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, smelting, forging, and religion. If the tribe has any spellcasters, this caste includes them. Lashers follow the lead of the tribe’s boss, and enforce their will on other goblins with whips
opportunity to supervise and dominate such creatures, which have no status at all.
WHO'S THE BOSS?
Goblins pattern the rule of their tribes after the whip-cracking rule of their god, Khurgorbaeyag
Genasi
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of savage humanoids and weird cults in untamed lands. Others gain positions of great influence, especially where elemental beings are revered. A few genasi leave the Material Plane to find refuge in
bloodlines of those genasi have spread into other lands. Though far from common, air and fire genasi are more likely to be found in the western regions of Faerûn, along the coast from Calimshan north
Firbolg
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We spent three months tracking the green dragon before locating the forest in which it sought refuge. On our second day in that place, we woke to find the dragon’s head placed in the center
heart of the world and monuments to the durability of life.
In their role as caretakers, firbolgs live off the land while striving to remain in balance with nature. Their methods reflect common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
Plasmoid Boss On occasion, due to some biological anomaly, a plasmoid balloons in size upon reaching adulthood (around the age of twenty years). Plasmoids who use their increased size and strength to
boss around smaller, weaker creatures can easily end up in positions of power, surrounded by loyal underlings, sycophants, and would-be usurpers. A plasmoid boss might be the master of a guild, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Goblin Boss Goblin bosses are often the most imaginative, disruptive, or forceful goblins. Through a combination of luck, cowardice, and callousness, these leaders avoid harm at the expense of their
followers. Goblin Boss Small Fey (Goblinoid), Chaotic Neutral
AC 17 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 21 (6d6)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 10 +0 +0
Dex 15 +2 +2
Con 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Tough Boss Tough bosses leverage their street smarts, brawling prowess, and reputation to compel others to follow their demands. Tough Boss Medium or Small Humanoid, Neutral
AC 16 Initiative +2 (12
Cha 11 +0 +2
Gear Chain Mail, Heavy Crossbow, Warhammer
Senses Passive Perception 10
Languages Common plus one other language
CR 4 (XP 1,100; PB +2)
Traits
Pack Tactics. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Goblin Boss Bossy Goblin Leader Goblin bosses are often the most imaginative, disruptive, or forceful goblins. Goblin Boss Small Fey (Goblinoid), Chaotic Neutral
AC 17 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 21
+0
Skills Stealth +6
Gear Chain Shirt, Scimitar, Shield, Shortbow
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 9
Languages Common, Goblin
CR 1 (XP 200; PB +2)
Actions
Multiattack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Goblin Boss Goblin Boss
Small humanoid (goblinoid), neutral evil
Armor Class 17 (chain shirt, shield)
Hit Points 21 (6d6)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
10 (+0)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
10
(+0)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
8 (−1)
CHA
10 (+0)
Skills Stealth +6
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9
Languages Common, Goblin
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Nimble
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
monstrous crime lord). Make sure the boss survives! 5 The boss wants a treasure that’s being held in an underground refuge the giant can’t enter. Plan and execute the perfect heist. 6 Another group of
. Giant Patrons Giant Role Group Patron Type Boss Criminal Syndicate Financier Aristocrat Seer Ancient Being Sovereign Sovereign Tutor Academy Warleader Military Force Boss A giant boss wields
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel
Features Those familiar with the Radiant Citadel know the following details: Hallmarks. The Radiant Citadel is an extraplanar refuge known for its collaborative society and ecological beauty. Local
city. This makes the population an ethnically diverse mix of humans, dragonborn, dwarves, elves, gnomes, and halflings, along with a variety of other races. Languages. Common is widely known, along with dozens of other languages.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Features Those familiar with the Radiant Citadel know the following details: Hallmarks. The Radiant Citadel is an extraplanar refuge known for its collaborative society and ecological beauty. Local
city. This makes the population an ethnically diverse mix of humans, dragonborn, dwarves, elves, gnomes, and halflings, along with a variety of other races. Languages. Common is widely known, along with dozens of other languages.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
