both believe diffusing clan result

Halfling

Species Player’s Handbook

;luck of the halflings” in action. When a halfling is in mortal danger, an unseen force seems to intervene on the halfling’s behalf. Many halflings believe in the power of luck, and they

). Halfling communities come in all varieties. For every sequestered shire tucked away in an unspoiled part of the world, there’s a crime syndicate like the Boromar Clan in the Eberron setting or a

Flamekin

Species Lorwyn: First Light

Flamekin are people made from two key elements of creation: fire and stone. As a result, many flamekin feel a strong connection to the natural world. Flamekin’s bodies radiate harmless magical

flames, though they possess innate magic that allows them to create burning flames in a multitude of forms. Flamekin view self-discovery and self-expression the noblest of aspirations and believe

Isarr Kronenstrom

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Kronenstrom, is a psychotic brute who worships Malar the Beast Lord. He hunts Ten-Towners for sport, bathes in their blood, and strikes fear into the hearts of his enemies. Several members of Isarr's clan have

deserted him or been killed off, but the few that remain are fiercely loyal. They believe, incorrectly, that he's the Chosen of Malar. Although Isarr calls himself the Wolf King, few others in the

Pendragon Beestinger

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

himself in the process. Despite his having been resurrected at Rosie's request, things remain cool between the two. Pendragon was kicked out of wizarding school as a result of the dark rumors following

the Beestinger clan. Now a self-taught mage, he specializes in making use of the dangerous spells and weird trinkets he often comes across in his role as a kind of arcane archaeologist. Seeking out

Dragonborn Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

to the clan can result in expulsion and exile. Each dragonborn knows his or her station and duties within the clan, and honor demands maintaining the bounds of that position. A continual drive for

ancestor—bright red, green, blue, or white, lustrous black, or gleaming metallic gold, silver, brass, copper, or bronze. Self-Sufficient Clans To any dragonborn, the clan is more important

Tabaxi Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

on a particularly interesting item when an owner refuses to sell or trade it. Tabaxi Names Each tabaxi has a single name, determined by clan and based on a complex formula that involves astrology

, prophecy, clan history, and other esoteric factors. Tabaxi names can apply to both males and females, and most use nicknames derived from or inspired by their full names. Clan names are usually based

Clan Crafter

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

to mark your handiwork with the symbol of the clan of crafters you learned your skill from, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 5 gp and a gem worth 10 gp FEATURE

: RESPECT OF THE STOUT FOLK As well respected as clan crafters are among outsiders, no one esteems them quite so highly as dwarves do. You always have free room and board in any place where shield dwarves

Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

little chance of survival, especially an older or weaker one. Goliaths have little pity for adults who can’t take care of themselves, though a sick or injured individual is treated, as a result of

assigned by the tribal chief, and a family or clan name. A birth name is up to three syllables long. Clan names are five syllables or more and end in a vowel. Birth names are rarely linked to gender

Kasimir Velikov

Monsters Curse of Strahd

strong that he adopted the name of the Vistana who welcomed him into his clan, a man named Velikov. Although Velikov passed away more than a century ago, Kasimir continues to live among Velikov's

, to life—even at the cost of my own life.” Flaw. “I believe my sister can be redeemed.” Treasure. Kasimir wears a ring of warmth and has a leather-bound spellbook containing all the spells he has

Lady Illmarrow

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

with a clan of dragons. The discovery of this pact triggered an unprecedented alliance between the Sibling Kings of Aerenal and the dragons of Argonnessen. The Sibling Kings proclaimed that House Vol

attack on House Vol was nothing more than an excuse to eliminate a political rival. But others believe that what the Undying Court truly feared was a path shown in the Draconic Prophecy — that a

Anthropologist

Backgrounds Tomb of Annihilation

. 2 Having lived among the people of a primeval tribe or clan, I long to return and see how they are faring. 3 Years ago, tragedy struck the members of an isolated society I befriended, and

I will honor them. 4 I want to learn more about a particular humanoid culture that fascinates me. 5 I seek to avenge a clan, tribe, kingdom, or empire that was wiped out. 6 I have a

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

two and the more frequently honored. He is seen as a stoic, cold-blooded, and tyrannical leader, and hobgoblins believe he expects the same behavior from them. Bargrivyek is a god of duty, unity, and

’t serve a purpose in the legion, the warlord eliminates it from the hierarchy to maximize efficiency. Honor Bound, By Glory Crowned Advancement in rank comes as a result of attaining glory, but

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

wood survive until springtime. In a firbolg’s eyes, there is no greater fault than greed. The firbolgs believe that the world remains healthiest when each creature takes only what it needs

overwhelming attack. Outcast Adventurers As guardians of the wood, few firbolgs would dream of leaving their homes or attempting to fit into human society. An exiled firbolg, or one whose clan has been

Bael

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

(see the Monster Manual), Bael has proven to be a tactical genius, earning esteem for himself and his master as a result of victory after victory over the abyssal host. Mammon relies on Bael to safeguard

following of cultists. Those who worship at his altar call him the King of Hell, and the most deluded believe that he is the lord of all devils. In arcane circles, certain writings, such as the dreaded Book

Demilich (Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

souls of the insolent intruders to his tomb, magically transferring them to his phylactery. Liches who follow Acererak’s path believe that by becoming free of their bodies, they can continue

Action"}. On a result of 11 or higher, the demilich takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. It can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row. The tomb trembles violently for

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

guise and travel incognito. During these visits, a mortal might catch a genie’s eye. Friendship forms, romance blooms, and sometimes children result. These children are genasi: individuals with

an elemental heritage that’s lain dormant for generations. Occasionally, genasi result from exposure to a surge of elemental power, through phenomena such as an eruption from the Inner Planes or

Centaur Legacy

Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

, they celebrate family and community as microcosms of that greater connection. Among the Gruul, they have a strong clan identity, and Selesnya centaurs are fiercely loyal to their individual communities

memory — and, the centaurs believe, some shard of the spirit — of the departed. Centaurs don’t use family names, but they wear symbols that represent their family membership. These

Young Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

decomposition, and the dragons’ demeanor is typically morbid and curmudgeonly as a result. Gleaming Gold Upon hatching, topaz dragon wyrmling;topaz dragon wyrmlings' scales are dull yellow

young topaz dragon continually attempts to steal eggs from a roc nest, despite having nearly been killed by the roc parents multiple times. 6 A clan of winged kobold;winged kobolds consider a young

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

can transform an individual into a more powerful type. The cost and time required to perform the ritual is prohibitive, and as a result most yuan-ti never get the opportunity to undergo such a

they don’t believe they have a reasonable chance of success. This reaction isn’t out of cowardice, but practicality—yuan-ti value their own lives much too highly to risk them when the

Folk Hero - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

struggled. As a result, you know how eager commoners in Baldur’s Gate are to see any patriar get what they deserve. While in a busy part of the Lower City or Outer City of Baldur’s Gate, you

The people who knew me when I was young know my shameful secret, so I can never go home again. 4 I have a weakness for the vices of the city, especially hard drink. 5 Secretly, I believe

Superstitions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

believe that spirits inhabit the plants and animals of the world, and the barbarians look to them for omens and power. Other barbarians trust only in the blood that runs in their veins and the steel

superstitions. These beliefs are often passed down within a family or shared among the members of a clan or a hunting group. If your barbarian character has any superstitions, were they ingrained in you by

Self-Sufficient Clans

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

reflects on the honor of his or her clan, and bringing dishonor to the clan can result in expulsion and exile. Each dragonborn knows his or her station and duties within the clan, and honor demands

Self-Sufficient Clans To any dragonborn, the clan is more important than life itself. Dragonborn owe their devotion and respect to their clan above all else, even the gods. Each dragonborn’s conduct

Boromar Clan NPCs

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

the face of increased Daask attacks against the clan, and some of Ilyra’s influence has eroded as a result. Halak Boromar is the family’s chief enforcer. A recent immigrant from the Talenta Plains

Boromar Clan NPCs The Boromar Clan employs people of all races, but most of the organization and nearly all of its inner circle are made up of halflings. Some of the organization’s most important

Self-Sufficient Clans

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

reflects on the honor of his or her clan, and bringing dishonor to the clan can result in expulsion and exile. Each dragonborn knows his or her station and duties within the clan, and honor demands

