blowing both down constantly risk

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

provide you with access to a hidden safe house, free room and board, or assistance in finding information. These agents never risk their lives for you or risk revealing their true identities.

Personality Trait 1 I idolize a particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example. 2 I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies

Deep Dragon Wyrmling Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Dragon Personality Traits d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"} Trait 1 I will not risk injury at the hands of weaker creatures—especially while I can

. Whether taking on a new form, making new allies, or trying a new strategy, flexibility keeps one youthful. (Chaotic) 5 Superiority. Weaker creatures cannot be trusted, so I constantly remind my

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

self-assurance in one genasi and as arrogance in another. Such self- confidence can sometimes blind genasi to risk, and their great plans often get them and others into trouble. Too much failure can

chip away at even a genasi’s sense of self, so they constantly push themselves to improve, honing their talents and perfecting their craft. Genasi Lands As rare beings, genasi might go their

Young Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

help select spells for a spellcasting dragon. Deep Dragon Personality Traits d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"} Trait 1 I will not risk injury at the

creatures cannot be trusted, so I constantly remind my servants of my power. (Evil) 6 Patience. All creatures might teach me something, and I’m willing to wait and find out what that might be

Wild and Confident

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

arrogance in another. Such self-confidence can sometimes blind genasi to risk, and their great plans often get them and others into trouble. Too much failure can chip away at even a genasi’s sense of self, so they constantly push themselves to improve, honing their talents and perfecting their craft.

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Personality Traits d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"} Trait 1 I will not risk injury at the hands of weaker creatures—especially while I can turn

taking on a new form, making new allies, or trying a new strategy, flexibility keeps one youthful. (Chaotic) 5 Superiority. Weaker creatures cannot be trusted, so I constantly remind my servants

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

;Kurtulmak: God of Kobolds” sidebar). In the world they occupy, kobolds are often bullied and enslaved by larger creatures — or, when they live on their own, they are constantly fearful of

other useful items, but if they are at risk of discovery, they run away rather than attack anyone in the house. By fleeing before they can be seen or identified, they avoid getting into a situation

Area Information

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma

here. Other Features A large vat of bubbling wax that is kept constantly hot by a magic flame beneath it, is on the far side of the chamber from the hallway. The vat is constructed of porcelain and

inlaid with silver tracery around the edges. Long strips of ragged and aged cloth hang from a pair of steel bars over the vat, where they are tied on to keep them from blowing away in the wind. A sizeable

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Personality Traits d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"} Trait 1 I will not risk injury at the hands of weaker creatures—especially while I can turn

taking on a new form, making new allies, or trying a new strategy, flexibility keeps one youthful. (Chaotic) 5 Superiority. Weaker creatures cannot be trusted, so I constantly remind my servants

Adult Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

beautiful and I love gazing upon it, but I abhor being wet. 4 Why should I risk damaging my splendid physique when I can fight with the power of my mind? 5 I am predictable only in my

cliffs, or beneath salt marshes where fresh water and sea water mingle, constantly grappling with their dislike of water to use flooded tunnels as secure entrances into their homes. They keep the

Creating a Deep Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

to help select spells for a spellcasting dragon. Deep Dragon Personality Traits d8 Trait 1 I will not risk injury at the hands of weaker creatures—especially while I can turn them against

) 5 Superiority. Weaker creatures cannot be trusted, so I constantly remind my servants of my power. (Evil) 6 Patience. All creatures might teach me something, and I’m willing to wait and find

Character Objectives

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

alleviates the risk of players losing interest. For example, if the overall story of your adventure involves a quest to deliver a priceless relic to a remote monastery, each encounter along the way is an

constantly threatening the monastery. Some players create their own objectives, which is to be expected and encouraged. It is, after all, as much the players’ campaign as yours. For example, a

Arriving in Gracklstugh

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

trespassers risk being confronted by an invisible patrol of four duergar. The party’s fellow escapees know that trying to enter through the main entrances is a sure way to get enslaved, unless one of

