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Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
known only as “the Caller” to corrupt and slay all of Isolde’s companions, leaving Isolde alone, bitter, and vulnerable. The insidious archfey then befriended Isolde and offered to
do not carry the burden do not eat.”
Ideal. “Those most deserving of aid are those who never ask for it.”
Bond. “You share a bond with those you travel with, a bond closer
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
some much-needed light to Barovia. His efforts worked for a while, but then the Dark Powers began to corrupt him.
Imperfections. The Abbot's fall from grace started when the Belviews—a family of sickly
giving the devil his heart's desire, I bring salvation to him and his land.”
Bond. “I love the creatures I create, including my beautiful golems and mongrelfolk.”
Flaw. “I can't be corrupted. My
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
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Exile. Rahadin was exiled for refusing to bow down to a dusk elf prince whom he considered weak and corrupt. When the dusk elves later declined to pay fealty to King Barov, Rahadin helped Barov
haunted by them if he could. The only thing he cares about is Strahd von Zarovich, for whom he would gladly give his life.
Rahadin's Traits
Ideal. “Loyalty is everything.”
Bond. “I am a son of King Barov
Criminal / Spy
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
; specifically, you know the local messengers, corrupt caravan masters, and seedy sailors who can deliver messages for you.
Variant Criminal: Spy
Although your capabilities are not much different
everyone. (Good)
d6
Bond
1
I’m trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a generous benefactor.
2
My ill-gotten gains go to support my family.
3
Something
Folk Hero
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Basic Rules (2014)
disaster.
3
I stood alone against a terrible monster.
4
I stole from a corrupt merchant to help the poor.
5
I led a militia to fight off an invading army.
6
I broke into a tyrant
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
Acolyte
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
affect their mannerisms and ideals. Their flaws might be some hidden hypocrisy or heretical idea, or an ideal or bond taken to an extreme.
d8
Personality Trait
1
I idolize a
worthy of my god’s favor by matching my actions against his or her teachings. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
I would die to recover an ancient relic of my faith that was lost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
freely; likable rogues and rapscallions Two of coins Philanthropist Charity and giving on a grand scale; those who use wealth to fight evil and sickness Three of coins Trader Commerce; smuggling and
, innocence, friendship, or reputation Eight of coins Tax Collector Corruption; honesty in an otherwise corrupt government or organization Nine of coins Miser Hoarded wealth; those who are irreversibly unhappy or who think money is meaningless
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
his or her teachings. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
I would die to recover an ancient relic of my faith that was lost long ago.
2
I will someday get revenge on the corrupt temple
be some hidden hypocrisy or heretical idea, or an ideal or bond taken to an extreme.
d8
Personality Trait
1
I idolize a particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
, and bards and rogues certainly have a place on the plains. Outlander is a logical background, but you could easily be a bold folk hero, a dashing entertainer, or a clever charlatan. You could even be an
the form of dinosaurs. However, you could reflect a strong bond to spirits by playing an Archfey warlock, Nature cleric, Oath of the Ancients paladin, or a Beast Totem or Ancestral Guardian barbarian
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
they have their own unique traditions of art and music. Rangers, rogues, and bards all have a place in the clans, and there are gatekeeper druids among them. Some in the clans worship a limited form of
skilled hunters with a close bond to the natural world; barbarians, druids, and rangers all have a place here. Outlander and hermit are both appropriate backgrounds for a tribal Marcher.
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
to and from your contact, even over great distances; specifically, you know the local messengers, corrupt caravan masters, and seedy sailors who can deliver messages for you.
BALDUR’S GATE
everyone else can take a trip down the Styx for all I care. (Neutral)
6
Redemption. There’s a spark of good in everyone. (Good)
d6
Bond
1
I’m trying to pay off an
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
the behaviors common to corrupt guards and military officers a mile away. While awareness of such corruption doesn’t equate to evidence of it, and your sense certainly isn’t foolproof, your
. (Neutral)
6
Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
I would still lay down my life for the people I served with.
2
Someone saved my
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
agent. (For instance, consider the words “faith” and “faction” to be interchangeable.)
Your bond might be associated with other members of your faction, or a location or an
)
6
Aspiration. I seek to prove myself worthy of my god’s favor by matching my actions against his or her teachings. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
I would die to recover an ancient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
. Rogues prowl the dark alleyways of teeming cities such as Neverwinter and Baldur’s Gate. Clerics in the service of gods wield mace and spell, questing against the terrifying powers that threaten the land
well.