Self-Sufficient Clans To any dragonborn, the clan is more important than life itself. Dragonborn owe their devotion and respect to their clan above all else, even the gods. Each dragonborn’s conduct

Darguul Characters

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

when you must. Loyal to Your Clan. Challenge your peers as you like in times of peace, but when blades unsheathe for war, you stand by your clan—or those allies you have bonded with—until death. This

loyalty doesn’t extend to warriors of other Ghaal’dar clans. Muut and Atcha. Your ancestors once forged an empire even greater than Galifar. Perhaps you believe that your people can reclaim this lost

Gold Dwarves

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

, gold dwarves tend to be more optimistic than their shield dwarf cousins, but they’re still standoffish and prideful as only a dwarf can be. They believe their race’s stable history is the result of their

Gold Dwarves Gold dwarves are common in the lands to the south and east. They are formidable warriors, proud of their long traditions, with strong ties to clan. They are gruff and haughty and have a

Darguul Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

you must. Loyal to Your Clan. While you may challenge your peers in times of peace, when blades are drawn you stand by your clan—or those allies you have bonded with—until death. Note that the

Ghaal’dar are an alliance of clans: this loyalty doesn’t extend to warriors of other clans. Muut and Atcha. Your ancestors once forged an empire even greater than Galifar. Perhaps you believe that your

Life in Yeonido

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Life in Yeonido The people of Yeonido are proud of their traditions and welcoming to those who respect their ways. Structured Society Yeonido’s residents believe in sacrifice for the good of the

, followed by the noble elite, the various ranks of government magistrates, and the heads of each familial clan. Clans and Identity Clans live in compounds that often hold every member of the family

Triton Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

remote even merfolk and sea elves rarely encounter them. Haughty Nobles As a result of their isolation and limited understanding of the Material Plane, tritons can come across as haughty and

creatures, but they also endure a sense of guilt over allowing the evils of the Plane of Water to enter the Material Plane and threaten its inhabitants. The tritons believe they owe a debt of honor to the

Aftermath of the Last War

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

enslaved. As a result, many burnt-out farms and abandoned villages have stood empty for decades. The broken paths of the lightning rail make travel into the interior difficult, and only the largest cities

offer the basic services common elsewhere in the treaty nations. Any significant settlement is likely the domain of a single Ghaal’dar clan. While these clans give their fealty to Lhesh Haruuc, every

Running this Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fated Flight of the Recluse

, monster names in bold point you to the corresponding stat block in the Monster Manual, and descriptions of magic items can be found in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. CLAN SOLDORAK The Soldoraki dwarves

are among the wealthiest of the eleven dwarven clans, and without the power afforded by a dragonmarked lineage—such as Clan Kundarak. Whereas the Kundarak dwarves happened upon their power and

Rival Outfit

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

Rival Outfit Some criminals believe you can’t do a job without betraying your partners. Perhaps you have your own share of adversaries you’ve angered. The Group Rivals table presents a host of groups

is reported in the broadsheets and your steps are dogged by journalists. 4 Infighting. Another group within the Boromar Clan is jealous of your success or angry about a past wrong. They do everything

Orcs of the Shadow Marches

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

new place in the world. 5 As a cultist of the Dragon Below, you believe that slaying powerful foes is the only way to earn your passage to the paradise that lies deep within the hollow world. You’ve

ventured beyond the Marches in search of worthy enemies. 6 Your clan works with House Tharashk, and you’ve been recruited as a bounty hunter or investigator even though you’re not a member of the house

Goblinoids (Heirs of Dhakaan)

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

clan, or kech, believes its leader has the right to control all the others. And so the champions of Dhakaan continuously compete with each other to prove their right to rule. The Kech Sharaat

(Bladebearers) believe that leadership is best achieved through force of arms. The Kech Volaar (Wordbearers) believe that knowledge is the greater weapon, and they seek to recover artifacts and weapons that were

Suggested Characteristics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

would devastate me. 2 Having lived among the people of a primeval tribe or clan, I long to return and see how they are faring. 3 Years ago, tragedy struck the members of an isolated society I

befriended, and I will honor them. 4 I want to learn more about a particular humanoid culture that fascinates me. 5 I seek to avenge a clan, tribe, kingdom, or empire that was wiped out. 6 I have a trinket

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