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transports. Explorers and pirates like them because they’re fast and sturdy. Military leaders use them as command ships for the same reasons.
Damselfly ship owners are a proud lot, fond of painting
their ships in colorful patterns as well as customizing their vessels with special equipment. Large, private gatherings of damselfly ship owners are not uncommon; they use these get-togethers to show
Species
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Their reasons are often deeply personal. Some seek danger, imagining monsters as personifications of their own hungers. Others pursue revenge against whatever turned them into a dhampir. And still
overindulge their thirst risk losing control and forever viewing others as prey. Those who resist might find exceptional ways of controlling their urges or suppress them through constant, molar-grinding
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Tomb of Annihilation
century old.
Suggested Characteristics
Few archaeologists can resist the lure of an unexplored ruin or dungeon, particularly if such a site is the source of legends or is rumored to contain
the treasures and relics of wizards, warlords, or royalty. Some archaeologists plunder for wealth or fame, while others consider it their calling to illuminate the past or keep the world’s
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
good that even if some people you meet have heard of your homeland, they know merely the name and perhaps a few outrageous stories. You have come to this part of Faerûn for your own reasons, which
number of reasons, and the departure from his or her homeland could have been voluntary or involuntary. To determine why you are so far from home, roll on the table below or choose from the options
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Everybody’s always trying to get a leg up on somebody in Baldur’s Gate. One group’s con artist might be another’s revolutionary. Or maybe you’re just in it for yourself
want.
4
I’m a born gambler who can’t resist taking a risk for a potential payoff.
5
I lie about almost everything, even when there’s no good reason to.
6
Sarcasm and
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
journals or hidden away in someone’s mind. Even you might not be aware of all the reasons behind the missions you carry out. Sometimes a mission’s sole purpose is to conceal the
;s activities.
3
I’ve been assigned to get close to an individual in this guild and learn their secrets.
4
I’ve been assigned to recruit a new Dimir spy from the ranks of this
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
you served on, or another ship you have good relations with (perhaps one captained by a former crewmate). Because you’re calling in a favor, you can’t be certain of a schedule or route
that will meet your every need. Your Dungeon Master will determine how long it takes to get where you need to go. In return for your free passage, you and your companions are expected to assist the crew
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
expect things of you when they know your surname and what it means. Your reasons for taking up adventuring likely involve your family in some way: Are you the family rebel, who prefers delving in
masses.
4
I take great pains to always look my best and follow the latest fashions.
5
I don’t like to get my hands dirty, and I won’t be caught dead in unsuitable accommodations
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.
7
I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter.
8
I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny?
d6
Ideal
1
Respect. People deserve to be treated
with dignity and respect. (Good)
2
Fairness. No one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law. (Lawful)
3
Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Origins table for an event that started you down your heroic path..
d10
Origin
1
You helped get healing for a sick child. Now the sick come to you, knowing you’ll help them
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
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
adaptations of life.
7
I can’t resist prying into anything forbidden, since it must be terribly interesting.
8
I employ a highly technical vocabulary to avoid imprecision and ambiguity
.
4
The laboratory where I did my research contains everything that is precious to me.
5
I will get revenge on the shortsighted fool who killed my precious krasis creation.
6
monsters
the offer and immediately take a Reaction to move up to half its Speed to get away from the creature by the safest route possible.Multiattack. The drakkenhob makes two Rend attacks.
Rend. Melee Attack
this benign guise to get close to its prey, which are typically within crowds near festivals or parades, before it summons its similarly garbed hunting hounds and strikes. Its breath is a blood-curdling
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
intimidation to get their way. A fog giant seeks out news and rumors of treasures that appeal to its sense of refinement, then tracks down and treats owners of those treasures to a show of force. Kicking
down the gate of a backwater duke’s castle, slaying a dozen or more guards, then calling for parley is a typical fog giant strategy—followed by an offer to leave the duke alive in return
Sailor
Legacy
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Player’s Handbook (2014)
relations with (perhaps one captained by a former crewmate). Because you’re calling in a favor, you can’t be certain of a schedule or route that will meet your every need. Your Dungeon
Master will determine how long it takes to get where you need to go. In return for your free passage, you and your companions are expected to assist the crew during the voyage.
Variant Sailor: Pirate
Halfling
Legacy
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Basic Rules (2014)
among them usually venture into the world for reasons of community, friendship, wanderlust, or curiosity. They love discovering new things, even simple things, such as an exotic food or an unfamiliar
communities travel as a way of life, driving wagons or guiding boats from place to place and maintaining no permanent home.
AFFABLE AND POSITIVE
Halflings try to get along with everyone else and are
Dwarf
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command or inspiration of a deity, a direct calling or simply a desire to bring glory to one of the dwarf gods. Clan and ancestry are also important motivators. A dwarf might seek to restore a clan
field of battle centuries ago.
SLOW TO TRUST
Dwarves get along passably well with most other races. “The difference between an acquaintance and a friend is about a hundred years,” is
Folk Hero
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to sound smarter.
