common regard granting to have recent

Cartographer's Map Case

Magic Items Acquisitions Incorporated

Map of Shortcuts At rank 3, your map case becomes a common magic item. In addition to storing normal maps, your cartographer’s map case can be used to generate a special map identifying a

reduced by half while you follow that route. If you succeed at the check by 5 or more, the map includes notes on the terrain, granting you advantage on the next ability check you make to travel

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

: In recent years, the Zhentarim have become more visible in the world at large, as the group works to improve its reputation among the common people. The faction draws employees and associates

Many organizations active in the North and across the face of Faerûn aren’t bound by strictures of geography. These factions pursue their agendas without regard for political boundaries

Soldier - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

standing national army or a mercenary company, or perhaps a member of a local militia who rose to prominence during a recent war. When you choose this background, work with your DM to determine which

gaming set, vehicles (land) Equipment: An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), a set of bone dice or deck of cards, a set of common

Noble - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

bestowed? How much influence do they wield, and over what area? What kind of reputation does your family have among the other aristocrats of the region? How do the common people regard them? What&rsquo

shunned by the rest of your family? Does your family have a coat of arms? An insignia you might wear on a signet ring? Particular colors you wear all the time? An animal you regard as a symbol of

Far Traveler

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

Almost all of the common people and other folk that one might encounter along the Sword Coast or in the North have one thing in common: they live out their lives without ever traveling more than a

few miles from where they were born. You aren’t one of those folk. You are from a distant place, one so remote that few of the common folk in the North realize that it exists, and chances are

Folk Hero - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

imagination can turn on such champions almost as quickly as it anoints them. 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

Noble Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

bestowed? How much influence do they wield, and over what area? What kind of reputation does your family have among the other aristocrats of the region? How do the common people regard them? What&rsquo

shunned by the rest of your family? Does your family have a coat of arms? An insignia you might wear on a signet ring? Particular colors you wear all the time? An animal you regard as a symbol of

Half-Orc Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

their mighty deeds. Scarred and Strong Half-orcs exhibit a blend of orcish and human characteristics, and their appearance varies widely. Grayish skin tones and prominent teeth are the most common

shared elements among these folk. Orcs regard battle scars as tokens of pride and ornamental scars as things of beauty. Other scars, though, mark an orc or half-orc as a former prisoner or a disgraced

Knight Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

bestowed? How much influence do they wield, and over what area? What kind of reputation does your family have among the other aristocrats of the region? How do the common people regard them? What&rsquo

shunned by the rest of your family? Does your family have a coat of arms? An insignia you might wear on a signet ring? Particular colors you wear all the time? An animal you regard as a symbol of

Soldier Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

battlefield. You might have been part of a standing national army or a mercenary company, or perhaps a member of a local militia who rose to prominence during a recent war. When you choose this background

or deck of cards, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp Specialty During your time as a soldier, you had a specific role to play in your unit or army. Roll a d8 or choose

Folk Hero Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

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

Ghostlight Passenger

backgrounds

Once, even before your most recent travel to Druskenvald, you rode the deathly train known as the Ghostlight Express. Your memories of that journey might be hazy and dreamlike, or they could be sharp

later. Characters attuned to spirits or the lands of the dead, such as Clerics, Paladins, or those who had brushes with death, are the most common to exhibit this deep connection. Suggested Story

Triton Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

elemental planes, and other dangerous spots far from the eyes of land-bound folk. Long-established guardians of the deep ocean floor, in recent years the noble tritons have become increasingly active in

readily sacrifice themselves for the common good. They will fight and die for humans, merfolk, and other creatures without question. Their self-absorbed nature makes them overlook the history of other

Deck of Several Things

Magic Items Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

common or uncommon magic weapon with which you are proficient, or a spell scroll featuring a spell of a level you can cast, appears in your hands. The DM chooses the weapon or spell, which you

duration of the adventure. In addition, a common or uncommon wondrous item appears in your hands. The DM chooses the item, which you possess for the duration of this adventure. Talons. Every magic

Orc Legacy

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Orcs trace their creation to the one-eyed god Gruumsh, an unstoppable warrior and powerful leader. The divine qualities of Gruumsh resonate within orcs, granting them a reflection of his toughness

, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of languages to choose from. The DM is free to modify

Helm

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

of a treasury vault. Helm embodies the spirit of watchfulness without regard to good or evil. In legends, he is honorable and keeps his word to a fault, such as when he guarded the celestial

Helm never truly faded away. Most of his followers believe that the Watcher can never be vanquished utterly, and recent events have borne out that assertion. Helm’s priests teach that one must be

Scarred and Strong

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Scarred and Strong Half-orcs exhibit a blend of orcish and human characteristics, and their appearance varies widely. Grayish skin tones and prominent teeth are the most common shared elements among

these folk. Half-orcs stand between 5 and 7 feet tall and usually weigh between 180 and 250 pounds. Orcs regard battle scars as tokens of pride and ornamental scars as things of beauty. Other scars

Scarred and Strong

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

Scarred and Strong Half-orcs exhibit a blend of orcish and human characteristics, and their appearance varies widely. Grayish skin tones and prominent teeth are the most common shared elements among

these folk. Half-orcs stand between 5 and 7 feet tall and usually weigh between 180 and 250 pounds. Orcs regard battle scars as tokens of pride and ornamental scars as things of beauty. Other scars

Kalaman Soldier

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

(+0) CHA 10 (+0) Skills Athletics +3, Perception +2 Senses passive Perception 12 Languages Common Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Actions Multiattack. The soldier

Hold the Line. If an ally within 5 feet of the soldier must make a saving throw, the soldier encourages the ally, granting advantage on the roll.

