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Rogue

Classes Player’s Handbook

skills that help them in a dungeon environment, such as climbing, finding and disarming traps, and opening locks. In combat, Rogues prioritize subtle strikes over brute strength. They would rather make

to the law, no common criminal or officer of the law can match the subtle brilliance of the greatest Rogues. Becoming a Rogue... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the traits in the Core Rogue

Speak with Plants Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

move about, but they can freely move branches, tendrils, and stalks. If a plant creature is in the area, you can communicate with it as if you shared a common language, but you gain no magical

ability to influence it. This spell can cause the plants created by the entangle spell to release a restrained creature.

Tlexolotl

Monsters Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

lair or the eruption of its molten home—the lava-drenched brute emerges in a rage, rampaging forth until its belly is full and its volcano is quiet once more. Despite a tlexolotl’s

destructive prowess, the land around its volcano is often naturally abundant. It’s common for those who live nearby to honor the tlexolotl as a protector of the land, as the ash it creates rejuvenates the soil and encourages life to flourish.Fire, Poison

Shield of the Hidden Lord

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Intelligence of 22, a Wisdom of 18, and a Charisma of 24, as well as hearing and truesight out to a range of 120 feet. The shield can speak, read, and understand Common and Infernal, and it can communicate

evil and good on the shield has a 1 percent chance of freeing the pit fiend, or automatically succeeds if the spell is cast by a solar, a planetar, or an archdevil. A god can release the pit fiend by

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

choice, as appropriate to your factionLanguages: Two of your choiceEquipment: Badge or emblem of your faction, a copy of a seminal faction text (or a code-book for a covert faction), a set of common

knowledge, rather than brute force. Harper agents are often proficient in Investigation, enabling them to be adept at snooping and spying. They often seek aid from other Harpers, sympathetic bards and

Ogre Chain Brute

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

Ogre Chain Brute An ogre chain brute wields a great spiked chain. It swings this chain with both hands in a wide circle around itself to knock foes off their feet. Alternatively, it can swing the

chain in a crushing overhead smash that’s nearly impossible to block or deflect. Ogre Chain Brute Large giant, chaotic evil Armor Class 11 (hide armor) Hit Points 59 (7d10 + 21) Speed 40 ft

Shifter Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

within they physically transform for a short time. A shifter’s beast within is reflected by the shifter’s subrace. Four subraces are especially common: Beasthide often signifies the

shifter might be a massive brute built like a bear. While a shifter’s appearance might remind an onlooker of an animal, they remain clearly identifiable as shifters even when at their most feral

Living Steel and Stone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

, darkwood or stone. Armored plates form a protective outer shell and reinforce joints. All warforged share a common facial design, with a hinged jaw and crystal eyes embedded beneath a reinforced

brow ridge. A sigil is engraved into the center of the forehead; this is unique to each warforged. Beyond these common elements of warforged design, the precise materials and build of a warforged vary

Ogres of War

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

launcher, the chain brute, and the howdah—reflect their particular functions. These jobs are tailored to take advantage of an ogre’s strengths. Ogre Battering Ram An ogre battering ram carries an

(+4) DEX 8 (−1) CON 16 (+3) INT 5 (−3) WIS 7 (−2) CHA 7 (−2) Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8 Languages Common, Giant Challenge 4 (1,100

Aundair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Nations, but it is especially common in Aundair; the nation produces more magewrights and wandslingers than any other. From the nobles in the towers of Fairhaven to the common folk working the vast

vineyards of Bluevine, Aundairians value wit and wisdom. Aundairians prefer finesse to brute force and appreciate cunning wordplay and fine fashions. The Sovereign Host is the dominant faith of Aundair, with

Aundair

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

the towers of Fairhaven to the common folk working the vast vineyards of Bluevine, Aundairians value wit and wisdom. Aundairians prefer finesse to brute force and appreciate cunning wordplay and fine

Bugbear

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

13 (+1) INT 8 (−1) WIS 11 (+0) CHA 9 (−1) Skills Stealth +6, Survival +2 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 Languages Common, Goblin Challenge 1 (200

XP) Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the bugbear hits with it (included in the attack). Surprise Attack. If the bugbear surprises a creature and hits it with an attack

Bugbear

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

) INT 8 (−1) WIS 11 (+0) CHA 9 (−1) Skills Stealth +6, Survival +2 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 Languages Common, Goblin Challenge 1 (200 XP

) Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the bugbear hits with it (included in the attack). Surprise Attack. If the bugbear surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during

Bugbear Warrior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

Bugbear Warrior Lurking Goblinoid Brute Bugbears embody fear of the wilds and the menace of natural places. They’re notoriously stealthy, and foes that venture into their territories often vanish

Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10 Languages Common, Goblin CR 1 (XP 200; PB +2) Traits Abduct. The bugbear needn’t spend extra movement to move a creature it is grappling. Actions Grab

Bugbear Chief

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

) CON 14 (+2) INT 11 (+0) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 11 (+0) Skills Intimidation +2, Stealth +6, Survival +3 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages Common

, Goblin Challenge 3 (700 XP) Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the bugbear hits with it (included in the attack). Heart of Hruggek. The bugbear has advantage on saving

Rogue

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

and disarming traps, and opening locks. In combat, Rogues prioritize subtle strikes over brute strength. They would rather make one precise strike than wear an opponent down with a barrage of blows

. Some Rogues began their careers as criminals, while others used their cunning to fight crime. Whatever a Rogue’s relation to the law, no common criminal or officer of the law can match the subtle

Gladiator

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

Senses passive Perception 11 Languages any one language (usually Common) Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Brave. The gladiator has advantage on saving throws against being frightened. Brute. A melee

Speak with Plants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

creature is in the area, you can communicate with it as if you shared a common language, but you gain no magical ability to influence it. This spell can cause the plants created by the entangle spell to release a restrained creature.

