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You come from a humble social rank, but you are destined for so much more. Already the people of your home village regard you as their champion, and your destiny calls you to stand against the
tyrants and monsters that threaten the common folk everywhere.
Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival
Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land
Human
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
reckonings of most worlds, humans are the youngest of the common races, late to arrive on the world scene and short-lived in comparison to dwarves, elves, and dragons. Perhaps it is because of their
and conquest, humans are more physically diverse than other common races. There is no typical human. An individual can stand from 5 feet to a little over 6 feet tall and weigh from 125 to 250 pounds
Backgrounds
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their champion, and your destiny calls you to stand against the tyrants and monsters that threaten the common folk everywhere.
Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival
Tool
Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land)
Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a shovel, an iron pot, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
)
Saving Throws Str +5, Wis +4
Skills Athletics +5, Insight +4, Religion +3
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages Common
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Brave. The champion has
Champion of Gorm Champions are blessed by Gorm to lead their fellow guardians. In battle, they channel auras of ghostly lightning to protect Gorm’s servants. Champion of Gorm Medium Humanoid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Champion of Madarua Champions of Madarua represent the most skilled warriors in the faction. Hardened by battle, they lead the charge into the fray and inspire their fellow warriors to strike with
decisive fury. Champion of Madarua Medium Humanoid, Typically Chaotic Good
Armor Class 13 (hide armor)
Hit Points 39 (6d8 + 12)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
17 (+3)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
16
Languages any one language (usually Common)
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP)
Indomitable (2/Day). The champion rerolls a failed saving throw.
Second Wind (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a
Champion Champions are mighty warriors who honed their fighting skills in gladiatorial pits. To soldiers and other people who fight for a living, champions are as influential as nobles, and their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
passive Perception 16
Languages any one language (usually Common)
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP)
Indomitable (2/Day). The champion rerolls a failed saving throw.
Second Wind (Recharges after a Short
Champion Champions are mighty warriors who honed their fighting skills in wars or gladiatorial pits. To soldiers and other people who fight for a living, champions are as influential as nobles, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Common
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions
Multiattack. The champion makes two Arcane Burst attacks or makes one Arcane Burst attack and uses Spellcasting.
Arcane Burst. Melee or
Champion of Usamigaras Champions are blessed by Usamigaras to advance the faction by any means necessary. They boast a greater repertoire of spells than their fellows and can radiate an aura of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Common)
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
Indomitable (2/Day). The champion rerolls a failed saving throw.
Actions
Multiattack. The champion makes three Greatsword or Shortbow
Champion Bountiful and overrated. You can’t spit in this realm without hitting one. I have witnessed the birth, death, and unlife of more champions than I dare recount. Few are worth remembering
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, and blessings the god might bestow. Serving Two or More Masters Often, each of the characters in an adventuring party is the champion of a different god—or no god at all. What brings the characters
together? How do you motivate the whole party? Consider these options: Divine Coalition. The characters represent a coalition of gods who have joined forces against a common foe (or cabal of enemies). For
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Grim Champion of Pestilence Aleron was once a tiefling adventurer, but unlike so many victims of the Deck of Many Things, he never drew the Skull card. Instead, when one of his allies drew the card
Harrow’s three leaders, the Grim Champion of Pestilence is nonetheless a fearsome entity of sickness and blight. A swarm of insects surrounds him in a mockery of a halo, and debilitating plagues flow from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
, unconscious
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 23
Languages Common, Elvish
Challenge 25 (75,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +8
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the champion fails a saving
Grim Champion of Desolation Jyn Corvis, a former adventurer, might have been the first person to draw the Skull card from a Deck of Many Things and be slain by the avatar of death. Even Jyn doesn’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Common
Challenge 20 (25,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +6
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the champion fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Actions
Multiattack. The champion makes
Grim Champion of Bloodshed Wynemar Brack was once a farmer, but mercenaries in a local war razed her fields and sacked her village. In desperation, she yielded to the clever patter of a traveling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Fighter Fighters are common in almost every guild, with Dimir as the notable exception. In a world where constant tension among the guilds often blooms into physical violence, fighters are the core
of most guilds’ defenses. Fighter Subclass Guild Arcane Archer* Selesnya Battle Master Azorius, Boros, Orzhov, Selesnya Cavalier* Azorius, Boros Champion Azorius, Boros, Golgari, Gruul, Orzhov
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
they’re visiting from other worlds. This chapter provides information about the following common races of Ravnica, as well as racial traits for all of them but humans and elves: Humans on Ravnica are like
those found on other D&D worlds: adaptable, ambitious, and wildly diverse. Elves, in their three common subraces, are strongly associated with nature. Centaurs, the quintessential merging of human
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Favor Heliod seeks out champions in the mortal world because he believes that a great champion reflects well on him. The ruler of the gods, as he imagines himself, should have champions who represent
the best of mortals. That said, the reason for his initial interest in a champion isn’t always obvious. What made the sun god turn his attention to you? What sets you apart from the masses of people
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
together to oppose an overreach by a champion of Heliod. Or maybe they’re united by some common plight such as plague or war, as Erebos grants his blessings to those who determinedly face fate. From
priest of Heliod who is said to be immortal because of the sun god’s blessing.
