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Sahuagin Baron Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

driven into a frenzy by the smell of fresh blood. As worshipers of Sekolah, they also have a special kinship with sharks, which they train as attack animals. Even untrained sharks recognize sahuagin

every way. Sahuagin are prone to mutation, but whether this rare phenomenon is a result of the wars between the sahuagin and the aquatic elves — or whether it preceded or even began the conflict

Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

the responsibility to earn a place in the tribe or die trying. Driven Competitors Every day brings a new challenge to a goliath. Food, water, and shelter are rare in the uppermost mountain reaches. A

individual skill. They have a compulsion to keep score, counting their deeds and tallying their accomplishments to compare to others. Goliaths love to win, but they see defeat as a prod to improve their

Sahuagin Priestess Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

female sahuagin are deemed worthy of channeling the god's power, and priestesses hold tremendous sway in sahuagin communities. Sahuagin are driven into a frenzy by the smell of fresh blood. As

a result of the wars between the sahuagin and the aquatic elves — or whether it preceded or even began the conflict — none can say. The sahuagin put the malenti to good use as spies and assassins in

Neothelid

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, feeblemind, telekinesisA slime-covered worm of immense size, a neothelid is the result of the mind flayer reproductive cycle gone horribly wrong. When an illithid colony collapses, typically after an

external assault, and the elder brain is killed, the colony’s tadpoles are suddenly freed from their fate. They no longer serve as food—and are no longer fed by their caretakers. Driven by

Allip

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

allip’s choice that the allip can see. Constructs and Undead are immune to this effect.When a creature uncovers a secret that a powerful being has protected with a mighty curse, the result is often

remains hidden, its victim is gradually overcome by frantic energy. A scholar, driven by sudden insights to work night and day, produces reams of text with little memory of exactly what the documents

Way of the Astral Self (TCoE)

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

mighty. FORMS OF YOUR ASTRAL SELF The astral self is a translucent embodiment of the monk’s soul. As a result, an astral self can reflect aspects of a monk’s background, ideals, flaws, and

with something? Are you driven by justice or a selfish desire? Any of these motivations could manifest in the form of your astral self.

Way of the Astral Self

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

. FORMS OF YOUR ASTRAL SELF The astral self is a translucent embodiment of the monk’s soul. As a result, an astral self can reflect aspects of a monk’s background, ideals, flaws, and

something? Are you driven by justice or a selfish desire? Any of these motivations could manifest in the form of your astral self.

Demogorgon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

long to delirium. As a result, all followers of the Prince of Demons break with reality sooner or later.Demogorgon’s Lair Demogorgon makes his lair in a palace called Abysm, found on a layer

Demogorgon’s followers are typically lone killers driven by the whispering voice of their master. His most blessed followers gain the Two Minds of Chaos trait. Two Minds of Chaos. This creature

Crab Folk

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

can't make attacks with that claw against other targets. The crab folk has two claws, each of which can grapple only one target.The crab folk are the result of a magical ritual used long ago by a mighty

bad luck a gull might happen to land near a crab folk lair and utter the right combination of cries to summon up this ancient compulsion. Driven to action, the crab folk rampage along the coast

Skabatha Nightshade

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Hourglass Coven. Better known as Granny Nightshade, she offers her assistance to those who are haunted by regret. Her deals often result in cruel twists; for example, a petitioner who asks to be reunited

the past, another reflects the present, and the third reflects the future. These hags are utter wickedness distilled into corporeal forms, driven by a lust for secrets that can be used to manipulate

Tiefling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

pact struck generations ago infused the essence of Asmodeus—overlord of the Nine Hells—into their bloodline. Their appearance and their nature are not their fault but the result of an

three broad categories. Tieflings born into another culture typically have names reflective of that culture. Some have names derived from the Infernal language, passed down through generations, that

Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

like elves, and to elves, they look human. In height, they’re on par with both parents, though they’re neither as slender as elves nor as broad as humans. They range from under 5 feet to

, wandering the wilds as trappers, foresters, hunters, or adventurers and visiting civilization only rarely. Like elves, they are driven by the wanderlust that comes of their longevity. Others, in

Criminal - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Guild took over your family business, ran it into the ground, and burned the building for insurance money. You were driven into crime yourself, but you’ll never work for the Guild. You take

; but what you learn you pass on to the Guild. 4 The inequality of Baldur’s Gate has driven you to take matters into your own hands. You steal from patriars and rich Lower City residents

Unspeakable Horror (Aberrant Armor)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

to customize it further, while results from the Hex Blast table replace that action in the stat block. If the results of multiple tables conflict, chose your preferred result. The results of these

tables are meant to be broad, so feel free to describe the details of an unspeakable horror’s form and the interplay between its parts however you desire. The more discordant and unexpected a

Monk Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

seriously, approaching their adventures as personal tests of their physical and spiritual growth. As a rule, monks care little for material wealth and are driven by a desire to accomplish a greater

accomplish outside the monastery? Are you eager to return to your home? As a result of the structured life of a monastic community and the discipline required to harness ki, monks are almost always

Unspeakable Horror (Loathsome Limbs)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

multiple tables conflict, chose your preferred result. The results of these tables are meant to be broad, so feel free to describe the details of an unspeakable horror’s form and the interplay

Unspeakable Horror (Oozing Organs)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

can roll on the Limbs to customize it further, while results from the Hex Blast table replace that action in the stat block. If the results of multiple tables conflict, chose your preferred result

. The results of these tables are meant to be broad, so feel free to describe the details of an unspeakable horror’s form and the interplay between its parts however you desire. The more discordant