. Noise. The clanging and clacking of hammers and machinery echoes constantly throughout the city. Wisdom (Perception) checks made to listen in Gracklstugh have disadvantage. Smoke and Haze

Ancient Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

attention. 3 The sea is beautiful and I love gazing upon it, but I abhor being wet. 4 Why should I risk damaging my splendid physique when I can fight with the power of my mind? 5 I am

lairs in caves set into sea cliffs, or beneath salt marshes where fresh water and sea water mingle, constantly grappling with their dislike of water to use flooded tunnels as secure entrances into

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

and warm their living quarters with small stoves that burn whale oil supplied by the villagers. As long as the characters wear proper cold weather gear, they are at no risk from the cold while in the

ice caves. Visibility. The ice caves are open to the sea, creating banks of vapor that roll constantly through Oyaviggaton’s corridors and chambers. This fog is more common in the low points of the

Klothys's Champions

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

in different ways. Champions of Klothys are at risk of misinterpreting their god’s intentions to serve their own purposes or selfishly demanding a greater destiny than what they are due. This behavior

strands of destiny, constantly tightening the trap that keeps the titans imprisoned. Were it not for her immortal vigilance, the titans might once again claim the mortal realm as their own.

Dragon Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

1 Rotates head from side to side when listening or speaking 2 Tail writhes constantly in a snakelike fashion 3 Slowly and constantly fans wings 4 Lowers head to speak eye-to

conversation with extensive historical context, whether or not it’s relevant 11 Constantly twitches tail—and occasionally pounces on it 12 Speaks an archaic form of Common (equivalent to

Theater: Autumn

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

characters aren’t sure what to do next, Jarlaxle imparts the following information: “My friends, don’t be discouraged. The wind is blowing in our direction! I’ve learned that Fenerus Stormcastle was

. Jarlaxle could speak to Fenerus himself, but he’s not sure if the courthouse is warded against magic. He can’t risk the exposure, so he sends the characters instead. If the characters refuse to work for

Opening the Crate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

won’t be at risk here, so no stats are required for him. Mirt’s Rude Awakening Even on the best of days, Mirt requires a remarkable amount of time to rise from his bed. Though energized by the imminent

converge on Mirt’s room. Mirt is furious! Who dares to try to have him killed? His day is ruined! He swears that heads will roll once he’s found out who’s behind this outrage. As Mirt is blowing off steam

Renown in Kalakeri

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

with a faction, betray the faction, and still maintain a measure of respect with the group. Characters might thus thread the needle of serving both groups. Relationships constantly shift in Kalakeri

instead try to gain influence with Ramya or with Arijani and Reeva to curb the villains’ atrocities and mitigate the wickedness in Kalakeri. Such actions put the characters at risk, but if they don’t

Life in the City of Blades

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

outsiders. The gray dwarves constantly try to manipulate contracts to take advantage of foreign merchants, looking for any excuse to enslave random visitors who appear weak or vulnerable — including

Darklake. Not even the duergar risk drinking water from the Darklake, however, and with clean streams in short supply, the people of Gracklstugh cover this scarcity with Darklake Stout, the signature ale

Fighter

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

that would make an ogre barbarian blush. 5 You constantly converse with your opponents during the battle, doing whatever you can to distract them or get into their heads. It’s surprising how many

you’ll take that risk. If you had to choose between entering a battle without your favorite combat gear or without the party’s bard, Singy McLuteface can sit this one out. You and your equipment have

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

, they are at no risk from the cold while in the ice caves. Visibility. The ice caves are open to the sea, creating banks of vapor that roll constantly through Oyaviggaton’s corridors and chambers. This

Paladin

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

usually aren’t as high for others as they are for a paladin. If there’s any extra drama in your life, chances are it stems from a terrible secret in your background that you need to constantly struggle to

the risk of being mistaken for an enemy of the realm. 5 You made a deal with a fiendish creature to escape trouble or save another character’s life. Emissaries of this fiend appear occasionally

