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Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
his life, and age has made him cautious. He has seen other kings and queens rise and fall, has made war with friends and peace with his enemies, and has led warriors he knew as babes to their deaths
strengthen the bond between them. Mjenir believes that the only way to break Auril's spell is to slay the goddess in her home, but Jarund believes that his warriors aren't strong enough to accomplish that task alone.
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
came between him and the riches he covets.
Alignment. Chaotic evil.
Personality Trait. “I mince people, not words.”
Ideal. “Coin is what I crave.”
Bond. “Once I
of his hapless prey. If defeat seems likely, he quaffs his potion of invisibility and flees.
League of Malevolence
The League of Malevolence is an odious assemblage of villains united in one purpose
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
always sit well with their more cautious companions.
Alignment. Chaotic good.
Personality Trait. “I’m a bit rash, to put it mildly.”
Ideal. “I have no tolerance for bullies and
tyrants.”
Bond. “The brigganock;brigganocks of Yon are my trusted friends. They need someone to protect them, and I happily volunteer.”
Flaw. “My impatience sometimes
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
, warding bond, zone of truthMultiattack. Donaar makes two attacks with his greatsword or his whip.
Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction
. When the young dragonborn left his clan and family to adventure in foreign climes, he realized that doing so provided the perfect opportunity to reinvent himself for folk who had no idea what he was
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
;
Bond. “Praise Orcus! May he give me the power to spread death, decay, and undeath in his name!”
Flaw. “I see living people as the corpses they are doomed to become and t reat them
defeat seems inevitable, he casts gaseous form on himself and flees, leaving his allies to fend for themselves.
League of Malevolence
The League of Malevolence is an odious assemblage of villains
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
insane. Only then did von Holtz reveal himself to be Strahd von Zarovich. Somehow the deva realized that any attempt to slay Strahd would be futile—that the ancient curse upon the land meant that the
giving the devil his heart's desire, I bring salvation to him and his land.”
Bond. “I love the creatures I create, including my beautiful golems and mongrelfolk.”
Flaw. “I can't be corrupted. My
Soldier
Legacy
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Basic Rules (2014)
Let Live. Ideals aren’t worth killing over or going to war for. (Neutral)
6
Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
I would still
forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it.
5
Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for.
6
I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Icespire Hold Icespire Hold is where adventurers can expect to find Cryovain if they haven’t defeated the young white dragon elsewhere. This location is designed for characters of 6th level, though lower-level characters can defeat the dragon if they’re cunning and cautious.
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
suit your identity as a member of the city watch.
Your bond is likely associated with your fellow watch members or the watch organization itself and almost certainly concerns your community. Your
’t worth killing over or going to war for. (Neutral)
6
Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
I would still lay down my life for the
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
when appropriate to suit your identity as a mercenary.
Your bond could be associated with the company you traveled with previously, or with some of the comrades you served with. The ideal you embrace
people are all that matter. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
I would still lay down my life for the people I served with.
2
Someone saved my life on the battlefield. To this day, I will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
Inverna Nightbreeze Inverna Nightbreeze
Moon Elf Warrior
Inverna has a scar on her cheek where she was grazed by an orc’s javelin. She is cautious by nature and suspicious of strangers.
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, regardless of their station. Of course, orcs aren’t people.”
Bond. “Orcs are a blight on the land. For the sake of the natural and civilized worlds, I kill them on sight.”
Flaw. “I can’t admit when I’m wrong.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Inverna Nightbreeze Inverna Nightbreeze
Moon Elf Warrior
Inverna has a scar on her cheek where she was grazed by an orc’s javelin. She is cautious by nature and suspicious of strangers.
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, regardless of their station. Of course, orcs aren’t people.”
Bond. “Orcs are a blight on the land. For the sake of the natural and civilized worlds, I kill them on sight.”
Flaw. “I can’t admit when I’m wrong.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Inverna Nightbreeze Inverna Nightbreeze
Moon Elf Warrior
Inverna has a scar on her cheek where she was grazed by an orc’s javelin. She is cautious by nature and suspicious of strangers.
Use the
, regardless of their station. Of course, orcs aren’t people.”
Bond. “Orcs are a blight on the land. For the sake of the natural and civilized worlds, I kill them on sight.”
Flaw. “I can’t admit when I’m wrong.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
Inverna Nightbreeze Inverna Nightbreeze
Moon Elf Warrior
Inverna has a scar on her cheek where she was grazed by an orc’s javelin. She is cautious by nature and suspicious of strangers.
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, regardless of their station. Of course, orcs aren’t people.”
Bond. “Orcs are a blight on the land. For the sake of the natural and civilized worlds, I kill them on sight.”
Flaw. “I can’t admit when I’m wrong.”
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
. (Neutral)
6
Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
I would still lay down my life for the people I served with.
2
Someone saved my
life on the battlefield. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind.
3
My honor is my life.
4
I’ll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
closest translation of their name in Common. They are often found poring over ancient texts detailing battles, seeking to better understand the tactical decisions that result in victory and defeat. Rampart
Bond Boon: Rampart’s commanding presence rubs off, and when you’re trying to avoid campus security, your fellow students always help you lie low.
Bond Bane: Library books you need inexplicably go missing at key times, especially those about history. As a result, you can’t pull all-nighters.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
.” Ideal. “Life is an adventure.” Bond. “My grandfather is my best friend.” Flaw. “Sometimes I put curiosity before caution.” Shamir 64-year-old human nomad Shamir is Pesh’s grandfather. He’s cautious and
once lush and verdant land. Shamir is cautious and superstitious, but he’s also intelligent and curious. The blue circle painted on the golem’s chest and the symbols on its body make him think it’s the
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
along my way. (Good)
2
Reserved. As someone new to these strange lands, I am cautious and respectful in my dealings. (Lawful)
3
Adventure. I’m far from home, and everything is strange
to learn. (Neutral)
6
Suspicious. I must be careful, for I have no way of telling friend from foe here. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
So long as I have this token from my homeland, I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
proves my excellence and sets me apart.” Ideal. “Once I’ve crushed my opposition, I will claim my realm, ruling not as a conqueror but as royalty.” Bond. “All who live in my domain are my troops, and they
exist to further my will. Those who deny me are traitors bound for execution.” Flaw. “I and all I command will know death before we show weakness in defeat.” Vladeska Drakov and her Talons struggle to defend Lekar from endless zombie hordes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
. They always have a friendly jibe or acerbic remark on the tip of their tongue, and their cavalier attitude doesn’t always sit well with their more cautious companions. Alignment. Chaotic good
. Personality Trait. “I’m a bit rash, to put it mildly.” Ideal. “I have no tolerance for bullies and tyrants.” Bond. “The brigganocks of Yon are my trusted friends. They need someone to protect them, and I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
experience, the characters can become overly cautious, and you run the risk of the action grinding to a halt as the players search every square inch of the dungeon for trip wires and pressure plates
for you to describe what happens next, the players should be specific about how they want to defeat the trap. Simply stating the desire to make a check isn’t helpful for you. Ask the players where their characters are positioned and what they intend to do to defeat the trap.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
) 2 Reserved. As someone new to these strange lands, I am cautious and respectful in my dealings. (Lawful) 3 Adventure. I’m far from home, and everything is strange and wonderful! (Chaotic) 4 Cunning
careful, for I have no way of telling friend from foe here. (Any) Bonds d6 Bond 1 So long as I have this token from my homeland, I can face any adversity in this strange land. 2 The gods of my
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
realized that any attempt to slay Strahd would be futile—that the ancient curse upon the land meant that the vampire could never truly die, at least not in Barovia. Bride of Strahd. Strahd confided in the
sickness. By giving the devil his heart’s desire, I bring salvation to him and his land.” Bond. “I love the creatures I create, including my beautiful golems and mongrelfolk.” Flaw. “I can’t be corrupted. My heart is pure, my intentions noble and good.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, an ambassador, or something else? Work with the player to determine how the character ended up as an adventurer. The character’s bond is a great starting point to consider for this question. How did
the bond drive the character to adventure? The character’s trait, flaw, and ideal can also play a role in fleshing out the story. Friends or Enemies? Figure out what special ties the character has to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. Githyanki Bonds d4 Bond 1 There is no greater duty than to serve the Revered Queen. 2 Humanity thrives only because we conquered the illithids. Therefore, what is theirs is ours. 3 Without battle, life
Personality Traits d4 Flaw 1 All energy must be expended to a useful end. Frivolity is the first step to defeat. 2 Patience in all things. The first step in any venture is the most treacherous. 3 Emotions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Iroas carries a battle-worn bronze shield called the Bulwark of Brotherhood. It symbolizes the protective bond shared by all soldiers at war and his determination, ironically, to defeat his own brother
tragic tales, Kalemne has committed to aiding only those who can defeat her in a contest of athletic skill or a test of speed. Those who do can count on her aid, and possibly that of her troops. Those who can’t must seek other answers to their problems.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, emotionless logic is the way I defeat my foes. 3 I determine if a creature is worth keeping alive within the first minute of speaking to it. 4 I frequently dream of [a particular creature] and am
perfect as I am, I can strive to be even better. (Neutral) 6 Power. I will be secure when I rule over all. (Evil) Beholder Bonds d6 Bond 1 My followers are all spying on me, and I seek motivated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
young dragonborn left his clan and family to adventure in foreign climes, he realized that doing so provided the perfect opportunity to reinvent himself for folk who had no idea what he was once like
slots): aid, branding smite, lesser restoration, warding bond, zone of truth
Actions
Multiattack. Donaar makes two attacks with his greatsword or his whip.
Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
mince people, not words.” Ideal. “Coin is what I crave.” Bond. “Once I agree to kill something, I pursue my quarry until the job is done.” Flaw. “A friend is just an enemy I haven’t made yet.” Combat
garrote, so that he can hear the dying breath of his hapless prey. If defeat seems likely, he quaffs his potion of invisibility and flees. Zarak
Medium Humanoid (Orc), Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 14
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
secret and will carry that secret to the grave.” Ideal. “Without vigilance, evil runs amok.” Bond. “I love glass. I adore its colors and its polished gleam. Watching glass bend and take different forms
hunters. Personality Trait. “Words fail me often, so I’m happy to let others speak on my behalf.” Ideal. “I would rather eat a snake than fall prey to the trappings of the civilized world.” Bond. “Birds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
die, Orcus will transform me into a vampire.” Ideal. “Entropy is not simply the bane of existence. It’s the doom of the multiverse. My job is to speed it along.” Bond. “Praise Orcus! May he give me
wears a rusty chain shirt under his robe and likes to thwart enemy spellcasters by enveloping them in the area of a silence spell. If defeat seems inevitable, he casts gaseous form on himself and flees
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Oozing Royalty When the characters defeat the last group of oozes, but before they reach area 30, the Pudding King appears. The insane, slime-covered deep gnome points at you and cackles. “Devour
telepathic bond, telekinesis, wall of stone
6th level: chain lightning, disintegrate, Drawmij’s instant summons, eyebite, flesh to stone, Otto’s irresistible dance, true seeing
7th level: forcecage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
extremely cautious, always on the lookout for monsters and other dangers. 5 You always see the bright side of a situation. 6 You like to collect mementos of your travels. Halfling Ideals d6 Ideal 1
sleeping giant’s pouch? Of course you can! Halfling Bonds d6 Bond 1 The safety of your village is worth any sacrifice. 2 Nothing is more valuable than friendship and family. 3 You are following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
are a typical adventuring party, they charge in without a plan. However, they might favor caution and knowledge over brute force. A more cautious party can better catch the lizards unaware and might
peaceful resolution. If the party approaches peacefully and succeeds on some DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) checks, they might convince the lizardfolk to release the prisoners if the party defeat the rot trolls for them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
top of the dais, the altar there released a clay golem that attacked them (see area 15b). Four duergar were smashed to a pulp before Skella realized that their weapons were having no effect on the
find out what lies beyond the basalt doors. When the characters arrive, she tries to forge a truce with them, promising them safe passage through the Lost Level if they defeat the golem and depart the