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Player’s Handbook
, Athletics, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Investigation, Perception, Persuasion, Sleight of Hand, or Stealth
Weapon Proficiencies
Simple weapons and Martial weapons that have the Finesse or
, 20 Arrows, Quiver, Thieves' Tools, Burglar's Pack, and 8 GP; or (B) 100 GP
Rogues rely on cunning, stealth, and their foes’ vulnerabilities to get the upper hand in any situation. They
Nothic
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
Keen Sight. The nothic has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The nothic makes two claw attacks.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType
Charisma (Deception) check against the nothic’s Wisdom (Insight) check. If the nothic wins, it magically learns one fact or secret about the target. The target automatically wins if it is immune to
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Keen Sight. The nothic has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The nothic makes two claw attacks.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType
until the end of its next turn.
Weird Insight. The nothic targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. The target must contest its Charisma (Deception) check against the nothic’s Wisdom
Cloud Giant Smiling One
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
(spell save DC 15, +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). The giant has the following bard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): minor
): major image, tongues
Keen Smell. The giant has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.Multiattack. The giant makes two attacks with its morningstar.
Morningstar. Melee Weapon Attack
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the kobold has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation
shoulders. Three kobolds in cold weather gear can pass themselves off as a clumsy human with a successful group Charisma (Deception) check, the DC of which equals the onlooker’s Wisdom (Insight) check result.
Rogue
Legacy
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
companions are free to make their escape. Rogues rely on skill, stealth, and their foes’ vulnerabilities to get the upper hand in any situation. They have a knack for finding the solution to just about
variety of skills as they do to perfecting their combat abilities, giving them a broad expertise that few other characters can match. Many rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine the
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Keen Smell. The assassin bug has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.Multiattack. The assassin bug makes two bite attacks.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4
living host, assassin bugs generally flee from constructs and undead. Once deposited within a living host, assassin bug eggs immediately hatch into assassin bug maggots that burrow toward their victim's
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
to be knowledgeable in History, and can always rely on the aid of the governments that are part of the Alliance, plus other leaders and groups who uphold the Alliance’s ideals.
The Zhentarim
frequently proficient in Deception. They seek aid from the wizards, mercenaries, merchants and priesthoods allied with the Zhentarim.
FEATURE: SAFE HAVEN
As a faction agent, you have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Running for One Character You can run this adventure for a single character of level 12. A Bard is a good choice, given the role that music and storytelling play in the adventure. Ideally, the
character should have proficiency in at least two of the following skills: Deception Intimidation Perception Performance Persuasion Stealth The solo character gains the Blessing of the Lone Champion (see the introduction) to compensate for the lack of companions.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
knight only serves creatures it chooses to obey. Fheralai Stormsworn appeased it by using a kidnapped bard to sing it songs from its homeland. If the bard stops singing against Emberlost’s will or is
lamps that burn with eerie green flames. These cast dim light throughout the vessel’s interior, imposing disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Unholy Presence. The dreadnaught
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Investigation, Perception, Persuasion, Sleight of Hand, or Stealth Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons and Martial weapons that have the Finesse or Light property Tool
; or (B) 100 GP Rogues rely on cunning, stealth, and their foes’ vulnerabilities to get the upper hand in any situation. They have a knack for finding the solution to just about any problem. A few
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Intelligence Skill Proficiencies Choose 4: Acrobatics, Athletics, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Investigation, Perception, Persuasion, Sleight of Hand, or Stealth Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons and
, 20 Arrows, Quiver, Thieves’ Tools, Burglar’s Pack, and 8 GP; or (B) 100 GP Rogues rely on cunning, stealth, and their foes’ vulnerabilities to get the upper hand in any situation. They have a knack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages Undercommon
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Keen Sight. The nothic has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Actions
Multiattack
see within 30 feet of it. The target must contest its Charisma (Deception) check against the nothic’s Wisdom (Insight) check. If the nothic wins, it magically learns one fact or secret about the creature. The target automatically wins if it is immune to being charmed.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Apprentice Silverquill Apprentice
Medium or Small Humanoid (Bard), Any Alignment
Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor)
Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
10 (+0)
DEX
14 (+2
)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
15 (+2)
Saving Throws Dex +4, Cha +4
Skills Deception +4, Performance +6, Persuasion +6
Senses passive Perception 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
armor)
Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
11(+0)
DEX
12(+1)
CON
13(+1)
INT
12(+1)
WIS
9(−1)
CHA
18(+4)
Skills Deception +6, Performance +6
save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). It knows the following bard spells:
Cantrips (at will): dancing lights, minor illusion, vicious mockery
1st level (4 slots): bane, dissonant whispers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Phenax’s Champions Alignment: Usually chaotic, often neutral Suggested Classes: Bard, cleric, monk, rogue, warlock Suggested Cleric Domains: Trickery Suggested Backgrounds: Charlatan, criminal
whatever it takes to win. (Evil)
3 Duplicity. I lie when it suits me, which makes things so much easier. (Chaotic)
4 Secrecy. All deception requires secrecy, but not all secrets are meant to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
as a bard or sorcerer) can supplement natural Charisma with magical persuasion. A character with the charlatan background, proficiency in Deception, or proficiency with a Disguise kit might also fill
’ wealth and influence. Whose interest, then, does the Chronicle serve?
All the more reason, loyal readers, to rely on the Voice of Breland for unbiased news you can use.
