bribes before during common remote

Worg Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

the remote wilderness or are raised by goblins and hobgoblins. Those creatures use worgs as mounts, but a worg will turn on its rider if it feels mistreated or malnourished. Worgs speak in their own language and Goblin, and a few learn to speak Common as well.

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

; Gimble, Notes from a Treasure Hunter Firbolg tribes cloister in remote forest strongholds, preferring to spend their days in quiet harmony with the woods. When provoked, firbolgs demonstrate

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

Golgari Agent

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

: Choose one of Elvish, Giant, or Kraul Equipment: A Golgari insignia, a poisoner’s kit, a pet beetle or spider, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp worth of mixed

spore druid responsible for a large rot farm. 5 There’s a troll in a remote area of the undercity who seems to find me interesting — and who knows more than you’d think. 6 An

Aldani

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

their lakes and rivers. Aldani Bribes. If disturbed, aldani try to frighten intruders away without killing them. When confronted by creatures who aren’t easily startled, they offer bribes in exchange

for being left alone. These bribes take the form of treasures that the aldani collect from the bottoms of rivers and lakes. Cursed by Ubtao. The aldani are the monstrous descendants of Chultan humans

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

Those who think of other planes at all consider them remote, distant realms, but planar influence can be felt throughout the world. It sometimes manifests in beings who, through an accident of birth

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

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

readily sacrifice themselves for the common good. They will fight and die for humans, merfolk, and other creatures without question. Their self-absorbed nature makes them overlook the history of other

Far Traveler

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

few miles from where they were born. You aren’t one of those folk. You are from a distant place, one so remote that few of the common folk in the North realize that it exists, and chances are

Almost all of the common people and other folk that one might encounter along the Sword Coast or in the North have one thing in common: they live out their lives without ever traveling more than a

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

clade — a diverse group of individuals combining disparate talents in pursuit of a common goal — or a researcher on a specialized, short-term project focused on addressing an immediate

offer bribes, favors, or other incentives to induce people to reveal their secrets. Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in an inaccessible place, or that it simply can

Law and Order

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Law and Order Everyone in Baldur’s Gate is expected to hew to common law. Murder, theft, assault, blackmail, and fraud all carry severe penalties. Patriars, the wealthy, and the well-connected are

are a sign that one can’t manage one’s baser instincts. Patriars have been known to pay huge bribes or promise outsized favors to protect a rebellious heir from being charged with a minor crime

Law and Order

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

Law and Order Everyone in Baldur’s Gate is expected to hew to common law. Murder, theft, assault, blackmail, and fraud all carry severe penalties. Patriars, the wealthy, and the well-connected are

are a sign that one can’t manage one’s baser instincts. Patriars have been known to pay huge bribes or promise outsized favors to protect a rebellious heir from being charged with a minor crime

Far Traveler

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

more than a few miles from where they were born. You aren’t one of those folk. You are from a distant place, one so remote that few of the common folk in the North realize that it exists, and chances

Far Traveler Almost all of the common people and other folk that one might encounter along the Sword Coast or in the North have one thing in common: they live out their lives without ever traveling

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

broodguards and exceedingly rare anathemas have their place in the hierarchy as well. All yuan-ti can interbreed. Females usually lay clutches of eggs, which are stored in a common hatchery, although

common apes. Although some purebloods are able to reproduce with humans, most are disgusted by the idea and would do so only if seduction is necessary for a pureblood to preserve a role as a confidant or

Champion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal

Champion One of the most remote locations inside White Plume Mountain is the hideout of a band of criminals led by the fallen champion Sir Bluto, an alleged mass murderer and a fugitive. Sir Bluto

Athletics +9, Intimidation +5, Perception +6 Senses passive Perception 16 Languages any one language (usually Common) Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Indomitable (2/Day). The champion rerolls a failed saving

The Boromar Clan

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

officials and Sharn Watch officers have been taking bribes from the Boromars for generations. The criminal nature of the Boromar Clan is an open secret, and in some districts the Boromars are seen as

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

Sharn Watch

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

Sharn Watch A common viewpoint among the citizens of Sharn is that in the upper wards, the Sharn Watch works for the wealthy; in the middle wards, it works for the Boromar Clan; and in the lower

wards, it doesn’t work at all. This assessment is close enough to the truth. There’s an important undercurrent in the situation, however. Although most officers of the Watch take bribes, that doesn’t mean

Adventure Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

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

bless and advise them. These half-orcs worship Talos, an evil god of storms, and many dwell in the dark depths of Neverwinter Wood. In stormy weather, they gather on remote hilltops to summon Gorthok

The Planes of Eberron

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

influence. When the influence of a plane is especially strong it is said to be coterminous. When its influence is weak, a plane is remote. These states can be important for epic rituals, the creation of

experiences of dreamers. There is a dark core at the heart of the plane, shaped by the nightmare force known as the Dreaming Dark. For reasons unknown to the general populace, Dal Quor is always remote

Layout of the District

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

and boardwalks are in stark contrast to the crowds that frequent the other three quarters. Militia patrols are common here, but guards in the High Quarter are universally corrupt, accepting bribes from

that snake through the reeking expanse of mud. Still, it’s common to see desperate scavengers wallowing in the filth, scrounging for anything of value that a distracted alchemist might have carelessly

Orond Gralhund

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

, Lord Gralhund had expected his wife to fill one of the vacancies. That never happened, though, despite many promises and bribes. After she was passed over, Orond became insanely angry, and he has

he opens his mouth, his boorish nature, inflated sense of self-importance, fragile ego, and despicable opinions about “the common rabble” come to the fore, and his charm quickly dissipates. When not in

