causing run guild to her replace

Gladiator

Monsters Monster Manual

Multiattack. The gladiator makes three Spear attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Shield Bash. Spear. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit

":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Prone condition.Parry. Trigger: The gladiator is hit by a melee attack roll while holding a weapon. Response: The gladiator adds 3 to its AC against that attack, possibly causing it to miss.

Darz Helgar

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

Xanathar Thieves’ Guild in Waterdeep. After serving ten years in prison for his crimes, he cut all ties to the city and moved north to be a campground caretaker. Ideal: “You can run from

your past, but you can’t hide from it.” Bond: “I’ve made a new life in Triboar. I’m not gonna run away this time.” Flaw: “I have no regrets. I do whatever it takes to survive.”

Hybrid Flier

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Multiattack. The hybrid makes two javelin attacks. It can replace one javelin attack with Spit Acid. Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit

that the Simic must be prepared to fight for their lives when that conflict comes to a head, biomancers have created soldiers to help defend the guild. These hybrids (also called guardians, after the

Master Thief

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

;retire” from hands-on work to run a thieves’ guild, spearhead some covert enterprise, or enjoy a quiet life of luxury. When a master thief completes a challenging heist, they often leave

Mark of Hospitality Halfling

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

(Talenta Plains) The majority of inns, taverns, and restaurants in the Five Nations are either directly owned by House Ghallanda or licensed by its Hosteler’s Guild. Most people give little

a number of “bound businesses”—franchises run directly by the house. The Gold Dragon Inn is such a business, with Gold Dragon Inns being found in every major city, each serving a

Undercity Medusa

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

around Ravnica, and at least one medusa is thought to be angling for control of the entire guild at the moment. Not all gorgons are so ambitious; some prefer to simply stalk the endless shadows of the

dreams of one day reclaiming control of the Golgari Swarm, or at least causing pain to its current guildmaster, Jarad Vod Savo (whose own sister displaced the medusas from their position).

Centaur Legacy

Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

freedom to travel. As much as they can, centaurs run — in wide plazas, spacious parks, and expanses of rubble and ruin. They race the wind, hooves thundering and tails streaming behind them

as well as the guild as a whole. Their love of history and tradition also means that centaurs are more likely than most other Ravnicans to join the same guild that their parents did. Centaur Names

Shield of the Blazing Dreadnought

Magic Items Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Modeled after the formidable spiked tower shields wielded by some fire giants, this iron shield emanates a constant warmth. You can use a bonus action to activate the shield, causing glowing lava to

affecting this creature ends immediately; the condition can be blinded, charmed, deafened, or poisoned. Shield Bash. When you take the Attack action on your turn, you can replace one of your attacks

Mark of Storm Half-Elf

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

controls the air in a literal way. The Raincallers’ Guild can use the Mark of Storms to control the weather for its clients. For many of the house’s members, the house is more than a

interests of all half-elves. Lyrandar heirs help the Valenar elves run their young kingdom, and some believe that Valenar could become a true homeland for the Khoravar.

Vargouille

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

’s curse. If the curse is allowed to run its course, an abyssal spirit invades the person’s body, causing a gruesome transformation. Over a period of hours, the victim’s head takes on

Winter Eladrin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

throw, ending the effect on itself on a success.Multiattack. The eladrin makes two Longsword or Longbow attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting. Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack

, while others run through the emotional spectrum each week. Changeable Natures Whenever one of the eladrin presented here finishes a long rest, they can associate themself with a different season

Spring Eladrin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

two Longsword or Longbow attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting. Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Longsword"} to hit

others run through the emotional spectrum each week. Changeable Natures Whenever one of the eladrin presented here finishes a long rest, they can associate themself with a different season, provided

Dragonflesh Abomination

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

abomination makes three attacks using Claw, Acidic Spit, or a combination of them. It can replace one of the attacks with a Tail attack. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType

vestiges of its previous life. It sprouts a tail and clumsy wings and grows to enormous size, barely retaining a bipedal shape. Its stomach churns with acid, causing noxious fumes to waft from its mouth and

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

with the law, the guild can’t shield you from the repercussions. Izzet Guild Spells Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature For you, the spells on the Izzet Guild Spells table

are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells are added to all of them.) Izzet Guild Spells Spell Level

Prisoner 13

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

knocked prone. River Tattoo. Prisoner 13 magically ends any effects causing the grappled or restrained conditions on herself. If she is bound with nonmagical restraints, she slips out of them.Readiness

. Black and gray smoke and shadows coil down her left arm, ending in runes on the fingers of her left hand. Knotwork. Purple and blue knotwork and runes run down her right arm, across the back of her right

Autumn Eladrin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

makes two Longsword or Longbow attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting. Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Longsword

different seasonal aspects, with behaviors and abilities that change with their forms. Some eladrin might remain in a particular aspect for years, while others run through the emotional spectrum each

Criminal - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

No career criminal in Baldur’s Gate operates without being aware of the Guild. Some studiously keep a low profile, carrying just the occasional smuggled load in with legitimate merchandise, or

only breaking knees when it can plausibly be claimed as an act of personal revenge. Others join up with crews for protection, or with the Guild itself. A few former Guild members have been cast out of

Shadar-kai Gloom Weaver

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

being charmed, and magic can’t put it to sleep.Multiattack. The shadar-kai makes three Shadow Spear attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting. Shadow Spear. Melee or Ranged

the heart, causing those nearby to feel the approach of death. If detected, gloom weavers use their shadow magic to reduce enemies to ghastly corpses. Shadar-kai In the gloom of the Shadowfell live

