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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
abilities to cloak themselves and watch from afar. When an emerald dragon is old enough, the dragon might take on the guise of a creature that can blend in with the local population, or at least get
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I studiously mimic the mannerisms of my guests.
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I prefer to get others talking, then fade into the background. Sometimes literally.
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I seek out audiences and like to be the
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I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy.
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I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide.
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I don’t pay attention to the risks
in a situation. Never tell me the odds.
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The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it.
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I blow up at the slightest insult.
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Ideal
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attention to the risks in a situation. Never tell me the odds.
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The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it.
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I blow up at the slightest insult.
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work, do what needs to be done, and get paid. Anyone who pursues crime for thrill-seeking, to strike back at unjust authorities, or anything else are amateurs, and they’re liable to get you
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. This temperament, combined with their disinterest in moral quandaries, allows them to get along with—or at least abide—most creatures they encounter. They frequently enter symbiotic
, though some dragon turtles prefer coastal lairs with easier access to settlements they can trade with—or prey upon. Particularly reclusive dragon turtles seek lairs in even more remote locales
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possibilities.)
Now you’re looking for something else, perhaps greater reward for the risks you take, or the freedom to choose your own activities. For whatever reason, you’re leaving
memories of war. I can’t get the images of violence out of my mind.
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I’ve lost too many friends, and I’m slow to make new ones.
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I’m full of inspiring and cautionary
Gnome
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) risks and dreaming large.
Bright Burrows
Gnomes make their homes in hilly, wooded lands. They live underground but get more fresh air than dwarves do, enjoying the natural, living world on the surface
beauties of the world in their long years, but gnomes seem to worry that even with all that time, they can’t get in enough of the things they want to do and see.
Gnomes speak as if they can’t
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
A human in clanging plate armor holds her shield before her as she runs toward the massed goblins. An elf behind her, clad in studded leather armor, peppers the goblins with arrows loosed from his
left behind. There are greater risks, perhaps, but also much greater rewards—few fighters in the city watch have the opportunity to discover a magic flame tongue sword, for example.
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Criminal / Spy
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who seem the fairest often have the most to hide.
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I don’t pay attention to the risks in a situation. Never tell me the odds.
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The best way to get me to do something is to tell me
CONTACT
You have a reliable and trustworthy contact who acts as your liaison to a network of other criminals. You know how to get messages to and from your contact, even over great distances
Rogue
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companions are free to make their escape. Rogues rely on skill, stealth, and their foes’ vulnerabilities to get the upper hand in any situation. They have a knack for finding the solution to just about
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
trespassers risk being confronted by an invisible patrol of four duergar. The party’s fellow escapees know that trying to enter through the main entrances is a sure way to get enslaved, unless one of
trade in the Underdark, but posing as Zhentarim has its own risks, as such claims are bound to be questioned. A character who is actually a member of the Zhentarim can buy the adventurers a couple of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
it grows to its full potential, but there’ll be a lot of risks, drama, and dirty diapers along the way. (Okay, that might be taking the analogy too far, but you get the idea.) Running a franchise can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
abandoned. Some wander the world, hoping to learn as much of its ways as they can; others are hermits who seek spiritual enlightenment in solitude. Some reclusive giants enjoy their solitude, while others
are desperately lonely or eager to find a settlement where they can live among their own kind. The Recluses table offers adventure hooks you can use to launch an adventure with a reclusive giant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
the Xaryxian Empire!
If the Second Wind was disabled or destroyed in the last session, the characters get to the wizard’s tower with the help of a pod of migrating kindori. Once they reach their
destination, Krux and the characters hope to obtain a map of Doomspace from Topolah, a reclusive wizard. After defeating a void scavver named Big Momma, the characters seek out a notorious pirate who might be willing to join their fight against the Xaryxian Empire.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
can’t get in enough of the things they want to do and see. Gnomes speak as if they can’t get the thoughts out of their heads fast enough. Even as they offer ideas and opinions on a range of subjects
, they’re just as dedicated to the more serious tasks they undertake. Many gnomes are skilled engineers, alchemists, tinkers, and inventors. They’re willing to make mistakes and laugh at themselves in the process of perfecting what they do, taking bold (sometimes foolhardy) risks and dreaming large.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
can’t get in enough of the things they want to do and see. Gnomes speak as if they can’t get the thoughts out of their heads fast enough. Even as they offer ideas and opinions on a range of subjects
, they’re just as dedicated to the more serious tasks they undertake. Many gnomes are skilled engineers, alchemists, tinkers, and inventors. They’re willing to make mistakes and laugh at themselves in the process of perfecting what they do, taking bold (sometimes foolhardy) risks and dreaming large.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
the creature cares about. They can guess, but doing so runs the risk of shifting the creature’s attitude in the wrong direction if they guess badly. After interacting with a creature long enough to get
of an entirely different set of social interactions. 3. Charisma Check When the adventurers get to the point of their request, demand, or suggestion — or if you decide the conversation has run its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
building bristles with steaming pipes and whirring devices, and it is currently under siege.
Amid clanging metal contraptions, goblins try to breach the structure, impeded by gadgets that spin, snap
Persuasion) check learns the following: The goblinoids are members of the Red Dragon Army. Their commander sent them here to get a weapon. They don’t know much about their leaders—only that most are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Goliaths At the highest mountain peaks—far above the slopes where trees grow, where the air is thin and the frigid winds howl—dwell the reclusive goliaths. Few other folk can truthfully claim to have
have done. Goliaths love to win, but they see defeat as an incentive to improve their skills. Above all else, every goliath is driven to outdo their past performance, taking greater and greater risks. As
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
get in a vicious swing of their weapon before the target can react. Redcaps’ desire to slay is rooted in their will to survive. To sustain their unnatural existence, they must soak their hats in the
necessary urge for blood risks becoming the redcap’s next target. Redcap
Small Fey, Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 45 (6d6 + 24)
Speed 25 ft.
