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Nezznar the Black Spider Legacy

Monsters Lost Mine of Phandelver

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). Nezznar has the following spells prepared from the wizard’s spell list: Cantrips (at will): mage hand, ray of frost

, the Demon Queen of Spiders. Drow society is strictly matriarchal. Male drow are relegated to servitor roles, and while most train as warriors, a few, such as Nezznar, become skilled wizards.

Flabbergast

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

with spell attacks). He has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, mage armor, distort value,* sleep

physical labor, Flabbergast is a bit of a bridge builder in his own way, always striving to bring people together and flexing his diplomatic muscles. A pacifist bureaucrat, he abhors violence, and rarely

Davil Starsong

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

(spell save DC 14, +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). He has the following bard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mage hand, mending

. Unlike most, he's not the least bit pretentious or aloof. He keeps a room at the Yawning Portal and does all his business in the establishment's taproom. He negotiates deals with grace and aplomb

Minotaur Legacy

Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

—perhaps they were once thought of as gods—who established the minotaurs’ place in the world. Every minotaur in Ravnica claims descent from one of these heroes. The Ordruun line is

minotaur heroes are full of other names as well: those of the retainers, allies, lovers, servants, enemies, and others who played roles, however small, in the lives of the heroes. Almost every minotaur

Omin Dran

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, sacred flame, spare the dying, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): bless, command, divine favor, shield of faith 2nd level (3 slots): enhance ability, hold

in matters of love, and hopeless in games of chance. Omin is also often accused of being one of the Masked Lords of Waterdeep, though this bit of fancy earns little more than a chuckle in response

Sorcerer Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

unpredictable. Some draconic bloodlines produce exactly one sorcerer in every generation, but in other lines of descent every individual is a sorcerer. Most of the time, the talents of sorcery appear as

unleash its full potential. Whatever their goals, sorcerers are every bit as useful to an adventuring party as wizards, making up for a comparative lack of breadth in their magical knowledge with

Ezmerelda d'Avenir

Monsters Curse of Strahd

following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation 1st level (4 slots): protection from evil and good, magic missile, shield 2nd level (3 slots

paraphernalia. On one of her less successful adventures, a werewolf bit off her right leg below the knee, and although she avoided being afflicted with lycanthropy, Ezmerelda was sidelined for months. She

Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

experience earns renown among other bards. Indeed, after telling so many stories about heroes accomplishing mighty deeds, many bards take these themes to heart and assume heroic roles themselves

highest ability score, followed by Dexterity. Second, choose the entertainer background. Third, choose the dancing lights and vicious mockery cantrips, along with the following 1st-level spells: charm

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

they were demigods — mighty beings of divine descent. This isn’t a casual sort of worship or lip service; kobolds are awed in the presence of a dragon, as if an actual avatar of a deity

roles that protect and sustain the tribe. The strongest kobolds are trained to be hunters and warriors, the most clever are crafters and strategists, the toughest are miners and beast-wranglers, and so

Nezznar the Black Spider

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

servitor roles, and while most train as warriors, a few, such as Nezznar, become skilled wizards. Nezznar the Black Spider Medium humanoid (elf), neutral evil Armor Class 11 (14 with mage armor

spell list: Cantrips (at will): mage hand, ray of frost, shocking grasp 1st Level (4 slots): mage armor, magic missile, shield 2nd Level (3 slots): invisibility, suggestion Actions Spider

Maintaining Order

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

bit of an advantage in this regard, in that the NPCs placed under their command are all well-trained faction operatives, not raw recruits or mercenaries. However, some of these seasoned personnel might

take on the roles of their faction allies as well as their regular characters. This can range from letting each player control the overall actions of the NPCs in a single faction, to creating multiple

Kobold Scale Sorcerer

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

a bit of magic for itself in case it needs to flee or take advantage of a captor. Kobold Scale Sorcerer Small humanoid (kobold), lawful evil Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 27 (5d6

spell attacks). It has the following sorcerer spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, mage hand, mending, poison spray 1st level (4 slots): charm person, chromatic orb, expeditious retreat

Flabbergast

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

wealthy family helped erect and carve the famous Dolphin Bridge in that city. Although he detests physical labor, Flabbergast is a bit of a bridge builder in his own way, always striving to bring people

save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, mage

Living Descent

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Living Descent Sometimes the answer to a riddle is lost beyond the inky waters of the Tartyx River. When spells and sages fail to recover some crucial bit of information, how far might heroes go to

Muiral

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Muiral Muiral was an accomplished human warrior who long served as Halaster’s bodyguard. His descent into madness began when he asked the Mad Mage to tutor him in the wizardly arts. Muiral learned

attacks). He has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): dancing lights, mage hand, prestidigitation, ray of frost, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): expeditious retreat, fog

Plot Points

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

can spend a plot point to become the DM. That player’s character becomes an NPC, and play continues. It’s probably not a good idea to swap roles in the middle of combat, but it can happen if your group

table with a bit of material prepared or specific encounters in mind. A player who isn’t prepared or who doesn’t feel like DMing can choose to not spend a plot point that session. For this approach to

Build Your Group

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

Build Your Group Newspapers employ a wide range of adventurers to bring news back to the home office. Consider some or all of these roles for the characters in your party: Voice of BRELAND

this role. Muscle. Sometimes sources need a bit of physical cajoling to share their stories. The Muscle has a knack for getting people to talk. Alternatively, when those in power lock away the truth

Cleric Class Features

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

——Spell Slots per Spell Level—— Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Channel Divinity Cantrips Prepared Spells 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 +2 Spellcasting, Divine Order — 3 4 2 — — — — — — — — 2 +2 Channel

below details how you use those rules with Cleric spells, which appear on the Cleric spell list later in the class’s description. Cantrips. You know three cantrips of your choice from the Cleric spell