6 Take an aging champion of Iroas who has pledged their soul to Erebos in exchange for a glorious death on one last
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
9. Tower of the Seven Woes The fortress’s half-ogre commander, Sundeth, lives in this hollowed-out spire with his wyvern mount. Sundeth is a hideous, 8-foot-tall, half-ogre champion (see appendix A
), with these changes: Sundeth is chaotic evil. He has these racial traits: He is Large and has darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. He speaks Common and Giant. The column merges with the cavern roof
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Clerics and Champions It’s far more common for a hero to be devoted to an individual god than it is for an ordinary mortal. A cleric almost always worships a single god of the pantheon and chooses a
demands won’t be refused. Most heroes in a Theros campaign, and all clerics, are assumed to devote themselves to a god’s cause, acting as that god’s champion. All the characters in a party might serve
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
. Conversely, your party can include members of different guilds united by alliances or common principles. Or they could be childhood friends who ended up in different guilds, or just a haphazard
for the player characters to find common ground that unites them despite their differences in guild affiliation, ideals, and agendas. Even though some guild leaders (especially the villainous ones
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
(see appendix D) “sits” in the throne while addressing two type 1 yuan-ti malisons who routinely advise him. Standing guard in the middle of the room is Ras Nsi’s champion, Sekelok (see below), and three
investigate while the ghouls hide behind the throne and Ras Nsi withdraws to area 12. Sekelok Sekelok is a tall, muscular yuan-ti pureblood. He has the statistics of a champion (see appendix D), with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
trapped creature, which appears in the closest unoccupied space adjacent to the painting. Thwad Underbrew. The dwarf in the painting is a beard-stroking villain named Thwad Underbrew, a former champion
began to enjoy his grisly work. Thwad Underbrew is a shield dwarf champion (see appendix A), with these changes: Underbrew is neutral evil. Instead of a greatsword, he wields a maul (which deals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Towers, Master Armorer), others bestowed as needed in wartime (the Lords’ Hand and the Lords’ Champion) Warden of Waterdeep The current Warden of Waterdeep is Elminster, who answers to the Open Lord
Animal Handling +3, Athletics +4, Perception +3
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages any one language (usually Common)
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Actions
Lance. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
coveted by evildoers. Roll on or choose a result from the Nightmare Riders table to inspire what might employ a nightmare steed. Nightmare Riders 1d6 The Nightmare Carries... 1 The champion or
Understands Abyssal, Common, and Infernal but can’t speak
CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2)
Traits
Confer Fire Resistance. The nightmare can grant Resistance to Fire damage to a rider while it is on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
champion of Tymora into a puppet. After finishing off his unsuspecting companions, Meloon returned to Waterdeep as a Xanathar Guild spy. The intellect devourer that inhabits Meloon’s skull was bred by
)
CHA
15(+2)
Saving Throws Str +9, Con +6
Skills Athletics +9, Survival +6
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages Common, Deep Speech, telepathy 60 ft.
Challenge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
barbarian. Did you come from a distant land, making you a stranger in the area of the campaign? Or is the campaign set in a rough-and-tumble frontier where barbarians are common? What led you to take up the
15th
+5
Persistent Rage
5
+3
16th
+5
Ability Score Improvement
5
+4
17th
+6
Brutal Critical (3 dice)
6
+4
18th
+6
Indomitable Might
6
+4
19th
+6
Ability Score Improvement
6
+4
20th
+6
Primal Champion
Unlimited
+4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Dragonborn of Bahamut Often called platinum knights, dragonborn champions of Bahamut might belong to an order that exists to protect the world from evil—and especially from evil dragons. A champion
Throws Con +7, Int +4, Wis +5, Cha +6
Skills Athletics +7, Perception +5, Persuasion +6
Condition Immunities frightened
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 8 (3,900
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Dragonbait Dragonbait is a champion of good and a saurial — a race that originated on a distant world and whose members have long lives. Very few saurials dwell in the Forgotten Realms, and no
inches tall, weighs 150 pounds, and has a dry, wrinkled hide. He wields a holy avenger longsword and carries a blue, red, and white shield. Though he has traits in common with paladins, Dragonbait isn’t a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
clothes to the east, and a weapon and armor rack.
Derrion enjoys killing unwelcome visitors. He is a human champion (see appendix A), with these changes: Derrion is chaotic evil. He speaks Common and
exile and chooses to remain in Shadowdusk Hold despite every instinct telling her to flee. Melissara is a human archmage, with these changes: Melissara is neutral. She speaks Common, Deep Speech, Draconic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Folk Hero You come from a humble social rank, but you are destined for so much more. Already the people of your home village regard you as their champion, and your destiny calls you to stand against
the tyrants and monsters that threaten the common folk everywhere. Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land) Equipment: A set of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Folk Hero You come from a humble social rank, but you are destined for so much more. Already the people of your home village regard you as their champion, and your destiny calls you to stand against
the tyrants and monsters that threaten the common folk everywhere. Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land) Equipment: A set of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
sports (wrestling, boxing, and pankration) are all common events in arenas, especially during the Iroan Games, an annual series of athletic competitions held in Akros. Arena Adventures Adventures in an
champion pankratiast (Akroan hoplite; see chapter 6) has her cronies lock everyone in the arena. She allows none to leave until a challenger defeats her.
2 A minotaur frees all the beasts in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
until Keresta asks her to betray them. While fighting on the party’s side, Portia claims an equal share of all XP gained. She is a champion (see appendix A), with these changes: Portia is lawful
neutral and speaks Common. She is magically charmed by Keresta and regards the vampire as a trusted friend to be heeded and protected. This effect wears off in 12 hours unless Keresta charms her again. She
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Nessian Wood. Years later, the hydra broke free of its bonds, and Heliod chose a mortal, Elspeth Tirel, to slay the hydra as his champion—using a spear called Godsend, forged from Purphoros’s sword
cattle, transforming them into the first catoblepases. As a result, many animal breeders prove excessively modest to this day, with humble-boasts being common and well understood among both buyers and