bond believe diffusing changing record

Githyanki Star Seer

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

/day each: detect magic, invisibility (self only), mage armor (self only), tongues 1/day each: contact other plane (as an action), plane shift, telekinesisGithyanki star seers believe that the stars

are the eyes of the multiverse. They use their magic to contact ancient stellar entities such as Acamar, Caiphon, and Hadar, hoping to learn their secrets, then record these secrets in journals. They

Miros Xelbrin

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

, so does his business, so he takes strides to protect the compound. Ideal: “As does the Emerald Enclave, I believe that civilization and the wilderness need to learn to coexist.” Bond

Circle of Spores (TCoE)

classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

death. But these druids believe that the natural cycle is healthiest when each segment of it is vibrant and changing. Undead that seek to replace all life with undeath, or that try to avoid passing to a

believe that life and death are parts of a grand cycle, with one leading to the other and then back again. Death isn’t the end of life, but instead a change of state that sees life shift into a new

Tarandus

races

For millennia, the tarandus have been known as a society of explorers devoted to charting and understanding the world. Their culture prizes discovery, and they believe that their lives are best spent

schools, where trained explorers record the land, stars and seas with care. Some tarandus dedicate their lives to perfecting the art of map making, while others roam the world as scouts, guides or

Circle of Spores

classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

death. But these druids believe that the natural cycle is healthiest when each segment of it is vibrant and changing. Undead that seek to replace all life with undeath, or that try to avoid passing to a

believe that life and death are parts of a grand cycle, with one leading to the other and then back again. Death isn’t the end of life, but instead a change of state that sees life shift into a new

Dragonborn of Sardior

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

", "rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks): 1/day each: Bigby's hand, hypnotic pattern, telekinesisSardior is said to have died in the destruction of the First World. But many believe that

, metallic, or gem—something like a large extended family. But for dragonborn champions, this bond is spiritual as much as biological, and they devote themselves to their divine ancestor. Dragonborn champions advance the cause of their dragon god among draconic creatures and other folk alike.Psychic

Avarice

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

fantasizes about rising to fame and prominence in record time and hopes that plundering the lost Netherese city of Ythryn will turn her fantasies into reality. The tiefling has the secret support of the

serve her as bodyguards and scouts. Avarice uses her Rary's telepathic bond spell to stay in telepathic contact with her gargoyles before sending them off on any mission. Avarice also has the support of

Strongheart

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

comfort to those who have no goodness in them.” Ideal. “Justice needs champions. I count myself as one.” Bond. “Valor’s Call is not just an assembly of like-minded

individuals who believe that good must triumph over evil. Its members are also my friends.” Flaw. “I am prepared—my friends might say too prepared—to sacrifice myself for the greatest

Waterdhavian Noble

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

sufficient to cover most of your expenses; the inns, taverns, and festhalls you frequent are glad to record your debt and send an accounting to your family’s estate in Waterdeep to settle what you

and raised in a different world from the one that most folk know—one that grants you privilege but also calls you to fulfill a duty befitting your station. Your bond might be associated with your

Kalashtar Legacy

races Eberron: Rising from the Last War

spirits. Bound to Spirits Every kalashtar has a connection to a spirit of light, a bond shared by other members of their bloodline. Kalashtar appear human, but their spiritual connection affects them

an orphan kalashtar raised among strangers. The bond to the spirit can cause some kalashtar to display unusual quirks. Consider rolling or selecting a trait from the Kalashtar Quirks table

Geryon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

: alter self (can become Medium when changing his appearance), detect magic, ice storm, invisibility (self only), locate object, suggestion, wall of ice 1/day: banishment Teleport. Geryon magically

. Sages who study the Nine Hells believe the battle for control of Stygia is a test staged by Asmodeus in hopes of purging the worst impulses from both Geryon and Levistus—or discovering a competent