Speak with Plants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

creature is in the area, you can communicate with it as if you shared a common language, but you gain no magical ability to influence it. This spell can cause the plants created by the entangle spell to release a restrained creature.

Sir Ursas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Languages Common, Infernal Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Special Equipment. Sir Ursas wears a ring of mind shielding and plate armor of fire resistance. Brave. Sir Ursas has advantage on saving throws

against being frightened. Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when Sir Ursas hits with it (included in his attack). Actions Multiattack. Sir Ursas makes three melee attacks or

Simic Creatures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

, except that they speak Common and Merfolk, and their legs give them a walking speed of 30 feet. Simic Creatures Challenge Creature Source 0 Homunculus MM 1/8 Merfolk MM 1/2 Hybrid spy GGR 1

Category 1 krasis GGR 1 Giant octopus MM 1 Hybrid poisoner GGR 1 Hybrid shocker GGR 2 Druid MM 2 Hybrid brute GGR 2 Hybrid flier GGR 2 Plesiosaurus MM 3 Killer whale MM 5 Giant shark MM 6 Category 2 krasis

Half-Blue Dragon Gladiator

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

Lightning Senses passive Perception 11 Languages Draconic Any one language (usually Common) Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Brave. The gladiator has advantage on saving throws against being frightened. Brute

Rogue

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

them in a dungeon environment, such as climbing, finding and disarming traps, and opening locks. In combat, Rogues prioritize subtle strikes over brute strength. They would rather make one precise

strike than wear an opponent down with a barrage of blows. Some Rogues began their careers as criminals, while others used their cunning to fight crime. Whatever a Rogue’s relation to the law, no common

Lliira

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Lliira Our Lady of Joy, Joybringer, the Mistress of Revels Lliira is a beloved goddess, a deity of contentment, release, joy, happiness, dance, and freedom. As the patron of festivals, she is

clothing item of a bright, cheerful color, and her priests’ vestments have more in common with festival attire than with somber ecclesial garments. Rubies and sapphires are sacred to Our Lady of Joy

Fighting the Lizards

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.

12. Trapped Chest

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

like a cackling demon skull decorates the front of the lid. Encircling the keyhole, a tiny inscription in Common reads, “I devour all but the greatest thieves.” The chest is locked and doesn’t appear to

, the magical trap teleports the character making the check inside the locked chest, whereupon the character is restrained. The chains holding the chest then release it into the water, where it sinks to

The Lost

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

embraced by such a thing, the victim experiences a flood of fear and panic as its mind buckles under the fury of this assault. The harder the victims’ allies fight for release, the worse the experience

Languages Common Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) Actions Multiattack. The Lost makes two arm spike attacks. Arm Spike. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d10 + 3) piercing

Barlgura

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

brute force isn’t enough to overwhelm their foes, barlguras can use demonic magic to conjure terrifying illusions and grasping vines. Most barlguras resemble nightmarish apes, and some bear exaggerated

versions of features of predators common to the lands the barlguras inhabit. Many embed trophies from past hunts in their demonic bodies. Barlgura Large Fiend (Demon), Chaotic Evil AC 15 Initiative

Arrival

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

this creature with an Intelligence of 10 and the ability to speak Common. If the characters approach it peacefully, the crab says, “Well met!” and tries to strike up a conversation, during which it

imparts the following information: “Evil harpies nest atop the rocky outcropping.” “There are sharks in these waters, but the one to fear is a mean old brute named Daggermaw. She’ll bite your head off and

H3. Storage

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

retirement and dogs — two topics he can’t stop talking about. Jabarl the Orc-Biter. Jabarl is a rugged, sullen brute with a criminal past that never manages to catch up to him. He’s good at scaring people, caving in skulls, and tending to the horses, around which he seems more at ease.

Gnomes of Zilargo

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

goals, you may still prefer to use trickery and cunning instead of relying on honesty or brute force. Zil gnomes typically use the forest gnome subrace. The natural illusionist trait is a part of

daily life in Zilargo, used both for entertainment and for trickery. The Thurimbar rod is a common magic item that amplifies this natural gift for purposes of creating music. The power to speak with small

Simic Hybrids

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

. STR 12(+1) DEX 16(+3) CON 14(+2) INT 11(+0) WIS 10(+0) CHA 11(+0) Damage Resistances acid Senses passive Perception 10 Languages Common plus any one

Hybrid Brute Medium humanoid (Simic hybrid), neutral good Armor Class 18 (natural armor) Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16) Speed 30 ft. STR 18(+4) DEX 11(+0) CON 15(+2

Workers' Camp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

block with the following changes: They are neutral, have a speed of 25 feet, and speak Common and Dwarven. They have darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. They have advantage on saving throws against

the stone slab in area 2. If approached, the handlers refer characters to Moghadam in area 1. If combat breaks out, they flee to area 2 and release the umber hulks, ordering them to dispose of the

Talking Snakes

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

within 5 feet of the altar. Each awakened snake is unaligned, has an Intelligence score of 10, and speaks Common. The snakes claim to have useful information to share if the characters are willing to

releasing her. Ubtao has since withdrawn from the world, leaving no one to guard against Dendar’s release. Ras Nsi, one of Ubtao’s fallen champions, has joined forces with the yuan-ti and become

The Harpers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

using knowledge to win the day over brute force. However, as the Cult of the Dragon grows more brazen and destructive, the Harpers are forced to act more openly in their opposition. If the characters

are the most common character types in the Harpers, but characters of every class can be found in the organization. Remallia Haventree Chaotic good female moon elf fighter Ideals: Freedom, respect

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