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Triton
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the tritons’ role as the world’s true protectors.
Staunch Champions
Despite their off-putting manners, tritons are benevolent creatures at heart, convinced that other civilized races
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. Unfortunately, the magical pacts she struck eventually transformed the vain priestess into a medusa. Enraged by her fate, Neheedra turned her servants to stone and descended into madness. Over decades
. Since the return of the svirfneblin to Blingdenstone, the deep gnomes have studiously avoided sections of the old city that Ogrémoch’s Bane and Neheedra inhabit, blocking it off from the rest of the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
his son, Tavio, was elected to replace him. Aminta, who had become involved with the Onyx Scar crime syndicate, persuaded Rilago to join her search for the tomb and convinced Tavio to overlook their
the heart, impaling and killing Rilago. Unbeknownst to everyone involved, Rilago was descended from one of the ancient heroes Xeluan died to protect. One of Rilago’s rings was a family heirloom from
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
inside. In this case, Vatri is Hostile toward the characters and has nothing to say to them. Brezo Brezo was playing his bagpipes to the morning crowd outside the tavern when the Corsairs descended
grandson Pierre Kalison joined the Cobblehook Corsairs a few months ago in pursuit of excitement and adventure. Vatri is convinced that Pierre, a young man with few skills other than cooking, had
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
aloud to them, asking them to halt and turn around. She is strangely audible underwater. Unless convinced otherwise, Fhenimore and Whymsee do their absolute best to keep from showing themselves, and
, one of the kraken priests triggers the ballistae trap, firing both siege weapons simultaneously, while the other casts Evard’s black tentacles, effectively blocking off the entrance to area 10. On the
Kobold
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on. Even a stupid or physically weak kobold is given a role in the tribe, whether something as simple as picking mushrooms for food or watching over hatchlings, and they all understand that their
responsible for blocking tunnels to deter pursuit.
Kobolds feel a cool affinity or something like kinship for other members of their tribe, but they are rarely affectionate with each other. Two kobolds
Orc
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serve as a battering ram if a settlement dares to close its gates, blocking the way to the treasures and tasty food that lie within.
A heavily laden wagon that requires the strongest orcs to return it to
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
direction vital to the Prophecy but disastrous to the region. 6 A disguised dragon is convinced that an adventurer has a critical role to play in the Prophecy, but an agent of the Lords of Dust is determined to drive them down a different path.
of the Chamber, who provides useful leads to send the characters down paths vital to the Prophecy. 4 A dragon becomes convinced that the dragonmarked houses are corrupting the Prophecy. It might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
feet ahead of you, blocking the path. Each has several black-feathered arrows sticking out of it. The woods press close to the trail here, with a steep embankment and dense thickets on either side.
If
can be convinced to share what it knows (see the “What the Goblins Know” sidebar below). A goblin can also be persuaded to lead the party to the Cragmaw hideout while avoiding traps along the way (see
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
all threats to their beliefs. 6 Doomsaying Evangelists. This order believes the world is about to end. They’re convinced that if they persuade everyone else of this fact they might stave off the
order and the backgrounds frequently associated with each role. Religious Order Member Roles Role Backgrounds Councilor Acolyte, Folk Hero, Hermit, Sage, Urchin Defender Acolyte, Criminal, Folk Hero
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Kobolds are small reptilian Humanoids who believe they are descended from dragons and often live near them. Over the centuries, many bands of kobolds have been drawn to Stormwreck Isle by the lingering
danger sense and is convinced he’s supernaturally lucky. His prized possession is an ordinary dagger he claims is magical. Frub has limitless energy and desperately needs help finding productive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
benefit enormously from the fruits of their ambition. Roll or pick from the Aristocrat Types table to determine what kind of noble you serve. Aristocrat Types d6 Aristocrats 1 Local Lord. Convinced
suggests a variety of parts you might play in an aristocrat’s agenda and the backgrounds frequently associated with each role. Aristocrat Retainer Roles Role Backgrounds Advisor Acolyte