nefarious activity happening in an adventure, having the dragon’s minions mention the nature of their boss sets up the coming climactic encounter. Although the climax must hinge on the successes and
a villain and a group of minions in a battle to the finish. 2 The adventurers chase a villain while dodging obstacles designed to thwart them, leading to a final confrontation in the villain’s refuge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
7. Mad Wizard’s Retreat A human wizard, the lone survivor of an expedition to the Underdark, has taken refuge in this 30-foot-high cave. The cave contains the following: Light. Phosphorescent moss
get back to her wife Urgala, whom she hasn’t seen in a decade. When last they were together, Urgala and Darribeth were living in Amphail, a town north of Waterdeep. In the intervening years, Urgala
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
-foot-tall golems worship the Mad Mage as a god and regard the Runestone as his eye into their dark domain. The Stonecloaks don’t like it that a lich has taken refuge in the stalagmite tower, but
. It understands the following languages but can’t speak: Abyssal, Celestial, Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Elvish, Infernal, and Undercommon. Stonecloaks use a system of eye blinks to communicate nonverbally with one another.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
with the following changes: K’Tulah speaks Common and Druidic, and she has darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. When K’Tulah moves on her turn in combat, she can double her speed until the end of the
research I’ve collected painstakingly over the past decade is my pride and joy.” Flaw. “I don’t like feeling trapped.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
) check. No ability check is required if the characters use a rope or climbing gear. A goblin clan driven from the Ardeep Forest by wood elves took refuge in the Dripping Caves a little over a month ago
started eating the villagers. Prisoners that the goblins haven’t eaten are doomed to meet a similar fate unless the adventurers intervene. Hark, the goblin boss, isn’t an unreasonable creature. His
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Goblins Wild Tricksters and Troublemakers Habitat: Forest, Grassland, Hill, Planar (Acheron, Feywild), Underdark; Treasure: Implements, Individual Taras Susak A goblin boss, a goblin hexer, and a
. Since then, hordes of these more martial-minded goblins have flourished, with some finding their ways to Material Plane worlds. These vicious invaders seek to sow ruin in preparation for their god’s conquest. Bree-yark!
—Approximate translation from Goblin to Common: “Hey, rube!”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
faculty with common interests. Such interests include academic pursuits, hobbies, shared languages, and religious affiliation. In Shava House—one such community—residents enjoy meals heavily laden with
academic discourse regarding the history of Xen’drik. Dala Arand Dala Arand (Medium, Lawful Evil Tough Boss), a young human resident of Shava House, has a distinguished record of expeditions to Xen’drik
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
first decade. Lizardfolk make no distinction between male and female in their naming conventions, and any number of individuals can have the same name. The Lizardfolk Names table includes a number of
meaning in Common is given in parentheses.) Someone named Kosj might be exceptionally scrawny, while a lizardfolk dubbed Usk might wear scraps of plate armor scavenged from a foe. Lizardfolk Names
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Albino Dwarves The albino dwarves of Chult were driven from their subterranean homes by volcanic activity, and those who didn’t seek refuge in Port Nyanzaru adapted to living in the jungle. They make
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Common, Dwarvish
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Dwarven Resilience. The dwarf has advantage on saving throws against poison.
Actions
Handaxe. Melee or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Important Members Here are some of the Moonstalkers’ most powerful and respected members. Boss Augustus Augustus is a hulking human werewolf of few words. He shares leadership of the guild with Boss
Your Campaign” section later in this chapter for more details.) Boss Augustus Medium Monstrosity, Neutral
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 150 (20d8 + 60)
Speed 30 ft.; 40 ft. in wolf or hybrid form
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Githzerai Zerths Four githzerai zerths have taken refuge in the Obstacle Course. They use their psychic abilities and natural stealth to hide from Halaster’s magical gaze and the death tyrant’s
githyanki and githzerai who seek to reunify the gith races. By helping the githyanki defeat a common foe, Yrlakka hopes to demonstrate the merits of a single unified gith race — not only to the evil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Languages Common, Goblin
CR 1/8 (XP 25; PB +2)
Actions
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) Piercing damage.