Each of the characters included in this set has two personality traits (one positive and one negative), an ideal, a bond, and a flaw. These elements can make the character easier and more fun
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
telepathic familial bond. When the myconids of a circle gather to meld, they share their individual insights, fears, hopes, and dreams. Through the melding, all myconids join together to form the heart and
vitality. Upon her arrival, she quickly assessed the situation, realizing the shortest path to gain control of the grove would be to sway and corrupt its original sovereign to serve her until she recovered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
in the direst situation deserve respect. 6 Brutality. Overwhelming violence, and those who can deliver it, are worthy of obedience. Devil Bonds d6 Bond 1 I and my comrades fought well in the Blood
day I will have revenge on those who defied me. 5 If I do my duty, in time I will be rewarded. 6 We don’t corrupt mortals. We teach them enlightened self-interest. Devil Flaws d6 Flaw 1 My
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Spells 1st Dissonant Whispers, Silvery Barbs (in this book) 2nd Calm Emotions, Darkness 3rd Beacon of Hope, Daylight 4th Compulsion, Confusion 5th Dominate Person, Rary’s Telepathic Bond Consider
Silverquill, as are warlocks. Clerics with the Divine Domains of Light and Trickery also fit in well among the mages of Silverquill. A number of both paladins and rogues attend Silverquill College as well
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
to corrupt him. Imperfections. The Abbot’s fall from grace started when the Belviews—a family of sickly, inbred lepers—came to the abbey seeking salvation. The deva rid them of their diseases, an act
sickness. By giving the devil his heart’s desire, I bring salvation to him and his land.” Bond. “I love the creatures I create, including my beautiful golems and mongrelfolk.” Flaw. “I can’t be corrupted. My heart is pure, my intentions noble and good.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
townsfolk. Chaotic Neutral. (CN) creatures follow their whims, holding their personal freedom above all else. Many rogues and bards are chaotic neutral. Lawful Evil. (LE) creatures methodically take
more to do with the particular background than with moral or ethical perspectives.
Bonds Create one bond for your character. Bonds represent a character’s connections to people, places, and events in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
some hidden hypocrisy or heretical idea, or an ideal or bond taken to an extreme. d8 Personality Trait 1 I idolize a particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and
worthy of my god’s favor by matching my actions against his or her teachings. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I would die to recover an ancient relic of my faith that was lost long ago. 2 I will someday get revenge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
some hidden hypocrisy or heretical idea, or an ideal or bond taken to an extreme. d8 Personality Trait 1 I idolize a particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and
worthy of my god’s favor by matching my actions against his or her teachings. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I would die to recover an ancient relic of my faith that was lost long ago. 2 I will someday get revenge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
criminals. You know how to get messages to and from your contact, even over great distances; specifically, you know the local messengers, corrupt caravan masters, and seedy sailors who can deliver messages
good in everyone. (Good) d6 Bond 1 I’m trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a generous benefactor. 2 My ill-gotten gains go to support my family. 3 Something important was taken from me, and I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
time when the boundaries between the planes thinned, the hags became aware of the magic spring controlled by Sylvarie—and decided to control and corrupt it for their own purposes. The covetous hags
ornament in her hair. Personality Trait. “I have made subtle insults into an art form.” Ideal. “Any brute can frighten someone. To truly make someone fearful is a high art.” Bond. “I will do anything to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
from a corrupt merchant to help the poor. 5 I led a militia to fight off an invading army. 6 I broke into a tyrant’s castle and stole weapons to arm the people. 7 I trained the peasantry to use farm
deserve. (Evil) 5 Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not. (Neutral) 6 Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I have a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
ruthless warrior who has killed thousands in his lifetime. Exile. Rahadin was exiled for refusing to bow down to a dusk elf prince whom he considered weak and corrupt. When the dusk elves later
. “Loyalty is everything.” Bond. “I am a son of King Barov von Zarovich, and I will serve his son—my brother and lord—forever.” Flaw. “I have slain thousands of men. I will slaughter thousands more to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Asteria Tinnel Lovitt Though she now travels alone, Asteria still draws much of her power from her bond with Euryale. Asteria is foremost a protector and warrior, traveling the multiverse to uproot
their power doesn’t fall into corrupt hands; however, she’s only one person, and things slip her notice. Asteria might task the characters with locating a wayward deck and—if it’s in the hands of someone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
criminals. You know how to get messages to and from your contact, even over great distances; specifically, you know the local messengers, corrupt caravan masters, and seedy sailors who can deliver messages
good in everyone. (Good) d6 Bond 1 I’m trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a generous benefactor. 2 My ill-gotten gains go to support my family. 3 Something important was taken from me, and I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
from a corrupt merchant to help the poor. 5 I led a militia to fight off an invading army. 6 I broke into a tyrant’s castle and stole weapons to arm the people. 7 I trained the peasantry to use farm
deserve. (Evil) 5 Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not. (Neutral) 6 Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I have a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Obzedat ghost doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. The Ghost Council’s Traits Ideal: “Influence is measured in power, status, and money, but mostly money.”
Bond: “Gather as much as you can while
envoy, and canceled all dealings with other guilds. Teysa remains in prison to this day, and the Ghost Council extorts corrupt officials to make sure they keep her locked away.
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