blades back don cunning rather

Rogue

Classes Player’s Handbook

, 20 Arrows, Quiver, Thieves' Tools, Burglar's Pack, and 8 GP; or (B) 100 GP Rogues rely on cunning, stealth, and their foes’ vulnerabilities to get the upper hand in any situation. They

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

Moonblade

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

time you throw the weapon, it flies back to your hand after the attack. 81-85 The Moonblade scores a Critical Hit on a roll of 19 or 20 on the d20. 86-95 You can take a Bonus Action to

The Moonblade has the properties of a Ring of Spell Storing. 100 You can take a Magic action to conjure a spectral entity that resembles a shadowy elf if you don’t already have one

Cultist of Bhaal

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

. Cultists of Bhaal sometimes form cabals of assassins or mercenaries, but they perform their brutal slaughter for the perverse love of bloodshed and honor to their sinister god rather than for

financial recompense. These cunning serial killers and mass murderers remain a step ahead of investigators, at least until the cultists’ zealous bloodlust overwhelms their senses. Cultists The

Jacko

Monsters Heroes of the Borderlands

customers parrot his cheesy slogan: “Jacko always has your back-o.”Cunning Action. Jacko takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.

Aranea

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Skilled at Crafting … 1 Exceptionally comfortable bedding. 2 Furniture made of wood and canvas. 3 Poisons that are soporific rather than lethal. 4 Poultices and unguents

humanoid-spider hybrid form, or back into its true spider form. Its game statistics are the same in each form, except where noted. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed.

Biha Babir

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

a cunning mind. Biha Babir is politically savvy and prefers to outsmart her opponents rather than battle them, though she doesn’t shy from combat if necessary. Biha Babir covets opulence, but

Lorwyn Changeling

Species Lorwyn: First Light

The changelings of Lorwyn are charismatic shapeshifters able to crudely mimic the forms of creatures and plants. Unlike most shapeshifters, however, their innate powers don’t allow them to

truly disguise themselves; rather, their transformations are purely surface level. No matter their form, Lorwyn changelings keep their key traits: blue-green skin, tufts of tentacle-like fur, and bulbous

Mechanical Wonder

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

and your allies. In combat, the wonder shares your Initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don’t issue

, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don’t issue any, it takes the Dodge action and uses its movement to avoid danger

Glaive

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

blighted region. Among the blades, Glaive is best known for her talent at self-modification. “Glaive” is etched onto the back of her neck-plate. It is the only name Glaive has ever known

, and fellow blades don’t dare call her anything else. Mournland adventurers, however, refer to the terrifying commander by another name: Kill Switch.PoisonOverdrive (Recharges after Finishing a

Thri-kreen Gladiator

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

eschew armor. Although thri-kreen don’t need to sleep, they do require periods of inactivity to revitalize themselves. The Thri-kreen language doesn’t employ words in the usual sense. To

, particularly the gythka (a two-handed polearm with a blade at each end) and a light thrown weapon called a chatkcha (a flat, triangular wedge with three serrated blades). Gythkas typically have shafts

Spy Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the spy can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action. Sneak Attack (1/Turn). The spy deals an extra 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType

cutthroat politics. A spy is trained to secretly gather information. Loyal spies would rather die than divulge information that could compromise them or their employers.

Prisoner 13

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

in Dwarvish script on her neck and across her shoulder blades reads, “Endless dreams entombed in stone.” Flames. A roiling storm of brilliant flames covers her back and ribs. Shroud

Antimagic Susceptibility. In an area of antimagic, Prisoner 13’s tattoos and reactions don’t function, and she suffers the following modifications to her statistics: her AC becomes 13

Thri-kreen Hunter

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

two pairs of arms. Because their bodies are encased in protective chitin, they tend to eschew armor. Although thri-kreen don’t need to sleep, they do require periods of inactivity to revitalize

chatkcha (a flat, triangular wedge with three serrated blades). Gythkas typically have shafts of bone and obsidian blades, while chatkchas are usually made of sharpened bone or crystal. A generic thri

Thri-kreen Mystic

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

features and two pairs of arms. Because their bodies are encased in protective chitin, they tend to eschew armor. Although thri-kreen don’t need to sleep, they do require periods of inactivity to

weapon called a chatkcha (a flat, triangular wedge with three serrated blades). Gythkas typically have shafts of bone and obsidian blades, while chatkchas are usually made of sharpened bone or crystal. A

Samara Strongbones

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Halfling Nimbleness. Samara can move through the space of a Medium or larger creature. Brave. Samara has advantage on saving throws against being frightened. Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the

gather information. Loyal spies would rather die than divulge information that could compromise them or their employers.

Night Blade

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

cause terrible pain and bleeding. Killers from the Shadows. Bhaal’s followers are cunning murderers who kill to strike fear and thrive on sowing terror in the cities they inhabit. They can call

upon their god’s power to blend into the shadows with ease, or even turn invisible for a crucial moment. Cult Ranks. Low-ranking cultists of Bhaal are called night blade;night blades, whom Bhaal

Orvex Ocrammas

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

Cunning Action. On each of his turns, Orvex can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action. Sneak Attack (1/Turn). Orvex deals an extra 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType

politics. A spy is trained to secretly gather information. Loyal spies would rather die than divulge information that could compromise them or their employers.

