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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
good that even if some people you meet have heard of your homeland, they know merely the name and perhaps a few outrageous stories. You have come to this part of Faerûn for your own reasons, which
number of reasons, and the departure from his or her homeland could have been voluntary or involuntary. To determine why you are so far from home, roll on the table below or choose from the options
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Curious
Halflings are an affable and cheerful people. They cherish the bonds of family and friendship as well as the comforts of hearth and home, harboring few dreams of gold or glory. Even adventurers
among them usually venture into the world for reasons of community, friendship, wanderlust, or curiosity. They love discovering new things, even simple things, such as an exotic food or an unfamiliar
Charlatan
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Charity. I distribute the money I acquire to the people who really need it. (Good)
4
Creativity. I never run the same con twice. (Chaotic)
5
Friendship. Material goods come and go. Bonds of
weapons of choice.
7
I keep multiple holy symbols on me and invoke whatever deity might come in useful at any given moment.
8
I pocket anything I see that might have some value.
d6
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
of their former selves. Coral encrusts them. Barnacles cling to their cold skin. Lungs that once filled with air can now breathe in water as well.
Tales provide myriad reasons for these strange
death.
Sea spawn come in a wide variety of forms. An individual might have a tentacle for an arm, the jaws of a shark, a sea urchin’s spines, a whale’s fin, octopus eyes, seaweed hair, or
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’s clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Outlander Origins
Foreigners of all kinds come to Baldur’s Gate daily, drawn by countless reasons from countless lands. The Outlander Origins
Coming to Baldur’s Gate might seem like a good idea for a spectrum of reasons. Profit, excitement, and cosmopolitan opportunities all present tempting prospects, but rarely does one start on
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Relentless killers come into being and undertake their terrifying sprees for a spectrum of reasons. When creating a relentless killer, consider what circumstances led to their transformation and
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
fear into innocents across lands and over ages.
Creating a Relentless Killer
Relentless killers come into being and undertake their terrifying sprees for a spectrum of reasons. When creating a
Barbarian
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by walls and crowds. They thrive in the wilds of their homelands: the tundra, jungle, or grasslands where their tribes live and hunt.
Barbarians come alive in the chaos of combat. They can enter a
the closeknit family structures of the tribe, but eventually find them replaced by the bonds formed among the members of their adventuring parties.
Creating a Barbarian
When creating a barbarian
Shifter
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The Journey Yet to Come
Shifters have a strong presence in the Eldeen Reaches but can be found in rural areas across Khorvaire, where they often live among humans. While they form powerful bonds
to friends and kin, shifters place great value on self-reliance and freedom. It’s a shifter proverb to “always be prepared for the journey yet to come,” and most shifters strive to be
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
journals or hidden away in someone’s mind. Even you might not be aware of all the reasons behind the missions you carry out. Sometimes a mission’s sole purpose is to conceal the
. You can choose your secondary guild or roll to determine it randomly. This secondary guild membership determines a portion of your starting equipment and is also where most of your contacts come from
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affairs of other guilds is a great way to get squashed like a bug. (Neutral)
Bonds
d6
Bond
1
I cherish the finger of a family member who was petrified by a
the moss-covered building where I took part in my first reclamation mission.
5
I found something in the sewer that must never come to light.
6
I am forever grateful to the reclaimer who
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
expect things of you when they know your surname and what it means. Your reasons for taking up adventuring likely involve your family in some way: Are you the family rebel, who prefers delving in
filthy dungeons to sipping zzar at a ball? Or have you taken up sword or spell on your family’s behalf, ensuring that they have someone of renown to see to their legacy?
Work with your DM to come
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Kind and Curious Halflings are an affable and cheerful people. They cherish the bonds of family and friendship as well as the comforts of hearth and home, harboring few dreams of gold or glory. Even
adventurers among them usually venture into the world for reasons of community, friendship, wanderlust, or curiosity. They love discovering new things, even simple things, such as an exotic food or an
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come and go. Bonds of friendship last forever. (Good)
6
Aspiration. I’m determined to make something of myself. (Any)
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Bond
1
I fleeced the wrong person and must
insults are my weapons of choice.
7
I keep multiple holy symbols on me and invoke whatever deity might come in useful at any given moment.
8
I pocket anything I see that might have some
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In your earlier days, you were a personage of some significance in a noble court or a bureaucratic organization. You might or might not come from an upper-class family; your talents, rather than the
.
