charging ways rogues

Sanguine Thief

classes

In dark alleyways across Etharis, deals are made in coin and blood, but a few enterprising Rogues have posed the question: “Why not both?” Sanguine Thieves are assassins who harness the

power of Sangromancy to fuel their abilities, finding new and innovative ways to utilize the blood they see all too frequently in their line of work. Sanguine Thieves learn to draw upon the vita of

Sorcerer Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

from him in a mighty blast of lightning. Crouching behind a stalagmite, a halfling points a finger at a charging troglodyte. A blast of fire springs from her finger to strike the creature. She ducks

bloodline infused with the magic of dragons. Others carry a raw, uncontrolled magic within them, a chaotic storm that manifests in unexpected ways. The appearance of sorcerous powers is wildly

Rogue

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

into and out of trouble in ways that few other characters can emulate. Some rogues who turn to adventuring are former criminals who have decided that dodging monsters is preferable to remaining one

Bladecutter When brute force won’t get the job done, or when magic isn’t available or appropriate, the rogue rises to the fore. With skills tied to stealth, subterfuge, and trickery, rogues can get

Rogue

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

into and out of trouble in ways that few other characters can emulate. Some rogues who turn to adventuring are former criminals who have decided that dodging monsters is preferable to remaining one

Bladecutter When brute force won’t get the job done, or when magic isn’t available or appropriate, the rogue rises to the fore. With skills tied to stealth, subterfuge, and trickery, rogues can get

Rogues' Gallery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Rogues’ Gallery When a character draws the Rogue card, a new villain’s presence—if not their identity—is revealed to the characters. Who is this villain, and why are they an enemy? Here are a few

magic might provide a glimpse of the future, but it can also manipulate reality in large or small ways. If the character who drew the card has a secret or has performed some action that would turn a

Natural Druids

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

’ magical heritage also expresses itself in other ways; those who become bards preserve the clan’s lore, and firbolg sorcerers defend their communities. Firbolg wizards arise when a clan becomes

friendly with elves. Firbolg rogues are typically scouts tasked with spying on neighboring folk to determine their intentions. They are most common among firbolgs whose homes border human settlements

Natural Druids

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

’ magical heritage also expresses itself in other ways; those who become bards preserve the clan’s lore, and firbolg sorcerers defend their communities. Firbolg wizards arise when a clan becomes

friendly with elves. Firbolg rogues are typically scouts tasked with spying on neighboring folk to determine their intentions. They are most common among firbolgs whose homes border human settlements

Rogues' Gallery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Rogues’ Gallery When a character draws the Rogue card, a new villain’s presence—if not their identity—is revealed to the characters. Who is this villain, and why are they an enemy? Here are a few

magic might provide a glimpse of the future, but it can also manipulate reality in large or small ways. If the character who drew the card has a secret or has performed some action that would turn a

Phantom

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Phantom Collecting the souls of your defeated foes in everyday objects—what a good idea. Though, I’d probably need an encyclopedia to hold all my anti-admirers. Tasha Many rogues walk a fine line

between life and death, risking their own lives and taking the lives of others. While adventuring on that line, some rogues discover a mystical connection to death itself. These rogues take knowledge

Phantom

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Phantom Collecting the souls of your defeated foes in everyday objects—what a good idea. Though, I’d probably need an encyclopedia to hold all my anti-admirers. Tasha Many rogues walk a fine line

between life and death, risking their own lives and taking the lives of others. While adventuring on that line, some rogues discover a mystical connection to death itself. These rogues take knowledge

If It Exists In D&D, There's A Place for It in Eberron

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

If It Exists In D&D, There’s A Place for It in Eberron … But It May Not Be the Place You’re Used To. Eberron draws on the core elements of D&D. It’s a world of wizards and rogues, a setting with

halfling cutthroat. There’s a place for everything in Eberron… but it may not be a prominent place. Kenku aren’t mentioned in any of the canon sourcebooks of Eberron. There’s many ways to add kenku

If It Exists In D&D, There's A Place for It in Eberron

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

If It Exists In D&D, There’s A Place for It in Eberron … But It May Not Be the Place You’re Used To. Eberron draws on the core elements of D&D. It’s a world of wizards and rogues, a setting with

halfling cutthroat. There’s a place for everything in Eberron… but it may not be a prominent place. Kenku aren’t mentioned in any of the canon sourcebooks of Eberron. There’s many ways to add kenku

Kinds of Treasure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

. Gemstones Jewels and other precious stones cut by smaller folk are too small for most giants to notice, let alone find value in. But ancient giants might have mastered ways of mining and cutting

likeness of a god 6 A slightly bent silver crown kept as a trophy 7 A lopsided chunk of luminous stone 8 A bronze war horn, its flared bell shaped like a charging ram 250 gp Art Objects d8 Item 1 An

Kinds of Treasure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

. Gemstones Jewels and other precious stones cut by smaller folk are too small for most giants to notice, let alone find value in. But ancient giants might have mastered ways of mining and cutting

likeness of a god 6 A slightly bent silver crown kept as a trophy 7 A lopsided chunk of luminous stone 8 A bronze war horn, its flared bell shaped like a charging ram 250 gp Art Objects d8 Item 1 An