Sword of Answering Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

In the world of Greyhawk, only nine of these blades are known to exist. Each is patterned after the legendary sword Fragarach, which is variously translated as “Final Word.” Each of the

nine swords has its own name and alignment, and each bears a different gem in its pommel. Name Alignment Gem Answerer Chaotic good Emerald Back Talker Chaotic evil Jet

Kolyarut

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

–6: Push. If the target is Large or smaller, the target is pushed up to 15 feet away from the kolyarut. Edict of Blades (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction

":"Edict of Blades"}. The kolyarut moves up to its speed without provoking opportunity attack;opportunity attacks and can make one Unerring Blade attack against each creature it moves past. Whenever it

Dracophage Subject

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

disintegrates.Kapak draconians are created using copper dragon eggs. These cunning opponents relish striking foes who are distracted or unaware. Kapaks often coat their weapons with their paralytic saliva

, making them formidable assassins as well. Their small wings don’t allow kapaks to fly, but they do help the draconians turn a fall into a rough glide. When they die, kapaks dissolve into acid

Kapak Draconian

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

", "rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage.Kapak draconians are created using copper dragon eggs. These cunning opponents relish striking foes who are distracted or unaware. Kapaks often coat their

weapons with their paralytic saliva, making them formidable assassins as well. Their small wings don’t allow kapaks to fly, but they do help the draconians turn a fall into a rough glide. When they

Corrin Delmaco

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Brave. You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened. Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the spy can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action. Halfling

trained to secretly gather information. Loyal spies would rather die than divulge information that could compromise them or their employers.

Khalessa Draga

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Cunning Action. On each of her turns, Khalessa can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action. Sneak Attack (1/Turn). Khalessa deals an extra 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6

individuals use spies to gain the upper hand in a world of cutthroat politics. A spy is trained to secretly gather information. Loyal spies would rather die than divulge information that could compromise them or their employers.

Death's Head of Bhaal

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

terrible pain and bleeding. Killers from the Shadows. Bhaal's followers are cunning murderers who kill to strike fear and thrive on sowing terror in the cities they inhabit. They can call upon their god's

power to blend into the shadows with ease, or even turn invisible for a crucial moment. Cult Ranks. Low-ranking cultists of Bhaal are called night blade;night blades, whom Bhaal blesses with

Urchin Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

recuperate. You’ve survived despite all odds, and did so through cunning, strength, speed, or some combination of each. You begin your adventuring career with enough money to live modestly but

of questions. 3 I like to squeeze into small places where no one else can get to me. 4 I sleep with my back to a wall or tree, with everything I own wrapped in a bundle in my arms. 5

Reaper of Bhaal

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

wounds plunge deep into a victim's body and cause terrible pain and bleeding. Killers from the Shadows. Bhaal's followers are cunning murderers who kill to strike fear and thrive on sowing terror in

blade;night blades, whom Bhaal blesses with darkvision and superior stealth. Reaper of Bhaal;Reapers are the next rank up. They gain the ability to turn invisible and can use Bhaal's magic to evade

Vampiric Mist Legacy

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

without squeezing. Each foot of movement in water costs it 2 extra feet, rather than 1 extra foot. The mist can’t manipulate objects in any way that requires fingers or manual dexterity. Sunlight

), several clouds of vampiric mist appear and attempt to engulf any who don’t escape the place quickly. Undead Nature. A vampiric mist doesn’t require air or sleep.PoisonAcid, Cold, Lightning, Necrotic, Thunder; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Wasp Ship

Equipment

Wasp Ship;Wasp ships are lightweight wooden vessels capable of landing safely on the ground, but not on water. They appeal to adventurers because they’re affordable and don’t require a

ship’s raised back provides high ground for a weapon emplacement, which is typically equipped with a ballista.

Noodle Eel

Equipment

apparently noodle eels have a rather refined palate and don’t come to just any bowl of broth, seeking only to slurp down the finest ramen—a major irritant to serious chefs. This makes

Sivak Draconian

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

. Sivaks can magically change their features to mimic the appearance of those they’ve slain. This allows these cunning soldiers to sow confusion and despair among their enemies. When sivaks are

combination of warped alchemy and the Dragon Queen’s foul magic. The Dragon Armies closely guard the secret of the draconians’ creation, allowing Krynn’s metallic dragons to continue to think their eggs are being held hostage so they don’t oppose the Dragon Queen’s conquests.

Gnoll Witherling

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

the remains back to a semblance of life in the form of a gnoll witherling. Witherlings travel with their comrades and try to kill anything in their path. They don’t eat and aren’t motivated

Astral Projection Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

statistics and possessions. The principal difference is the addition of a silvery cord that extends from between your shoulder blades and trails behind you, fading to invisibility after 1 foot. This

ends for that creature. If the spell ends and the silver cord is intact, the cord pulls the creature's astral form back to its body, ending its state of suspended animation. If you are returned to

Urban Bounty Hunter

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

. 4 I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy. 5 I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide. 6 I don’t pay attention to the risks

areas to help you succeed. You might be a cunning thief-catcher, prowling the rooftops to catch one of the myriad burglars of the city. Perhaps you are someone who has your ear to the street, aware of

Bugbear Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Shiftless, Savage Layabouts When they’re not in battle, bugbears spend much of their time resting or dozing. They don’t engage in crafting or agriculture to any great extent, or

rather than perform the work or confront the foe. Even when subsumed into a goblinoid host and drawn into war, bugbears must often be roused from naps and bribed to get them to do their duties. This

Sunforger

Magic Items Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

successful one. Afterward, you can use an action to cause the weapon to reappear in your empty hand. You can’t cause it to explode again until you finish a short or long rest. If you don’t

call the weapon back to your hand, it reappears at the point where it exploded when you are no longer attuned to it or when 24 hours have passed.

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