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Criminal / Spy
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
You are an experienced criminal with a history of breaking the law. You have spent a lot of time among other criminals and still have contacts within the criminal underworld. You’re far closer
. 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
Sailor
Legacy
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Backgrounds
Player’s Handbook (2014)
relations with (perhaps one captained by a former crewmate). Because you’re calling in a favor, you can’t be certain of a schedule or route that will meet your every need. Your Dungeon
you are in a settlement, you can get away with minor criminal offenses, such as refusing to pay for food at a tavern or breaking down doors at a local shop, since most people will not report your activity to the authorities.
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
you served on, or another ship you have good relations with (perhaps one captained by a former crewmate). Because you’re calling in a favor, you can’t be certain of a schedule or route
minor criminal offenses, such as refusing to pay for food at a tavern or breaking down doors at a local shop, since most people will not report your activity to the authorities.
Soldier
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I can stare down a hell hound without flinching.
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I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
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I have a crude sense of humor.
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I face problems head-on. A simple, direct
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Flaw
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The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still leaves me quivering with fear.
2
I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior.
3
I made a terrible
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
ability and increases in potency with the passage of time. Or, the true nature of your inheritance might not be apparent at first and is revealed only when certain conditions are met.
When you begin
.
7
I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter.
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I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny?
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Ideal
1
Respect. People deserve to be treated
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
only breaking knees when it can plausibly be claimed as an act of personal revenge. Others join up with crews for protection, or with the Guild itself. A few former Guild members have been cast out of
the organization due to incompetence or after offending a more powerful member, and now shuffle for scraps to survive.
You are an experienced criminal with a history of breaking the law. You have
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
hell hound without flinching.
6
I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
7
I have a crude sense of humor.
8
I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to
1
The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still leaves me quivering with fear.
2
I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior.
3
I made a terrible mistake in battle that
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
-minted 1-zino coins)
Feature: Legal Authority
You have the authority to enforce the laws of Ravnica, and that status inspires a certain amount of respect and even fear in the populace. People mind
Dwarf
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Basic Rules (2014)
common shades are light brown or deep tan, like certain tones of earth. Their hair, worn long but in simple styles, is usually black, gray, or brown, though paler dwarves often have red hair. Male
mountains they love, weathering the passage of centuries with stoic endurance and little change. They respect the traditions of their clans, tracing their ancestry back to the founding of their most
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
tales from my military experience relevant to almost every combat situation.
5
I can stare down a hell hound without flinching.
6
I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
7
I have
little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior.
3
I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives, and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret.
4
My hatred of my
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
strong and like breaking things.
7
I have a crude sense of humor.
8
I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.
d6
Ideal
1
leaves me quivering with fear.
2
I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior.
3
I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives—and I would do anything to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
. You’re certain that hidden dragons and disguised fiends are manipulating governments and that the Mourning was an inside job. And sure, maybe your “library” is a collection of rotting books and old
on the lookout for breaking news. You know your history and you know how to research a story. But if you want to make headlines, you need to be on the scene for something big.
4 You’re on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
your identity and identify you as a member of the press, which commands a certain amount of respect. You can often secure an audience with those you want to talk to. Of course, this isn’t a guarantee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
characters in your party: Bruiser. Sometimes subtlety means breaking just one of a snitch’s kneecaps. The Bruiser uses force and the threat of force to make sure that the crime syndicate gets what it
certain types of theft, such as housebreaking or picking pockets. Besides characters with the criminal background, young urchins often find a place in criminal syndicates by filling this role. Rogues
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
crewmate). Because you’re calling in a favor, you can’t be certain of a schedule or route that will meet your every need. Your Dungeon Master will determine how long it takes to get where you need to
someone else to do it. d6 Ideal 1 Respect. The thing that keeps a ship together is mutual respect between captain and crew. (Good) 2 Fairness. We all do the work, so we all share in the rewards
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
royal family could poison a meal and declare it “safe” after taking a bite.
There are legends of certain yuan-ti infiltrating human cities and forming deadly covert societies that sell
another society and wish to be part of it.
3
I respect my superiors and obey them without question. My fate is theirs to decide.
4
I have an interest in an unsuitable mate, which I can&rsquo
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
Running the Adventure There is considerable information contained herein with respect to what the players see as they explore the steading, and what the inhabitants do if they become aware of the
intruders. This does not mean that you, as Dungeon Master, must surrender your creativity and become a mere script reader. You will have to make up certain details for areas and items that characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
implicit or explicit commitments to the following points: You will respect the players by running a game that is fun, fair, and tailored for them. You will allow every player to contribute to the
ongoing story and give every character moments to shine. When a player is talking, you are listening. The players will respect you and the effort it takes to create a fun game for everyone. The players will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
from certain destruction, and prevent a similar fate from befalling Baldur’s Gate. Chapter 1: A Tale of Two Cities
For characters of levels 1—4
Pressed into service by the Flaming Fist, the
themselves and Elturel from Avernus. Will they use the Sword of Zariel or strike an infernal bargain to free the planetar trapped in the Companion? Will they coax a demon into breaking Elturel’s chains? Or will they cut a deal with the archdevil Zariel?