Sharn Watch NPCs

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

. You can select from or roll on the Sharn Watch Races and Sharn Watch Personalities tables to generate a Watch NPC. There is a 75 percent chance the NPC is taking bribes from the Boromar Clan or

Lian Halamar is a male halfling who leads the garrison in the Daggerwatch district in Upper Dura. The Boromar Clan bribes Lian to make sure the Watch is away from the scene during their criminal

Military

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

, and at remote outposts such as Fort Beluarian in Chult. The Flaming Fist offers employment and a sense of belonging to any who can lift a sword and follow orders. Native Baldurians, immigrants, former

minutes, every Watch member is required to rally at the Citadel or appointed guard posts. The function of the bells is common knowledge. Guard Arrival Times District Arrival Time Force Upper City

It's Your World

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

ruled by a powerful wizard? What if magic item shops are common? The Eberron setting makes the use of magic an everyday occurrence, as magical flying ships and trains carry travelers from one great

remote, and even angels never make contact with mortals? In the Dark Sun setting, the gods are extremely distant — perhaps nonexistent — and clerics rely instead on elemental power for their magic.

Military

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

remote outposts such as Fort Beluarian in Chult. The Flaming Fist offers employment and a sense of belonging to any who can lift a sword and follow orders. Native Baldurians, immigrants, former

minutes, every Watch member is required to rally at the Citadel or appointed guard posts. The function of the bells is common knowledge. Guard Arrival Times District Arrival Time Force Upper

Harpy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

their deaths on harpies’ vicious claws or amid natural perils. Harpies dwell in remote, dismal places tainted by tragedy and despair. Some tales claim harpies offended the gods and were transformed as

+1 +1 Dex 13 +1 +1 Con 12 +1 +1 Ability Score Mod Save Int 7 −2 −2 Wis 10 +0 +0 Cha 13 +1 +1 Senses Passive Perception 10 Languages Common CR

Wereboar

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

curse, the more savage and bestial they become. Wereboars live in small family groups in remote forest areas, building ramshackle huts or dwelling in caves. They are suspicious of strangers but

Immunities bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from nonmagical attacks that aren’t silvered Senses passive Perception 12 Languages Common (can’t speak in boar form) Challenge 4 (1,100 XP

Chapter 1: Welcome to the Realms

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

dead ones — wait for adventurers intrepid enough to come and claim them. Faerûn is filled with rich history and wondrous tales of adventure and magic, but the lifeblood of its common people is

entertain people in taverns, inns, and castles. Adventurers also spread news — while also creating it! The common folk of Faerûn look on adventurers with a mixture of admiration, envy, and mistrust. Folk

The Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

to the head of the Guild. These kingpins style themselves as elite criminals, often adopting memorable nicknames and distinctively decadent dress. Scores of common criminals work beneath each kingpin

threatening the peace. Kingpins can often come to an agreement with the Watch, though, offering bribes so that Watch officers look the other way. Every month, the kingpin makes their payment to the

The Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

to the head of the Guild. These kingpins style themselves as elite criminals, often adopting memorable nicknames and distinctively decadent dress. Scores of common criminals work beneath each kingpin

threatening the peace. Kingpins can often come to an agreement with the Watch, though, offering bribes so that Watch officers look the other way. Every month, the kingpin makes their payment to the

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

Background In centuries long past, a common scholar named Kwalish took an unlikely path to becoming one of the most powerful arcane inventors of all time, after his discovery of strange magic in the

dark monastery — and establishing its own cult. After much wandering in the mountains, Kwalish relocated to an equally remote location — Daoine Gloine, the mysterious city his expedition had

Annis Hag

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

, approaches a child in a remote place, and gives them an iron token (described below), through which the child can magically confide in the hag. Over time, “Granny” or “Grampy” convinces the child that it’s

) CHA 15 (+2) Saving Throws Con +5 Skills Deception +5, Perception +5 Damage Resistances cold Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15 Languages Common, Giant, Sylvan

Coming and Going

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

Coming and Going Travelers who don’t have access to plane shift spells or similar magic must rely on other means to travel to and from a Domain of Delight. Fey crossings are the most common means of

some other remote location. When certain stars align and the proper ritual is performed, the fey crossing appears as a portal above the altar. 2 Crystal Cave. This cave is filled with natural

Storm Giant Quintessent

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

the elements and disperse themselves into nature, transforming into semiconscious storms. The blizzard that rages unendingly around a mountain peak, the vortex that swirls around a remote island, or

Resistances cold; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks Damage Immunities lightning, thunder Senses truesight 60 ft., passive Perception 20 Languages Common, Giant Challenge 16

Yellowcrest Businesses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

somewhere.” The characters can get on the good side of one of the cobblers or tannery managers working for Viallis with a successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check or 10 gp in bribes. Doing so earns

an oversized red hat. He speaks precisely, but in a volume so low that it forces people to pay close attention to him. Faerl uses the noble stat block with the following changes: He speaks Common and

Master Manipulators

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

for something that makes him lucid again. A merchant whose child is deathly ill might go to the hag for a cure. The common element in these situations is that the mortals approach the hag for help

not hesitate to use promises or bribes to defuse the situation. For instance, most treasures in a hag’s lair are useless without her knowledge of how to identify and handle them, so she might offer to

Goliaths

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Giant. Spine of the World Goliaths Goliaths inhabit the Spine of the World, where

between them is remote, because goliaths like to hold grudges. Goliath Warrior Medium humanoid (goliath), any alignment Armor Class 12 (hide armor) Hit Points 67 (9d8 + 27) Speed 30 ft. STR

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