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Player’s Handbook
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
12
+4
Ability Score Improvement
6d6
13
+5
Subclass feature
7d6
14
+5
Devious Strikes
7d6
15
+5
Slippery Mind
8d6
16
+5
Ability Score Improvement
8d6
17
+6
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
court of the Queen of Air and Darkness, one of the Feywild’s archfey. Goblins thrived in her dangerous domain thanks to a special boon from her—a supernatural knack for finding the weak
spots in foes larger than themselves and for getting out of trouble. Goblins brought this fey boon with them to worlds across the Material Plane, even if they don’t remember the fey realm they
Barbarian
Legacy
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
stranger in the area of the campaign? Or is the campaign set in a rough-and-tumble frontier where barbarians are common?
What led you to take up the adventuring life? Were you lured to settled lands
by the promise of riches? Did you join forces with soldiers of those lands to face a shared threat? Did monsters or an invading horde drive you out of your homeland, making you a rootless refugee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Folk Hero As folk hero, you have your roots among the common people. Where are you from, and who do you fight for? 1d4 Folk Hero
1 You grew up in the lower wards. You fight to protect your
Sharn.
3 You’re a refugee driven from your home by the war. You want to protect other refugees, but you’re also an opponent of the monarchies that drove the nations into war.
4 You’re
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Improved Cunning Strike 6d6 12 +4 Ability Score Improvement 6d6 13 +5 Subclass feature 7d6 14 +5 Devious Strikes 7d6 15 +5 Slippery Mind 8d6 16 +5 Ability Score Improvement 8d6 17 +6 Subclass feature 9d6
18 +6 Elusive 9d6 19 +6 Epic Boon 10d6 20 +6 Stroke of Luck 10d6 Level 1: Expertise You gain Expertise in two of your skill proficiencies of your choice. Sleight of Hand and Stealth are recommended
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Ahmaergo Ahmaergo, Xanathar’s majordomo, has a fascination with minotaurs. Although outwardly civil, the shield dwarf is as devious and corrupt as the worst devil, yet also unflinchingly loyal to his
, Perception +6
Damage Resistances poison
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages Common, Dwarvish, Undercommon
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP)
Dwarven Resilience. Ahmaergo has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Improved Cunning Strike 6d6 12 +4 Ability Score Improvement 6d6 13 +5 Subclass feature 7d6 14 +5 Devious Strikes 7d6 15 +5 Slippery Mind 8d6 16 +5 Ability Score Improvement 8d6 17 +6 Subclass feature 9d6
18 +6 Elusive 9d6 19 +6 Epic Boon 10d6 20 +6 Stroke of Luck 10d6 Level 1: Expertise You gain Expertise in two of your skill proficiencies of your choice. Sleight of Hand and Stealth are recommended
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
community even before the Last War; this has become a haven for Cyrans wealthy enough to avoid the refugee camps of High Walls. This results in a diverse array of cuisine, entertainment, and services drawing
the shops have a good selection of common and uncommon magic items. With that said, the people of Middle Menthis are law-abiding folk; if you’re looking for spellcasters to help you with illegal activities or want to sell stolen artifacts, you should turn to Lower Dura.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
barbarian. Did you come from a distant land, making you a stranger in the area of the campaign? Or is the campaign set in a rough-and-tumble frontier where barbarians are common? What led you to take up the
your homeland, making you a rootless refugee? Perhaps you were a prisoner of war, brought in chains to another land and only now able to win your freedom. Or you might have been cast out from your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Sharn Watch. The district of Smoky Towers had a significant Cyran community even before the Last War; now, this area has become a haven for Cyrans wealthy enough to escape the refugee camps of High
of particular interest to adventurers. A wide assortment of magewrights ply their trade here, and the shops have a good selection of magic items (of common and uncommon rarity). The people of Middle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
at the left hand of Szass Tam during the Ritual of Twin Burnings? No? Then speak not to me of wizards. Speak not to me of Thay.
