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Acquisitions Incorporated
. Maybe you hope to leverage the knowledge you gained there for an advantage at Acquisitions Incorporated. Either way, you’re now bringing your talents to the company, ready to put your skills to
employer or other groups you dealt with during your previous employment. You can communicate with your contacts, gaining information at the DM’s discretion.
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
(though it might cause more problems than it solves when you’re dealing with incorrigible lawbreakers). If you abuse this privilege, though, you can get in serious trouble with your superiors and
was traumatized by witnessing a crime as a child.
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I’m incapable of deception.
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I wish I had joined the Boros, but I fear they’d never accept me.
Contacts
The Azorius
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
devote themselves expressly to protecting the innocent and spreading justice in the world, while others resolve to attain that goal by conquering those who stand defiant and bringing them under the rule of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
road, or a situation the characters are asked to resolve. You decide the scope of the decision the characters must make. You can ask them to make a simple choice (“Do you want to take the path along
ability checks (though another character can help, at your discretion). Whatever choice or challenge you decide the top card represents, the characters’ success or failure while dealing with that situation determines how you read the bottom card.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
the player characters. Here are some ways to keep the party feeling like heroes, even when the cast of characters grows. Sometimes our paths cross with others’ in the most fortuitous ways, bringing us
joins their party, so long as the cleric focuses on healing! Similarly, you can give an ally abilities that bolster or otherwise support the characters without dealing damage on their own, such as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. 3 The actions of the adventurers or a villain result in a cataclysmic event that the adventurers must escape. 4 The adventurers race to the site where a villain is bringing a master plan to its
, forcing the adventurers to close the portal while dealing with a villain at the same time. 8 The dungeon begins to collapse while a villain attempts to escape in the chaos. 9 The adventurers must choose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
rules and Urban Chase Complications table in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to resolve the scene. The chase ends when the characters catch up to Coal or after three rounds, when a Daask hit
alley. If the characters rush to help her, they find the warforged unconscious on the ground, but stable, surrounded by the Daask criminals. If the characters resolve the chase by catching up to Coal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, the tiefling paladin occultant of the Fellowship of the Golden Mongoose. On the way, Omin Dran contacts them with a request. He wants them to stop in Neverwinter to check on a cache of Acquisitions
through the lighthouse’s magic lens. That laboratory is only part of the lighthouse’s secret basement, though, and the characters engage in some dangerous and lucrative dungeoneering after dealing with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fated Flight of the Recluse
it to the dock.
As the crew finishes securing the ship, a nearby cargo lift activates, bringing a platform up to the ship’s dock level. On the platform are a human and four warforged.
Hints of a
d’Cannith’s field of expertise: warforged—specifically undead ones. Through his extensive contacts, he has been arranging for the delivery of dead warforged for years for use in his experimentation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
The Ultimate Sacrifice If the characters have no other options for dealing with Zariel, one or more of them might be willing to give up everything in order to save the innocent people of Elturel
advantage of this moment of uncertainty, making a Charisma (Persuasion) check with advantage to sway Zariel from the path of evil. Resolve a successful check as noted in “Redeeming Zariel” earlier in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
wrestler competes in each contest against any characters who take part. Purposefully dealing damage to another competitor immediately disqualifies the attacker. Other forms of interference—such as
awards the party a potion of flying. Stone Giant’s Resolve Each competitor must sit or stand atop a wooden post beneath a roaring waterfall. If a competitor’s body ceases to be in contact with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
bringing the Queen of Dragons into the world is the ultimate goal. The Cult of the Dragon has a secret weapon for dealing with chromatic dragons, in the form of the five dragon masks. Even with a dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Goristro Demon of Disaster Habitat: Planar (Abyss); Treasure: Armaments Ben Wootten Terrifying in scale and overwhelming power, goristros are giant demons capable of bringing cities to ruin. These
without expending extra movement to do so.
Corrosive Form. Nonmagical ammunition is destroyed immediately after hitting the ooze and dealing any damage. Any nonmagical weapon takes a cumulative −1 penalty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
bringing the Queen of Dragons into the world is the ultimate goal. The Cult of the Dragon has a secret weapon for dealing with chromatic dragons, in the form of the five dragon masks. Even with a dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
bringing the Queen of Dragons into the world is the ultimate goal. The Cult of the Dragon has a secret weapon for dealing with chromatic dragons, in the form of the five dragon masks. Even with a dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
pose as merchants and rely on their local contacts to move goods through the region without interference from the town guard or royal agents. Smuggling has long been an easy way to make money in
, Gellan has cultivated relationships with a number of contacts among the Sea Princes. His ships move illicit goods, including slaves, between their realm and Keoland. Gellan takes care to keep this side
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
favors are the benefits you gain for having an immortal being as your group’s patron, and they might include any of the following boons: Contacts. Your group is almost certainly not the only one
circumstances about.
