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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
Core Rogue Traits
Primary Ability
Dexterity
Hit Point Die
D8 per Rogue level
Saving Throw Proficiencies
Dexterity and Intelligence
Skill Proficiencies
Choose 4: Acrobatics
Magic Items
Acquisitions Incorporated
, organic, locally sourced woven fibers
Fighter
A thick, battle-scarred iron lockbox
Paladin
A metal case with fine engraving and scrollwork
Ranger
A fur-lined bindle
Rogue
A
upgrade to function as the replica chest used for the Leomund's secret chest spell, becoming a rare magic item. You can open the secret chest through your living loot satchel to deposit or withdraw items
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
property of the weapon can’t be used until dawn seven days later.
Curse. This weapon is cursed, and becoming attuned to it extends the curse to you. Until the curse is broken with a remove curse
blank slate. It thus encourages its wielder to engage in constant destruction, claiming that this will allow the creation of a more superior vision from the ruin of what came before.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
to reach 6th level, he can decide whether to add another fighter level (becoming a fighter 5/rogue 1), another rogue level (becoming a fighter 4/rogue 2), or a level in a third class, perhaps dabbling
in wizardry thanks to the tome of mysterious lore he acquired (becoming a fighter 4/rogue 1/wizard 1).
Multiclassing Proficiencies Class Proficiencies Gained Barbarian Shields, simple weapons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
against a creature is not about killing the creature but about becoming the new owner of its treasure. The following sections explore certain facets of what it means to be a rogue, which you can use to add
Rogue People forget that the entire point of venturing down into a dusty tomb is to bring back the prizes hidden away there. Fighting is for fools. Dead men can’t spend their fortunes.
— Barnabas
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
brilliance of the greatest Rogues. Becoming a Rogue... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the traits in the Core Rogue Traits table. Gain the Rogue’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Rogue Features
Rogue Core Rogue Traits Primary Ability Dexterity Hit Point Die D8 per Rogue level Saving Throw Proficiencies Dexterity and Intelligence Skill Proficiencies Choose 4: Acrobatics, Athletics
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
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 Traits table. Gain the Rogue’s
Rogue AURORE FOLNY A Dexterous Expert in Stealth and Subterfuge Core Rogue Traits Primary Ability Dexterity Hit Point Die D8 per Rogue level Saving Throw Proficiencies Dexterity and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
to madness and corruption, thus becoming the very evils they are sworn to fight. Gatekeeper NPCs d4 NPC 1 The spirit of a long-dead Gatekeeper lives on in the body of an ancient toad. It speaks
that serves as a seal on a journey to a number of sacred sites to restore its power. 4 An old orc ranger is murdering people in Sharn, claiming that they’ve been corrupted by the daelkyr.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
accusations while smugly claiming no responsibility. Characters can press Kirina on these details by making a DC 14 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check. If the characters encouraged Prince Simbon to
chances of becoming the empress’s next heir. At Kirina’s behest, Kedjou crafted the ritual that brought the aurumvoraxes to the Goldwarren. In exchange for positioning Kirina to become Inaya’s heir, Kedjou
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
play an all-dwarf party or a troupe of adventuring entertainers. Character Options Races Classes Backgrounds Dwarf Bard Acolyte Elf Cleric Criminal Halfling Fighter Entertainer Human Rogue Sage
characters were before becoming adventurers, and also include roleplaying hooks in the form of ideals, bonds, and flaws — things that you, as the DM, want to know. For example, if a player chooses the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Adventure Background Driven from lands farther north by more powerful dragons, a young white dragon named Cryovain has descended upon the Sword Mountains, claiming the snow-capped range as its domain
dragon’s domain grows as it ranges farther across the land, preying on anything it can catch with its claws or freeze to death with its icy breath. Sightings of the dragon are becoming more common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the threat, dismissing reports of vanished regions as rumors and fearmongering. As the domain splits into crumbling islands, ambitious beings vie for Azalin’s power, each claiming to be the lost