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Heralds of the Comet are called hierophants—literally “revealers of the sacred”—because of their role in revealing the All-Consuming Star to initiates. The archierophant of the Heralds of the Comet is
Things. He convinced his king to send a hero in search of it, then invited himself to the hero’s expedition and betrayed her to acquire the deck. He rashly drew a card, and his soul was imprisoned in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
clever are crafters and strategists, the toughest are miners and beast-wranglers, and so on. Even a stupid or physically weak kobold is given a role in the tribe, whether something as simple as picking
against intruders, and their plans always include knowing the best escape routes and who is responsible for blocking tunnels to deter pursuit. Kobolds feel a cool affinity or something like kinship for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the sins of my past by giving me an unending future.” Bond. “I will lead my students to a life unstained by the problems of the world. We will rise above all into eternity.” Flaw. “I am convinced that I
hasn’t yet bothered to mend the garment. The robe’s damage is clearly visible—evidence of Steel Crane’s role in the theft. Personality Trait. “The technique of the Immortal Lotus is beautiful and powerful
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
role. Under certain circumstances, however, the cult could act as a short-term patron or an ally for an adventuring party. This section offers suggestions for adventures involving the cult, followed by
resources the Heralds of the Comet wants: a magic item or artifact, or simply wealth. Some initiates, convinced they are robbing wicked people to benefit the greater good, are sent to steal from the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
or Persuasion) check, Taresson can be convinced to grant the characters access to Machil’s possessions. Machil’s Remaining Possessions The office that Machil once kept in the east wing of Rillyn House
descended deep to the Haven of the Red Quill. The guardians almost finished us before the door was opened. Gods, how I wish …” The characters are welcome to take or copy any of the documents, but Taresson
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
might be long-time members of such a guild, descended from a family of crafters or merchants from which you inherited membership, or perhaps you’re working to earn entrance on your own merits. If you
guild and the backgrounds frequently associated with each role. Guild Representative Roles Role Backgrounds Researcher Acolyte, Entertainer, Guild Artisan, Sage Negotiator Charlatan, Entertainer
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. In concert, all three play a role in advancing Yeenoghu’s goals. Omens from Beyond Of all the demon lords, Yeenoghu is perhaps the most active on the Material Plane. He shows support to his followers
mimic gnolls in their actions and beliefs. Yeenoghu’s cultists are folk who lack all hope and have descended into nihilism. One might have suffered a tremendous personal loss, been banished from its home
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
. Giant Patrons Giant Role Group Patron Type Boss Criminal Syndicate Financier Aristocrat Seer Ancient Being Sovereign Sovereign Tutor Academy Warleader Military Force Boss A giant boss wields
giants often needs Humanoid agents to act as emissaries to smaller peoples—and perhaps to enter locations where giants can’t. Adventurers who fill such a role might do so out of loyalty to the giant
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
designs on a white dragon’s territory enters the picture. Taking advantage of the dragon’s limited mental faculties, the rival secretly sends its minions out to harass the dragon. Convinced that the
moves in to finish the job. DWARVES AND ALE
Dwarves have a reputation for being able to consume great quantities of ale. Although drinking plays a significant role in their culture, it is a mistake
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
descended on my community, killing someone I loved. I took up arms to destroy those creatures and others of a similar nature. 4 I joined the army and learned how to fight as part of a group. 5 I grew up
became a sorcerer because … 1 When I was born, all the water in the house froze solid, the milk spoiled, or all the iron turned to copper. My family is convinced that this event was a harbinger of
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Adventure Models Giants serve as adversaries in many D&D adventures, but that’s not the only possible role for them in your game. This section outlines five broad categories of adventures, including
fallen. Giant-Sized Schemes Giants are mythical creatures, descended from a god and imbued with the raw energy of the Elemental Planes. But they’re also people whose relationships, ambitions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
ram if a settlement dares to close its gates, blocking the way to the treasures and tasty food that lie within. A heavily laden wagon that requires the strongest orcs to return it to the lair is a
accept this subservient role either because they are forced to or because it offers them a measure of security while they engage in their savagery. Green dragons, for instance, sometimes use orcs as
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
victims and arranging their organs. Although mad, Buppido is cunning and capable of hiding his true nature to serve his own ends. Because he believes he is a god, he is convinced that he can’t be killed
escape from the drow so he can continue his holy work. Buppido is happy to consider his fellow prisoners allies until such time as he no longer needs them, or becomes convinced that the omens point
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
troops to battle. No stranger to the horrors of war, she is keenly aware that the lands represented by the Lords’ Alliance need their soldiers for the protection of their own people. Only when convinced
adventurers and taking a firm leadership role in the council. Ambassador Connerad Brawnanvil Lawful good male shield dwarf fighter Ideals: Honor, respect (“A sturdy axe, a strong hand to hold it, and a
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
troops to battle. No stranger to the horrors of war, she is keenly aware that the lands represented by the Lords’ Alliance need their soldiers for the protection of their own people. Only when convinced
adventurers and taking a firm leadership role in the council. Ambassador Connerad Brawnanvil Lawful good male shield dwarf fighter Ideals: Honor, respect (“A sturdy axe, a strong hand to hold it, and a
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
troops to battle. No stranger to the horrors of war, she is keenly aware that the lands represented by the Lords’ Alliance need their soldiers for the protection of their own people. Only when convinced
adventurers and taking a firm leadership role in the council. Ambassador Connerad Brawnanvil Lawful good male shield dwarf fighter Ideals: Honor, respect (“A sturdy axe, a strong hand to hold it, and a
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, revere these entities for remaining true to Corellon. In practice, this reverence is expressed more as the honoring of an ancestor than the worshiping of a god, for all the elves are descended from the
their own problems and not pray for aid in every crisis. These precepts are instilled within every elf, since all elves are ultimately descended from fragments of Corellon. When elves ask their priests
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
masks made of animal hide, to protect themselves from the bitter cold. Although they originally descended from humans who were predominantly blue-eyed and fair-haired, the Reghed tribes have
that can represent most members of a Reghed tribe, as shown in the Reghed Tribesfolk table. Reghed Tribesfolk Role Stat Block
Hunter or warrior Tribal warrior with Survival +4; speaks
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
giant society. The head of the pantheon is the All-Father, but most giants view him as a remote, disinterested, or deeply disappointed father who has little role to play in giant life any more. The other
different giant kinds. Even on worlds where Annam’s priests are important, many giants (sometimes including his priests) are convinced Annam no longer hears the prayers of his people. Brian Valeza The
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the actions of those who bear them—for example, a person with the Mark of Storm might fulfill the role of “a mighty storm” in the Prophecy. For this reason, agents of the Chamber are interested in the
sage’s notes.
2 A dragon of the Chamber is convinced that dragonmarked Humanoids on Eberron have echoes on other worlds of the Material Plane, and seeks ways to identify them.
3 A dragon of
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
barrier, which is immune to all damage and can’t be dispelled by dispel magic. The barrier also extends into the Ethereal Plane, blocking ethereal travel. Any creature that touches the barrier for the
Ythryn’s library by chance and is convinced that at least one of the legendary tomes is hidden here. Alas, Scrivenscry is mistaken.
Scrivenscry’s anxious penguin servant, Kingsport, was promised a
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
, blocking a short staircase that climbs to a turret, is a ten-foot-tall marble statue of a reindeer.
The statue is a stone golem that guards the way to area P12. Zorhanna, her simulacrum, or someone
of information: Zorhanna’s Simulacrum. “I’m now convinced that my wife has been replaced by a simulacrum—a lookalike invested with her knowledge and spellcasting ability. I dimly recall Zorhanna
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
members in a well. As darkness descended upon him, Drule heard the call of Bwimb II, who promised to preserve the lives of Drule and his crew in exchange for their worship. Drule agreed. The gang emerged
. The succubus doubled down on her efforts when her patron god, Gazra, ordered her to found the Order of Falling Ash. Now convinced the cult is her path to power, Cinderhide will do anything to unseat