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Storm King's Thunder
entrusted the shepherd Shalvus with an important assignment: to figure out the best way by which Goldenfields can be brought under the Black Network’s control. Shalvus believes that success will ensure
his swift rise through the Zhentarim ranks.
Ideal: “I’ll do what it takes to prove myself to the Zhentarim.”
Bond: “I love animals, and I’m very protective of them.”
Flaw: “I can’t resist taking risks to feed my ambitions.”
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
to perfect the techniques of their ancestors. With centuries to devote to their studies, the elves are masters of their chosen crafts; at the same time, their society has changed very little over the
or clever? Whatever their nature, it’s your duty to follow their example. Is this something you proudly embrace, or do you resist it? Each patron ancestor is tied to many Valenar: do you have a
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
to perfect the techniques of their ancestors. With centuries to devote to their studies, the elves are masters of their chosen crafts; at the same time, their society has changed very little over the
or clever? Whatever their nature, it’s your duty to follow their example. Is this something you proudly embrace, or do you resist it? Each patron ancestor is tied to many Valenar: do you have a
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
of the fey realm has given them an innate ability to perform, to delight, and to resist magical intrusion. While they’re usually found in the Feywild, satyrs do wander to other planes of
, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
cannot resist a game of dragonchess—which, I will have you know, my ancestors probably invented.
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The sight of blood makes me queasy.
Sapphire Dragon Ideals
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honeycombs of hidden passages, deceptively thin walls, and secret chambers that allow them to traverse the entire lair without ever being seen by intruders. The best-defended sapphire dragon lairs have no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
domain appropriate to that deity for their Divine Domain feature. Often, heroes choose to devote themselves to particular gods either out of piety or self-interest. Sometimes, though, the gods choose
champions who might not be entirely willing. Heliod, for example, takes pride in selecting only the best mortals to be his champions. He doesn’t care how the mortals feel about being chosen, and his
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
autognome might have an actual beating heart in its chest cavity, while another might be powered by stardust or intricate clockwork gears.
Roll on the Autognome History table or choose an entry that
Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
Backgrounds
Tomb of Annihilation
century old.
Suggested Characteristics
Few archaeologists can resist the lure of an unexplored ruin or dungeon, particularly if such a site is the source of legends or is rumored to contain
disappeared on an expedition some time ago.
3
I have a friendly rival. Only one of us can be the best, and I aim to prove it’s me.
4
I won’t sell an art object or other treasure that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
, a beating is the best they can hope for. A smart character submits to this humiliation, because fighting back means that Bog Luck calls everyone else to help him punish the thief, and all the
characters are ostracized from then on. Taking the beating means Bog Luck keeps the incident between the two of them. Characters can arrange to have a room next to the Cult of the Dragon teamsters and listen
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
they do, they obviously cheated.
6
Any creature that can hold their own against me must teach me how—whether they want to or not.
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I cannot resist a game of dragonchess—which
, and secret chambers that allow them to traverse the entire lair without ever being seen by intruders. The best-defended sapphire dragon lairs have no easily accessible entrances or exits at all, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, a beating is the best they can hope for. A smart character submits to this humiliation, because fighting back means that Bog Luck calls everyone else to help him punish the thief, and all the
characters are ostracized from then on. Taking the beating means Bog Luck keeps the incident between the two of them. Characters can arrange to have a room next to the Cult of the Dragon teamsters and listen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
mental barriers in order to achieve ever greater mastery. Of all peoples, elves are perhaps best suited to wizardry. They have centuries of life to devote to their studies, and their trance effectively
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
as the Ironclad Regiment. Though small, the company has built a reputation for beating the odds, thanks in large part to her adroit leadership. Beyond a life of fighting, the middle-aged dwarf is a
gifted card player. She also has a soft spot for Vogler, which she swears serves the best fish pies in Solamnia. Personality Trait. “The person with the loudest voice usually wins the argument.” Ideal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
singing with a wave of her hand. She introduces herself as Jebbek, and she says to the characters, “This is a robbery. If you resist, we’ll beat you black and blue.” Jebbek has no interest in treasure
. She demands that each character surrender the feeling of delight they remember from when they were given the best gift they ever received. Jebbek produces a stoppered gourd that can hold these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Madness At the best of times, the Underdark is a bizarre, alien, and inhospitable world, but the influence of the demon lords has transformed it into a domain of madness and chaos. Faerzress acts as
on the characters’ sanity (see “Madness” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). At various times in the adventure, characters will be called upon to make a saving throw to resist some madness
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
was the product of their obsession weeded out all but the best specimens for their slave pens. The illithids had no trouble overwhelming the remaining dwarves with their psionic power and soon put
them to work. The dwarves proved to be able slaves, but the elder brain saw within them another kind of usefulness. The dwarves’ innate ability to resist the effects of harmful substances such as poison
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
ambitions. They devote their lives to the pursuit of perfection, and the best come close to realizing that goal. But for all their dedication, dwarves are mortal, which means they are fallible. And that’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
best interest to keep their citadels safe from discovery. Menyar-Ag prefers to plant them in desolate and rarely frequented places such as barren deserts or remote locations in the Underdark. The primary
reinforcements. For those who need such enticement, they offer the promise of sharing the bounty of great treasures held by the githyanki. Mind Flayers. Though they devote most of their military
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
inspiration to each character about once per session of play. Over time, you might want to award inspiration more or less often, at a rate that works best for your table. You might use the same rate for
example, in a campaign inspired by film noir, characters could have an additional flaw: “I can’t resist helping a person I find alluring despite warnings that he or she is nothing but trouble.” If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, robbery, assaulting a citizen, or murder. If they resist arrest, they are charged with hampering justice. See the Code Legal handout in appendix C for the penalties associated with such crimes. Characters
and two veterans) down upon the characters, whom “Hyustus” accuses of beating the cell block guards to death. These reinforcements have no reason to believe that Captain Staget isn’t who he appears to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
you’ll encounter players who tell other players what their characters should do, claim the best magic items for themselves, bully the other players, and refuse to share the spotlight. Away from the game
(perhaps away from the table) that you have a group to please, not just one player. Tragic Limits Some players resist getting invested in the world of the game because they don’t want to endure the pain of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
.
