before both daring con relies

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

adventurers are usually the survivors of a flock that has sustained heavy losses, or a rare kenku who has grown weary of a life of crime. These kenku are more ambitious and daring than their fellows

. Kenku thieves, con artists, and burglars adopt animal noises, typically those common in urban settings. In this manner, kenku can call out to each other while those who overhear them mistake them for

Pirate Captain

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

Pirate Captain Pirate captains spend their lives at sea, earning and keeping command through blood and daring. A captain’s impressive sword work and biting words inspire both confidence and fear in a

(studded leather) Hit Points 45 (7d8 + 14) Speed 30 ft. STR 16 (+3) DEX 14 (+2) CON 14 (+2) INT 11 (+0) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 14 (+2) Skills

Choker

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal

Choker Choker Small aberration, chaotic evil Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit Points 13 (3d6 + 3) Speed 30 ft. STR 16 (+3) DEX 14 (+2) CON 13 (+1) INT 4 (–3) WIS 12 (+1

this attack is a critical hit, the target also can’t breathe or speak until the grapple ends. The choker (from Dead in Thay) is a malevolent, otherworldly creature that relies on stealth and

Geonid

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement

the bottom of its shell. A geonid can draw its limbs into its shell and close the opening. When it does so, the creature looks like a small boulder. In this state, the geonid can’t see and relies on

Points 26 (4d6 + 12) Speed 30 ft. STR 12(+1) DEX 10(+0) CON 16(+3) INT 9(−1) WIS 14(+2) CHA 11(+0) Skills Perception +4, Stealth +2 Senses darkvision

Build Your Group

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

presence. Plenty of Bruisers have a criminal past, but former soldiers are often recruited into this role as well. Fighters and rogues make natural Bruisers. Burglar. Agile and nimble, the Burglar relies

devices, including guild artisans and even sailors, also fall naturally into this role. Artificer or rogue makes a natural class choice for the Safecracker. Talker. From con artists to fences, anyone who

Master Thief

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

Master Thief Master thieves are known for perpetrating daring heists. They tend to develop a romanticized reputation. A master thief might “retire” from hands-on work to run a thieves’ guild

(13d8 + 26) Speed 30 ft. STR 11 (+0) DEX 18 (+4) CON 14 (+2) INT 11 (+0) WIS 11 (+0) CHA 12 (+1) Saving Throws Dex +7, Int +3 Skills

Edgin Darvis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery

Edgin Darvis Edgin Darvis has a talent for improvisation and strategy. He’s a musician and tale-teller who relies on charisma first—rather than magic or muscle—to escape trouble. Once a member of the

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

Bael

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

himself and his master as a result of victory after victory over the abyssal host. Mammon relies on Bael, because of his battle acumen, to safeguard his holdings. Mammon has never been ousted during a

if they can provide him with an advantage in his own politicking. He recruits savvy individuals and relies on them to represent his interests at Mammon’s court, which leaves Bael free to pursue his

Bael

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

tactical genius, earning esteem for himself and his master as a result of victory after victory over the abyssal host. Mammon relies on Bael to safeguard his holdings because of Bael’s battle acumen. During

they can provide him with an advantage in his politicking. He recruits savvy individuals and relies on them to represent his interests at Mammon’s court, which leaves him free to pursue his battle

Frost Giant Everlasting One

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

can be taken or lost. True greatness relies on personal prowess. Faced with this truth, a frost giant might seek a supernatural gift from Vaprak the Destroyer. Vaprak is a ferocious god of strength

Everlasting One Huge Giant, Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 15 (patchwork armor) Hit Points 189 (14d12 + 98) Speed 40 ft. STR 25 (+7) DEX 9 (−1) CON 24 (+7) INT

Mind Flayers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

(13d6 + 13) Speed 25 ft. STR 6 (−2) DEX 14 (+2) CON 12 (+1) INT 19 (+4) WIS 17 (+3) CHA 17 (+3) Saving Throws Int +7, Wis +6, Cha +6 Skills Arcana