The currency of favors that defines most patronage relationships is tricky when your group’s patron is a series of vague oracular verses rather than a person. However, bringing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
organization. Maybe you hope to leverage the knowledge you gained there for an advantage at Acquisitions Incorporated. Either way, you’re now bringing your talents to the company, ready to put your
groups you dealt with during your previous employment. You can communicate with your contacts, gaining information at the DM’s discretion. Suggested Characteristics If you were happy with your previous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
its mortal body and superficially resembles a zombie. However, instead of lifeless eyes, a revenant’s eyes burn with resolve and flare in the presence of its adversary. If the revenant’s original body
creature against which the revenant has sworn vengeance, the target takes an extra 14 (4d6) bludgeoning damage. Instead of dealing damage, the revenant can grapple the target (escape DC 14) provided
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
the Sharn Watch unhelpful in dealing with these criminals, though, and some legitimate businesses and law-abiding citizens start shunning or insulting the characters, angry at their interference with
, or contacts as leverage. Along the way, the characters learn that a trusted NPC ally is firmly in the pocket of the Boromar Clan. Levels 17–20. Assuming the characters haven’t joined the Boromars, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, who steal goods, sell wares in the street (sometimes those they have just stolen), meet unscrupulous contacts to hand off coin, information, or purloined items, and engage in the occasional spell
where she hears audiences. Feasts are often held here, though more often, the hall sees activity in its side rooms, where merchants dealing in large quantities of goods, or making deals and proposals that affect the entire community, can meet in comfort.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
cunning of creatures, and they treat all others as inferior. Even so, a hag is open to dealing with mortals as long as those mortals show the proper respect and deference. Over their long lives, hags
actions invoke. Dark Sorority. Hags maintain contact with each other and share knowledge. Through such contacts, it is likely that any given hag knows of every other hag in existence. Hags don’t like each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
obligations). Some businesses survive entirely by bringing the comforts of Waterdeep to Amphail, creating gathering places where young nobles can feel at home. The three greatest families with significant
Amphail or Waterdeep before the purchase, like most of the mysterious matters in Amphail, may have the secret backing of one noble house or another. My contacts say the Oglyntyrs have petitioned the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, Pow Ming is no saint. Her ultimate goal is to join the Arcane Brotherhood. In the meantime, she’s using Lord Drylund to meet rich, influential people who might have contacts within that organization
stationed here from dusk until dawn, taking turns at the wheel. If trouble arises somewhere else on the ship, the captain takes the wheel and sends one or more crew members to resolve the situation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
set of doors that open into the throne room. Dealing with Mirran and Nym The sisters end their performance when the characters appear. The guards quickly interpose themselves between the princesses
, Hellenhild, and Braxow wait to attack them (see “Dealing with the Giant Lords”). The storm giant guards cover Mirran’s escape to area 15. Mirran and Nym do everything possible to avoid getting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Nadir, and it tries to keep at least three of the characters alive if it can. If the battle appears to be turning against the characters, Sgothgah contacts one of them telepathically (without identifying
of dealing with the characters honestly, since inferior beings don’t merit such treatment. Using its Probing Telepathy, it discerns each character’s greatest desire, then uses this information
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, useful contacts, and potential hirelings to be found anywhere. Others caution that the city houses a veritable army of potential enemies for those who aren’t careful — and everyone agrees that its wide
Huckers” section in chapter 2). The hobgoblins form a phalanx in the front of the group, with the frost giant behind them and the unruly mob of ogres and goblins bringing up the rear. Even without the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Request Omin Dran contacts the characters via the franchise documancer’s documancy satchel or some other form of magic. When he does, read the following to detail his request: “Yeah, so I’m going to need
by tracking down the orc who committed the murder Oppal is accused of. Bringing that villain in might easily clear Oppal’s name — and bring the characters a certain amount of notoriety in the city. But
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Superiority Die to bolster the resolve of a companion. Choose an ally of yours within 30 feet of yourself who can see or hear you. That creature gains Temporary Hit Points equal to the Superiority Die roll
with an attack and deal damage to it with a weapon, you can expend one Psionic Energy Die, rolling it and dealing Force damage to the target equal to the number rolled plus your Intelligence modifier
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. By bringing these wizards into the fold, the brotherhood turns potential enemies into colleagues, in effect neutralizing future threats. Once welcomed into the brotherhood, wizards are free to pursue
the simulacrum can see within 120 feet of it, dealing 3 (1d4 + 1) force damage. If the simulacrum casts this spell using a 2nd-level spell slot, it creates one more dart.
Nass Lantomir Nass
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
never puts himself in a position where his foes can kill him without severe consequences. Several bodyguards (use the thug stat block) always watch over him. He also has extensive contacts and
with him — and dealing with his ability to make their lives easier or harder — whether they want to or not.
Another possibility is that one of the characters could run for office as a last-minute
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
to shout his stories of upper-crust injustices, but as enthusiasm for the practice built and more people began bringing him information, he began writing the stories down for his distributors
retired sailors, the bar’s regulars are in fact contacts for a variety of unsavory organizations, from smugglers and bandits to fences and drug dealers. Some work for the Guild, others for operations
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
to shout his stories of upper-crust injustices, but as enthusiasm for the practice built and more people began bringing him information, he began writing the stories down for his distributors
retired sailors, the bar’s regulars are in fact contacts for a variety of unsavory organizations, from smugglers and bandits to fences, drug dealers, and panderers. Some work for the Guild, others
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
14 Intelligence (Investigation) check. The trap activates when more than 10 pounds of pressure is placed on the grate. Poisoned blades extend from grooves in the grate, dealing 14 (4d6) slashing
of area C14 come to investigate areas C8 and C12, bringing along both ghouls from area area C17. The cultists shout about “teaching those meddling elementals a lesson” as they arrive, allowing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
makes a melee spell attack (+5 to hit) against an available target, dealing 6 (1d8 + 2) force damage on a hit. The effect ends when there are no longer any creatures in the room, and the trap resets
through this area. Bringing a lit torch or other open flame into the gas-filled room triggers an explosion that fills the chamber. Creatures fully immersed in the water take no damage, but all others