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Tiefling
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
is the burden of every tiefling. Some break under it, some make it the millstone around their neck, some revel in it.” He tilted his head again, scrutinizing her, with that wicked glint in his
. Their skin tones cover the full range of human coloration, but also include various shades of red. Their hair, cascading down from behind their horns, is usually dark, from black or brown to dark red
Sorcerer
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from him in a mighty blast of lightning. Crouching behind a stalagmite, a halfling points a finger at a charging troglodyte. A blast of fire springs from her finger to strike the creature. She ducks
back behind the rock formation with a grin, unaware that her wild magic has turned her skin bright blue. Sorcerers carry a magical birthright conferred upon them by an exotic bloodline, some
Species
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
is the burden of every tiefling. Some break under it, some make it the millstone around their neck, some revel in it.” He tilted his head again, scrutinizing her, with that wicked glint in his
. Their skin tones cover the full range of human coloration, but also include various shades of red. Their hair, cascading down from behind their horns, is usually dark, from black or brown to dark red
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
confident in my ability to adapt to any situation and handle any danger.
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I’ll take any risk to earn recognition for my scientific brilliance.
6
I have a tendency to take shortcuts in
make a nice sideshow act.
9
I left the Selesnya — and a lover — behind when I joined the Simic.
10
Roll an additional Simic contact; you can decide if the contact is an ally or a rival.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
it? What about you, the DM? Do you make your rolls in the open or hide them behind a DM screen? Consider the following: If you roll dice where the players can see, they know you’re playing impartially
and not fudging rolls. Rolling behind a screen keeps the players guessing about the strength of their opposition. When a monster hits all the time, is it of a much higher level than the characters, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
expected the pirates to rebel, confident in their undead defenses even if they did. Unfortunately for the clerics, the pirates had enough numbers to barely make it through the skeleton horde. After
for the cellars being buried by the burning debris. After the battle, the pirates gathered what loot they could and abandoned the ruins, unaware that they were leaving survivors behind. When the smoldering wreckage cooled, the survivors made their way out through the rubble.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
bidding, masking their intentions behind layers of deception. They lure victims to them by mimicking voices calling out for help, or drive unwanted visitors away by imitating the cries of fierce beasts
. Obsession with Tragedy. Green hags revel in the failings and tragedies of other creatures. They derive joy from bringing people low and seeing hope turn into despair, not just for individuals but also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. Jarlaxle is supremely confident that his crews can overcome any threat, so he doesn’t rush to their defense at the first sign of trouble. Only if the characters do considerable damage will he treat
their attack as a setback. If the characters escape a confrontation on the ships but leave behind witnesses who can identify them, it takes Bregan D’aerthe several days to track them down (assuming
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
elf warriors board the Moondancer, their faces hidden behind visors, and haughtily demand Captain Sartell’s surrender. She politely declines, prompting the astral elves to attack while the plasmoids
it looks like the characters are about to lose. The astral elves are confident they can conquer the Moondancer, but if two of the warriors fall, the third tries to retreat to the Dark Star. After
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
see. Behind you is a range of formidable mountain peaks. As the remnant of the setting sun dips below the horizon, a rising full moon illuminates the darkening sky.
When one or more characters move to
truth of what he says with a successful DC 16 Wisdom (Insight) check: “I’m Tragos … and this is Artelio and Funagi,” he says. “We were out for a bit of a revel when a swarm of wild-eyed ravens attacked
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
capable and confident of their position, despite my warning. I wasn’t allowed the opportunity to explore the property fully, but I did note signs that the Hemzars are prepared to rear and train far more
rebellious nobles are careful not to tread too heavily on Ammakyl turf in Amphail, as a house that does so might swiftly find its favorite foods suddenly difficult to procure for a revel or some other event where the family’s status is at risk.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
rowhouse that the Harpers use as a meeting place. Minding the circle is a confident but socially awkward young woman named Sandyse Thunderquill (NG female Tethyrian human mage), whom the Harpers are
of Yartar that was about to be torn down. Behind the dilapidated building is a 40-foot-square garden patio enclosed by an 8-foot-high wall of ivy-covered stone. A hallucinatory terrain spell conceals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. Adventurers climbing a volcano on the Material Plane might suddenly find themselves scaling a Feywild mountain topped with skyscraper-sized crystals that glow with internal fire. Leaving behind a wide and
cherished memory or deep regret, then later find the stolen memories embodied in little figurines or lockets. A mischievous sprite might sneak up behind a character who is laughing loudly and steal their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Meazel In places where the Shadowfell washes against the shores of the Material Plane dwell meazels, hateful hermits who left behind their old lives to contemplate their misery in shadow. Now evil
power, barring them from any source except for the ruins left behind from fallen civilizations and great calamities. For this reason, nagpas turn their efforts to bringing about such ends, so they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
’ bickering, Rex struck off on his own. He was searching this room for loot when the mezzoloth and the nothics came in behind him, cutting off his escape. If the characters come to his rescue, Rex expresses
his gratitude before quaffing the healing potion in his backpack (see “Treasure” below). On the surface, he seems to be amiable, confident, and eager to discover Undermountain’s secrets. He’s happy to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
precarious situations when he has an audience, confident that his speed and cunning will see him through danger. He leads by example rather than by dictate.
