born bond diffusing capture religious

Izek Strazni

Monsters Curse of Strahd

damage. If the target is a flammable object that isn’t being worn or carried, it catches fire.Izek and his sister were born in Vallaki. One morning, their father and their uncle took them

the woods and was never seen again. Unlike his sister, Izek was born without a soul. As time wore on, he forgot his lost sister and learned to cope with his disability. Orphaned Killer. Izek’s

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

commanding it to halt). He tries to capture and imprison evildoers, slaying them only if they cannot be apprehended. Valor's Call The noble adventuring party known as Valor’s Call was founded

Jarund Elkhardt

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

in battle. The strain of his long years of rule is etched on his weather-worn face. Jarund's late son, Jarund Twice-Born, was killed almost a decade ago while trying to bring down a cave bear, leaving

strengthen the bond between them. Mjenir believes that the only way to break Auril's spell is to slay the goddess in her home, but Jarund believes that his warriors aren't strong enough to accomplish that task alone.

Selenelion Twin

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

points at the start of her turn as long as both twins are alive and within 60 feet of each other. A twin dies only if she starts her turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate. Twin Bond

.) Gleam and Glister were born during such an event, and they are blessed with magical abilities tied to moonlight (Gleam) and sunlight (Glister), respectively. The twins are easily distinguished by

Gladiator Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

to be able to capture and hold an audience’s attention, so they tend to have flamboyant or forceful personalities. They’re inclined toward the romantic and often cling to high-minded

. Art should reflect the soul; it should come from within and reveal who we really are. (Any) D6 BOND 1 My instrument is my most treasured possession, and it reminds me of someone

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

misquote) religious texts. 6 I anger quickly when I witness cruelty or injustice. 7 My praise and trust are earned and never given freely. 8 I like everything clean and organized

Kalashtar Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

I am kalashtar, born of two worlds. Over a thousand years ago, my ancestor bound her bloodline to the spirit Kashtai, and I am a child of that union. Kashtai moves within me. Her memories come to

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

Acolyte - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

religious service. The Gods of the Multiverse section contains a sample pantheon, from the Forgotten Realms setting. Were you a lesser functionary in a temple, raised from childhood to assist the priests in

an acolyte, you command the respect of those who share your faith, and you can perform the religious ceremonies of your deity. You and your adventuring companions can expect to receive free healing

Grung

Species One Grung Above

. All grungs are a dull greenish gray when they are born, but each individual takes on the color of its caste as it grows to adulthood. Green grungs are the tribe’s warriors, hunters, and laborers

lookout for creatures they can capture and enslave. Grungs use slaves for all manner of menial tasks, but mostly they just like bossing them around. Slaves are fed mildly poisoned food to keep them

Acolyte Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

. Choose a god, a pantheon of gods, or some other quasi-divine being, and work with your DM to detail the nature of your religious service. The Gods of the Multiverse section contains a sample pantheon

the religious ceremonies of your deity. You and your adventuring companions can expect to receive free healing and care at a temple, shrine, or other established presence of your faith, though you

Entertainer Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

but unusual weapon, such as a trident or net. Suggested Characteristics Successful entertainers have to be able to capture and hold an audience’s attention, so they tend to have

) d6 Bond 1 My instrument is my most treasured possession, and it reminds me of someone I love. 2 Someone stole my precious instrument, and someday I’ll get it back

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

ties to two worlds, yet belonging to neither. Some genasi are born of mortal–genie unions, others have two genasi as parents, and a rare few have a genie further up their family tree, manifesting

a planar convergence. Elemental energy saturates any creatures in the area and might alter their nature enough that their offspring with other mortals are born as genasi. Heirs to Elemental Power

Anthropologist

Backgrounds Tomb of Annihilation

, rituals, religious beliefs, languages, and art, you have learned how tribes, empires, and all forms of society in between craft their own destinies and doom. This knowledge came to you not only through

; Suggested Characteristics Anthropologists leave behind the societies into which they were born to discover what life is like in other parts of the world. They seek to see how other races and civilizations

House Agent (Cannith)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

my house and for my own curiosity. (Any) 6 Comfort. I want to ensure that me and mine enjoy the best things in life. (Any) D6 BOND 1 My house is my family, and

theories and worried about secret societies and hidden demons. 3 My house and bloodline make me the best! 4 My secret could get me expelled from my house. 5 My religious beliefs aren

House Agent (Jorasco)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

house and for my own curiosity. (Any) 6 Comfort. I want to ensure that me and mine enjoy the best things in life. (Any) D6 BOND 1 My house is my family, and I would

and worried about secret societies and hidden demons. 3 My house and bloodline make me the best! 4 My secret could get me expelled from my house. 5 My religious beliefs aren’t

Charlatan Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

a born gambler who can’t resist taking a risk for a potential payoff. 5 I lie about almost everything, even when there’s no good reason to. 6 Sarcasm and insults are my

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

House Agent (Sivis)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

and for my own curiosity. (Any) 6 Comfort. I want to ensure that me and mine enjoy the best things in life. (Any) D6 BOND 1 My house is my family, and I would

and worried about secret societies and hidden demons. 3 My house and bloodline make me the best! 4 My secret could get me expelled from my house. 5 My religious beliefs aren’t