8 I need to find the best in everyone and everything, even when that means denying obvious malice.
9 I’ve seen the evil of a type of place—like forests, cities, or graveyards—and resist going
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
you’ll encounter players who tell other players what their characters should do, claim the best magic items for themselves, bully the other players, and refuse to share the spotlight. Away from the game
(perhaps away from the table) that you have a group to please, not just one player. Tragic Limits Some players resist getting invested in the world of the game because they don’t want to endure the pain of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
perceptions over facts: illusionists, spies, and assassins, for example. Predatory or fierce winged creatures of any kind, even non-sentient monsters that would otherwise resist training, perceive the
philosophy. The Eternal Flame is the best of the lot, since the fire cultists share the decisiveness and creative energy of the Howling Hatred cult, even if they are overly proud and aggressive. Symbol of the Elder Elemental Eye
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, contain, or drive off any creature unfortunate enough to trigger them. A trap’s description specifies what happens when it is triggered. The attack bonus of a trap, the save DC to resist its effects, and
bypassed in the usual ways. For example, a trap that causes a room to slowly flood works best as a complex trap. On the trap’s turn, the water level rises. After several rounds, the room is completely flooded.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, or drive off any creature unfortunate enough to trigger them. A trap's description specifies what happens when it is triggered. The attack bonus of a trap, the save DC to resist its effects, and the
the usual ways. For example, a trap that causes a room to slowly flood works best as a complex trap. On the trap's turn, the water level rises. After several rounds, the room is completely flooded.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
must be upheld whatever the cost.” Bond. “My life and my service to the empire are one.” Flaw. “I know what’s best for the empire.” Archaeological Assignment Secretary Wei thanks the characters for
). Secretary Wei also plans to monitor the group’s investigation by using her crystal ball of telepathy to regularly cast scrying on Zhong Yin. During the investigation, Zhong Yin purposely fails the saving throws to resist the spell.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
with the party, Topsy and Turvy do their best to conceal and resist their lycanthropic curse if the adventurers have not already learned of it. In the time since they were imprisoned in Velkynvelve
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
best place to meet any of the merchant princes without an appointment. They rarely meet with visitors who show up unannounced at their homes. During the day, each merchant prince has a 1-in-6 chance
company of Syndra Silvane. For details of a sample villa, see “Merchant Prince’s Villa.” 6. Grand Souk The Grand Souk, or market, is one of the three beating hearts of Port Nyanzaru — the others being
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Exploring Automata CoupleOfKooks “You think Automata’s straight streets and ticks and tocks are order?! Wake up! The powers of Mechanus don’t want what’s best for you. They want you predicable
arrest those who resist. Should the characters come into conflict with the modron guards, Aristimus interrupts and orders the modrons to stand down after 1 round (proceed with “Agents of Order
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
this layer the best way to escape the horrors of the Abyss. Iron fortresses dot the landscape, homes to petty lords and upstart demons that are as changeable as the Abyss itself. The portal leading to
to resist the temptation to turn against allies in order to survive. Heroic characters might make a desperate last stand against endless hordes of demons here, or they might try to avoid detection
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
accept is in the form of livestock and crops, but this isn’t their only source of food. Cloud giants are avid gardeners. Almost all cloud giant strongholds devote space to a garden that produces
eye toward how the giving can elevate its status. Memnor and his trickery play a role in this “game.” The very best gift (from the giver’s perspective) is one that everyone believes to be far more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Young stone giants practice tirelessly, hoping to prove themselves worthy of assisting the tribe’s best carvers. A stone giant master carver might devote years to finding the best stone before
beginning a great work. The best carvers are honored as the leaders and shamans of the tribe, and their hands are seen as holy — literally becoming the hands of Skoraeus Stonebones as they work. Of course
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
second-best day of his life will be the day when Borngray can leave the Mere of Dead Men and scrape its mud and stink off his boots. He has never mentioned his desire to leave to the bullywugs, whom
). Another thirty to seventy are in the immediate area, close enough to respond within fifteen minutes to the beating of the drum in the barbican. The bullywugs already believe themselves to be lords of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
forward to the whole world lying helpless under the claws of dragons, both because that’s where the world belongs, and because it will mean that his job at Castle Naerytar is finished. The second-best day
in the immediate area, close enough to respond within fifteen minutes to the beating of the drum in the barbican. The bullywugs already believe themselves to be lords of the mere, and they act like it