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High Elf
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Basic Rules (2014)
valley elves of Greyhawk, the Silvanesti of Dragonlance, and the sun elves of the Forgotten Realms) is haughty and reclusive, believing themselves to be superior to non-elves and even other elves. The
other type (including the high elves of Greyhawk, the Qualinesti of Dragonlance, and the moon elves of the Forgotten Realms) are more common and more friendly, and often encountered among humans and
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
: Choose one of Elvish, Giant, or Kraul
Equipment: A Golgari insignia, a poisoner’s kit, a pet beetle or spider, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp worth of mixed
elf lich is determined to see me become a lich someday, too.
7
A medusa decided it would be more fun to recruit me into the guild than to kill me.
8
I know a findbroker who can locate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
the following morning, they make an enduring enemy; that NPC doesn’t have the item and is incensed at the accusation. Someone else who witnessed the conversations the day before decided the other NPC
provided perfect cover for a little nighttime thievery and took the missing item. To find the item, characters need to surreptitiously search people’s bags and wagons, since few people will agree to have their belongings rifled through as if they were common thieves—especially not a common thief.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Yetis Chilling Stalkers of the Frozen Wilds Habitat: Arctic; Treasure: Any
Across alpine extremes and frozen frontiers, yetis hunt those that trespass in their territories. Reclusive and merciless
yetis are more common than sightings. Whether a distant scream is the howl of an enraged yeti or just the wind, few can be certain. Nevertheless, many mountainous settlements burn bonfires to ward off yetis, taking advantage of these brutes’ aversion to fire.
Richard Luong
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
the following morning, they make an enduring enemy; that NPC doesn’t have the item and is incensed at the accusation. Someone else who witnessed the conversations the day before decided the other NPC
provided perfect cover for a little nighttime thievery and took the missing item. To find the item, characters need to surreptitiously search people’s bags and wagons, since few people will agree to have their belongings rifled through as if they were common thieves — especially not a common thief.
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Almost all of the common people and other folk that one might encounter along the Sword Coast or in the North have one thing in common: they live out their lives without ever traveling more than a
few miles from where they were born.
You aren’t one of those folk.
You are from a distant place, one so remote that few of the common folk in the North realize that it exists, and chances are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
and valley elves of Greyhawk, the Silvanesti of Dragonlance, and the sun elves of the Forgotten Realms) is haughty and reclusive, believing themselves to be superior to non-elves and even other elves
. The other type (including the high elves of Greyhawk, the Qualinesti of Dragonlance, and the moon elves of the Forgotten Realms) are more common and more friendly, and often encountered among humans
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
and valley elves of Greyhawk, the Silvanesti of Dragonlance, and the sun elves of the Forgotten Realms) is haughty and reclusive, believing themselves to be superior to non-elves and even other elves
. The other type (including the high elves of Greyhawk, the Qualinesti of Dragonlance, and the moon elves of the Forgotten Realms) are more common and more friendly, and often encountered among humans
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
and twisted remains of a failed experiment, a hammer, a block and tackle, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 5 gp (Azorius 1-zino coins)
Feature: Urban Infrastructure
The popular
Azorius inspector seems interested in my work.
2
I was ready to join the Boros before I decided on Izzet, and I sometimes still hear from the sergeant who tried to recruit me.
3
One of my
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
of such innovations in fending off starvation and the frigid environment encourages the scientists at Ludendorf University to push the boundaries of science and morality. The reclusive genius Dr
, often tinged blue or gray, being common. German conventions inspire many names in the region. When players create characters from Lamordia, consider asking them the following questions.
Where and how
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
they can speak Common; Ignan; and the local language, Tletlahtolli. Ollin is a bombastic, traveling dancer who enjoys participating in local celebrations and entices Tletepecs to dance their cares away
. Ollin uses their skillful dances and optimistic view of the power of the gods to lighten others’ hearts. With the increasing dangers in the region, Ollin has decided to head to Twin Gods Observatory
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
various objects upon which continual flame spells have been cast. Scurrying around the room is an otter dressed in a tiny red cassock. The otter mumbles to itself in Common, mentioning something about a
decided he preferred the new form to his original one (that of a wizened old man). His otter form was made permanent by a wish spell. He uses the archmage stat block, but is a Tiny beast with a Strength of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
upright. Its face is mostly encased in armor, looking almost humanoid except for its long eyestalks. Despite their frightful appearance, aldani avoid conflict. Reclusive and xenophobic, they hide in
, Survival +4
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Common
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Amphibious. The aldani can breathe air and water.
Actions
Multiattack. The aldani makes two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
who speak Common. When they can’t find work as sellswords, they resort to brigandry and thievery. After spotting the white dragon, they decided to follow it back to its lair. They’re now waiting for it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
in area 29b, they decided not to explore these rooms further. 29a. Gallery Broken statuary litters this dust-choked gallery. Examination of the stone fragments accompanied by a successful Wisdom
long ago. It speaks Common and Undercommon but doesn’t have much to say to the living. The wraith killed the three drow (two females and one male) and turned their spirits into specters. Each drow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
her unconscious body far from the kingdom’s shore to a secret grotto in which the reclusive medusa Euryale lived alone. Despite Euryale’s anxiety (she was painfully aware that even kind folk feared her
decided to let her father assume she was dead. The secluded grotto became her new home. Over the years, Euryale taught Asteria how to be a steward of the land, while Asteria provided companionship, freely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
buried in a rock slide, badly injured and unable to recall what happened—or the location of the dragon’s lair.
4 A reclusive, eccentric noble who sometimes employs adventurers turns out to be a
dragon has decided to play along for fun.
8 An adult copper dragon sends agents into a goristro demon’s labyrinth to steal a lost soul, as part of a centuries-long game.
Ancient Copper
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
rival orcs first and foremost as competitors for food and victims.
On some occasions, though, tribes that have a common concern band together. The result is an orc horde — a sea of slavering
tribe to the death.
2
Every serious choice I make must be decided by signs or omens from the gods.
3
I carry the teeth of a great warrior. They inspire me to commit great deeds in battle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check to climb to the window gives characters access to the inn without having to go through the more dangerous front doors. The Common Area and Courtyard. In the
common area and courtyard, the ritual is underway to fully activate the statue of Talos, which is currently in the basement. THE RITUAL
Backes (Illuskan human gladiator) leads the chanting in the common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
ivy. The crew is gone without a trace, but the old ship still has occupants: a reclusive weretiger and a small tribe of vegepygmies share it. Since the weretiger kills more than he eats and leaves
children. The family resemblance is strong; characters who’ve met Wakanga see the similarity when the weretiger assumes human form. The weretiger speaks Common and Vegepygmy, though he’s forgotten
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
even hermit) who decided to put medical expertise to military use. Scout. Trained in navigating the wilderness and laying ambushes for enemy soldiers, the Scout melds the combat skill of a fighter
important than their current role. No particular set of talents is common to all soldiers, but military units often strive to avoid duplication of skills. Warforged. Literally made for war, most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
and sleep. After becoming enthralled by Zuggtmoy, Phylo decided the myconids would meld exclusively within their own circle, and only the circle leaders would meld with the other circle leaders and the
completely unlike the experiences of any surface dweller. The only things they have in common with humanoids are the need for sustenance, the desire to live, and the joy of socialization, although they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Goliaths At the highest mountain peaks—far above the slopes where trees grow, where the air is thin and the frigid winds howl—dwell the reclusive goliaths. Few other folk can truthfully claim to have
acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Giant. Spine of the World Goliaths Goliaths inhabit the Spine of the World, where
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
storm giants, the reclusive storm giants rarely engage with the rest of giantkind. As a result, many cloud giants see themselves as having the highest status and power among the giant races. They order
Languages Common, Giant
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP)
Keen Smell. The giant has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Innate Spellcasting. The giant’s innate spellcasting ability is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
(−2)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
13 (+1)
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages Common
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Actions
Multiattack. The harpy makes two attacks: one with its claws and
moved to tears. Following the music, she came upon a clearing where stood a handsome elf youth who had also paused to hear the bird’s song. This was Fenmarel Mestarine, a reclusive elf god. His divine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Dragons of Many Worlds Whether it is regarded as interpretive myth or historical record, “Elegy for the First World” offers an explanation for the common elements that appear in the legends and
those myths mention the dragon gods—or a single draconic creator, Io, who shed his own blood to inspire creation. Dragons have been reclusive and rare for most of Oerth’s recorded history, but ancient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Ability Checks An ability check is a test to see whether a character succeeds at a task the character has decided to attempt. The Abilities, Ability Checks, and Saving Throws table summarizes what
occasionally you need a passive measure of how good a character is at doing a thing. Passive Perception is the most common example. (See “Perception” later in this chapter.) You can extend the concept
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
+4
Damage Resistances cold, poison
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9
Languages Common, Dwarvish
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)
Action Surge (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest
17
Languages Common, Sahuagin
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)
Assassinate. During its first turn, Ghald has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn’t taken a turn. Any hit Ghald scores
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, she decided to lend her skills in the fight against the Dragon Armies before they can invade her homeland. She is a talented spy and scout who isn’t afraid to bring her blades to bear if the
, Survival +3
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages Common, Elvish
Proficiency Bonus +2
Bonus Proficiencies. Iriad is proficient with simple weapons, light armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
blissfully unaware of the party’s intrusion or show no interest in the characters. A shy or reclusive archfey might not want to be disturbed at all. How and when the archfey crosses paths with the
or overlapped by the domains of archfey in league with one or both queens. Presentation Archfey have one thing in common: they’re all Fey. Beyond that, their features vary widely. To randomly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Harbin Wester to collect a reward of 50 gp.” If the characters undertake this quest, see “Dwarven Excavation.” Gnomengarde Quest. “A clan of reclusive rock gnomes resides in a small network of caves in
more common, it’s not safe for her to be alone. Urge Adabra to return to Phandalin. Once she’s safe, visit Townmaster Harbin Wester to claim a reward of 25 gp.” If the characters undertake this quest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
A way of getting from one plane to another A way for spells and monsters that use the Astral Plane and the Ethereal Plane to function Once you’ve decided on the planes you want to use in your
three most common are the Great Wheel, the World Tree, and the World Axis, but you can create or adapt whatever model works best for the planes you want to use in your game. The Great Wheel The default
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Delour and has a knack for planning heists. Guild members consider him a brutal but fair leader. Some perceptive guild members—like Kathra Bitterwind—have noticed he’s become more reclusive recently
passive Perception 20
Languages Common, thieves’ cant (can’t speak in wolf form)
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
Regeneration. Augustus regains 10 hit points at the start of his turn. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
. Since the Selenelion twins are the living embodiment of the moon and the sun, the hag decided to separate the elf sisters, releasing one while keeping the other as her “guest.” By keeping the twins
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages Common, Sylvan
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Speak with Beasts and Plants. Amidor can communicate with Beasts and Plants as if it shared a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
tomb. After the characters left her, Sangora detailed her conversation to her vampire spawn assistants. The spawn decided to make a meal of the characters, assuming that Sangora would never discover
. Instead, a ghost custodian named Newmy lives inside. She’s affixed a piece of paper with “Newmy’s Room” written on it in Common. If anyone approaches the slab, Newmy pops out, sputtering apologies