales, horns, and wing membranes become more vibrant and translucent. When the dragon is fully mature, their scales resemble

Dragon Personality Traits d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"} Trait 1 I am never so content as when contemplating the beauty and wonders of the

Preparing for Play

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

Preparing for Play Players feel more immersed in the setting when their characters’ backgrounds, bonds, and faction choices come to life at the table. Once your players make their characters, make a

list of key story elements that you can refer to throughout the course of the adventure. Include locations and NPCs important to each character’s faction and background. As the characters become more involved in aspects of the adventure, keep this list up to date.

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

become as rich as the oligarchs. (Evil) 3 Power. One day, I will be the one giving orders. (Evil) 4 Prestige. I want to be admired, respected, feared, or even hated for my position

the flesh as long as possible, and as a spirit afterward. (Any) Bonds d6 Bond 1 The unbearable weight of my debt has driven me to desperation. 2 I’m duty-bound

Gith

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

, content within the confines of their fortresses floating through the chaos of Limbo. Although the two groups of gith despise each other, their hatred for the mind flayers from whom they escaped

endures, and both githyanki and githzerai are dedicated to hunting their ancestral foes. What would become of this multiverse if githyanki didn’t guard the Astral Plane from the illithid menace? What would

Longtooth

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

Longtooth Longtooth shifters are fierce and aggressive, but they form deep bonds with their friends. Many longtooth shifters have canine traits that become more pronounced as they shift, but they

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