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, sarcastic wit. He occasionally comes out of retirement at the request of Barnibus Blastwind, and he assists the mage in investigating unusual crimes in the city. Cromley helps Barnibus relate to the
common folk, and he is good at coaxing information out of them. Though Cromley was once a strict proponent of Watch regulations and dress codes, he has grown a bit lax in both matters now that he's officially retired.
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
spell component, a ritual object, or a potion ingredient.
Barovian witches use the find familiar spell to call forth familiars. They are particularly fond of cats, though snakes and toads are also common. These animals lurk amid the clutter of the witches' lairs, seldom wandering far from their vile masters.
Half-Elf
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children. Many half-elves, unable to fit into either society, choose lives of solitary wandering or join with other misfits and outcasts in the adventuring life.
Of Two Worlds
To humans, half-elves look
, wandering the wilds as trappers, foresters, hunters, or adventurers and visiting civilization only rarely. Like elves, they are driven by the wanderlust that comes of their longevity. Others, in
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
their muscles, wrapped around a framework of steel, darkwood, or stone. Armored plates form a protective outer shell and reinforce joints. Warforged share a common facial design, with a hinged jaw
and crystal eyes embedded beneath a reinforced brow ridge. Beyond these common elements of warforged design, the precise materials and build of a warforged vary based on the purpose for which it was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
. Even though most bards in the region aren’t Harpers (and many who are don’t advertise that fact), common folk in the North often behave as if all bards are legendary wandering heroes, and are as
likely to ask a bard for the solution to a problem troubling their community as they are a wandering fighter or wizard. This reputation cuts both ways, however, as some enemies of the Harpers suspiciously assume any humble minstrel might secretly be a Harper agent.
Shifter
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within they physically transform for a short time.
A shifter’s beast within is reflected by the shifter’s subrace. Four subraces are especially common:
Beasthide often signifies the
in blended communities. Their names typically overlap with the names of other cultures in their region. Many shifters prefer to keep their personal names for their friends and use “wandering
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
assists the mage in investigating unusual crimes in the city. Cromley helps Barnibus relate to the common folk, and he is good at coaxing information out of them. Though Cromley was once a strict
proponent of Watch regulations and dress codes, he has grown a bit lax in both matters now that he’s officially retired. Game Statistics Saeth Cromley is an Illuskan human veteran, with these changes: Saeth is lawful good. He has a Charisma of 14 and Intimidation +4. He speaks Common.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Kobold Names Kobold names are derived from the Draconic tongue and usually relate to a characteristic of the owner, such as scale color, distinctive body parts, or typical behavior. For example, “Red
Foot,” “White Claw,” and “Scurry” are Common translations of often-used names. A kobold might change its name when it becomes an adult, or add additional word-syllables after important events such as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
place. Relate to the players any information appropriate to the polis and its culture from chapter 3. Additionally, while they make preparations, the characters hear one of the tales from the Polis
greatest wish. (False)
5 Groups of gold-masked Returned from Odunos have been harassing travelers, demanding to know if anyone’s seen a Returned wandering alone. (True)
6 An immense hydra
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Elementals Elementals of all varieties can be found in the Outlands. Mephits are common and often serve more powerful creatures as messengers. Outlands Elementals d4 Encounter 1 Water elementals
travel in a group that looks like a long, wandering river. 2 Some skull-headed azers have been influenced by the Nine Hells. They escort a heavily armored caravan of rare ore to the gate-town of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Celestials Various Celestials watch over the Outlands, particularly those reaches that border the Upper Planes. Angels and archons (presented later in this book) are particularly common. Some seek to
Limbo has color-changing wings and insists passersby convince it that they’re worthy of existing. If the couatl isn’t convinced, it has a 50 percent chance of either attacking or wandering off.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Humanoids Humanoids from across the planes travel the Outlands and number among the most common inhabitants of the gate-towns. Outlands Humanoids d4 Encounter 1 The characters need to find a
wandering priest who alone knows the ritual necessary to open a specific portal. 2 Several gnome mages seek help recovering their walking castle from a band of aggressive, spine-covered lizardfolk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Auspicia Dran The youngest sister of Omin Dran, the half-elf Auspicia Dran had her life torn apart as a child when she was seized by a mysterious creature called the Wandering Crypt. Having spent
the Wandering Crypt, she carried within her a growing level of psionic power. She can’t help but read others’ minds, but finds that wearing a diamond earring helps tamp that unwitting ability down
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
. It’s common practice for someone who writes a letter or records information to say a prayer to Deneir to avoid mistakes. Similarly, artists acknowledge Deneir before beginning and upon completing
paintings, particularly illuminations on manuscripts, tapestries that relate stories, and any such attempt to use art to capture the truth. Followers of Deneir believe that information not recorded and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, wandering the wilds as trappers, foresters, hunters, or adventurers and visiting civilization only rarely. Like elves, they are driven by the wanderlust that comes of their longevity. Others, in contrast
get along with everyone, defusing hostility and finding common ground. As a race, they have elven grace without elven aloofness and human energy without human boorishness. They often make excellent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Learning from Experience True bards are not common in the world. Not every minstrel singing in a tavern or jester cavorting in a royal court is a bard. Discovering the magic hidden in music requires
wandering across the land gathering lore, telling stories, and living on the gratitude of audiences, much like any other entertainer. But a depth of knowledge, a level of musical skill, and a touch of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
doesn’t have to be a work of literature, but it can still draw on common themes that lend a distinctive flavor to its stories. Consider these examples: A campaign about confronting the inevitability of
