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Frost Giant (variant)

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

the net (AC 12) destroys the net and frees the target.Frost giants are creatures of ice and snow, with hair and beards of pale white or light blue, and flesh as blue as glacial ice. They respect only

brute strength and skill in battle. Some adult frost giants are skilled hunters who construct and hurl nets weighted down with fragments of metal or bone.Cold

Clockwork Oaken Bolter

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

;t reduced, but it can move only in directions that bring it closer to the clockwork. A creature takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Harpoon", "rollDamageType

much damage on a successful one.No ordinary ballista, an oaken bolter is a Construct capable of striking at long distances. The bolts it launches can rend flesh, destroy armor, or drag enemies toward

Urchin Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

I eat like a pig and have bad manners. 6 I think anyone who’s nice to me is hiding evil intent. 7 I don’t like to bathe. 8 I bluntly say what other people are hinting at

or hiding. d6 Ideal 1 Respect. All people, rich or poor, deserve respect. (Good) 2 Community. We have to take care of each other, because no one else is going to do it

Criminal / Spy Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

abundance of endearing, if not redeeming, characteristics. There might be honor among thieves, but criminals rarely show any respect for law or authority. d8 Personality Trait 1 I

. 4 I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying. 5 I turn tail and run when things look bad. 6 An innocent person is in prison for a crime that I committed. I’m okay with that.

Urchin - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

a pig and have bad manners. 6 I think anyone who’s nice to me is hiding evil intent. 7 I don’t like to bathe. 8 I bluntly say what other people are hinting at or hiding

. d6 Ideal 1 Respect. All people, rich or poor, deserve respect. (Good) 2 Community. We have to take care of each other, because no one else is going to do it. (Lawful

Vorn

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

deactivated shield guardian that once served as a wizard’s bodyguard. The wizard died from extreme bad luck decades ago — he fell out of a tree during a particularly bad bout of blue mist fever, hit his

finds footprints in the dirt — evidence of nomadic tribes of goblins, grungs, and vegepygmies that revere the construct as a lesser god. They trim back the jungle vines and creepers that would

Table Rules

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

. Here are some fundamentals: Foster respect. Don’t bring personal conflicts to the table or let disagreements escalate into bad feelings. Don’t touch others’ dice if they’re sensitive about it. Avoid

Criminal - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

among thieves, but criminals rarely show any respect for law or authority. d8 Personality Trait 1 I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong. 2 I am always calm, no

tail and run when things look bad. 6 An innocent person is in prison for a crime that I committed. I’m okay with that.

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

laden wagon or after heroically defending it from thieves gain great respect and advance higher in the tribe’s pecking order. All Are Fighters Most of the orcs that stay behind when the

everywhere in the world around them, and the priests of a tribe are entrusted with the responsibility of identifying these signs and omens — both good and bad — and deciding how the tribe should

Temple Approach

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

provide lodging, meager supplies to trade, and directions to the temple. From the village, a two-mile trek along a seldom-used road ends at the edge of a fen. A general bleakness hangs over this area

levels of the temple are abandoned and falling to ruin, as Thessalar focuses his activities in the dungeons below. Once the characters cross the causeway, they easily spot a stone staircase leading down. Thessalheart Construct

Moral Quandaries

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

villain or protecting innocent villagers, some of whom might be friends or family members. Respect Quandary. Two important allies give conflicting directions or advice to the adventurers. Perhaps the high

Respect quandary Ally Quandary. The adventurers have a better chance of achieving their goal with the help of two individuals whose expertise is all but essential. However, these two NPCs hate each

Oaken Bolter

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

Oaken Bolter No ordinary ballista, an oaken bolter is a construct capable of striking at long distances. The bolts it launches can rend flesh, destroy armor, or drag enemies toward traps or melee

-oriented clockworks — and at shorter ranges, burst with explosive force. Oaken Bolter Medium construct, unaligned Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit Points 58 (9d8 + 18) Speed 30 ft. STR 12

Foreword

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

. We’ve visited Waterdeep before, but not like this. Clever heroes will respect the city’s rules. Those who get on the city’s bad side are in for a rough time, as the City of Splendors is home to some of