Geryon (Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

: alter self (can become Medium when changing his appearance), detect magic, ice storm, invisibility (self only), locate object, suggestion, wall of ice 1/day: banishment Teleport. Geryon magically

hierarchy. Sages who study the Nine Hells believe the battle for control of Stygia is a test staged by Asmodeus in hopes of purging the worst impulses from both Geryon and Levistus—or discovering a

Loxodon

races Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

structures. Relentlessly Loyal Loxodons believe in the value of community and life, and thus are most often found in the Selesnya Conclave. Some find fulfillment in the cause of order by joining

the Orzhov Syndicate or the Azorius Senate. Loxodons believe that the members of a group have a responsibility to look out for each other. Once they have joined a guild or bonded with other individuals

Kasimir Velikov

Monsters Curse of Strahd

is to become as powerful a vampire as Strahd. Kasimir Velikov's Traits Ideal. “I failed my people and my sister, and now I must atone or be damned.” Bond. “I seek to return my long-dead sister, Patrina

, to life—even at the cost of my own life.” Flaw. “I believe my sister can be redeemed.” Treasure. Kasimir wears a ring of warmth and has a leather-bound spellbook containing all the spells he has

Smuggler

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

rattles me; I have a lie for every occasion. 5 I love gold but won’t cheat a friend. 6 I enjoy doing things others believe to be impossible. 7 I become wistful when I see the sun

value on friendship. (Any) 6 Daring. I am most happy when risking everything. (Any) D6 BOND 1 My vessel was stolen from me, and I burn with the desire to

Sword of Zariel

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

following tables. These traits override any conflicting personality trait, ideal, bond, or flaw. Personality Traits D8 PERSONALITY TRAIT 1 I treat all beings, even enemies, with respect

conduct myself determines my reward in the afterlife. (Lawful) 6 Redemption. All creatures are capable of change for the better. (Good) Bonds D6 BOND 1 I have a

Folk Hero Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again. 2 I worked the land

Secretly, I believe that things would be better if I were a tyrant lording over the land. 6 I have trouble trusting in my allies.

Iggwilv the Witch Queen

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

of Prismeer. Alignment. Chaotic neutral. Personality Trait. “I have become more temperamental in my old age.” Ideal. “I used to believe that emotions and kindness were signs of

weakness. Now I see their strength.” Bond. “Prismeer is my home now.” Flaw. “My mother, Baba Yaga, warned me that arrogance would be my undoing, ‘as sure as stars light

Shifter Legacy

races Eberron: Rising from the Last War

weretouched, as many believe they are the descendants of humans and lycanthropes. Whatever their origins, shifters have evolved into a unique race. They are humanoids with a bestial aspect; while they

world around them. Do they embrace their primal instincts or the path of civilization? The Beast Within Early in childhood, a shifter forms a bond with a beast within, a totemic force that shapes their

The Larger Truth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

about the gods than the gods themselves.” Bond. “The Proclaimers of the Covenant know what story needs to be told.” Flaw. “I don’t really care if you believe—I care if you obey.” For the Record

Proclaimer Ward introduces themself and briefly explains that they research magical manifestations across Godsbreath that they believe are signs of the gods’ power—or challenges to it. Having witnessed the

The Larger Truth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

about the gods than the gods themselves.” Bond. “The Proclaimers of the Covenant know what story needs to be told.” Flaw. “I don’t really care if you believe—I care if you obey.” For the Record

Proclaimer Ward introduces themself and briefly explains that they research magical manifestations across Godsbreath that they believe are signs of the gods’ power—or challenges to it. Having witnessed the

The Larger Truth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

about the gods than the gods themselves.” Bond. “The Proclaimers of the Covenant know what story needs to be told.” Flaw. “I don’t really care if you believe—I care if you obey.” For the Record

Proclaimer Ward introduces themself and briefly explains that they research magical manifestations across Godsbreath that they believe are signs of the gods’ power—or challenges to it. Having witnessed the

Triton Legacy

races Volo's Guide to Monsters

creatures, but they also endure a sense of guilt over allowing the evils of the Plane of Water to enter the Material Plane and threaten its inhabitants. The tritons believe they owe a debt of honor to the

have never been to the surface world. They struggle with the idea that they can’t easily move up and down out of water, and the changing of the seasons mystifies them. Tritons also find the

