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Mark of Hospitality Halfling

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Welcome, welcome! So good to see you again. Let me get your drink—blackroot tal with honey, yes? And then you have to listen to this story I’ve heard about the strange things going on

lies in charm and connections. A Ghallanda innkeeper hears many things—if you want to know what’s really going on in a community, talk to the halfling bartender. The leaders of House

Emerald Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. 3 An emerald dragon’s assault on a fire giant has attracted the attention of the giant’s clan, and now the dragon seeks aid. 4 Villagers have been going missing, and then are

they respond. 8 An emerald dragon has been spying for a villainous cabal, ensuring the villains remain one step ahead of the adventurers. Connected Creatures Emerald dragons generally

Young Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

riders. 3 An emerald dragon’s assault on a fire giant has attracted the attention of the giant’s clan, and now the dragon seeks aid. 4 Villagers have been going missing, and then

watch how they respond. 8 An emerald dragon has been spying for a villainous cabal, ensuring the villains remain one step ahead of the adventurers. Connected Creatures Emerald dragons

Sailor - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

fellows, or on the run? Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Perception Tool Proficiencies: Navigator’s tools, vehicles (water) Equipment: A belaying pin (club), 50 feet of silk rope, a lucky

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

Sage - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

tomes related to a specific field of lore. 5 I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question. 6 I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it

back. d6 Flaw 1 I am easily distracted by the promise of information. 2 Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy. 3

Inheritor

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

ability and increases in potency with the passage of time. Or, the true nature of your inheritance might not be apparent at first and is revealed only when certain conditions are met. When you begin

. 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

Urchin - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

. d6 Ideal 1 Respect. All people, rich or poor, deserve respect. (Good) 2 Community. We have to take care of each other, because no one else is going to do it. (Lawful

the gutters. (Evil) 5 People. I help the people who help me — that’s what keeps us alive. (Neutral) 6 Aspiration. I’m going to prove that I’m worthy of a better life

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

resist taking a risk if there’s money involved. 5 I can’t resist swindling people who are more powerful than me. 6 I hate to admit it and will hate myself for it, but I’ll run and preserve my own hide if the going gets tough.

. 5 I run sleight-of-hand cons on street corners. 6 I convince people that worthless junk is worth their hard-earned money. FEATURE: FALSE IDENTITY You have created a second

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

spellcasting, forming spirals that reflect the mathematical perfection of nature. Suggested Characteristics The bizarre science of the Simic Combine attracts a certain type of personality and encompasses

concepts explained to them. 5 I describe everything that happens as if it were going into my research notes (and it often is). 6 I am insatiably curious about the seemingly infinite forms and

Cloistered Scholar

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore. 5 I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question. 6 I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do

great deeds and win it back. d6 Flaw 1 I am easily distracted by the promise of information. 2 Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on

Adult Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

emerald dragon’s assault on a fire giant has attracted the attention of the giant’s clan, and now the dragon seeks aid. 4 Villagers have been going missing, and then are found weeks

convinced to defend the school in a contest against a rival college. 7 An emerald dragon invisibly tails a party of adventurers, causing trouble for the heroes so the dragon can watch how they respond

Ancient Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

’s assault on a fire giant has attracted the attention of the giant’s clan, and now the dragon seeks aid. 4 Villagers have been going missing, and then are found weeks later roaming the

the school in a contest against a rival college. 7 An emerald dragon invisibly tails a party of adventurers, causing trouble for the heroes so the dragon can watch how they respond. 8 An

Rowboat Legacy

Equipment

If you have proficiency with a certain kind of vehicle (land or water), you can add your proficiency bonus to any check you make to control that kind of vehicle in difficult circumstances. Rowboat

;Rowboats are used on lakes and rivers. If going downstream, add the speed of the current (typically 3 miles per hour) to the speed of the vehicle. These vehicles can’t be rowed against any

Keelboat Legacy

Equipment

If you have proficiency with a certain kind of vehicle (land or water), you can add your proficiency bonus to any check you make to control that kind of vehicle in difficult circumstances. One of

they're easier and less expensive to operate than larger vessels. Keelboats and rowboats are used on lakes and rivers. If going downstream, add the speed of the current (typically 3 miles per hour) to

Charlatan Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

there’s money involved. 5 I can’t resist swindling people who are more powerful than me. 6 I hate to admit it and will hate myself for it, but I’ll run and preserve my own hide if the going gets tough.

weakness and secure their fortunes. 4 I put on new identities like clothes. 5 I run sleight-of-hand cons on street corners. 6 I convince people that worthless junk is worth their hard

Urchin Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

or hiding. d6 Ideal 1 Respect. All people, rich or poor, deserve respect. (Good) 2 Community. We have to take care of each other, because no one else is going to do it

are like in the gutters. (Evil) 5 People. I help the people who help me — that’s what keeps us alive. (Neutral) 6 Aspiration. I’m going to prove that I’m worthy of a

Sailor Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

board—boatswain, captain, navigator, cook, or some other position? Who were the captain and first mate? Did you leave your ship on good terms with your fellows, or on the run? Skill

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

Sage Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

life for the answer to a certain question. 6 I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back. d6 Flaw 1 I am easily distracted by the promise of

information. 2 Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy. 3 Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization. 4 I overlook

Criminal / Spy Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

. Even criminals who operate outside of such organizations have strong preferences for certain kinds of crimes over others. Choose the role you played in your criminal life, or roll on the table below

. 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.