Bonus Actions
Nimble Escape. The
, Shortbow
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 9
Languages Common, Goblin
CR 1/4 (XP 50; PB +2)
Actions
Scimitar. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Slashing damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
full moons, when all Moonstalkers lock themselves in the guildhall, most convene in this spacious chamber. 2: Commons This common room is where Moonstalkers mingle, prepare for missions and receive
rare magic item of your choice. 8: Shrine to the Fallen This room has a small shrine with a headstone memorializing Boss Pyrite and other guild members who died when the Moonstalkers’ old guildhall was
Kobold
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who’ve known each other for over a decade might consider each other friends or enemies, but the strength of this sentiment is much fainter than any comparable human emotion. Since most of their
lack of emotional bonding means they have no concept of marriage or permanent family relationships. Their eggs are placed in a common tribal hatchery with no effort to keep track of who each one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Festival’s levity is abandoned as worried locals seek refuge or mill about the village circle, uncertain how to help. The Brass Crab’s owner, Yalme, had prepared the tavern’s common room for a night of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Q7. Boss Fight Threadbare curtains hang on the east wall of a long hall, in the middle of which a muscular half-orc in dingy robes stands with his foot on the chest of a male human with wavy red
boss. As soon as his minions retrieved who they thought was Renaer Neverember, the half-orc begged Nihiloor let him witness the interrogation of the captive, not realizing until after he did so that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
1. Goblin Bazaar In this monstrous market live forty goblins. Half of them are guards, and the other half are traders. The goblin boss and his retinue lurk in area 1e. 1a. Bazaar Side Entrance
goblin boss, Yek. She hasn’t eaten in two days and happily provides information or her service as a guide in exchange for food or freedom. She knows about the magic circlet that turned Yek into a human
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
their first decade. Physically weak, they are easy prey for predators. This vulnerability forces them to band together. Their superior numbers can win battles against powerful adversaries, but often
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the kobold has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
hometown heroes. They are immigrants who’ve made good, common people who’ve risen to rival the barons and kings. They give the people what they want, whether it’s untaxed gambling, cheap spirits, or
a decade of slow growth, the Droaamish mob known as Daask has recently started targeting Boromar holdings. The halfling clan hasn’t faced such a serious threat before, and it’s scrambling to figure out how to deal with Daask’s guerrilla tactics.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
tapestry (see area D4). D3: Common Room Heaps of soiled bedding, tables, and stools are scattered around the room. Clumsily wrapped presents with tattered ribbons are piled on one table, along with a
with cake-stained faces dance below.
A Goblin Boss and four Goblin Warriors are here celebrating the boss’s birthday. The goblins are initially Hostile toward the characters. When the goblins
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
regularly. Tree Believers As the heroes pass through the forest, two awakened trees interrogate them in Common, demanding to know the reason for their intrusion. If the characters are looking for
archdruid, the other werebats drove Vool out of their village. He found a secluded cave nearby (see area 17) and took refuge there. He ventures out once a day to feed but avoids contact with his kin. If Vool
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
-building, beast taming, mining, smelting, forging, and religion. If the tribe has any spellcasters, this caste includes them. Lashers follow the lead of the tribe’s boss, and enforce their will on
the opportunity to supervise and dominate such creatures, which have no status at all. WHO'S THE BOSS?
Goblins pattern the rule of their tribes after the whip-cracking rule of their god
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
transforming them into lobsterfolk. The fishers accepted their punishment and embraced their new existence. However, they were scorned by other members of their tribe and forced to take refuge in the
, Survival +4
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Common
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Amphibious. The aldani can breathe air and water.
Actions
Multiattack. The aldani makes two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
divine wisdom and also for refuge. Harshnag is one of only a handful of giants who know about the temple. A few ancient dragons — including Iymrith, Claugiyliamatar, and Klauth — also know of its
THE ALL-FATHER: GENERAL FEATURES
The following features are common throughout the temple.
Ceilings. Interiors have 60-foot-high ceilings.
Doors. The double doors located throughout the complex