Diagram 0.1: Adventure Flowchart
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
might give the haunted item the characteristics of a sentient magic item. The most certain way to end a haunting is to complete the unfinished business that keeps a spirit bound to the mortal world. In
unleashed on any who plunder the dragon’s treasure. Such a curse typically affects not only those who steal from the hoard, but anyone else who comes into contact with the treasure. Moreover, breaking the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Criminal You are an experienced criminal with a history of breaking the law. You have spent a lot of time among other criminals and still have contacts within the criminal underworld. You’re far
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, appearing to one side or the other. If he is seen riding a white mare (Veiros), then the army will succeed. If he rides a black stallion (Deiros), then defeat is certain. Most often he appears to be riding
envision him. Tempus’s favor might be randomly distributed, but over the centuries his priests have made an effort to spread and enforce a common code of warfare — to make war a thing of rules, respect for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
as you’re planning adventures. If your adventure relies on certain events, plan for multiple ways they might come about, or be prepared for clever players to prevent those events from happening as
. See “Respect for the DM” in chapter 1 and “Draw In the Players” later in this chapter for advice about dealing with this situation.
One way to give players impactful choices is to keep multiple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Criminal You are an experienced criminal with a history of breaking the law. You have spent a lot of time among other criminals and still have contacts within the criminal underworld. You’re far
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Deathlock The forging of a pact between a warlock and a patron is no minor occasion — at least not for the warlock. The consequences of breaking that pact can be dire and, in some cases, lethal. A
extraordinarily powerful necromancer might also discover the dark methods of creating a deathlock and then bind it to service, acting in this respect as the deathlock’s patron. Obedient and Obsessed. An
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. Since then, the beholder has made it known that it’s interested in certain “curiosities,” and it rewards anyone who brings it more modrons or hints about the existence or location of the Maze Engine
playthings for a time, but Shedrak alone was able to resist and withstand all ten of the beholder’s eye rays. Impressed by this feat of extraordinary luck, Karazikar made the human his acolyte after breaking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Mutual Respect Whether you’re playing with long-time friends or strangers, it’s important to create a foundation of mutual trust. The best games happen when everyone at the table feels safe enough to
be themselves, speak up, and get into character. It’s up to everyone to uphold the principles of respect. Difficult conversations often fall on the DM to lead, but they don’t have to. If one player’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
scolds those who display bad manners or foolish behavior. She can easily mimic the sound of breaking glass, which she likes to use to create a distraction. Personality Trait. “I can be trusted with a
) A morose, rail-thin figure, Rennick is cautious and wise beyond their years. They respect their fellow wereravens but are deeply mistrustful of others. Rennick frightens away unwanted visitors by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
empire, including the Last Academies in the Inner Ring district (detailed in “Eileanar Locations”). Religion Scattered shrines dot Eileanar. The Netherese pay grudging respect to a few members of the
eventually split into the gods known in the present day as Beshaba, god of misfortune, and Tymora, god of good fortune. Priests and holy folk aren’t respected in this enclave, and they’re typically called upon only on certain ritual days for propriety’s sake.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
followers to hone their bodies and minds just as they hone their blades. He is certain that to slacken his vigilance and grow lazy would guarantee his demise at the edge of his brother’s blood-soaked
charge is to ensure that war is waged with a code of honor and to prevent his brother’s depravity from spreading through the world. Iroas holds an abiding respect for Purphoros, who girds his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
lean toward the creation of mechanical devices. Every warren has members of each persuasion, and they are all bound by mutual respect for what they do despite their different perspectives. Practical
who produce these works of art are using new ideas and new approaches, breaking through old boundaries and advancing the frontier of knowledge. For instance, an artist might create a beautiful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Mutual Respect Whether you’re playing with long-time friends or strangers, it’s important to create a foundation of mutual trust. The best games happen when everyone at the table feels safe enough to
be themselves, speak up, and get into character. It’s up to everyone to uphold the principles of respect. Difficult conversations often fall on the DM to lead, but they don’t have to. If one player’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
unpredictable. She flaunts the rules of tradition and bends the law without breaking it. She delights in shocking others by springing gambits that catch them unaware. Mortals who go up against
overwhelming odds with an audacious plan attract her attention and could win her respect and patronage. The reason behind Glasya’s rise to lordship is the subject of much whispered debate in the Nine Hells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the mythal. Should a foe try to traverse the Moonbridge, the span can be willed (by the city’s rulers, and certain others specially attuned to the mythal) out of existence, dropping attackers into the
, either, in part because his affection and respect for the former High Lady has been extended, in large part, to her sister Laeral, now the Open Lord of Waterdeep. Despite reports of her death decades
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Ideals: Logic, greed (“I’m certain we can come to an agreement that all parties will favor. But if not, we have other means of settling the issue.”) Interaction Traits: Polite, mercantile, ruthless
to prevent resurrection. The Black Network remains uncommitted until the final council when pledges are made. If the party has earned the Zhentarim’s respect, they provide their services at only a