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Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
them, these storm giants are highly respected. If any giant can draw Annam’s attention to the world, it would likely be a tempest caller.
Tempest callers implant crystal ball;crystal balls
inscribed with the storm rune into their foreheads or eye sockets, allowing them to see through magical deception. They can also create a momentary vortex of freezing winds and storm clouds around themselves, engulfing their foes in elemental fury.Lightning, ThunderCold
Aasimar
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
once, twice, three times. The devils’ heads hit the ground, one after another. And thus we learned that an aasimar traveled in our ragtag band.
— Geldon Parl, Of the Tyranny of
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
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
, leaving the tritons vulnerable to deception. With their strong martial tradition, tritons can sometimes be too eager to leap into a fight.
Strangers to the Surface
Given their isolation, most tritons
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
modeled my career after a highly respected lawmage or arrester, but I fear that my role model might be involved in something illegal.
Flaws
d6
Flaw
1
I’m
was traumatized by witnessing a crime as a child.
5
I’m incapable of deception.
6
I wish I had joined the Boros, but I fear they’d never accept me.
Contacts
The Azorius
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Darkling Elder A wise and respected darkling can undergo a ritual to become an elder. Other elders mark the supplicant with glowing tattoos, channeling away some of the darkling’s absorbed light. If
, Deception +3, Perception +6, Stealth +7
Senses blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages Elvish, Sylvan
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Death Burn. When
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Phenax’s Champions Phenax’s champions are pawns in his grand game of lying, cheating, and deception. He takes particular pleasure in tormenting Heliod and Iroas, whom he regards with special scorn
aggressive gods who oppress or subjugate others. Alternatively, the party could be a band of freedom fighters resisting the tyrannical ruler of their polis. Even though Phenax traffics in lies and deceit, a morally gray campaign can be built around the use of illicit means to achieve righteous ends.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
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Speed 30 ft.
STR
9 (-1)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
10 (+0)
Skills Acrobatics +5, Deception +2, Perception +5, Stealth
respected darkling can undergo a ritual to become an elder. Other elders mark the supplicant with glowing tattoos, channeling away some of the darkling’s absorbed light. If the ritual succeeds, the darkling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
pride in the official Strixhaven University Mage Tower teams. Playactors Drama Guild Skills: Arcana, Deception Member: Quentillius A. Melentor III, Rubina Larkingdale These actors work together to
Gorunn These bodybuilders support each other in developing strong muscles and even stronger friendships. Strixhaven Show Band Association Skills: Sleight of Hand, Performance Member: Aurora Luna
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, she would rid Avernus of these roaming pests; as things stand, she’s content to let the warlords wipe each other out instead. If you need to add some excitement to the adventure, have one of these
warlords show up to challenge the characters. One warlord might be after soul coins to fuel its infernal war machines, while another might be eager to forge an alliance with a capable band of
Kobold
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races have little good to say about kobolds, but they do admit that the little reptilians do respectable tunnel work using simple tools. If a band of kobolds is enslaved by more powerful creatures
the hatchery. If a particularly important or respected member of a tribe dies, the hatchery is closely monitored. The next egg laid is immediately separated from the rest and carefully protected. Once
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
approaching can make a Charisma (Deception) check, or a character who uses gestures and a calm voice to convince a mascot to wear the band can make a Charisma (Persuasion) check. The spirit statue in area W6
requires special coaxing to wear the band. See that area for more details. Investigating. Once the characters catch their third mascot, a successful DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana or Nature) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Dragon Connections d6 Connected Creatures
1 A young copper dragon has enticed a band of kobolds to undertake activities for the dragon’s amusement—and to rein in the band’s more chaotic
to root out a behir that has claimed the dragon’s lair.
4 A band of raiders tithes treasure and tales to a young copper dragon, in exchange for using the canyons around the dragon’s lair as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
to fishing, content to maintain a low profile and avoid governmental entanglements. Decades ago, the pirates who prowled the waters off Saltmarsh grew strong enough to create their own realm, a loose
the village’s port and make it a prime location for trade with the world beyond. In another recent development, a band of dwarves — bearing a decree from the king himself — have arrived and begun to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
dare to challenge them. Wielding the power of rune magic in addition to the innate magic that courses through them, these storm giants are highly respected. If any giant can draw Annam’s attention to
the world, it would likely be a tempest caller. Tempest callers implant crystal balls inscribed with the storm rune into their foreheads or eye sockets, allowing them to see through magical deception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
and respected darkling can qualify to undergo a ritual to become an elder. Other elders mark the supplicant with glowing tattoos, channeling some of the darkling’s absorbed light away from its body
Acrobatics +5, Deception +2, Perception +5, Stealth +7
Senses blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages Elvish, Sylvan
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Death Flash. When the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Cloud Giant Destiny Gambler Cloud giants rise in the ordning by amassing valuable and beautiful treasures—often by gambling. While many cloud giants are content with risking their wealth in games
Winnings
Destiny gamblers aren’t content with winning mere treasures, preferring to play for power and favors from creatures who possess great magic. Tales passed through cloud giant generations tell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
are expected to comply with orders from commanding officers, who don’t tolerate disobedience lightly. With time and dedication, ambitious cadets can graduate to respected positions. Accomplished
Procession (detailed below), the generals of Acheron are entombed in the mausoleums of the Crown, Rigus’s dignified topmost ring. While some Crown Generals are content to enjoy the early retirement that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
once-respected member of House Mystic—an elven clan known for magical prowess—is reaching a venerable age even by elven standards. He’s keenly aware this expedition is a fool’s errand analogous to
on their survey of the region. He then tells Dalamar to escort the characters away and return to his work. Mutual Understanding Dalamar is frustrated that Zhelsuel seems content to spend the rest of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
, torture, and kill. Creatures who venerate Yeenoghu—particularly his gnoll followers—view leucrottas with great respect. Although a leucrotta is unlikely to lead a gnoll war band, it can influence the
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DEX
14 (+2)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
9 (−1)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
6 (−2)
Skills Deception +2, Perception +5
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
their jaws. Leave No Survivors A band of gnolls lives in a state of eternal war with everything it encounters, aside from fellow worshipers of Yeenoghu. To keep from being detected between major raids
, preferably by messenger bird. Do not tell the spies of your suspicions. Invent a story, such as the search for an outlaw or some other deception.