House Agent (Vadalis)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

my own curiosity. (Any) 6 Comfort. I want to ensure that me and mine enjoy the best things in life. (Any) D6 BOND 1 My house is my family, and I would do anything

about secret societies and hidden demons. 3 My house and bloodline make me the best! 4 My secret could get me expelled from my house. 5 My religious beliefs aren’t widespread

House Agent (Deneith)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

my own curiosity. (Any) 6 Comfort. I want to ensure that me and mine enjoy the best things in life. (Any) D6 BOND 1 My house is my family, and I would do

worried about secret societies and hidden demons. 3 My house and bloodline make me the best! 4 My secret could get me expelled from my house. 5 My religious beliefs aren’t

House Agent (Lyrandar)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

my house and for my own curiosity. (Any) 6 Comfort. I want to ensure that me and mine enjoy the best things in life. (Any) D6 BOND 1 My house is my family, and I

theories and worried about secret societies and hidden demons. 3 My house and bloodline make me the best! 4 My secret could get me expelled from my house. 5 My religious beliefs aren

House Agent (Medani)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

for my own curiosity. (Any) 6 Comfort. I want to ensure that me and mine enjoy the best things in life. (Any) D6 BOND 1 My house is my family, and I would do

worried about secret societies and hidden demons. 3 My house and bloodline make me the best! 4 My secret could get me expelled from my house. 5 My religious beliefs aren’t

House Agent (Thuranni)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

for my house and for my own curiosity. (Any) 6 Comfort. I want to ensure that me and mine enjoy the best things in life. (Any) D6 BOND 1 My house is my family, and

theories and worried about secret societies and hidden demons. 3 My house and bloodline make me the best! 4 My secret could get me expelled from my house. 5 My religious beliefs aren

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

that the yuan-ti have prepared a special ambush at the end of the pursuit. Capture, Not Kill The objective of the yuan-ti as a race is to conquer and enslave others; they don’t espouse the sort

of evil that calls for them to butcher or eradicate all who oppose them. In keeping with their goal of domination, the yuan-ti would rather capture potentially useful opponents than kill them. They use

House Agent (Tharashk)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

and for my own curiosity. (Any) 6 Comfort. I want to ensure that me and mine enjoy the best things in life. (Any) D6 BOND 1 My house is my family, and I would do

worried about secret societies and hidden demons. 3 My house and bloodline make me the best! 4 My secret could get me expelled from my house. 5 My religious beliefs aren’t

Shifter Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

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

also be a cunning rat who darts through the shadows. Wildhunt shifters are born from any creature that tracks its prey. While the beast within certainly has a physical impact on a shifter, it has a

Entertainer - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

entertainers have to be able to capture and hold an audience’s attention, so they tend to have flamboyant or forceful personalities. They’re inclined toward the romantic and often cling to

Honesty. Art should reflect the soul; it should come from within and reveal who we really are. (Any) d6 Bond 1 My instrument is my most treasured possession, and it reminds

Marine

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

injured marine for miles to avoid capture and death. Suggested Characteristics Marines are looked up to by other soldiers and respected by their superiors. They are veteran warriors

Perseverance. No injury or obstacle can turn me from my goal. (Any) D6 BOND 1 I face danger and evil to offset an unredeemable act in my past. 2 I. Will. Finish. The

Gruul Anarch

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

;We weren’t born tame or domesticated, so we shouldn’t have to live that way. (Neutral) 4 Might. The strongest are meant to dominate the weak. (Evil) 5 Rage.

;AAAAAARRRRggggh! [To live is to feel and express the rage burning in your belly.] (Chaotic) 6 Tradition. The Old Ways must be preserved and upheld. (Any) Bonds d6 Bond 1

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

want. 4 I’m a born gambler who can’t resist taking a risk for a potential payoff. 5 I lie about almost everything, even when there’s no good reason to. 6 Sarcasm and

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

Deneir

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

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

concerned with religious hierarchy and protocol. This behavior is supported by the fact that Deneir’s blessings of divine magic are more often bestowed on those who lose themselves in written works

Deneir

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

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

concerned with religious hierarchy and protocol. This behavior is supported by the fact that Deneir’s blessings of divine magic are more often bestowed on those who lose themselves in written works

Heroes of Destiny

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

that opposes a deity or another powerful cosmic force. Comet You were born under a sign associated with cataclysm, and every attempt to glimpse your future reveals ill omens. Donjon A religious

potential and hope where others expect disaster. Key An inflexible person with power over you threatened to bring about disaster, but your decisive action prevailed. Knight The defenders of a religious

Deneir

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

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

concerned with religious hierarchy and protocol. This behavior is supported by the fact that Deneir’s blessings of divine magic are more often bestowed on those who lose themselves in written works

Tieflings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Tieflings "The Chieftain Who Leads them," Thuel asked, "what do we know of him?" “His name is Kathrik Mel. He inspires tremendous loyalty in the barbarians, an almost religious fervor.” “He’s a

at the fringes of civilization. Many tieflings are born to the Carrion Tribes, the barbarians who live in the Demon Wastes. Such tieflings are touched by the fiendish forces bound beneath the Wastes

Heroes of Destiny

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

that opposes a deity or another powerful cosmic force. Comet You were born under a sign associated with cataclysm, and every attempt to glimpse your future reveals ill omens. Donjon A religious

potential and hope where others expect disaster. Key An inflexible person with power over you threatened to bring about disaster, but your decisive action prevailed. Knight The defenders of a religious

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