8
I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny?
d6
Ideal
1
Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good
)
2
Fairness. No one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law. (Lawful)
3
Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic)
4
Might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
might be reasons to have one or more characters make saving throws to resist being frightened: The character experiences one of their Seeds of Fear. An enemy is immune to the character’s attacks or
character to make a saving throw to resist being scared. The character must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened until the end of their next turn. Any of the following circumstances
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
might be reasons to have one or more characters make saving throws to resist being frightened: The character experiences one of their Seeds of Fear. An enemy is immune to the character’s attacks or
character to make a saving throw to resist being scared. The character must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened until the end of their next turn. Any of the following circumstances
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Black Swords The characters don’t get this quest in the customary way, which is to say that the residents of Caer-Dineval aren’t counting on adventurers to help them. The quest falls into the party’s
lap if the characters decide to visit the Caer. Here are a couple reasons why the characters might go there: Looking for a good night’s rest in Caer-Dineval, the characters are directed to the castle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Black Swords The characters don’t get this quest in the customary way, which is to say that the residents of Caer-Dineval aren’t counting on adventurers to help them. The quest falls into the party’s
lap if the characters decide to visit the Caer. Here are a couple reasons why the characters might go there: Looking for a good night’s rest in Caer-Dineval, the characters are directed to the castle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
highest ideals of their calling. What is the temptation that your character succumbs to or finds it difficult to resist? Temptations d6 Temptation 1 Fury. When your anger is roused, you have trouble
thinking straight, and you fear you might do something you’ll regret. 2 Pride. Your deeds are noteworthy, and no one takes note of them more often than you. 3 Lust. You can’t resist an attractive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
highest ideals of their calling. What is the temptation that your character succumbs to or finds it difficult to resist? Temptations d6 Temptation 1 Fury. When your anger is roused, you have trouble
thinking straight, and you fear you might do something you’ll regret. 2 Pride. Your deeds are noteworthy, and no one takes note of them more often than you. 3 Lust. You can’t resist an attractive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Dhampir Hungers Every dhampir knows a thirst slaked only by the living. Those who overindulge their thirst risk losing control and forever viewing others as prey. Those who resist might find
exceptional ways of controlling their urges or suppress them through constant, molar-grinding restraint. In any case, temptation haunts dhampirs, and circumstances conspire to give them endless reasons to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Dhampir Hungers Every dhampir knows a thirst slaked only by the living. Those who overindulge their thirst risk losing control and forever viewing others as prey. Those who resist might find
exceptional ways of controlling their urges or suppress them through constant, molar-grinding restraint. In any case, temptation haunts dhampirs, and circumstances conspire to give them endless reasons to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Story Hooks The characters could arrive at the Wandering Emporium for one or more of the following reasons: The characters need supplies, weapons, or even an infernal war machine. The characters need
a safe place to rest and perhaps get a good meal. The characters might have heard that they can sell demon ichor to a crazed wizard in the Wandering Emporium. The characters might have collected more soul coins than they feel comfortable carrying and need a place to spend them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Roleplaying Lorinda Lorinda loves the trappings of motherhood and is off-puttingly maternal toward all those she encounters. She’s quick to dote on others, calling them unsettling pet names like
to prevent the villagers from learning her true nature. Personality Trait. “I’m the greatest parent in the world. I just need children worthy of my love.” Ideal. “Good children get rewards. Bad
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Story Hooks The characters could arrive at the Wandering Emporium for one or more of the following reasons: The characters need supplies, weapons, or even an infernal war machine. The characters need
a safe place to rest and perhaps get a good meal. The characters might have heard that they can sell demon ichor to a crazed wizard in the Wandering Emporium. The characters might have collected more soul coins than they feel comfortable carrying and need a place to spend them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
.
Use the Spellcaster sidekick stat block to represent her.
Personality. “I can’t resist a sure bet or a friendly wager.”
Ideal. “The more complicated the scheme, the better.”
Bond. “I love
birds and will do what I can to look after them.”
Flaw. “Deep water terrifies me. I would rather be swallowed by a dragon than get in a boat or go for a swim.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
.
Use the Spellcaster sidekick stat block to represent her.
Personality. “I can’t resist a sure bet or a friendly wager.”
Ideal. “The more complicated the scheme, the better.”
Bond. “I love birds
and will do what I can to look after them.”
Flaw. “Deep water terrifies me. I would rather be swallowed by a dragon than get in a boat or go for a swim.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
.
Use the Spellcaster sidekick stat block to represent her.
Personality. “I can’t resist a sure bet or a friendly wager.”
Ideal. “The more complicated the scheme, the better.”
Bond. “I love
birds and will do what I can to look after them.”
Flaw. “Deep water terrifies me. I would rather be swallowed by a dragon than get in a boat or go for a swim.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
.
Use the Spellcaster sidekick stat block to represent her.
Personality. “I can’t resist a sure bet or a friendly wager.”
Ideal. “The more complicated the scheme, the better.”
Bond. “I love birds
and will do what I can to look after them.”
Flaw. “Deep water terrifies me. I would rather be swallowed by a dragon than get in a boat or go for a swim.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
.
Use the Spellcaster sidekick stat block to represent her.
Personality. “I can’t resist a sure bet or a friendly wager.”
Ideal. “The more complicated the scheme, the better.”
Bond. “I love
birds and will do what I can to look after them.”
Flaw. “Deep water terrifies me. I would rather be swallowed by a dragon than get in a boat or go for a swim.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
.
Use the Spellcaster sidekick stat block to represent her.
Personality. “I can’t resist a sure bet or a friendly wager.”
Ideal. “The more complicated the scheme, the better.”
Bond. “I love
birds and will do what I can to look after them.”
Flaw. “Deep water terrifies me. I would rather be swallowed by a dragon than get in a boat or go for a swim.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Roleplaying Lorinda Lorinda loves the trappings of motherhood and is off-puttingly maternal toward all those she encounters. She’s quick to dote on others, calling them unsettling pet names like
to prevent the villagers from learning her true nature. Personality Trait. “I’m the greatest parent in the world. I just need children worthy of my love.” Ideal. “Good children get rewards. Bad