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Ideal
1
Community. It is the duty of all civilized people to strengthen the bonds of community and the security of civilization. (Lawful)
2
Generosity. My talents were
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a set of beliefs about the nature of life. Simic members’ bonds and flaws derive from their scientific research — including their creation of new life forms, which they can become very
interfere with the conclusions of logic. (Lawful)
6
Superiority. My vast intellect and strength are directed toward increasing my sway over others. (Evil)
Bonds
d6
Bond
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Preparing for Play Players feel more immersed in the setting when their characters’ backgrounds, bonds, and faction choices come to life at the table. Once your players make their characters, make a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Character Creation If your players are creating 1st-level characters for this adventure, consider setting aside the first game session for character creation. That way, the players can flesh out their adventuring party together and come up with reasons why their characters are friends.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
The Journey Yet to Come Shifters have a strong presence in the Eldeen Reaches but can be found in rural areas across Khorvaire, where they often live among humans. While they form powerful bonds to
friends and kin, shifters place great value on self-reliance and freedom. It’s a shifter proverb to “always be prepared for the journey yet to come,” and most shifters strive to be ready for change or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Chapter 1: Dragon’s Rest The adventure begins at a tiny cloister called Dragon’s Rest, a haven where world-weary people come to seek peace, reconciliation, and enlightenment. There, the characters
learn about the dangers facing Stormwreck Isle. Each character has a specific reason for coming to the cloister, as shown on the character sheets. You can also let players invent their own reasons for their characters to seek out Runara’s wisdom and assistance.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
The Journey Yet to Come Shifters have a strong presence in the Eldeen Reaches, and they often live among humans and can be found in rural areas across Khorvaire. While they form powerful bonds to
friends and kin, shifters place great value on self-reliance and freedom. It’s a shifter proverb to “always be prepared for the journey yet to come,” and most shifters strive to be ready for change or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
firsthand experience — likely somewhere in the Outer City. Outlander Origins Foreigners of all kinds come to Baldur’s Gate daily, drawn by countless reasons from countless lands. The Outlander Origins table
Outlander Coming to Baldur’s Gate might seem like a good idea for a spectrum of reasons. Profit, excitement, and cosmopolitan opportunities all present tempting prospects, but rarely does one start
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
firsthand experience — likely somewhere in the Outer City. Outlander Origins Foreigners of all kinds come to Baldur’s Gate daily, drawn by countless reasons from countless lands. The Outlander Origins table
Outlander Coming to Baldur’s Gate might seem like a good idea for a spectrum of reasons. Profit, excitement, and cosmopolitan opportunities all present tempting prospects, but rarely does one start
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
as their father and creator — and those who have sworn to topple him from his divine throne. While the dwarves loyal to Moradin take joy in the art of crafting and form strong family bonds, the
duergar are joyless, hateful creatures who create their works out of an urge to build and acquire. They come closest to feeling true joy when they raid dwarven strongholds to satisfy their lust for blood and treasure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
Welcome to Dragon’s Rest Jenn Ravenna The adventure continues at a tiny cloister on Stormwreck Isle called Dragon’s Rest, a haven where world-weary people come to seek peace, reconciliation, and
players invent their own reasons for their characters to seek out the wisdom and assistance of Elder Runara, who runs the cloister. Read the following text when you’re ready to start: Stormwreck Isle
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
area is at risk. If orcs come upon a target that is too large to assault directly, they will lurk along supply routes, taking out their frustration on caravans and travelers. Left unchecked, a tribe can
; their loyalty by turning them into slaves.
If a tribe is defeated and driven from its lair, the survivors might come under the sway of a strong but dimwitted creature, such as a hill giant or an ogre
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Dealing with Wealth Characters accumulate wealth over the course of their adventures—sometimes, a lot of wealth! These riches might come slowly over a long adventuring career or in a sudden stroke of
ensuring your characters develop strong personal reasons to continue to adventure, even if they begin their adventuring careers in the pursuit of wealth. Perhaps they want revenge on a despicable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
The Well of Dragons The Well of Dragons is the caldera of an extinct volcano at the northern end of the Sunset Mountains. For reasons no mortal understands, many dragons reaching the end of their
lives come to the Well of Dragons to die, and have been doing so for millennia. The caldera of a long-dead volcano rises from an ashen plane ahead. Along the cinder cone’s steeply sloped sides, thousands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
The Well of Dragons The Well of Dragons is the caldera of an extinct volcano at the northern end of the Sunset Mountains. For reasons no mortal understands, many dragons reaching the end of their
lives come to the Well of Dragons to die, and have been doing so for millennia. The caldera of a long-dead volcano rises from an ashen plane ahead. Along the cinder cone’s steeply sloped sides, thousands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Lord of Blades Adventure Hooks The Lord of Blades Adventure Hooks table sets out some reasons how the characters could come in contact with the Lord of Blades. Lord of Blades Adventure Hooks d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. They might visit the island for either of the following reasons: Vellynne Harpell, a member of the Arcane Brotherhood, invites the characters to join her on an expedition to the island (see chapter 4
for more information). The characters come to the island on their own, hoping to put an end to Icewind Dale’s everlasting winter. The fortress of Grimskalle, built by frost giants, now serves as the abode of Auril the Frostmaiden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. Encourage players to roleplay supporting characters as true to the NPCs’ personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws as possible, so that they don’t come across as automatons. If you don’t feel that an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Sharn Heights Adventures Adventures in Sharn heights are perfect for pulp action scenes. Narrow bridges, moving platforms, and great heights come together in a public place that's a perfect location
for swashbuckling battles, tense hostage negotiations, and over-the-top heists. The Sharn Heights Adventures table offers reasons why your characters might need to visit such a location. In addition
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
this baseline: a multitude of humanoid races coexist with humans in fantastic worlds. Adventurers bring magical powers to bear against the monstrous threats they face. These characters typically come
selfish reasons. Technology and society are based on medieval norms, though the culture isn’t necessarily European. Campaigns often revolve around delving into ancient dungeons in search of treasure or in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
is elsewhere while the rest of the party continues the adventure. Come up with in-game reasons for the character to temporarily leave the party and rejoin later, such as following up on a rumor or
background. This requires everyone to step out of the game world a bit and suspend disbelief, but it might be the easiest solution. Act as if the character were absent, but don’t try to come up with any