. It relies on levitation to keep its body aloft and uses its tentacles like legs, to propel it along whatever surface it’s floating above. Most mind flayers destroy squidlings on sight, so it’s rare

Cloaker

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

15 (+2) CON 12 (+1) INT 13 (+1) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 14 (+2) Skills Stealth +5 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages Deep Speech, Undercommon

unaffected by this magical effect if it can’t see or if it relies on senses other than sight. A duplicate has the cloaker’s AC and uses its saving throws. If an attack hits a duplicate, or if a duplicate fails a saving throw against an effect that deals damage, the duplicate disappears.

House Tarkanan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

marks in combat. Tarkanan Marauder. This powerful assassin relies on teleportation to catch targets unaware and deal out rapid death. Tarkanan Marauder Medium or Small Humanoid, Chaotic Evil AC 16

Initiative +7 (17) HP 247 (26d8 + 130) Speed 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 15 +2 +2 Dex 17 +3 +7 Con 20 +5 +9 Ability Score Mod Save Int 16 +3 +3

Eternal Flame Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

ft. STR 15 (+2) DEX 13 (+1) CON 14 (+2) INT 8 (−1) WIS 11 (+0) CHA 13 (+1) Skills Intimidation +3, Perception +2 Damage Resistances fire

+ 16) Speed 30 ft. STR 12 (+1) DEX 15 (+2) CON 14 (+2) INT 10 (+0) WIS 11 (+0) CHA 16 (+3) Skills Deception +5, Intimidation +5, Religion +2

Mahadi, Emporium Master

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

) Speed 40 ft. STR 14 (+2) DEX 18 (+4) CON 18 (+4) INT 14 (+2) WIS 18 (+4) CHA 20 (+5) Saving Throws Wis +9, Cha +10 Skills Arcana +7, Deception +10

. Mahadi and Zariel Zariel relies on Mahadi’s services to provide supplies, magic items, and other items of value necessary for continuing her campaign in the Blood War. Infernal Rapture has also been

Giants

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

Smiling One Huge giant (cloud giant), chaotic neutral Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 262 (21d12 + 126) Speed 40 ft. STR 26(+8) DEX 12(+1) CON 22(+6

) INT 15(+2) WIS 16(+3) CHA 17(+3) Saving Throws Con +10, Int +6, Cha +7 Skills Deception +11, Insight +7, Perception +7, Sleight of Hand +9 Senses passive Perception 17

Laeral Silverhand

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

demands of the nobles and guildmasters, she has settled nicely into her new role. She uses her magic sparingly and relies on trusted advisors and deputies. As time allows, she likes to venture

17(+3) CON 20(+5) INT 20(+5) WIS 20 (+5) CHA 19(+4) Saving Throws Int +11, Wis +11 Skills Arcana +17, History +17, Insight +11, Perception +11, Persuasion +10

Little Oak

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

, Unaligned Armor Class 12 (natural armor) Hit Points 9 (2d6 + 2) Speed 30 ft. STR 12 (+1) DEX 13 (+1) CON 12 (+1) INT 4 (–3) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 6

Tiny Construct, Chaotic Neutral Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 17 (7d4) Speed 0 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover) STR 3 (-4) DEX 15 (+2) CON 10 (+0) INT 11 (+0

Howling Hatred Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

cost of their free will. The Cult of the Howling Hatred relies upon deception and trickery both to recruit its members and defeat its enemies. Even so, those that underestimate the air cult for their

. STR 14 (+2) DEX 14 (+2) CON 12 (+1) INT 11 (+0) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 14 (+2) Skills Animal Handling +2, History +2 Senses passive Perception 10

Ranger Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

times your Ranger level (the beast has a number of Hit Dice [d8s] equal to your Ranger level) Speed 40 ft., Climb 40 ft. Mod Save STR 14 +2 +2 DEX 14 +2 +2 CON 15 +2