Charlatan Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

Characteristics Charlatans are colorful characters who conceal their true selves behind the masks they construct. They reflect what people want to see, what they want to believe, and how they see the

friendship last forever. (Good) 6 Aspiration. I’m determined to make something of myself. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I fleeced the wrong person and must work to ensure that

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

races Volo's Guide to Monsters

they don’t believe they have a reasonable chance of success. This reaction isn’t out of cowardice, but practicality—yuan-ti value their own lives much too highly to risk them when the

drugs and spell scrolls, blackmail merchants, and influence kings. But lacking any proof, I can’t believe such tales. — Volo Ye should. — Elminster Roleplaying a Yuan-ti When

Courtier

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity as a courtier. The noble court or bureaucratic organization where you got your start is directly or indirectly associated with your bond

Artisan d8 Personality Trait 1 I believe that anything worth doing is worth doing right. I can’t help it—I’m a perfectionist. 2 I’m a snob who looks down on

Inheritor

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

inheritor. Your bond might be directly related to your inheritance, or to the person from whom you received it. Your ideal might be influenced by what you know about your inheritance, or by what you

. (Neutral) 6 Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see

Tabaxi Legacy

races Volo's Guide to Monsters

tables to customize your character in addition to the trait, ideal, bond, and flaw from your background. The Tabaxi Obsession table can help hone your character’s goals. For extra fun, roll a new

result every few days that pass in the campaign to reflect your ever-changing curiosity. Tabaxi Obsessions d8 My curiosity is currently fixed on … 1 A god or planar entity

Anthropologist

backgrounds Tomb of Annihilation

’s the point in saving people if they’re going to die anyway? (Chaotic) d6 Bond 1 My mentor gave me a journal filled with lore and wisdom. Losing it would devastate me

trinket that I believe is the key to finding a long-lost society. d6 Flaw 1 Boats make me seasick. 2 I talk to myself, and I don’t make friends easily. 3 I

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

. Suggested Characteristics Charlatans are colorful characters who conceal their true selves behind the masks they construct. They reflect what people want to see, what they want to believe

come and go. Bonds of friendship last forever. (Good) 6 Aspiration. I’m determined to make something of myself. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I fleeced the wrong person and must

Adventure Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

each year, and the region grows closer to crisis. Many believe that the key to restoring the soil lies in the verses of the Awakening Song, a collection that forms a record of the region’s history

Player Handout: Xemru's Note

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

to protect the oracle in her sanctuary, ensuring that only donors and recipients may visit her. I have no need of the rite of reclamation, for I believe in the vision and perfection of Valin

Sarnaster. For clarity's sake, I offer this record of the procedures performed on the donors and recipients, whose fates and organs are now bound to the oracle. May she serve the All-Seeing for centuries to come. In transparency, Xemru Thaal, High Priest of Savras House of the All-Seeing Orb, Tashluta

Player Handout: Xemru's Note

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

to protect the oracle in her sanctuary, ensuring that only donors and recipients may visit her. I have no need of the rite of reclamation, for I believe in the vision and perfection of Valin

Sarnaster. For clarity's sake, I offer this record of the procedures performed on the donors and recipients, whose fates and organs are now bound to the oracle. May she serve the All-Seeing for centuries to come. In transparency, Xemru Thaal, High Priest of Savras House of the All-Seeing Orb, Tashluta

Adventure Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

each year, and the region grows closer to crisis. Many believe that the key to restoring the soil lies in the verses of the Awakening Song, a collection that forms a record of the region’s history

Clan Crafter

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

as a clan crafter. (For instance, consider the words “guild” and “clan” to be interchangeable.) Your bond is almost certainly related to the master or the clan that taught

d8 Personality Trait 1 I believe that anything worth doing is worth doing right. I can’t help it—I’m a perfectionist. 2 I’m a snob who looks down on those who

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