Strixhaven Campus Guide

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

built in shapes reminiscent of the star arches surrounding Strixhaven. Embedded in their chests are holographic maps of the university’s campuses, which the guides use to provide directions. However

Small Construct, Typically Lawful Good Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 31 (7d6 + 7) Speed 30 ft. STR 15 (+2) DEX 14 (+2) CON 13 (+1) INT 10 (+0

Clockwork Observer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

are keenly perceptive crystal eyes that enable the observer to see in multiple directions at once. When it perceives something troubling, the observer sounds the alarm by emitting a shriek that can be

Construct, Unaligned Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 7 (2d4 + 2) Speed 0 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover) STR 1 (−5) DEX 16 (+3) CON 13 (+1) INT 3 (−4) WIS

Reflections of Lolth

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

defy their parents when they’re not around but cower in the corner when their parents return, terrified of having their bad behavior found out. Reverence for Lolth touches every aspect of drow life

spirits to her in the Demonweb to undergo her judgment. Followers never know when or if they are to be tested. One who claims to have undergone the test and passed it is rewarded with respect and

Survival Skills

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

itself to give its fellows time to collapse a nearby tunnel and prevent invaders from getting to the rest of the tribe. All kobolds know that fleeing from danger, especially against bad odds, is the smart

usually the oldest and smartest kobold; the other kobolds respect the old one’s ability to survive so long, and they assume the leader will use that knowledge to help the tribe survive. In some cases, the

Sailor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

someone else to do it. d6 Ideal 1 Respect. The thing that keeps a ship together is mutual respect between captain and crew. (Good) 2 Fairness. We all do the work, so we all share in the rewards

the Bad Reputation feature (see sidebar) instead of the Ship’s Passage feature. Variant Feature: Bad Reputation If your character has a sailor background, you may select this background feature

Cadaver Collector

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

a conquering army on the Material Plane. These fearsome Constructs obey their summoners until they are dismissed to Acheron, but if a summoner comes to a bad end, a cadaver collector might wander the

Collector Large Construct, Typically Lawful Evil Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 189 (18d10 + 90) Speed 30 ft. STR 21 (+5) DEX 14 (+2) CON 20 (+5) INT 5 (−3) WIS 11

Mutual Respect

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

Mutual Respect Whether you’re playing with long-time friends or strangers, it’s important to create a foundation of mutual trust. The best games happen when everyone at the table feels safe enough to

be themselves, speak up, and get into character. It’s up to everyone to uphold the principles of respect. Difficult conversations often fall on the DM to lead, but they don’t have to. If one player’s

Eldritch Eddy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

multicolored light shoots from the ground toward the sky. 6 The air shimmers, and unsettling laughter booms from all directions. ZUZANNA WUZYK Eldritch eddies often cropped up in the most inopportune

places in ancient Netheril Eldritch Eddy Large Construct, Chaotic Neutral AC 11Initiative +1 (11) HP 144 (17d10 + 51) Speed 10 ft.; Fly 40 ft. (hover) Ability Score Mod Save Str 10 +0 +0

Decaton Modron

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

rounded frames in all directions. Their heads contain ten eyes to readily observe the operations of surrounding base modrons. In emergencies, a decaton can discharge a bolt of electricity from each

of its ten eyes, synchronizing them to deadly effect. Decaton Modron Large Construct, Typically Lawful Neutral Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit Points 144 (17d10 + 51) Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft

Mechanical Guides

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

. Each guide can return to its agent’s manor at any time. Each guide is an unaligned Medium construct with AC 20, 50 hit points, and a speed of 20 feet. It has no attacks, and has a +0 modifier for all

sabotage and destroy its counterpart. Or you might decide that they develop a mutual respect for each other, perhaps even becoming friends as a result of their shared adventures. If on friendly terms, a

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, giving each individual and every generation a reason to feel pride and self-respect. The kobolds prefer to run away than fight, to live off the scraps of others, and they are often dominated by larger

resources or territory. Such conflicts aren’t common, because two tribes will always prefer to expand in different directions if they come into contact, but they do happen. For example, two