Save STR 14 +2 +2 DEX 14 +2 +2 CON 15 +2 +2 Mod Save INT 8 −1 −1 WIS 14 +2 +2 CHA 11 +0 +0 Senses Darkvision 90 ft.; Passive Perception

Criminal Syndicate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

talents. Nimbleness and novelty prove vital not just to exploiting untapped prospects but to avoiding the law. You embody rare experience and skill, positioned at the forefront of daring new criminal

Backgrounds Burglar Criminal, Folk Hero, Noble, Outlander, Urchin Muscle Criminal, Entertainer, Outlander, Sailor, Soldier Con Artist Acolyte, Charlatan, Criminal, Entertainer, Noble, Urchin Cleaner

Metallic Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Armor Class 20 (natural armor) Hit Points 297 (17d20 + 119) Speed 40 ft., burrow 40 ft., fly 80 ft. STR 27 (+8) DEX 10 (+0) CON 25 (+7) INT 16 (+3) WIS 15

(+2) CHA 19 (+4) Saving Throws Dex +6, Con +13, Wis +8, Cha +10 Skills History +9, Perception +14, Persuasion +10, Stealth +6 Damage Immunities fire Senses blindsight 60 ft

Appendix: Roleplaying Cards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

Appendix: Roleplaying Cards Agdon Longscarf the Harengon CHAPTER 2: HITHER This harengon brigand is an insufferable braggart and a daring thief who’s willing to put himself in seemingly

relies on humor to defuse tension. Alignment. Lawful neutral. Personality Trait. “I’m generally positive, and I make jokes when I’m nervous or sense tension in the air.” Ideal. “I prefer to keep

Appendix D: Roleplaying Cards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Appendix D: Roleplaying Cards Agdon Longscarf the Harengon CHAPTER 2: HITHER This harengon brigand is an insufferable braggart and a daring thief who’s willing to put himself in seemingly

relies on humor to defuse tension. Alignment. Lawful neutral. Personality Trait. “I’m generally positive, and I make jokes when I’m nervous or sense tension in the air.” Ideal. “I prefer to keep

Outer City Gazetteer

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

shop at night. Customers are inevitably treated to the story of the grateful elven princess who enchanted the axe for him as a reward for a daring adventure undertaken on her behalf. In truth

city has visited the famous Oasis Theater, home of the city’s most daring — and sometimes dangerous — productions. Oasis Theater Baldur’s Gate plays home to a variety of small theaters and cabarets, but

Outer City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

daring adventure undertaken on her behalf. In truth, Danthelon’s “dancing axe” is actually a tame stirge wrapped in the illusion of a double-bladed axe, which Danthelon sets loose each night. The

(+4) CON 14 (+2) INT 10 (+0) WIS 11 (+0) CHA 15 (+2) Saving Throws Dex +6, Wis +2 Skills Acrobatics +6, Athletics +4, Deception +4, Perception +2, Sleight of Hand +6, Stealth +6

Gibbet Crossing Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

the rise of a new illithid empire on the surface!” “There is power in the Far Realm for those daring enough to seize it. And I dare!” “The chosen ones are preparing the ritual while you natter about

) DEX 14 (+2) CON 17 (+3) INT 19 (+4) WIS 15 (+2) CHA 19 (+4) Saving Throws Int +8, Wis +6, Cha +8 Skills Arcana +8, Insight +6, Perception +6, Stealth +6 Senses darkvision

Lower Palace Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

) Speed 30 ft. STR 13 (+1) DEX 10 (+0) CON 10 (+0) INT 1 (–5) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 1 (–5) Saving Throws Dex +2, Con +2, Wis +2 Damage Immunities poison

erupts, Kelek relies on Warduke, the cockatrices, and Zargash to defend him. Zargash flees if the battle is going poorly for his side. Warduke’s loyalty can be bought for a reasonable price (treasure

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