Civilian. Some groups include
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, playing the part of a dwarf one day and a dragonborn the next. Although changelings can adopt any guise, most rely on a few established personas, each with a developed history and a network of friends and
)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
14 (+2)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
16 (+3)
Skills Acrobatics +4, Deception +5, Insight +2, Perception +2, Persuasion +5
Senses passive Perception 12
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
)
INT
9 (–1)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
6 (–2)
Skills Deception +2, Perception +3
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages Abyssal, Gnoll
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Keen Smell
. The leucrotta has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Kicking Retreat. If the leucrotta attacks with its hooves, it can take the Disengage action as a bonus action.
Mimicry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
(3d6 + 3)
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
throw or be blinded until the end of its next turn.
Light Sensitivity. While in bright light, the darkling has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
patron’s behalf. Consider some or all of these roles for the characters in your party: Chameleon. A master of disguise, sleight of hand, and deception, the Chameleon can perform the work of the
cloak or disguise one’s appearance), and proficiency with skills such as Deception, Performance, and Sleight of Hand all greatly benefit the Chameleon. Bards and rogues, as well as characters with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
)
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
be blinded until the end of its next turn.
Light Sensitivity. While in bright light, the darkling has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Fast Friends 3rd-level enchantment Casting Time: 1 action Range: 30 feet Components: V Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour When you need to make sure something gets done, you can’t rely on vague
, consider the following allocation.
Bard Spells
1st level: distort value
2nd level: gift of gab
3rd level: fast friends, motivational speech
Cleric Spells
3rd level: fast friends, incite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery
Humanoid (Bard), Chaotic Good
Armor Class 14 (leather armor)
Hit Points 110 (17d8 + 34)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
14 (+2)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
18
(+4)
Saving Throws Dex +6, Cha +7
Skills Deception +7, Performance +10, Persuasion +10, Sleight of Hand +6
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages Common
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Inquisitive As an archetypal Inquisitive, you excel at rooting out secrets and unraveling mysteries. You rely on your sharp eye for detail, but also on your finely honed ability to read the words and
a Wisdom (Insight) check against a creature you can see that isn’t incapacitated, contested by the target’s Charisma (Deception) check. If you succeed, you can use your Sneak Attack against that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
armor)
Hit Points 90 (12d10 + 24)
Speed 60 ft. (30 ft. in goblin form)
STR
19 (+4)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
13 (+1)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
14 (+2)
Skills Deception +4
barghest has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Innate Spellcasting. The barghest’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12). The barghest can innately cast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Points 45 (10d8)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
9 (−1)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
17 (+3)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
12 (+1)
Skills Arcana +6, Deception +5, Perception
5th level (2 slots): cloudkill
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the drow has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Actions
Staff
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
(+0)
CHA
13 (+1)
Damage Resistances poison
Skills Deception +5, Insight +2, Investigation +5, Perception +4, Persuasion +3, Sleight of Hand +5, Stealth +7
Senses darkvision 120 ft
disadvantage on the attack roll.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the spy has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Autumn Encounter Chain Deception and misdirection are Jarlaxle’s forte, and he likes to trick his rivals into working for him. He steers the characters toward the Stone of Golorr and lets them think
complete, the following weather effect is in play. Autumn Wind. Wind whistling through the streets imposes disadvantage on ranged weapon attack rolls and Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing. The wind also extinguishes open fires smaller than a torch flame.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
, seeking only to consume. See a demon’s Lethe trait for more information. Soulsight Demons have a special sense called soulsight, allowing them to perceive each creature, other than Constructs and
Undead, within a certain radius. Soulsight doesn’t rely on sight but counts as “seeing” for features that require sight. Neither physical objects (including total cover) nor supernatural effects can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Bard: College of Eloquence Adherents of the College of Eloquence master the art of oratory. Persuasion is regarded as a high art, and a well-reasoned, well-spoken argument often proves more
audiences. Silver Tongue 3rd-level College of Eloquence feature You are a master at saying the right thing at the right time. When you make a Charisma (Persuasion) or Charisma (Deception) check, you can treat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
)
INT
19(+4)
WIS
12(+1)
CHA
15(+2)
Saving Throws Int +7, Cha +5
Skills Deception +5, Perception +4, plus one of the following: Arcana +7, History +7, Nature +7, or Religion
greater restoration or heal spell. Constructs, oozes, plants, and undead succeed on the save automatically.
While memory drained, the target must roll a d4 and subtract the number rolled from any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
, Deception +11, History +12, Insight +10, Perception +10
Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 20
Languages Common plus up to five other languages
Challenge 17 (18,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +6
Undead and Constructs. On a failed save, a target is paralyzed for 1 minute. A paralyzed target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
.
STR
8(−1)
DEX
19(+4)
CON
16(+3)
INT
19(+4)
WIS
12(+1)
CHA
15(+2)
Saving Throws Int +7, Cha +5
Skills Deception +5, Perception +4, plus one of the
short or long rest or until it benefits from the greater restoration or heal spell. Constructs, oozes, plants, and undead succeed on the save automatically.
While memory drained, the target must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
rule, surrounding themselves with sycophants. Lamias rely on jackalweres to perform various tasks, sending them across the wastes to capture thralls or steal treasures from caravans, encampments, or
(+3)
DEX
13 (+1)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
14 (+2)
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
16 (+3)
Skills Deception +7, Insight +4, Stealth +3
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive






