both before dire class rewards

Rogue Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

class, making a living as burglars, assassins, cutpurses, and con artists. Often, these scoundrels are organized into thieves’ guilds or crime families. Plenty of rogues operate independently, but

world where dire rats—and wererats—haunt the sewers. As adventurers, rogues fall on both sides of the law. Some are hardened criminals who decide to seek their fortune in treasure hoards

Fighter Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

opponent’s sword flares with blue light an instant before she sends lightning flashing forth to smite him. All of these heroes are fighters, perhaps the most diverse class of characters in the

left behind. There are greater risks, perhaps, but also much greater rewards—few fighters in the city watch have the opportunity to discover a magic flame tongue sword, for example. Creating a

Warlock Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

for your patron, or did your patron find and choose you? Do you chafe under the obligations of your pact or serve joyfully in anticipation of the rewards promised to you? Work with your DM to

20th +6 Eldritch Master 4 15 4 5th 8 Class Features As a warlock, you gain the following class features.

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

nature, coming face to face with a giant eagle or dire wolf and surviving the experience. Maybe your character was born during an epic storm or a volcanic eruption, which was interpreted as a sign that

the world from the incursion of aberrations. Class Features As a druid, you gain the following class features.

Dire Wolf

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Dire Wolf Dire Wolf Large beast, unaligned Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 37 (5d10 + 10) Speed 50 ft. STR 17 (+3) DEX 15 (+2) CON 15 (+2) INT 3

Dire Corby

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

settlements—of life. dire corby Medium humanoid (dire corby), neutral evil Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 16 (3d8 + 3) Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft. STR 13(+1) DEX 14(+2

Dire Corby Heralded by the ominous, deep rumbling of their strange song, great packs of dire corbies range across the Underdark, stripping the tunnels and caverns they traverse of all living things

Dire Wolf

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Dire Wolf Dire Wolf Large beast, unaligned Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 37 (5d10 + 10) Speed 50 ft. STR 17 (+3) DEX 15 (+2) CON 15 (+2) INT 3

Dire Troll

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

how little of its previous form remained. Thus, only trolls slain by acid or fire remain dead, because only those are consumed by Vaprak. Dire Troll Huge giant, chaotic evil Armor Class 15

Dire Troll Trolls kill and eat almost anything — including, in rare cases, other trolls. This cannibalism has the effect of causing the troll to grow to an unusually large size. These dire trolls

A Shady Living

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

A Shady Living Every town and city has its share of rogues. Most of them live up to the worst stereotypes of the class, making a living as burglars, assassins, cutpurses, and con artists. Often

rogues make an honest living as locksmiths, investigators, or exterminators, which can be a dangerous job in a world where dire rats — and wererats — haunt the sewers. As adventurers, rogues fall on

A Shady Living

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

A Shady Living Every town and city has its share of rogues. Most of them live up to the worst stereotypes of the class, making a living as burglars, assassins, cutpurses, and con artists. Often

rogues make an honest living as locksmiths, investigators, or exterminators, which can be a dangerous job in a world where dire rats — and wererats — haunt the sewers. As adventurers, rogues fall on

Trolls

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

trolls tear from their victims and graft onto themselves in this manner. Dire Troll Huge Giant, Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 172 (15d12 + 75) Speed 40 ft

elemental forces. These unusual forms can also be produced and shaped by the ritual magic of evil spellcasters or by trolls’ own practices, as is the case for dire trolls. Vaprak the Destroyer Although

Loup Garou

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

plague of lycanthropy. Only through the death of a loup garou might those afflicted by it escape their curse. Loup Garou Medium Monstrosity (Shapechanger) Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit

Points 170 (20d8 + 80) Speed 30 ft., 40 ft. in hybrid form, 50 ft. in dire wolf form STR 18 (+4) DEX 18 (+4) CON 18 (+4) INT 14 (+2) WIS 16 (+3) CHA

Damselfly Ship

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

race one another through asteroid belts and other obstacle courses, either for rewards or bragging rights. Damselfly Ship Summary Armor Class: 19 (metal) Cargo: 5 tons Hit Points: 200 Crew: 9 Damage