Stonecloaks

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

-foot-tall golems worship the Mad Mage as a god and regard the Runestone as his eye into their dark domain. The Stonecloaks don’t like it that a lich has taken refuge in the stalagmite tower, but

. It understands the following languages but can’t speak: Abyssal, Celestial, Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Elvish, Infernal, and Undercommon. Stonecloaks use a system of eye blinks to communicate nonverbally with one another.

Wand Sheath

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

Wand Sheath Wondrous item, common (requires attunement by a warforged) A wand sheath clamps onto your arm and imparts the following benefits: The wand sheath can’t be removed from you while you’re

attached wand count as a single magic item with regard to the number of magic items you can attune to. If you remove the wand from the sheath, your attunement to the wand ends.

Mastermind

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

another creature outside combat, you can learn certain information about its capabilities compared to your own. The DM tells you if the creature is your equal, superior, or inferior in regard to two

while a creature within 5 feet of you is granting you cover against that attack, you can use your reaction to have the attack target that creature instead of you. Soul of Deceit Starting at 17th

Mastermind

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

capabilities compared to your own. The DM tells you if the creature is your equal, superior, or inferior in regard to two of the following characteristics of your choice: Intelligence score Wisdom score

13th level, you can sometimes cause another creature to suffer an attack meant for you. When you are targeted by an attack while a creature within 5 feet of you is granting you cover against that attack

Character Creation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

nightmares. This chapter explores how to create a character prepared to face the horrors of Ravenloft, while also forging ties to the haunted pedigrees and grim fates common to the Domains of Dread

whether the Dark Powers of Ravenloft have exerted their influence upon you, granting you a double-edged supernatural gift. Subclass Options. Consider choosing the College of Spirits bard or the

Faction Agent

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Faction Agent Many organizations active in the North and across the face of Faerûn aren’t bound by strictures of geography. These factions pursue their agendas without regard for political boundaries

Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: Badge or emblem of your faction, a copy of a seminal faction text (or a code-book for a covert faction), a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp

Fashion

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

Fashion When it comes to fashion, the most common manifestation of magic is glamerweave: clothing imbued with illusion. This can involve concrete images, such as a cloak lined with glittering stars

effect; it’s stylish, but certainly a sign of wealth. Zilargo and Aundair are the primary sources of glamerweave, and competition between designers has grown in recent years.

Lake Monster

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

discover that it’s an awakened plesiosaurus. A frost druid (see appendix C) recently cast an awaken spell on the creature, granting it an Intelligence of 10 and the ability to communicate in the Common

A Magical World

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

get an illness cured by lesser restoration, but resurrection, teleportation, and similar effects are hard to come by. True wizards are rare and remarkable; most common magic is performed by a working

aloft and provides motive force. The airship is a recent innovation that is transforming the business of transportation. Everbright lanterns use continual flame to light the streets of Khorvaire. The

A Brief History

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

dwarves. Comparatively recent history is the story of the rise and deeds of humans and other younger races. Much of what follows in this section is known mainly by sages, some of whom have been alive for

the last few centuries of Faerûn’s history. The common folk across the continent have little knowledge of, and little use for, events that have transpired far away in time and space. News does travel

Dark Fantasy Adventure Sites

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

common structures of the domain and the magic that helped create them is clearly beyond the reach of mere mortals to create or destroy. Dark Fantasy Adventure Sites d8 Adventure Site 1 An

into the reagents of a wish-granting elixir 4 A criminal consortium’s lavish sewer-academy, where recruits are transformed to be perfectly suited to enacting one near-impossible heist 5 The

Mood of the Town

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Mood of the Town Saltmarsh is a place of constant energy. Few of the common folk are so affluent that they can afford to sit idle. At sunrise, the docks bustle with fishers preparing to venture out

other with their tales of the sea. Fights erupt as rival crews cross paths, and the town guard keeps a high profile in hopes of maintaining the peace. The quantity and quality of the catch in recent

Iceshield Orcs

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

Iceshield Orcs Orc raids are common occurrences throughout the frontier, as small bands of orcs steal livestock or waylay the occasional supply wagon. In recent days, a tribe hiding in the rough

Arrival at Cernant Valley

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

eagles who speak Common, welcome the characters to Derwyth’s wood. The eagles are loyal to Derwyth and friendly to those who regard her home with respect. They spend their days soaring over the valley

Pterafolk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Pterafolk Pterafolk (pronounced TAIR-eh-folk) are 10-foot-tall, winged, reptilian bipeds native to Chult. Malevolent isolationists, they regard most other creatures as their enemies. In Chultan

) CON 12 (+1) INT 9 (–1) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 11 (+0) Skills Perception +2, Survival +2 Senses passive Perception 12 Languages Common Challenge 1 (200 XP) Terror Dive

Middle Menthis

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

Grand Stage in the University district also performs more recent works echoing the classical style, the Classic has a stated policy of not even considering new works. The Everbright district might be

of particular interest to adventurers. A wide assortment of magewrights ply their trade here, and the shops have a good selection of magic items (of common and uncommon rarity). The people of Middle

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