—Nathor, Thayan refugee
Archmage Medium or Small Humanoid (Wizard
Languages Common plus five other languages
CR 12 (XP 8,000; PB +4)
Traits
Magic Resistance. The archmage has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Entertainment While true bards are uncommon, magewright entertainers learn to weave magic into their performances. Illusion is a common tool, used both to enhance a mundane performance or as an art
form in its own right. A gymnastic performance might incorporate jump or feather fall. The effects of the thaumaturgy cantrip—booming voice, influence flames, spontaneous sounds—are a boon for any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Doppelganger Doppelgangers are devious shapeshifters that take on the appearance of other humanoids, throwing off pursuit or luring victims to their doom with misdirection and disguise. Few creatures
Deception +6, Insight +3
Condition Immunities charmed
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Common
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Shapechanger. The doppelganger can use its action to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
closest translation of their name in Common. They are often found poring over ancient texts detailing battles, seeking to better understand the tactical decisions that result in victory and defeat. Rampart
Bond Boon: Rampart’s commanding presence rubs off, and when you’re trying to avoid campus security, your fellow students always help you lie low.
Bond Bane: Library books you need inexplicably go missing at key times, especially those about history. As a result, you can’t pull all-nighters.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
that might provide leads for her journalistic investigations.
Extracurriculars: Strixhaven Star
Job: Firejolt Café server
Bond Boon: Mina loves sharing her vast repository of knowledge with you
. If you seek obscure information that’s not secret, Mina researches it and reports her findings within a week.
Bond Bane: Firejolt Café never has the ingredients in stock for the beverages you initially order, even if it’s a common drink.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
vegetation on the field.
Extracurriculars: Strixhaven Show Band Association
Job: Strixhaven Stadium groundskeeper
Bond Boon: Out of respect for Aurora, fellow campus musicians will cover your
expenses for one night per week at places where live music is common.
Bond Bane: When there’s live music on campus, the lyrics always include rude sentiments directed toward you.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
barbarian. Did you come from a distant land, making you a stranger in the area of the campaign? Or is the campaign set in a rough-and-tumble frontier where barbarians are common? What led you to take up the
your homeland, making you a rootless refugee? Perhaps you were a prisoner of war, brought in chains to “civilized” lands and only now able to win your freedom. Or you might have been cast out from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
wizards would learn their school specialization without any formal training. However, if magic is more common, academies can be the embodiments of the schools of magic. These institutions have their
boon or a nuisance, since the Cabal of Thar-Zad has a fearsome reputation. If you go this route, you can treat schools of magic, bardic colleges, and druid circles as organizations, using the guidelines
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Killmoulis A killmoulis can be either a bane or boon to an adventuring party. When kept well fed with tasty treats, this creature is a helpful assistant that mends armor, collects herbs that make the
be a boon, but don’t expect its benevolence to last one moment after your tastiest morsels have been devoured.
killmoulis
Tiny fey, neutral
Armor Class 14
Hit Points 7 (2d4 + 2)
Speed 30 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Ayik Ur The youthful archer Ayik is the consummate survivor. As the Dragon Armies swarmed over his homeland of Khur, he became a refugee, but not before his leg was injured by a charging warhorse
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages Common
Proficiency Bonus +2
Attacker. Ayik gains a +2 bonus to all attack rolls (included below).
Bonus Proficiencies. Ayik is proficient with simple and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
called infernal blessings. When a character attracts the attention of Hulgaz, she or her servants confront the character and offer a boon. But any boon on offer is fated to make the recipient miserable
of her shoulders or waggle of her finger is a well-rehearsed ploy, a gesture she has weaponized to put her targets off guard. Hulgaz is a charmer in both the common and magical sense. She effortlessly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Doppelganger Doppelgangers are devious shapeshifters that take on the appearance of other humanoids, throwing off pursuit or luring victims to their doom with misdirection and disguise. Few creatures
, Insight +3
Condition Immunities charmed
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Common
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Shapechanger. The doppelganger can use its action to polymorph
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
Vulnerabilities fire
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing
Senses blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 19
Languages Common, Druidic, Sylvan
Challenge 11 (7,200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
/day each: enlarge/reduce, speak with plants
1/day: commune with nature (as an action)
Bonus Actions
Oaken Boon. The treefolk blesses one creature other than itself that it can see within 60 feet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
who speak Common and Dwarvish; being dwarves, they have darkvision out to a range of 60 feet and resistance to poison damage. They carry ice picks (1d4 piercing damage) instead of clubs. Each dwarf is
gemstone worth fifty gold pieces. The friendship of the dwarves of Icewind Dale can also be a boon in these harsh times. You’ll need snowshoes to make the trip in good time.”
