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Criminal / Spy Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

. Even criminals who operate outside of such organizations have strong preferences for certain kinds of crimes over others. Choose the role you played in your criminal life, or roll on the table below

sold the secrets you uncovered to the highest bidder. Suggested Characteristics Criminals might seem like villains on the surface, and many of them are villainous to the core. But some have an

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

orcs can be dominated by evil creatures of immense power, and they accept this subservient role either because they are forced to or because it offers them a measure of security while they engage in

rangers might be familiar with many of these symbols, enabling them to keep their charges from inadvertently stumbling into a tribe’s territory. Colors of Conquest Three colors have special meaning

Thessalar

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

‘Gygax,’ and for her role in crafting Queen Ehlissa’s Marvelous Nightingale, one of the artifacts appearing in the first edition Dungeon Masters Guide. When operated, this magical-mechanical marvel would shoot eye rays of different colors and effects, and produce songs able to work magical wonders.

Detailed NPCs

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

need a name for any NPC who plays a prominent role in your campaign. You can pick a given name and a surname from any of the accompanying tables; a name can include options from different tables. If

describe the NPC’s most distinctive physical features. You can start with the basics—skin, hair, and eye colors, as well as the NPC’s species. The NPC Appearance table can also help you identify one or two

Criminal

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

such organizations have strong preferences for certain kinds of crimes over others. Choose the role you played in your criminal life, or roll on the table below. d8 Specialty 1 Blackmailer 2 Burglar

very different context: as an espionage agent. You might have been an officially sanctioned agent of the crown, or perhaps you sold the secrets you uncovered to the highest bidder.

Criminal

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

such organizations have strong preferences for certain kinds of crimes over others. Choose the role you played in your criminal life, or roll on the table below. d8 Specialty 1 Blackmailer 2 Burglar

very different context: as an espionage agent. You might have been an officially sanctioned agent of the crown, or perhaps you sold the secrets you uncovered to the highest bidder.

Mind Flayer Magic

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

from the multiverse when the illithids’ empire rises again. Some sages speculate that this attitude arose among the mind flayers because magic played an important role in the rebellion of the gith. In

. The feeling of freedom that comes from this change is liberating, but the specter of death forever after colors the mind flayer’s actions. An undead mind flayer is hated and hunted by other

Spaceship Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

; each card unlocks doors of its color and the colors below it. Automatons aboard the ship have integrated key cards that allow them to access areas appropriate for their functions. Integrated key

cards can’t be removed. Key Card Access Key Card Color Role Platinum Ship commanders and top officials Green Botanists, engineers, and scientists Red Security personnel Yellow Medical officers Violet

Simulation Chambers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

upon which you stand. The room then melts away amid an explosion of colors, textures, and sounds that place you on the deck of a ship that is shaped like a gigantic hammerhead shark. The ship is situated

. Taking Off Once the illusion begins, the crew must take off and ascend into Wildspace. This requires the character in the Spelljammer role to succeed on a DC 13 ability check using their spellcasting

Special Features

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

Elemental Fire. This item is warm to the touch, and any metal parts are crafted from black iron. Sigils of flames cover its surface. Shades of red and orange are the prominent colors. 13 Elemental Water

inlays, and gold or silver filigree adorn its surface. 5 Prophecy. The item features in a prophecy: its bearer is destined to play a key role in future events. Someone else who wants to play that role

Traditionalists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

to mask his efforts to shield his smuggling operation. Personality Traits. Gellan loves to play the role of the foppish dandy. He enjoys fine wine, good food, and the latest fashions. He is a patron

. Bond. Gellan values his reputation above all else. He wants to be admired by the people of Saltmarsh. Flaw. Greed colors every action Gellan takes. He can’t turn down a chance to turn a profit, even if

Hoardsperson

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

hoardsperson’s job is all about storing that hard-earned loot. Each hoardsperson plays the vital role of managing a franchise’s resources — including the inventory of all supplies used and treasure

use of a living loot satchel, which is an uncommon magic item. It functions as a bag of holding and is available in a variety of colors and styles. Class-Based Living Loot Satchel Class Satchel

Dwarves of the Multiverse

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

Dwarves of the Multiverse Like any race, dwarves display a wide array of skin tones, hair colors, and other physical traits. Adding to this diversity, they have a variety of cultural identities from

consider them a form of vermin, unsuitable even as servants. The Aghar in Thorbardin have carved out living space for themselves from the massive piles of tailings left over from the excavations of the Daergar. They have no role in sustaining the city.

More Encounters in Elturel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

plans to sell to the highest fiendish bidder. If the characters discover Faltrax’s true nature, the incubus flees. Ghastly Meal The characters catch of glimpse of four cloaked figures sneaking out of

city to ponder its role in all things. As long as the characters leave it alone, it doesn’t attack. If they approach, it speaks with them, using its telepathy to communicate with one character at a time

Hobgoblins

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

members who remain are welcomed into another banner, taking their banner’s name and colors along with them, and assuming places of leadership in the group. Uphold the Legion. Hobgoblins care more for

wear masks that resemble the leering faces of devils. As befits their role in society, they receive proper deference from all other hobgoblins that cross their path. Academy of Devastation Hobgoblins

Fellow Prisoners

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

escape attempt. Others might be lost to the dangers of the Underdark — or might reveal their true colors and betray the party. A few could become true companions. Keep in mind the other prisoners have

initially. Since managing such a large cast of NPCs can be quite involved, enlist the aid of the players if you wish, having each of them take on the role of managing one or more of the party’s

Gnome Gods

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

Glittergold When gnome children hear their first stories about the gods, they are introduced to a gold-skinned gnome with a wide grin and glittering gemstone eyes that shift colors like a kaleidoscope. The

gnomes believe that their ability to speak with burrowing animals comes from Segojan. All gnomes see Segojan as a healer of the sick and a protector of the hearth. He is also revered in his role as a

City Celebrations

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

courses in each ward, and the winners from each ward compete at the Field of Triumph. If you really want to see the wards come to life, this is the time. Pick your favorite, wear its colors, and cheer

Plowing and Running take the role of the dragons’ slayers, with the champion of the chariot race representing Athar and the champion of the horse race playing Piergeiron. Flamerule 1: Founders’ Day

Locations A - D

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

bright colors by high-spirited locals. Children are allowed to hurl stones at birds perched on the statue, to help keep it free of droppings. The children often climb it themselves and cling precariously

and tell their “king” what to do and say before every one of his public appearances. The doppelganger is so smitten with its role that it sometimes forgets itself and makes decisions that the elders

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