STR
18
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
next two questions that need answering. Frume and Erlanthar would like the characters to join the cult’s caravan and accompany it on the journey. They could get themselves hired as guards—if not by
can make that trip downstream in about three days if it ties up overnight for safety, or two if it risks pushing on through the night by lamplight. Frume has already arranged for such a boat to leave at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
combat. Even if a redcap wanted to be stealthy, its iron boots force it to take ponderous, thunderous steps. When a redcap is near to potential prey, though, it can close the distance quickly and get in
redcap demands to be paid in victims. A patron who tries to stifle a redcap’s natural and necessary urge for blood risks becoming the redcap’s next target. Redcap
Small Fey, Chaotic Evil
Armor Class
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
storm giants, the reclusive storm giants rarely engage with the rest of giantkind. As a result, many cloud giants see themselves as having the highest status and power among the giant races. They order
treasures that bring esteem to a cloud giant’s household. Rather than steal from one another or fight over treasures, cloud giants are inveterate gamblers with a hunger for high risks and high rewards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
wielded by my ancestors, and I want you to help me find it. I would try and find it myself, as is proper to bring honor to my family and clan, but I simply cannot hope to succeed alone. The risks are more
, equipped and ready to go. The Gargosh Deception Between the time the characters first meet with Gargosh and when they are to reconvene, Drannin and his misfit team take Gargosh prisoner and get the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
next two questions that need answering. Frume and Erlanthar would like the characters to join the cult’s caravan and accompany it on the journey. They could get themselves hired as guards — if not by
can make that trip downstream in about three days if it ties up overnight for safety, or two if it risks pushing on through the night by lamplight. Frume has already arranged for such a boat to leave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
legendary emerald dragon are terrorizing a nearby halfling settlement. One solution is to get rid of the dragon.
6 An emerald dragon is the headmaster in absentia of a bardic college and must be
the dragon’s lair in search of emeralds.
2 An adult silver dragon tries to befriend and draw out a reclusive adult emerald dragon.
3 An adult emerald dragon unwillingly serves a fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Me the Odds Odds and probability are your bread and butter. During downtime activities that involve games of chance or figuring odds on the best plan, you can get a solid sense of which choice is
of any planning or striving. (Lawful)
3 Bravery. If you want to succeed, you have to take risks. (Chaotic)
4 Survival. You can’t win if you’re dead. Live to fight another day — when the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
criminals. You know how to get messages to and from your contact, even over great distances; specifically, you know the local messengers, corrupt caravan masters, and seedy sailors who can deliver messages
could be hidden. 4 I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy. 5 I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide. 6 I don’t pay attention to the risks in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
criminals. You know how to get messages to and from your contact, even over great distances; specifically, you know the local messengers, corrupt caravan masters, and seedy sailors who can deliver messages
could be hidden. 4 I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy. 5 I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide. 6 I don’t pay attention to the risks in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
her unconscious body far from the kingdom’s shore to a secret grotto in which the reclusive medusa Euryale lived alone. Despite Euryale’s anxiety (she was painfully aware that even kind folk feared her
don’t get to choose our stories,” the god explained. “Don’t we?” Asteria replied. “I chose to see Euryale differently, as she did me. That was enough to change our stories once, years ago. Let me
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
he rarely goes outside except to get food and post new notices calling for adventurers. Characters who knock on Harbin’s door hear his voice on the other side say, “If you’re a dragon, know that I’m
fight to the death, your players might get bored and miss out on some fun roleplaying opportunities. Whenever possible, reward players for being clever. For example, characters who disturb the ankhegs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
gift of the diviner, able to tap into the flow of time to read portents of the future. Your divinations help negate the risks for your franchise, whether in business deals or dangerous treasure
nightmare of franchise-branded zombies running amok. Still, if things get bad, there’s nothing like a general marketing campaign reminding local folk that necromancy means raise dead. Even if you can’t cast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Narration in Combat Although it’s important that the players understand what’s going on in terms of the rules, the game can get dull if everyone uses only “gamespeak”: “That’s an 18 to hit,” “You hit
to incentivize the kind of behavior you want to see in your game, such as acting in character, taking risks, thinking strategically, cooperating well, or embracing the tropes of a particular genre
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
victorious with no casualties. One or more of them might need to use healing resources. Hard. A hard encounter could go badly for the adventurers. Weaker characters might get taken out of the fight, and
the party risks defeat. XP Thresholds by Character Level Character
Level
----- Encounter Difficulty -----
Easy Medium Hard Deadly 1st 25 50 75 100 2nd 50 100 150 200 3rd 75 150 225 400 4th
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
party to be hasty, keep the exact time before their allies’ attack nebulous. This allows you to have troops from Saltmarsh show up in the party’s defense should they get into trouble. For you, though
preparing for battle, echoing with clanging weapons and Sahuagin shouting. If the party is wily, they might use the din to their favor and catch their foes unaware. The general combat readiness of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Stone Giants Stone giants — reclusive, reflective, and inscrutable — take pains to remain apart from the world of sunlight and sky. Only when they’re surrounded by stone do they consider themselves
forced out from underground risks becoming lost in the realm of dreams, living ever after as a twisted version of its former self that the giants call a dreamwalker (see chapter 3 for more information on