If the characters slay
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Minor Items, Common Item Type Attune? Armor of gleaming Armor No Bead of nourishment Wondrous item No Bead of refreshment Wondrous item No Boots of false tracks Wondrous item No Candle of the deep
NECESSARY IN A CAMPAIGN?
The D&D game is built on the assumption that magic items appear sporadically and that they are always a boon, unless an item bears a curse. Characters and monsters are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
magic mouth speaks the following words in Common before disappearing: “Welcome to the Obstacle Course! Place all weapons and magic items in the carts for safekeeping. You won’t need them. Hurry! Time
!” Draw a card from the Elder Runes Deck (see appendix B) to determine which rune appears. This rune targets all creatures within 60 feet of it with the same effect (bane or boon, determined randomly).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
destructive magic in the defense of the court they serve, whether that court is in the Feywild or the Material Plane. A hobgoblin devastator on the battlefield is a boon to their allies and a threat
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Common, Goblin
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Army Arcana. When the hobgoblin casts a spell that causes damage or that forces
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, Deception +6, Perception +3, Stealth +4
Senses truesight 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages Common, Elvish, Sylvan
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Boon of Immortality. Endelyn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
+5, Perception +6, Stealth +2
Senses truesight 60 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages Common, Elvish, Infernal, Sylvan
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Boon of Immortality
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
be driven to murder by passion. A refugee could become a cutpurse out of desperation. The rowdy Brelish veterans who call themselves the Brokenbridge Brawlers don’t think of themselves as criminals
information about them that’s more or less common knowledge in Sharn. This section explores the roles that each one could play in a Sharn-based campaign. Although the powerful organizations in Sharn have a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
you to determine which magic items end up in the characters’ possession. Are Magic Items Necessary?
The D&D game assumes that magic items appear sporadically and that they are a boon unless an item
) Common Items Uncommon Items Rare Items Very Rare Items Legendary Items All Items 1–4 (tier 1) 6 4 1 0 0 11 5–10 (tier 2) 10 17 6 1 0 34 11–16 (tier 3) 3 7 11 7 2 30 17–20 (tier 4) 0 0 5 11 9 25 Total 19
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Orcs To the common folk of the world, an orc is an orc. They know that any one of these savages can tear an ordinary person to pieces, so no further distinction is necessary. Orcs know better
Gruumsh in between.
— Elminster
Orc Blade of Ilneval Ilneval is Gruumsh’s battle captain, a devious strategist who directs Gruumsh’s soldiers with boldness. Among orcs, warriors that venerate Ilneval
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, Deception +5, Perception +4, Stealth +3
Senses truesight 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Common, Elvish, Sylvan
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Amphibious. Bavlorna can
breathe air and water.
Boon of Immortality. Bavlorna is immune to any effect that would age her, and she can’t die from old age.
Widdershins Allergy. If a creature within 10 feet of Bavlorna uses at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
(matching your chosen proficiency), a signet ring, a set of fine clothes, and a pouch containing 18 gp Feature: Fortune’s Favor Your unexpected good fortune is reflected by a minor boon. You gain the Lucky
characters have varied histories, but they have one thing in common: they were down on their luck before their lives abruptly turned around. They might have given up all hope of a happier life, only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
on the battlefield is simultaneously a boon to all its allies and a threat to every foe around it. Into the Fray. While other cultures treat their wizards as cloistered academics, hobgoblins expect
Languages Common, Goblin
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
Arcane Advantage. Once per turn, the hobgoblin can deal an extra 7 (2d6) damage to a creature it hits with a damaging spell attack if that target