Threshold: 15 Keel/Beam: 100 ft./20 ft. Speed: fly 70 ft. (8 mph) Cost: 20,000 gp Ballista (Crew: 3) Armor Class: 15 Hit Points: 50 Cost: 50 gp (ballista), 5 gp (bolt) It takes 1 action to load

Metallic Warbler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

summon their dragon creators in case of dire need. Metallic Warbler Tiny Construct, Typically Neutral Good Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 14 (4d4 + 4) Speed 40 ft., fly 60 ft

Spotted Lion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Spotted Lion When it comes to infiltrating giant steadings, I must admit that spotted lions are in some ways preferable to, say, dire wolves or cave bears. Namely, if they’re well fed, they’re more

Metheney Spotted Lion Huge Beast, Unaligned Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 66 (7d12 + 21) Speed 60 ft. STR 23 (+6) DEX 14 (+2) CON 17 (+3) INT 5 (−3) WIS 13

Winter Wolf

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Winter Wolf The arctic-dwelling winter wolf is as large as a dire wolf but has snow-white fur and pale blue eyes. Frost giants use these evil creatures as guards and hunting companions, putting the

. Winter Wolf Large monstrosity, neutral evil Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 75 (10d10 + 20) Speed 50 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 13 (+1) CON 14 (+2) INT 7 (−2

Heroes of the Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Heroes of the Giants Barbarians who harness the might of giants are not the only adventurers who draw power from giants. A character of any class can explore ties to giants in the following ways

. Elements and Environments If your spells or class features draw on elemental forces or the magic of the land, you might use a connection to giants to tap into that power. A druid belonging to the Circle

Izek Strazni

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

Izek Strazni Izek and his sister were born in Vallaki. One morning, their father and their uncle took them fishing on Lake Zarovich. On the way back to town, a dire wolf attacked Izek and bit off his

was attacked by the dire wolf and became lost in the woods. She wandered for days in shock until she was found and adopted by Kolyan Indirovich in the village of Barovia. Izek covets her in an

Bandit Captain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

of selfish malcontents, the pirate captain is a variation of the bandit captain, with a ship to protect and command. To keep the crew in line, the captain must mete out rewards and punishment on a

not or claims not to know anything of the captain’s colorful reputation. Bandit Captain Medium humanoid (any race), any non-lawful alignment Armor Class 15 (studded leather) Hit Points 65 (10d8

Gnoll Fang of Yeenoghu

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Gnoll Fang of Yeenoghu Gnolls celebrate their victories by performing demonic rituals and making blood offerings to Yeenoghu. Sometimes the demon lord rewards his worshipers by allowing one of them

startling increase in the gnoll population. Finding and killing the fang is the only way to keep that population in check. Gnoll Fang of Yeenoghu Medium fiend (gnoll), chaotic evil Armor Class 14 (hide

K75. South Dungeon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

Emil Toranescu, a werewolf with 72 hit points. He claims to be a resident of Vallaki who was chased by dire wolves to the castle. He begs the characters to rescue him, offering to help them in exchange

. Emil Toranescu In truth, Strahd locked Emil here as punishment for causing a schism in his werewolf pack (see chapter 15). Anxious to prove his worth to Strahd, Emil rewards the characters for

Walnut Dankgrass

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Dankgrass Medium humanoid (elf), lawful neutral Armor Class 14 (leather armor) Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16) Speed 35 ft. STR 8 (−1) DEX 16 (+3) CON 14 (+2) INT 10

bonus action, Walnut can assume the shape of a dire wolf. She can stay in this form for 3 hours or until she reverts to her normal form as a bonus action. She automatically reverts if she falls

Uthgardt Shaman

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

: beast sense (wolf or dire wolf only), moonbeam, speak with animals (wolf or dire wolf only) Great Worm: crusader’s mantle, hypnotic pattern Griffon: beast sense (birds only), fly Red Tiger

Shaman Medium Humanoid (Human), Any Alignment Armor Class 13 (hide armor) Hit Points 38 (7d8 + 7) Speed 30 ft. STR 14 (+2) DEX 12 (+1) CON 13 (+1) INT 10 (+0

Môrgæn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Acquisitions Incorporated known to be paid in advance, lest a missed invoice lead to dire repercussions. A child of the forest, Môrgæn defends the natural world with singular ferocity and an impressive

, wine, and other intoxicants doesn’t get the better of her. Môrgæn Medium humanoid (elf), chaotic neutral Armor Class 16 (studded leather) Hit Points 66 (12d8 + 12) Speed 30 ft. STR

Kraken Priest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

horrific manifestations intensify when the kraken possesses its minion to utter dire pronouncements. Kraken Priest Medium Monstrosity, Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points

Egg Hunter Adult

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

tended by a dragon or other creatures. If an egg hunter is discovered, it releases spores that make other creatures lethargic, allowing it to scurry to safety. If things turn dire, the egg hunter’s

physical form can magically harden, reducing the harm it suffers from even a dragon’s wrath. Egg Hunter Adult Small Monstrosity, Unaligned Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit Points 52 (8d6 + 24

Statistics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer

, skills, and save DC (see “Proficiency Bonus”). Their other statistics typically remain the same regardless of their level. Armor Class Unlike player characters, a retainer’s armor class isn’t

determined by a particular set of armor they don (like studded leather). Instead, each retainer’s armor class is simplified to one of three armor types: Retainers with light armor have AC 13. Retainers with

Simon Aumar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery

place in Edgin’s crew. He performs best under pressure, instinctively unleashing his magic in dire moments. How he will continue to unlock his potential and what he will do with his volatile gift are

yet to be seen. Simon Aumar Medium Humanoid (Sorcerer), Chaotic Good Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor) Hit Points 99 (18d8 + 18) Speed 30 ft. STR 8 (−1) DEX 14 (+2) CON 13 (+1

Planar Incarnate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

Planar Incarnate The Upper and Lower Planes are fundamental manifestations of good and evil, law and chaos. In the most dire and fateful circumstances, these planes can manifest primal embodiments of

embody. Planar Incarnate Gargantuan Celestial or Fiend, Any Alignment Armor Class 20 (natural armor) Hit Points 333 (18d20 + 144) Speed 40 ft., fly 40 ft. STR 27 (+8) DEX 10 (+0) CON

Alkilith

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

alkilith, making what should be a dire warning appear strange but otherwise innocuous. Wherever alkiliths take root, they weaken the fabric of reality, creating a portal through which even nastier demons can

plane. Alkilith Medium Fiend (Demon), Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 168 (16d8 + 96) Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft. STR 12 (+1) DEX 19 (+4

Deathlock

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Deathlock The forging of a pact between a warlock and a patron is no minor occasion — at least not for the warlock. The consequences of breaking that pact can be dire and, in some cases, lethal. A

world. Undead Nature. A deathlock doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. Deathlock Medium undead, neutral evil Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor) Hit Points 36 (8d8) Speed 30 ft. STR

Stalker of Baphomet

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Stalker of Baphomet Stalker of Baphomet Huge Fiend (Demon), Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 200 (16d12 + 96) Speed 40 ft. STR 25 (+7) DEX 17 (+3

by crafting mazes, while satiating their bloodlust by hunting in them. Baphomet rewards his most faithful cultists with transformation into demonic stalkers. Such a giant grows an elaborate crown

Lorehold Faculty

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

tactile way to read texts. Plargg believes that history is full of unpredictable, war-filled chaos and that his students must be ready for anything. He teaches that no rewards come without risk, and

professor or another summons this spirit of a notorious stone giant warmonger, ostensibly as a cautionary tale about the dire fate that befalls a society that loses control of its aggressive impulses

Planar Incarnate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

Planar Incarnate The Upper and Lower Planes are fundamental manifestations of good and evil, law and chaos. In the most dire and fateful circumstances, these planes can manifest primal embodiments of

embody. Planar Incarnate Gargantuan Celestial or Fiend, Any Alignment Armor Class 20 (natural armor) Hit Points 333 (18d20 + 144) Speed 40 ft., fly 40 ft. STR 27 (+8) DEX 10 (+0) CON

Riffler

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

them across worlds, all in service of an incomprehensible agenda to manipulate the fate of the multiverse. Rifflers are as likely to give a deck to adventurers in dire need as they are to wrest cards

organizations stay alert for signs of these Fey creatures, since that usually means a deck is nearby. Riffler Small Fey, Typically Chaotic Neutral Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 90 (20d6

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