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Player’s Handbook
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 brilliance of the greatest Rogues.
Becoming a Rogue...
As a Level 1 Character
Gain all the traits in the Core Rogue
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, sarcastic wit. He occasionally comes out of retirement at the request of Barnibus Blastwind, and he assists the mage in investigating unusual crimes in the city. Cromley helps Barnibus relate to the
common folk, and he is good at coaxing information out of them. Though Cromley was once a strict proponent of Watch regulations and dress codes, he has grown a bit lax in both matters now that he's officially retired.
Kobold
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
retaliation usually prevents them from trying to directly harm the gnomes, but they might spit in the milk, balance dishes on tables so they’re easily knocked over and broken, or scatter sewing
were in their presence. Kobolds fall all over themselves to obey orders from a dragon, even if they are dangerous orders. Although kobolds usually don’t worship Tiamat directly, they recognize her
Warforged
Legacy
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Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
their muscles, wrapped around a framework of steel, darkwood, or stone. Armored plates form a protective outer shell and reinforce joints. Warforged share a common facial design, with a hinged jaw
and crystal eyes embedded beneath a reinforced brow ridge. Beyond these common elements of warforged design, the precise materials and build of a warforged vary based on the purpose for which it was
Backgrounds
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
burning river.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Deception
Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (water)
Equipment: A fancy leather vest or a pair of leather boots, a set of common clothes, and a
rise over the ocean.
8
I am no common criminal; I am a mastermind.
D6
IDEAL
1
Wealth. Heaps of coins in a secure vault is all I dream of. (Any)
2
Smuggler
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
assists the mage in investigating unusual crimes in the city. Cromley helps Barnibus relate to the common folk, and he is good at coaxing information out of them. Though Cromley was once a strict
proponent of Watch regulations and dress codes, he has grown a bit lax in both matters now that he’s officially retired. Game Statistics Saeth Cromley is an Illuskan human veteran, with these changes: Saeth is lawful good. He has a Charisma of 14 and Intimidation +4. He speaks Common.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
they’ll gladly take a place in the rescue party. Their followers begin arguing again until Uzoma blows a piercing whistle.
“If you want to help, stop arguing and do what I need you to do. Prince
already suspect aurumvoraxes, Kedjou can relate more about their history and how they were once removed from the region. To the Academy Prince Simbon escorts the characters to Anisa Academy, a ten-minute
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
clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Factions of the Sword Coast
The lack of large, centralized governments in the North and along the Sword Coast is likely directly responsible for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Kobold Names Kobold names are derived from the Draconic tongue and usually relate to a characteristic of the owner, such as scale color, distinctive body parts, or typical behavior. For example, “Red
Foot,” “White Claw,” and “Scurry” are Common translations of often-used names. A kobold might change its name when it becomes an adult, or add additional word-syllables after important events such as
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
are the most common materials they use in the construction of a lair, crystal and other precious minerals feature prominently in certain areas. In this way, crystal dragons’ hoards literally
dragon until initiative count 20 on the next round. A creature charmed in this way obeys to the best of its ability any command the dragon issues that isn’t directly harmful to the creature.
Ice
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
offering plentiful opportunities for sky gazing. Though ice and snow are the most common materials they use in the construction of a lair, crystal and other precious minerals feature prominently in
dragon issues that isn’t directly harmful to the creature.
Ice Passage. The dragon can open a passage through a wall of ice or snow that is up to 5 feet thick, creating an opening up to 30 feet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
the adventurers can pass on to their descendants. This section details the most common marks of prestige that adventurers might acquire during a campaign. The best rewards in an adventure are directly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
sorcerers. This legacy often lies dormant for generations, then suddenly manifests under the right (or wrong) circumstances. These wild mages are more common recently in lands directly affected by the Spellplague, including Halruaa, Mulhorand, and pockets of Cormyr and the Sword Coast.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
. It’s common practice for someone who writes a letter or records information to say a prayer to Deneir to avoid mistakes. Similarly, artists acknowledge Deneir before beginning and upon completing
paintings, particularly illuminations on manuscripts, tapestries that relate stories, and any such attempt to use art to capture the truth. Followers of Deneir believe that information not recorded and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
doesn’t have to be a work of literature, but it can still draw on common themes that lend a distinctive flavor to its stories. Consider these examples: A campaign about confronting the inevitability of
adventures that aren’t necessarily connected by a common villain. One adventure might feature the dead bursting from their graves and threatening to overwhelm a whole town. In the next adventure, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
those abyssal troops are lowly manes and dretches, who die quickly in vain attempts to drag down devils so that stronger demons behind them can strike killing blows.