Alignment. Chaotic evil.
Personality Trait
Motherhorn if it means her sibling is safe from the hag’s wickedness.
Alignment. Chaotic good.
Personality Trait. “I like to play with fire. I’m confident and take risks, even when the odds are stacked
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
precarious situations when he has an audience, confident that his speed and cunning will see him through danger. He leads by example rather than by dictate.
Alignment. Chaotic evil.
Personality Trait
Motherhorn if it means her sibling is safe from the hag’s wickedness.
Alignment. Chaotic good.
Personality Trait. “I like to play with fire. I’m confident and take risks, even when the odds are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
carvings on the granite slab, the furniture behind it, or the guards: Torches mounted to four pillars light this ancient room. In the center of the room, a table and several chairs are situated in
contained shrines to various gods, but the Onyx Scar renovated it, creating a hallway with arrow slits on both sides. Arrow Slits. Four Onyx Scar thugs stand behind the western arrow slits, ready to shoot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
to serve their insatiable greed. Takers record financial agreements in the Hall of Records and revel in seizing properties at bargain-basement prices when owners default on payments. The Fated
and one or two other high-ranking members. However, speakers sometimes delegate their time behind the podium to an eloquent representative whom they trust to represent the faction’s interests. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
his orcs on a mission of ceaseless slaughter, fueled by an unending rage that seeks to lay waste to the civilized world and revel in its anguish. Orcs are naturally chaotic and unorganized, acting on
choose to honor that enemy by giving it the same treatment. The bodies of orcs that die in a failed battle are left behind; they were weak and don’t deserve to join Gruumsh. Those that die of old age
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
. B47: Treasure Room A subterranean breeze stirs in this room. A large, padlocked chest sits near the north wall. Behind it hangs a tapestry of a desert scene.
The tapestry behind the chest is a hostile
invisible partners, intermittently chuckling and muttering in conversation. Branching up from the center of the room is a limbed, fungal pillar studded with yellow eyes.
Nine Cynidiceans (commoners) revel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
these ruins ever since. Prit is obsessed with spoons and doesn’t know much about anything else. He does know that down the rough-hewn corridor behind him there’s “a weird little treasure” (see area
beings of living flesh, your journey ends here. Once, I was the pharaoh’s high priest—but now, I enjoy immortality that even he could never hope to attain. Revel in this moment: the rushing water of Athis
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
on a role. You still need to describe things that can’t reasonably be acted out.
An active approach to roleplaying Haldryck in the “Game Trail” encounter might involve you pretending to hide behind
it.
In the “Bandit Ambush” encounter, a descriptive approach to roleplaying Pral, a smarmy bandit captain, might involve you describing his flashy smile or confident swagger. You might tell the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
most uncivil fashion — by casting sacred flame at the nearest one. On the same turn, he casts sanctuary on himself as a bonus action and uses his movement to cower behind the bed while the imp defends
help the Vanthampurs conquer Baldur’s Gate if released. Thavius Kreeg is confident that he can devise a way to release Gargauth from the shield. Thavius arrived in the city a few days ago with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
, replaced by the one in area F7. F2: Casino Cages Here gamblers can cash out their winnings or purchase razorleaves for 10 gp apiece. An attentive imp cashier sits behind each barred window, retrieving
gambling hall. The glittering spout originates from the open palm of a statue depicting a confident arcanaloth cast in solid gold. The fountain’s inscription reads, “Fortune Favors the Bold.”
Hundreds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
understand Common (though it can’t speak). They seize any chance to escape and revel in the suffering of other creatures. J21. Handlers’ Cabin Heartbreaker only This cabin contains hammocks for the two
Gunslingers. The drow take cover behind the walls that divide this area as they shoot. They fight to the death to keep intruders from reaching area J27. J24. Cleaning Supplies These closets hold mops
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
castle (see chapter 9, “Castle of the Cloud Giants”). The view of the castle from the ground is fleeting as it disappears behind overcast skies. Eye of the All-Father Built by giants long ago, this temple
assault) regroup and launch a second attack 1d4 + 1 hours later, this time leaving no giant behind. The frost giant raid occurs whether the characters remain in town or not. If the characters aren’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
of which show signs of regular use: discarded bottles, trampled earth, and ashes from old bonfires. The clearing ahead thrums with music and laughter.
Five satyrs revel in this forest. The largest
Gardener’s benefit, and both they and Gnarlroot use the tools to tend various plants in the garden. Characters who search the ravine and succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check find the cave behind a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Dragon The most evil-tempered and vile of the chromatic dragons, black dragons collect the wreckage and treasures of fallen peoples. These dragons loathe seeing the weak prosper and revel in the
spine, reaching full height just behind the skull. A green dragon has no external ears, but bears leathery spiked plates that run down the sides of its neck. A wyrmling green dragon’s thin scales are a