king’s obvious successor. These would-be tyrants blame one another for the domain’s dissolution, and each believes they alone can save Darkon by becoming its sole ruler.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
becoming a wandering rogue for hire. 4 You talked to a nice faerie in the woods, and all of a sudden you were a thousand miles from home. 5 Your village elder told you so many stories about being a
rogue in an adventuring party that you couldn’t resist the urge to try doing it yourself. 6 A friend dared you to jump on the back of a sleeping horse, which turned out to be a pegasus, and your life hasn’t slowed down since.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
me push beyond my limitations. 6 My anger needed to be channeled into battle, or I risked becoming an indiscriminate killer. Bard d6 I became a bard because … 1 I awakened my latent bardic
, learning all I needed to swear my own sacred oath. 5 Evil must be opposed on all fronts. I feel compelled to seek out wickedness and purge it from the world. 6 Becoming a paladin was a natural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
misfortune they endure is eventually balanced by good tidings. Many Balances live up to their birth sign’s moniker by becoming traders or merchants. Sage The Wise One; Most Prominent in Early Spring In
with the Rogue, contributing to the belief that opposites attract. Omen of Passion. Children born under the Flames are destined to arouse strong emotions in other people—be it love or anger. They are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
include multiple backgrounds, as sometimes it’s fun to play an all-soldier party or a troupe of adventuring entertainers. The backgrounds they choose define who their characters were before becoming
spellcaster makes a good sidekick for a fighter or rogue. During a festival below one of the walking statues of Waterdeep,
young friends dream of embarking on adventures together.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
(Rogue)
Forever in search of “twinkles,” Two Dry Cloaks has a deep enthusiasm for treasure and a broad definition of what “treasure” might mean. As an old saying has it, “the hoard is the heart of a
thick, battle-scarred iron lockbox
Paladin A metal case with fine engraving and scrollwork
Ranger A fur-lined bindle
Rogue A nondescript coin pouch
Sorcerer A battered leather
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
a creation of magical force. Once used, this property of the weapon can’t be used until dawn seven days later. Curse. This weapon is cursed, and becoming attuned to it extends the curse to you
owner can rebuild the world from a blank slate. It thus encourages its wielder to engage in constant destruction, claiming that this will allow the creation of a more superior vision from the ruin of what came before.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
players for thoughts about the campaign. Indirect Input. The choices a player makes, starting at character creation, can indicate what they want to see in the game. For example, a Rogue player likely wants
villain. Ambition. A character’s ambition is a broad, personal aspiration the character hopes to achieve through a lifetime of adventuring. A character might dream of becoming a legendary knight or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
no interest in becoming a permanent member of the party, Tinjong is willing to accompany the characters to Auril’s island if their aim is to confront the Frostmaiden and end her everlasting winter
, claiming that’s what Silvanus would want her to do. Tinjong’s Cave. If the characters need a place to rest and recuperate, Tinjong leads them to her cave overlooking the sea. It contains no furnishings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
group of stealthy characters moving slowly might be able to sneak past enemies that clumsier characters would alert. A rogue and a monk moving at a slow pace are much harder to detect when they leave
from becoming lost, making a Wisdom (Survival) check when the DM calls for it. (The Dungeon Master’s Guide has rules to determine whether the group gets lost.) Draw a Map. The character can draw a map
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
remembering where you are in the list can bog the game down. If you want quicker combats, at the risk of those combats becoming unbalanced, try using the side initiative rule. Under this variant, the
Initiative Modifier Tiny +5 Small +2 Medium +0 Large -2 Huge -5 Gargantuan -8 Don’t apply the same modifier more than once on a creature’s turn. For example, a rogue fighting with two daggers gains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
your world might worship a patron deity, performing secret missions in that deity’s name. To reflect this cultural detail, you could add Religion to the list of skills that a rogue character can choose
different races or cultures. The bardic colleges might be closed to everyone except elves, dragonborn might be the only creatures capable of becoming sorcerers, and all warlocks in your world might be human