Mutual Respect

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Mutual Respect Whether you’re playing with long-time friends or strangers, it’s important to create a foundation of mutual trust. The best games happen when everyone at the table feels safe enough to

be themselves, speak up, and get into character. It’s up to everyone to uphold the principles of respect. Difficult conversations often fall on the DM to lead, but they don’t have to. If one player’s

Air Envelopes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

spelljamming ship typically has an ovoid shape. Diagram 2.1 shows the air envelope that surrounds a nautiloid that has a keel length of 180 feet. It extends 180 feet from the ship in all directions. The

is humid and smells bad. Any creature that breathes foul air becomes poisoned until it breathes fresh air again. The air aboard a ship with a normal crew complement degrades from fresh to foul on day

Exploring Glorium

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

Glorium are a hearty lot. Locals can offer directions anywhere the characters want to go, but some might make a good-natured demand for a contest first (see the following section). If the characters ask

succeed on at least two DC 17 Constitution ability checks. Even if a character loses, they earn Bkol’s respect, and he reduces his price to 50 gp. Once Bkol and the Courier are hired, they and their crew of eight rowers (chaotic good guards) are ready to leave at the characters’ convenience.

Cadaver Collector

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

conquering army on the Material Plane. These fearsome Constructs obey their summoners until they are dismissed back to Acheron, but if a summoner comes to a bad end, a cadaver collector might wander the

Large Construct, Typically Lawful Evil Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 189 (18d10 + 90) Speed 30 ft. STR 21 (+5) DEX 14 (+2) CON 20 (+5) INT 5 (-3

Mogis's Influence

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

because it serves as a means to bring ever more souls into his realm. Also, Erebos occasionally steers Mogis’s rampages in directions that inconvenience Heliod. This disruption inevitably leads to

Heliod calling on Iroas to battle his brother, perpetuating the endless cycle of conflict between the twins. Of all his fellow gods, Mogis holds the most respect for Phenax. Mogis can’t help but smile at

Clockworks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

segmented body remains buried. If detected, it sends electrical shocks through the ground toward pursuers while it retreats. Clockwork Bronze Scout Medium Construct, Unaligned Armor Class 13 Hit

its name implies: a metal snake with a poisonous bite. Gnomes load this clockwork with alchemical concoctions that can paralyze creatures and cloud the mind. Clockwork Iron Cobra Medium Construct

Cadaver Collector

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

evil warlord to bolster the ranks of a conquering army. These fearsome constructs obey their summoners until being dismissed back to Acheron, but if a summoner comes to a bad end, a cadaver collector

Collector Large construct, lawful evil Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 189 (18d10+90) Speed 30 ft. STR 21(+5) DEX 14(+2) CON 20(+5) INT 5(−3) WIS 11

Greenfast Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

knowing that he holds her prisoner. Kara has never been to the estate and has no idea of the extent of Viallis’s activities there, but she can give the characters directions if they share what they

floor that can be rented out by the day or tenday. Old Fargo’s Suspicions. Old Fargo has long distrusted Lord Viallis, instinctively seeing him as a bad sort, but he keeps his thoughts to himself unless

Rogues of a Different Feather

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

matter that I was only asking for directions”-type assassins, you might find that your inherent bloodlust needs to be focused to the subtle enterprises undertaken by the best franchises. So keep calm

situations, from infiltration, to theft, to fleeing the city guards when the infiltration and theft goes bad. Moreover, your social skills make you equally effective in and out of combat. However

Criminal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

, characteristics. There might be honor among thieves, but criminals rarely show any respect for law or authority. d8 Personality Trait 1 I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong. 2 I am always

money. 3 If there’s a plan, I’ll forget it. If I don’t forget it, I’ll ignore it. 4 I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying. 5 I turn tail and run when things look bad. 6 An innocent person is in

Criminal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

, characteristics. There might be honor among thieves, but criminals rarely show any respect for law or authority. d8 Personality Trait 1 I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong. 2 I am always

money. 3 If there’s a plan, I’ll forget it. If I don’t forget it, I’ll ignore it. 4 I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying. 5 I turn tail and run when things look bad. 6 An innocent person is in

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