The Harpers

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

, keeping a close watch on the balance of power in Faerûn, and promoting fairness and equality in quiet, unobtrusive ways. Harpers try to keep out of the public eye, preferring secrecy to fame and

unable to locate an elusive foe, or have been captured by the cult and need inside help to escape, a Harper can offer up a secure hideout, a whispered clue, or a smuggled knife. Bards, mages, and rogues

The Harpers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

, keeping a close watch on the balance of power in Faerûn, and promoting fairness and equality in quiet, unobtrusive ways. Harpers try to keep out of the public eye, preferring secrecy to fame and

unable to locate an elusive foe, or have been captured by the cult and need inside help to escape, a Harper can offer up a secure hideout, a whispered clue, or a smuggled knife. Bards, mages, and rogues

The Harpers

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

, keeping a close watch on the balance of power in Faerûn, and promoting fairness and equality in quiet, unobtrusive ways. Harpers try to keep out of the public eye, preferring secrecy to fame and

unable to locate an elusive foe, or have been captured by the cult and need inside help to escape, a Harper can offer up a secure hideout, a whispered clue, or a smuggled knife. Bards, rogues, and wizards

The Harpers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

, keeping a close watch on the balance of power in Faerûn, and promoting fairness and equality in quiet, unobtrusive ways. Harpers try to keep out of the public eye, preferring secrecy to fame and

unable to locate an elusive foe, or have been captured by the cult and need inside help to escape, a Harper can offer up a secure hideout, a whispered clue, or a smuggled knife. Bards, mages, and rogues

The Harpers

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

, keeping a close watch on the balance of power in Faerûn, and promoting fairness and equality in quiet, unobtrusive ways. Harpers try to keep out of the public eye, preferring secrecy to fame and

unable to locate an elusive foe, or have been captured by the cult and need inside help to escape, a Harper can offer up a secure hideout, a whispered clue, or a smuggled knife. Bards, rogues, and wizards

The Harpers

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

, keeping a close watch on the balance of power in Faerûn, and promoting fairness and equality in quiet, unobtrusive ways. Harpers try to keep out of the public eye, preferring secrecy to fame and

unable to locate an elusive foe, or have been captured by the cult and need inside help to escape, a Harper can offer up a secure hideout, a whispered clue, or a smuggled knife. Bards, mages, and rogues

Build Your Group

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

Financier. Whether they’re hunting for grants or seeking donations from wealthy philanthropists, the Financier seeks the funds to pay for academic expeditions. Such characters might know their ways around

skills. Bards and rogues make natural academic Financiers, as do those with the charlatan and noble backgrounds. Research Assistant. Whether their seeking to graduate, get published, or make their

Build Your Group

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

Financier. Whether they’re hunting for grants or seeking donations from wealthy philanthropists, the Financier seeks the funds to pay for academic expeditions. Such characters might know their ways around

skills. Bards and rogues make natural academic Financiers, as do those with the charlatan and noble backgrounds. Research Assistant. Whether their seeking to graduate, get published, or make their

Modifying a Class

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

out one skill or tool proficiency for another doesn’t make a character any stronger or weaker, but doing so can change the flavor of a class in subtle ways. For example, a prominent guild of rogues in

Modifying a Class The classes in the Player’s Handbook capture a wide range of character archetypes, but your campaign world might have need of something more. The following section discusses ways to

Modifying a Class

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

out one skill or tool proficiency for another doesn’t make a character any stronger or weaker, but doing so can change the flavor of a class in subtle ways. For example, a prominent guild of rogues in

Modifying a Class The classes in the Player’s Handbook capture a wide range of character archetypes, but your campaign world might have need of something more. The following section discusses ways to

Dragon Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

join different dragon factions might have to carefully balance the needs of those factions against the goals of their party. The different ways dragons can be categorized suggest numerous approaches

to the highest standards of behavior, and wields cold magic. The Brass Order could be a loose affiliation of good-hearted scoundrels, including rogues and bards, who favor fire magic and trickery. An

Awarding Magic Items

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

Magic Item Rarity When you decide that a treasure contains magic items, there are two ways to determine the rarity of those items. You can choose an appropriate rarity based on the items you’ve given

the Armaments tables for Barbarians, Fighters, Paladins, and Rangers. Use the Implements tables for Bards, Monks, and Rogues. Use the Relics tables for Clerics and Druids. Feel free to vary the tables

Dragon Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

join different dragon factions might have to carefully balance the needs of those factions against the goals of their party. The different ways dragons can be categorized suggest numerous approaches

to the highest standards of behavior, and wields cold magic. The Brass Order could be a loose affiliation of good-hearted scoundrels, including rogues and bards, who favor fire magic and trickery. An

Awarding Magic Items

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

Magic Item Rarity When you decide that a treasure contains magic items, there are two ways to determine the rarity of those items. You can choose an appropriate rarity based on the items you’ve given

the Armaments tables for Barbarians, Fighters, Paladins, and Rangers. Use the Implements tables for Bards, Monks, and Rogues. Use the Relics tables for Clerics and Druids. Feel free to vary the tables

Additional Encounters

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

the unrest along the Sword Coast. The group might besiege a village the characters are staying at, raid and enslave another settlement, or start charging tolls along one of the trade roads of the