Driven Competitors

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

Driven Competitors Every day brings a new challenge to a goliath. Food, water, and shelter are rare in the uppermost mountain reaches. A single mistake can bring doom to an entire tribe, while an

tallying their accomplishments to compare to others. Goliaths love to win, but they see defeat as a prod to improve their skills. This dedication to competition has a dark side. Goliaths are ferocious

Unspeakable Horror (Malleable Mass)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

the stat block. If the results of multiple tables conflict, chose your preferred result. The results of these tables are meant to be broad, so feel free to describe the details of an unspeakable

Unspeakable Horror

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

the Limbs to customize it further, while results from the Hex Blast table replace that action in the stat block. If the results of multiple tables conflict, chose your preferred result. The results of

these tables are meant to be broad, so feel free to describe the details of an unspeakable horror’s form and the interplay between its parts however you desire. The more discordant and

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

and hardy, dwarves are known as skilled warriors, miners, and workers of stone and metal. Though they stand well under 5 feet tall, dwarves are so broad and compact that they can weigh as much as a

up the adventuring life might be motivated by a desire for treasure—for its own sake, for a specific purpose, or even out of an altruistic desire to help others. Other dwarves are driven by the

Feral Tiefling

Species Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

pact struck generations ago infused the essence of Asmodeus—overlord of the Nine Hells—into their bloodline. Their appearance and their nature are not their fault but the result of an

three broad categories. Tieflings born into another culture typically have names reflective of that culture. Some have names derived from the Infernal language, passed down through generations, that

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

Quest: Chug Champion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

proceed to the next round. A character who succeeds on all three saves wins the game. If multiple characters succeed on all three saving throws, compare the results of those chuggers’ last saves

, rerolling any ties. The character with the highest result places first, the character with the second-highest result places second, and any other characters place third. Coupleofkooks A Tavern

Tabaxi Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, wandering tabaxi are catlike humanoids driven by curiosity to collect interesting artifacts, gather tales and stories, and lay eyes on all the world’s wonders. Ultimate travelers, the inquisitive

result every few days that pass in the campaign to reflect your ever-changing curiosity. Tabaxi Obsessions d8 My curiosity is currently fixed on … 1 A god or planar entity

Alien Technology

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

out how to use it, another to figure out how to load it). Each time a character makes a check, compare the result to the Figuring Out Alien Technology table. Consider having the item break if a

Alien Technology Intelligence Check Total Result 4 or lower One failure; 1 charge or use is wasted, if applicable; character takes 7 (2d6) lightning damage and has disadvantage on next check 5–9 One

Crime Syndicate

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

magic, physical might, and a broad selection of skills to your work, making you well suited to missions like grand heists, high-profile assassinations, and epic cons. Crime syndicates thrived during

Khorvaire. As a result, most settlements have some organized criminal element, ranging from small local thieves’ guilds to international organizations with dozens of interconnected branches.

Bandits

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

mercenaries. Yet not all bandits are motivated by greed. Some are driven to lives of crime by unjust laws, desperation, or the threats of merciless leaders. Roll on or choose a result from the Bandit

Approaching Castle Naerytar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

Dexterity (Stealth) check for the lizardfolk guards, with advantage (they’ve had plenty of time to conceal themselves). Compare their result to the characters’ passive Wisdom (Perception) scores to

won’t interfere with the characters, either. If the result is 5 or lower, these guards decide Snapjaw’s talk of an uprising is dangerously rash, and they attack him. If the characters have done nothing

D20 Tests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

spell, or another rule might give a bonus or penalty to the die roll. Compare the Total to a Target Number. If the total of the d20 and its modifiers equals or exceeds the target number, the D20 Test

Difficulty Class (DC). The target number for an attack roll is called an Armor Class (AC), which appears on a character sheet or in a stat block (see the rules glossary). JOHN GRELLO A D20 Test can result in a dramatic success, a simple accomplishment, or a catastrophe

Approaching Castle Naerytar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Dexterity (Stealth) check for the lizardfolk guards, with advantage (they’ve had plenty of time to conceal themselves). Compare their result to the characters’ passive Wisdom (Perception) scores to

won’t interfere with the characters, either. If the result is 5 or lower, these guards decide Snapjaw’s talk of an uprising is dangerously rash, and they attack him. If the characters have done nothing

Triton Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the depths revealed that krakens, sahuagin, and far worse foes had fled the Plane of Water for the Material Plane. The tritons, driven by a sense of duty and responsibility, would not allow their foes

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

3. Kennel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

chained up just inside the opening. Each wolf’s chain leads to an iron rod driven into the base of a stalagmite. Three wolves are confined here. They can’t reach targets standing on the steps, but all

shaft, as desired. On a check result of 6–9, the character neither gains nor loses ground; on a result of 5 or less, the character falls and takes 1d6 bludgeoning damage per 10 feet fallen, landing

Hazards

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

a single check, a d20 roll modified by the crew’s quality. The success or failure of all these checks — both the officers and the crew — determines the result of the group check. While each hazard

compare that check to the DC. Determine how many of the group’s checks succeeded — the officers’ and the crew’s — then consult the Crew Conflict Check Results table. Crew Conflict DCs DC Description

Cosmic Horror

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

alien forces might alter us, perverting our expectations and understanding of autonomy, debasing our minds, and separating us from what makes us human. Sometimes it is the result of a process we

driven by motivations humans can’t understand. Cults, forbidden books, and strange symbols form the cornerstones of cosmic horror. The genre has a history of framing marginalized demographics as monstrous and stigmatizing mental illness. Be aware and avoid those tropes.

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