If a spy fails to report, you must strike quickly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
following ability checks to impress her. Consider these examples:
DC 13 Charisma (Deception). The character spins a grand yarn about a harrowing experience that never happened.
DC 13 Charisma
an Influence action, a character can try to defuse the situation and make one of the following ability checks. Consider these examples:
DC 13 Charisma (Deception). The character lies to Pral to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
easy access to the stockyards and incoming caravans. Unless there’s active conflict between two crews, most members are content to work with members of other crews, and see little point in staking out
table E)
17–20 Threat (roll on table F)
Table D: Lower City Harmless Interactions d12 Interaction
1 A band of crew members with purple armbands and fabulous eye makeup — the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
— provided doing so is profitable. Her methods are vicious when necessary, and she is as feared as she is respected. Keene has become increasingly intolerant of the populous tide turning against her
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Saving Throws Dex +7, Int +4
Skills Acrobatics +10, Deception +5, Insight +6, Intimidation +5, Perception +6, Sleight of Hand +10, Stealth +10
Senses passive Perception 16
Languages Common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
easy access to the stockyards and incoming caravans. Unless there’s active conflict between two crews, most members are content to work with members of other crews, and see little point in staking out
Threat (roll on table F) Table D: Lower City Harmless Interactions d12 Interaction 1 A band of crew members with purple armbands and fabulous eye makeup — the Bloomridge Dandies — stop the party to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
— provided doing so is profitable. Her methods are vicious when necessary, and she is as feared as she is respected. Keene has become increasingly intolerant of the populous tide turning against her
, Int +4
Skills Acrobatics +10, Deception +5, Insight +6, Intimidation +5, Perception +6, Sleight of Hand +10, Stealth +10
Senses passive Perception 16
Languages Common, thieves’ cant
Challenge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
revolutionary stance meant to upset the ordning. A mighty frost giant warrior, not content to rule only frost giants and lesser creatures, could attempt to subjugate fire or cloud giants. Such revolutionaries
a scheme to subvert the ordning and increase the giant’s status. 4 A charismatic leader gathers giants of different kinds into a mighty war band, intending to conquer and settle lands inhabited by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
jammed with debris, gems replaced with fakes, and prized treasures stolen away. Mites aim to kill only if threatened with direct violence, content to otherwise take joy in watching mundane or simple tasks
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WIS
8(−1)
CHA
13(+1)
Skills Deception +3, Stealth +6
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9
Languages Sylvan, Undercommon
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Vexing Pressence. While
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
rather than claim them, Fierna warped and twisted them before returning them to the Feywild, content that the corruption of the satyrs would be adequate compensation for her failure. Bifurcated Souls
+5, Deception +8, Stealth +5
Senses darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Common, Sylvan
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Magic Resistance. The forlarren has advantage on saving throws
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
who presents adventurers with a quest on behalf of the king might be the king in disguise. The wizard in the tower might be a projected illusion created by a band of greedy gnome thieves to guard their
monsters unusual tactics. Throw in the occasional red herring, deception, and plot twist to keep players on their toes, but try not to go overboard. Sometimes a simple, straightforward encounter with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
evil hands, but his return to Chult is focused on reuniting with his beloved Alisanda, who disappeared along with the city of Mezro during the Spellplague. No longer content to wait for Alisanda and
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CHA
18 (+4)
Saving Throws Dex +5, Cha +7
Skills Deception +7, History +9, Insight +6, Survival +9
Damage Immunities cold (while wearing the Ring of Winter)
Senses passive Perception 13
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
away the location of its lair. One might appear before a band of dwarves traveling through the area and demand a toll for safe passage through its territory, expecting payment in the form of gems — and
to possess the material goods in a stronghold’s hoard, and would much rather snatch up living treasure. Using its powers of deception, a green dragon might try to entice dwarves it encounters to ally
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Lodge Locations The ice lodge was where Garagai lived and entertained other frost giants. Although not a jarl, Garagai held a respected position among the frost giants of the Far North. Everything in
can use an action to attempt to calm the mammoth before it attacks. A character who claims to be Garagai’s friend can calm the mammoth with a successful DC 12 Charisma (Deception) check, while a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Important Members Here are some of the Moonstalkers’ most powerful and respected members. Boss Augustus Augustus is a hulking human werewolf of few words. He shares leadership of the guild with Boss
(+3)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Dex +8, Int +7
Skills Deception +11, Perception +10, Sleight of Hand +8, Stealth +8
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
cost of their free will. The Cult of the Howling Hatred relies upon deception and trickery both to recruit its members and defeat its enemies. Even so, those that underestimate the air cult for their
ft.
STR
10 (+0)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
9 (−1)
CHA
11 (+0)
Skills Deception +2, Religion +2, Stealth +4
Senses passive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
. Entering the service of one or more gods seemed natural. 4 An impassioned sermon struck a chord deep in my soul and moved me to serve the faith. 5 I followed a childhood friend, a respected
would never be fooled by such deception again. 6 I was poor or I feared becoming poor, so I learned the tricks I needed to keep myself out of poverty. Criminal d6 I became a criminal because … 1 I