Dealing with Bazelsteen

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Dealing with Bazelsteen Engine oil covers this horned devil, which constantly chews on a shard of smoking, red hot coal. Bazelsteen is more interested in machines than creatures and is willing to

he’s unwilling to risk his devils. Bazelsteen’s bathysphere is a Large object that can fit up to four Medium creatures inside it. The hatch is located in the bathysphere’s upper hemisphere. Bazelsteen

Lorehold Faculty

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

tactile way to read texts. Plargg believes that history is full of unpredictable, war-filled chaos and that his students must be ready for anything. He teaches that no rewards come without risk, and

it’s a magnificent jeweled crown or an old shovel. As a student, he constantly spent time in detention for hoarding the best finds from Lorehold dig sites in his room; he lost count of how many times

Secretarian

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

Handbook). On a successful check, information regarding the potential hire comes to you as supernatural insight, word of mouth, an advertisement blowing into your face, or a similarly convenient method

been a life-long dream. 4 You believe that customer loyalty can’t be bought, but that it can be rented at reasonable terms and rates. 5 Your habit of constantly telling other people how they

Military Force

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

kindly officer is hesitant to send you into danger and constantly reminds you to be careful. 4 Bitter Soldier. Your commander carries deep grudges against your force’s enemies. They leap at any

chance to do those foes harm, even if it puts your group in terrible risk. 5 Hopeful Commander. This optimistic officer knows that a new era of peace is just over the horizon. You just need to complete

The Xanathar Guild

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

constantly wary of betrayal. The only allies it considers relatively safe are individuals that it (or its predecessor) has worked with for years, and most of these are creatures it has no reason to fear

a human megalomaniac rises to power in an evil organization, that individual is always at risk of being killed or replaced by a power-hungry rival. When such a group is led by a beholder rather than

Enemies All Around

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

did. Nowadays, red dragon lairs and dwarven strongholds are far enough apart that the dwarves don’t have to worry constantly about being attacked. But occasionally, a young red dragon sets out to

pull off occasional acts of sabotage or guerrilla activity. Though no dwarven fortresses are currently at risk of succumbing to a duergar onslaught, none of them are immune to the treachery that a small group of gray dwarves can commit.

Giants

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

giant, a mouth of Grolantor is thin as a whippet, alert like a bird, and constantly twitching around the edges. A mouth of Grolantor is kept perpetually imprisoned or shackled; if it breaks free, it’s

a point anywhere in its lair. Each creature in that line must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or be pushed 15 feet in the direction the wind is blowing. The gust disperses gas or vapor, and

Dock Ward

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

unusual skeleton with these changes: She has Intelligence and Charisma scores of 14 (+2). She can speak Common. Jelayne isn’t aware that she’s undead. Even though the last of her flesh is constantly

as possible with little risk. Questioning Kal. If the characters save Kal, he looks at them with the same grin. He doesn’t express gratitude, though, because his mind wanders through a different

Hive Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

possible, but those willing to risk the Hive can partake in its seedy establishments and hidden gems. Crime is commonplace in the Hive. Grifters, cutpurses, and miscreants band together in the

ward, moving constantly to evade Sigil’s enforcers. Heralds of Dust. The Heralds of Dust are Sigil’s undertakers. They conduct funerary rites for creatures from all places, ensuring their souls pass to

Lower City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

shaft where prisoners must constantly tread water or risk drowning, while also fending off the blind, biting shrimp that dwell there. Though long-term incarceration is rare in the city, there are

weep. Felogyr’s Fireworks This four-story stone structure constantly streams smoke of unusual colors from various vents and chimneys. From the elaborate showroom spanning the bottom two floors

Lower City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

dank lower levels. Particularly problematic inmates end up in the Swimming Hole — a flooded and lightless shaft where prisoners must constantly tread water or risk drowning, while also fending off the

customers weep. For more information about this establishment, see chapter 1. Felogyr’s Fireworks This four-story stone structure constantly streams smoke of unusual colors from various vents and

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