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
the task might instead increase each character’s renown by 2, showing the adventurers as effective allies. Meanwhile, the party’s rogue might have looted a box of rare poisons from the dragon’s hoard
with the Lords’ Alliance might have to be at least 5th level before becoming a stingblade, at least 10th level to be a warduke, and at least 15th level to be a lioncrown. You can set these thresholds of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
condescending noble might wish to see a group of upstart adventurers fail so as to keep them from becoming rivals for the king’s attention, thwarting them with slander and scheming rather than direct threats
. For example, if the party’s rogue says something that pushes a noble’s attitude toward the party from indifferent to hostile, another character might be able to diffuse the noble’s hostility with clever roleplaying and a successful Charisma (Persuasion) check.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
others, becoming petty tyrants. When Maglubiyet conquered the bugbears’ gods, he taught the bugbears the practicality of cold brutality. When Maglubiyet conquered the hobgoblins’ gods, he knew he had to
Warfare in the name of Maglubiyet isn’t conducted like the raiding of orcs or the wanton slaughter of gnolls. It is instead a practice of claiming territory and subjugating people. Those who surrender to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
kingdoms in the North and the Heartlands, becoming the shield dwarves. Those who remained became the gold dwarves. Gold dwarf scholars point to Abbathor as the cause of this division, claiming that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
dedicated to preserving balance in the world. The group’s general aim is to prevent any single country, faction, or other organized group from becoming too powerful and overwhelming others. The
Outlands Hunters, gatherers, hermits Oak leaf and acorn Olidammara, the Laughing Rogue Ysgard Revelers, gamblers, pranksters Laughing mask Pelor, the Radiant Sun* Elysium Healers, the compassionate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
opportunity in Phandalin and had Halia killed. Sharna (LE female dwarf bandit captain) is the sect’s agent. She aims to revive mining in the area, with the goal of making Phandalin a haven for the rogue
in town a month ago. Now, she is downright frenetic. She proselytizes for Tymora in the streets, in taverns, and in people’s homes. Garaele is well known for haranguing the folk of Phandalin, claiming
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
someone in the party. 8 Atop a low building, a githyanki warrior proselytizes furiously to the characters about Aoskar, the Keeper of Gateways, claiming to have seen the dead god alive and well on the
obstructing justice and becoming the next target. Though most of their work occurs in the Prison, members of the faction regularly mete out discipline in public for all to see. Lady’s Ward Locations Robson
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
sensation of their bones becoming brittle and their skin feeling dry and cracked. The altar can be restored and its profane effect ended in the following ways: A character who kneels before the altar
servants. Plain stone shelves in the eleven alcoves each hold one set of remains. Treasure. A rogue who worked in the cathedral used this room to hide her stolen goods. Behind the bones on one shelf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Wheels” below). After completing one revolution, they stop and await further instructions. The commoners are cultists on the brink of becoming initiates. The priests lash these cultists to break their
. The initiates wear cult garb and are being tested. If the characters try to free them, they protest, claiming that their cult masters are teaching them how to “survive on air alone.” A17. The Palace
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
smashed furniture and other debris are scattered about the floor. Hallways lead off to the east and the west.
A weird moaning fills the area, slowly becoming recognizable as Dwarvish curses. The sound
skeletons attack any non-undead creature that enters. They don’t pursue anyone beyond this chamber. Treasure. The rogue from the failed expedition lies in this room, her desiccated corpse half-buried under
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
the mage is attacked. Shon confronts intruders and orders them to leave the library at once, claiming that no one may peruse the books without Zybilna’s consent. Zybilna has made no such declaration
frames, becoming four glasswork golems (see the accompanying stat block). These golems defend Kelek, returning to their windows after 10 minutes if they haven’t been destroyed by then. If the