A dark river cuts a path across
the blasted landscape and flows directly beneath the city. Floating on the river are demonic barges being assailed by squadrons of winged devils under the command of a terrifying pit fiend wearing an
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
directly related to items on display in the room, as the trophies provide clues to research a wide variety of other subjects. The work takes 7 days. When the research concludes, the hireling obtains up to
number rolled is odd, the hireling finds nothing useful. If the number rolled is even, the hireling finds a magic item. Roll on the Implements—Common table in chapter 7 to determine what it is.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Metallic Warbler Metallic warblers resemble songbirds and serve as clandestine agents of their creators, keeping watch over communities without directly intervening. Their telepathic bond lets them
, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages understands Common and Draconic but can’t speak
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
unsettling forms to frighten foes. A doppelganger’s agenda might relate to its mysterious magical origins or to more mercenary goals. Roll on or choose a result from the Doppelganger Deceptions table
Int 11 +0 +0
Wis 12 +1 +1
Cha 14 +2 +2
Skills Deception +6, Insight +3
Immunities Charmed
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 11
Languages Common plus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
pass unseen make them skillful spies and adept at fleeing danger. Imps sent to surveil other creatures relate what they discover to their masters, but they frequently omit important details or cast
Common, Infernal
CR 1 (XP 200; PB +2)
Traits
Magic Resistance. The imp has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Sting. Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
than seek out a portal or use a more direct spell. Only a few things can sever a traveler’s silver cord, the most common being a psychic wind (described below). The legendary silver swords of the
githyanki also have this ability. A character who travels bodily to the Astral Plane (by means of the plane shift spell or one of the rare portals that leads directly there) has no silver cord.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
layer of vast bogs and quicksand. Cathrys The stench of decay hangs over fetid jungles and scarlet plains. Minethys Stinging sand blows in unending storms, hiding the ruins of the ancient city
betrayal prevents those who are imprisoned here from working together for long toward the common goal of escape. Adventures on Carceri might explore the forces—spiritual and psychological as well as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
inn: the venerable, popular, and several-times-expanded Watchful Knight. The inn was originally named for an inoperative helmed horror that stood in the common room, but the creature mysteriously
their presence makes nearby brigands reluctant to raid the village directly. Because so many big-city folk settled here, rumors persist of cached treasure buried or otherwise hidden all over Beliard, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, for example — Aremag impatiently blows a blast of steam breath above the ship and slaps the hull with its tail, causing everyone not below deck to make a successful DC 15 Strength or Dexterity saving
it over!” The bag can be tossed onto Aremag’s craggy back, into his mouth, or directly into the water. The dragon turtle submerges without further talk, causing the ship to pitch and roll violently
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
, or effigies to caricature public figures, or sometimes play pranks on those individuals directly in the streets. Rakdos Lampooner
Medium humanoid (any race), chaotic evil
Armor Class 12 (leather
Senses passive Perception 9
Languages Common plus any one language
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Spellcasting. The lampooner is a 4th-level Rakdos spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Perception 8
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the kobold has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely
.
Actions
Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage.
Dropped Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, one target directly below the kobold. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
ceiling dotted with stalactites 10 to 15 feet long. A 60-foot-long stalactite hangs directly above the stalagmite tower, its tip 10 feet above the brightly glowing Runestone.
Stalagmites. The
blows up and out of this 300-foot-deep chasm. A magical effect created by Halaster, the wind is strong enough in the immediate vicinity of the chasm to snuff out torches and other open flames of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
demons turn on one another in frays that can devastate vast expanses. Barlguras vary in appearance, but all have powerful frames and hands capable of climbing swiftly and delivering crushing blows. If
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
of his most favored have begun working with a new metal—iron—said to come directly from their god’s forge-fires. Though Purphoros is largely interested in physical craft, he has influence over all
appear in the countryside. When he is wrathful, stars vanish in molten rain, and his hammer blows annihilate whole mountaintops. Purphoros’s Goals Purphoros acts not because of grand plans or high ideals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
words have special significance in the Giant language and the giants’ worldview. Neither one of them translates directly into Common or any other language, because their definitions encompass several
etched in wood, ice, stone, or even earth, in the case of hill giants. These “tale carvings” relate legends or the stories of important events or meetings in the manner of highly sophisticated cave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
(+2)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saves Str +7, Wis +6
Skills Perception +6
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened
Senses passive Perception 16
Languages Common plus
target automatically succeeds on its saving throw if the command is directly harmful to itself, such as commanding it to walk into fire.
A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a successful save.
Ekaterina Burmak
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
short hallway widens into a square room with a plain set of furniture. Each piece has been carved directly from the rock that makes up this place. A pair of beds line opposite walls, while a table with
knickknacks sit here and there — everyday items common to someone’s tidy and simple home.
If the characters make a point of poking around, they spot a trace of blood or other signs of violence on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
contains a missive addressed to Muiral and signed with an H. The message, which is written in Common on a rolled-up sheet of parchment, invites Muiral to be a guest lecturer at Dweomercore (level 9
). Mirror Gate to Level 6. The mirror is one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). Carved into its frame are dozens of lidless eyes and the following phrase in Common: “The gate cannot hide from