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

other useful items, but if they are at risk of discovery, they run away rather than attack anyone in the house. By fleeing before they can be seen or identified, they avoid getting into a situation

, giving each individual and every generation a reason to feel pride and self-respect. The kobolds prefer to run away than fight, to live off the scraps of others, and they are often dominated by larger

Keeping Combat Moving

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

respond by putting things back to the way they were before. For example, if a character takes the Disengage action to move away from a group of monsters, don’t respond by having those same monsters

chase the character. Move the monsters somewhere else. Hasten a Monster’s Demise If a combat has gone on long enough and the characters’ victory is almost certain, you can simply have the monster drop

Keeping Combat Moving

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

respond by putting things back to the way they were before. For example, if a character takes the Disengage action to move away from a group of monsters, don’t respond by having those same monsters

chase the character. Move the monsters somewhere else. Hasten a Monster’s Demise If a combat has gone on long enough and the characters’ victory is almost certain, you can simply have the monster drop

Ranger Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

grouse and whine about the hardships of the wild, rangers respond with some mixture of amusement, frustration, and compassion. But they quickly learn that other adventurers who can carry their own weight

a magical connection to nature through the necessity of surviving in the wilds. What’s the source of your particular hatred of a certain kind of enemy? Did a monster kill someone you loved or

Chapter 2: Dungeon Master's Tools

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

. The chapter opens with optional rules meant to help you run certain parts of the game more smoothly. The chapter then goes into greater depth on several topics — encounter building, random encounters

Chapter 2: Dungeon Master's Tools As the Dungeon Master, you oversee the game and weave together the story experienced by your players. You’re the one who keeps it all going, and this chapter is for

Chapter 2: Dungeon Master's Tools

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

. The chapter opens with optional rules meant to help you run certain parts of the game more smoothly. The chapter then goes into greater depth on several topics — encounter building, random encounters

Chapter 2: Dungeon Master's Tools As the Dungeon Master, you oversee the game and weave together the story experienced by your players. You’re the one who keeps it all going, and this chapter is for

Cult Reprisals

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

of danger and impels them to respond. You have four reprisals to choose from: “Tremors,” “Skyriders,” “Reaver Ambush,” and “Fiery Fangs.” Let player interest and your own sense of pacing dictate

which reprisal to use. If a character has the Dangerous Information adventure hook (see chapter 1), run “Reaver Ambush” when the character resolves to travel to the attack site and stop it. Choose one

Cult Reprisals

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

of danger and impels them to respond. You have four reprisals to choose from: “Tremors,” “Skyriders,” “Reaver Ambush,” and “Fiery Fangs.” Let player interest and your own sense of pacing dictate

which reprisal to use. If a character has the Dangerous Information adventure hook (see chapter 1), run “Reaver Ambush” when the character resolves to travel to the attack site and stop it. Choose one

Going to Blingdenstone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Going to Blingdenstone Blingdenstone is an obvious destination for characters seeking refuge from their drow pursuers and a way out of the Underdark. The deep gnomes continue to have regular

sure how to reach the gnome settlement, but is in favor of going there if it offers a route to the surface or to Gauntlgrym. If the characters allow Glabbagool (the sentient gelatinous cube from “The

Going to Blingdenstone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Going to Blingdenstone Blingdenstone is an obvious destination for characters seeking refuge from their drow pursuers and a way out of the Underdark. The deep gnomes continue to have regular

sure how to reach the gnome settlement, but is in favor of going there if it offers a route to the surface or to Gauntlgrym. If the characters allow Glabbagool (the sentient gelatinous cube from “The

Per Day

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

Per Day If a rule says you can use something a certain number of times per day, that means you must finish a Long Rest to use it again after you run out of uses.

Per Day

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Per Day If a rule says you can use something a certain number of times per day, that means you must finish a Long Rest to use it again after you run out of uses.

Per Day

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

Per Day If a rule says you can use something a certain number of times per day, that means you must finish a Long Rest to use it again after you run out of uses.

Per Day

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Per Day If a rule says you can use something a certain number of times per day, that means you must finish a Long Rest to use it again after you run out of uses.

The Dungeon Master

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

and keep the story going. The DM is a narrator. The DM sets the pace of the story and presents the various challenges and encounters the players must overcome. The DM is the players’ interface to the

characters. You’re there to run the monsters, referee the rules, and keep the story moving. It’s a shared story. It’s the group’s story, so let the players contribute to the outcome through the actions of

Going Mad

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

Going Mad Various magical effects can inflict madness on an otherwise stable mind. Certain spells, such as contact other plane and symbol, can cause insanity, and you can use the madness rules here

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