Cleric Class Features

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

——Spell Slots per Spell Level—— Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Channel Divinity Cantrips Prepared Spells 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 +2 Spellcasting, Divine Order — 3 4 2 — — — — — — — — 2 +2 Channel

below details how you use those rules with Cleric spells, which appear on the Cleric spell list later in the class’s description. Cantrips. You know three cantrips of your choice from the Cleric spell

Omin Dran

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

matters of business, feckless in matters of love, and hopeless in games of chance. Omin is also often accused of being one of the Masked Lords of Waterdeep, though this bit of fancy earns little more

spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, sacred flame, spare the

Patrons in the Realms

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

collects warlocks like one might collect butterflies. His favorite collection, the Troil Thirteen, includes warlocks of blood descent from the thirteen who first made a pact with Asmodeus. Malkizid is a

to advise and tutor them for long after the Descent. The Great Old One Beyond the planes known to great wizards and sages lies the Far Realm of the Great Old Ones, beings outside time, space, and

Minotaur

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

heroes — perhaps they were once thought of as gods — who established the minotaurs’ place in the world. Every minotaur in Ravnica claims descent from one of these heroes. The Ordruun line is the most

other names as well: those of the retainers, allies, lovers, servants, enemies, and others who played roles, however small, in the lives of the heroes. Almost every minotaur name is drawn from that

Druid Class Features

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

Slots per Spell Level—— Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Wild Shape Cantrips Prepared Spells 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 +2 Spellcasting, Druidic, Primal Order — 2 4 2 — — — — — — — — 2 +2 Wild Shape

. The information below details how you use those rules with Druid spells, which appear on the Druid spell list later in the class’s description. Cantrips. You know two cantrips of your choice from the

NPCs by Guild

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

acts as the police force for all of Ravnica. The Azorius NPCs table summarizes key roles within this force. Statistics for these NPCs are found in the Monster Manual unless the table states otherwise

Azorius spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 23, +14 to hit with spell attacks). Isperia has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, light

14. Shrine of Laduguer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

”), Aximus and Exekarus regularly use prestidigitation cantrips to clean it away. The room’s other contents are as follows: Haze. A thin, smoky haze fills the room. (The haze doesn’t obscure the room’s other

roles, the arcanaloths learned everything they could about Laduguer’s principles of conduct. To their surprise, Aximus and Exekarus found these principles compelling. Some of the arcanaloths’ favorite

Druid Class Features

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

Slots per Spell Level—— Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Wild Shape Cantrips Prepared Spells 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 +2 Spellcasting, Druidic, Primal Order — 2 4 2 — — — — — — — — 2 +2 Wild Shape

. The information below details how you use those rules with Druid spells, which appear on the Druid spell list later in the class’s description. Cantrips. You know two cantrips of your choice from the

The Doom Raiders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

bit pretentious or aloof. He keeps a room at the Yawning Portal and does all his business in the establishment’s taproom. He negotiates deals with grace and aplomb, even while drunk, and uses an elven

save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following bard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mage hand, mending, minor illusion, vicious mockery 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds

Plaintiff

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

. 6 My superiors are smarter and wiser than I am. I do what I’m told. 7 Never pass up the opportunity to make an easy bit of coin. That’s my motto. 8 I’m beginning to feel like the

of order! (Chaotic) 5 Humility. I’m just a small part of a larger whole. So is everyone else. (Neutral) 6 Responsibility. We all have our roles to play. I’ll hold up my end of the bargain

Detailed NPCs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Detailed NPCs For NPCs who play larger roles in your adventures, allow more time to flesh out their histories and personalities. As you’ll see, ten sentences can sum up the main elements of a

Irritable 10 Ponderous 11 Quiet 12 Suspicious Useful Knowledge In a sentence, describe one bit of knowledge the NPC possesses that might be of use to the player characters. The NPC might know something as

Ezmerelda d'Avenir

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

adventures, a werewolf bit off her right leg below the knee, and although she avoided being afflicted with lycanthropy, Ezmerelda was sidelined for months. She commissioned a master artisan to craft a

Intelligence (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). Ezmerelda has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation 1st level (4

Kobolds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

tribe for several reasons. Because the kobolds’ deity remains imprisoned, most tribes lack individuals that can use divine magic, and so the scale sorcerers fill the roles of advisor and historian. In

, saving a bit of magic for itself in case it needs to flee or take advantage of a captor. Duty-Bound to a Dragon. In a kobold tribe associated with a dragon, typically one that resides in or near the

Orcs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

hit with spell attacks). The orc has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, mending, resistance, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): bane, cure wounds, guiding bolt 2nd

verbal components to cast its spells. The orc has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at-will): guidance, mending, resistance, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): bane, detect magic

Morkoth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

matter spun away into the silvery void. Within some of them, a vein of pearl-like material held a bit of the deity’s rejuvenated supernatural vitality, which spontaneously created a habitable

spell attacks). The morkoth has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): acid splash, mage hand, mending, ray of frost, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, identify

Secret Basement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

cantrips, 1st-level spells, and 2nd-level spells. HOOBUR GRAN’SHOOP The tiefling — Talanatha Three-Coins from Phandalin — is alive for now. But if the characters fail to act quickly, she

of a hand. But just because a gnome is a tiny bit on the dark side doesn’t mean he can’t be a useful ally! Make note of the terms on which the characters part ways with Hoobur, whether they leave him

Wedding Itinerary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

players to embrace the roles and enjoy the concept of momentarily placing their NPC’s secret goal as a top priority. Players might be more willing to take this on if you let them know that the scenario

vault marked “X.” This vault is further detailed in the “Orrery Vault” section below. Discovering which vault holds the component is an important bit of business that the characters must accomplish at

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