Hermit - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

of Seclusion 1 You led an ill-fated expedition into the Riverveins. Your friends were swept away by flooding, and you’ve never been able to shake the guilt of causing their deaths over

a frivolous lark. You’ve maintained a solitary vigil outside the cavern entrance ever since. 2 You crossed the Guild in a bad way. Fortunately, its members think you’re dead. Less

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

’t be found. Unearthing the deepest secrets of the multiverse can require an adventure or even a whole campaign. Simic Guild Spells Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature For you

, the spells on the Simic Guild Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells are added to all of them

Urchin - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

of the Guild or pressed into dirty and dangerous work by unscrupulous masters. You grew up on the streets alone, orphaned, and poor. You had no one to watch over you or to provide for you, so you

if they deal fairly with strangers, have Guild or government connections, or have either helped or denied the Gateguides in the past. Suggested Characteristics Urchins are shaped by lives

Folk Hero - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

find a way to salvation. 2 You helped break a Guild protection racket afflicting a community of immigrants in the Outer City. Now, you can’t travel through that part of the city without your

help by paying for improved roofs and lamps in your neighborhood, causing the entire community to celebrate your deed. 4 Fueled by alcohol, you faced down a carrion crawler that slunk out of the

Sword of Zariel

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

feet and the ability to hover. If you already have a different kind of wings, these new wings replace the old ones, which fall off. Truesight. Your eyes become luminous pools of silver. You can see in

have disadvantage on attack rolls made within the weapon’s radius of bright light. As a bonus action, you can intensify the sword’s light, causing it to shed bright light in a 15-foot

Strahd von Zarovich

Monsters Curse of Strahd

intelligently and do everything you can to make him a terrifying and cunning adversary for the player characters. When you run an encounter with Strahd, keep the following facts in mind: Strahd

, Strahd can pass through solid walls, doors, ceilings, and floors as if they weren’t there. Strahd targets any number of doors and windows that he can see, causing each one to either open or

The Grinning Sinner

monsters

rolls against any target other than the creature.Multiattack. The sinner makes two attacks, using Hex Grasp or Blunderbuss in any combination. He can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting to

reputation as a fearsome and successful pirate captain above all; causing him to doubt his renown can turn his hexed magic against him.The Grinning Sinner's Lair The Grinning Sinner’s lair is the

Crooked Man

monsters

. Magic Resistance. The crooked man has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The crooked man makes two Crooked Claw attacks, and he can replace one attack

, causing an appropriate effect below. A broken limb heals in 40 days, or when the creature regains any Hit Points from magic or Regeneration. Success: Half damage only. Broken Arm. Disadvantage on attack

Reveler of Stories

monsters

the reveler at the end of its turn, the reveler gains 15 Temporary Hit Points.Multiattack. The reveler makes three Thrash attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Fabled Assault if available

only.Dramatic Reversal. Trigger: The reveler is hit by an attack roll. Response: The reveler adds 4 to its AC against that attack, possibly causing it to miss.Timeless stories have inspired countless mortals, and

Rogue Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

treasure. Creating a Rogue As you create your rogue character, consider the character’s relationship to the law. Do you have a criminal past—or present? Are you on the run from the law or from

an angry thieves’ guild master? Or did you leave your guild in search of bigger risks and bigger rewards? Is it greed that drives you in your adventures, or some other desire or ideal? What

The Crimson Abbot

monsters

. While in sunlight, he has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks.Multiattack. The abbot makes two Sanguine Blade attacks. He can replace one attack with a use of Blood Call. Sanguine Blade

), Thaumaturgy 1/Day: Word of Recall (to lair only)Parry. Trigger: The abbot is hit by an attack roll while holding a weapon. Response: The abbot adds 3 to his AC against that attack, possibly causing it

The Barrow King

monsters

Disadvantage on attack rolls made against a creature holding such a weapon.Multiattack. The king makes three Soul Blade attacks. He can replace one attack with a use of Life Drain. Soul Blade. Melee or

causing it to miss. Legendary Action Uses: 3 (4 in Lair). Immediately after another creature’s turn, the king can expend a use to take one of the following actions. The king regains all expended

Criminal / Spy Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

containing 15 gp Criminal Specialty There are many kinds of criminals, and within a thieves’ guild or similar criminal organization, individual members have particular specialties

. 4 I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying. 5 I turn tail and run when things look bad. 6 An innocent person is in prison for a crime that I committed. I’m okay with that.

Role Reversal

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

the thieves’ guild. As they pursue the fleeing thief, they must also evade the thieves pursuing them. Roll Initiative for the new arrivals, and run both chases simultaneously. Alternatively, the fleeing

thief might run into his accomplices. The outnumbered characters might then flee with the thieves in pursuit.

Role Reversal

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

the thieves’ guild. As they pursue the fleeing thief, they must also evade the thieves pursuing them. Roll Initiative for the new arrivals, and run both chases simultaneously. Alternatively, the fleeing

thief might run into his accomplices. The outnumbered characters might then flee with the thieves in pursuit.

4. Abandoned Camp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

4. Abandoned Camp The Xanathar Guild had a base camp here, but it was forced to abandon the place after a run-in with the Fine Fellows of Daggerford. This room is strewn with rotten supplies and the

on it in Common: “As many as there are stars in the sky.” This is the pass phrase to safely enter the Xanathar Guild outpost at area 9.

Starting the Adventure

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

following information: The Goldwarren is Anisa’s famous gold mine. It’s run by a group called the Aurum Guild. At least seven miners are trapped in the mine. Prince Simbon, the son of Anisa’s king, is not

widely respected in the empire. Prince Kirina comes from the neighboring city of Niba. He’s a charismatic figure who’s well-liked by the Aurum Guild. Feel free to supplement this information with any

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