adventures that aren’t necessarily connected by a common villain. One adventure might feature the dead bursting from their graves and threatening to overwhelm a whole town. In the next adventure, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Learning from Experience True bards are not common in the world. Not every minstrel singing in a tavern or jester cavorting in a royal court is a bard. Discovering the magic hidden in music requires
wandering across the land gathering lore, telling stories, and living on the gratitude of audiences, much like any other entertainer. But a depth of knowledge, a level of musical skill, and a touch of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, wandering the wilds as trappers, foresters, hunters, or adventurers and visiting civilization only rarely. Like elves, they are driven by the wanderlust that comes of their longevity. Others, in contrast
get along with everyone, defusing hostility and finding common ground. As a race, they have elven grace without elven aloofness and human energy without human boorishness. They often make excellent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
patron. In his role as the master of the Wandering Emporium, Mahadi has received special dispensation from Asmodeus to travel freely between the Material Plane and the Nine Hells to operate his
business, as well as to pursue information and broker contracts and other such arrangements as needed. In addition to managing the Wandering Emporium, Mahadi is also the proprietor and host of Infernal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
pass unseen make them skillful spies and adept at fleeing danger. Imps sent to surveil other creatures relate what they discover to their masters, but they frequently omit important details or cast
Common, Infernal
CR 1 (XP 200; PB +2)
Traits
Magic Resistance. The imp has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Sting. Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Wandering Monsters Wyllowwood is a thriving ecosystem. The woods support awakened shrubs, awakened trees, bats, bears, blink dogs, boars, deer, elk, rodents, small birds, and other denizens of
regularly. Tree Believers As the heroes pass through the forest, two awakened trees interrogate them in Common, demanding to know the reason for their intrusion. If the characters are looking for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
unsettling forms to frighten foes. A doppelganger’s agenda might relate to its mysterious magical origins or to more mercenary goals. Roll on or choose a result from the Doppelganger Deceptions table
Int 11 +0 +0
Wis 12 +1 +1
Cha 14 +2 +2
Skills Deception +6, Insight +3
Immunities Charmed
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 11
Languages Common plus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
ritual object, or a potion ingredient. Barovian witches use the find familiar spell to call forth familiars. They are particularly fond of cats, though snakes and toads are also common. These animals lurk
amid the clutter of the witches’ lairs, seldom wandering far from their vile masters. Barovian Witch
Medium humanoid (human), chaotic evil
Armor Class 10
Hit Points 16 (3d8 + 3)
Speed 30 ft
Kobold
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lack of emotional bonding means they have no concept of marriage or permanent family relationships. Their eggs are placed in a common tribal hatchery with no effort to keep track of who each one
resources or territory. Such conflicts aren’t common, because two tribes will always prefer to expand in different directions if they come into contact, but they do happen.
For example, two
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
Giants Wandering Beings of Majesty Habitat: Planar (Feywild); Treasure: Arcana The giants of the realm of Lorwyn-Shadowmoor are wise, ancient beings wandering their homeland in search of wondrous
+3 +6
CHA 8 -1 -1
Senses Passive Perception 13
Languages Common, Giant
CR 6 (XP 2,300; PB +3)
Actions
Multiattack. The giant makes two attacks, using Stone Sword or Boulder in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
apprehend the wandering bard. An adopted child of the “C” Team’s Rosie Beestinger, Pendragon is his mother’s foil in almost every way — including his goal of wanting to mainstream some of the family’s
Perception 10
Languages Common, Draconic, Elvish, Halfling
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Echo Spell (1/day). Pendragon can cast the spell he cast on his last turn, whose casting time becomes 1 bonus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Skulk Skulks are the soulless shells of travelers who became lost in the Shadowfell, wandering its gray wastes until they lost all sense of self. They are so devoid of identity that they have become
understands Common but can’t speak
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Fallible Invisibility. The skulk is invisible. This invisibility can be circumvented by three things:
Charnel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Skulk Skulks are the soulless shells of travelers who became lost in the Shadowfell, wandering its gray wastes until they lost all sense of self. They are so devoid of identity that they have become
Skills Stealth +8
Damage Immunities radiant
Condition Immunities blinded
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages understands Common but can’t speak
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the Wandering Crypt. And she would have been successful in arranging for Omin to be claimed by that creature as well if he hadn’t fled immediately in search of a weapon to aid his captured sister
Perception 13
Languages Common, Elvish
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Sneak Attack (1/Turn). Portentia deals an extra 14 (4d6) damage when she hits a target with a weapon attack and has advantage on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
abandon a settlement when it no longer serves their needs. A Life of Wandering. Most tortles like to see how other creatures live and discover new customs. The urge to procreate doesn’t kick in until
Perception 11
Languages Aquan, Common
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Hold Breath. The tortle can hold its breath for 1 hour.
Actions
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
revere the moon goddess. Gur communities live a nomadic existence wandering the Western Heartlands, leading others to refer to them as “the people of the highway.” Gur Names: (Male) Boriv, Gardar
blond or dark hair and olive complexions. Black, brown, and green eyes are the most common. Halruaan Names: (Male) Aldym, Chand, Meleghost, Presmer, Sandrue, Uregaunt; (female) Aithe, Chalan, Oloma
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
trails around town, dreaming of adventure. But adventure of the wrong kind came calling for the trio one day, when an underground ruin they had often explored — actually a creature called the Wandering
Languages Common, Dwarvish, Elvish, Goblin
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Divine Strike. Once on each of his turns when he hits a creature with a weapon attack, Omin can cause the attack to deal an extra
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
hapless foes. Lamias prize beauty and strength above all else, however. Any prisoner that falls short of their esteem becomes the main course in a horrible feast, or is set free to die while wandering
Perception 12
Languages Abyssal, Common
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
Innate Spellcasting. The lamia’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13). It can innately cast the following spells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
on creatures living or wandering in the vales below, and travelers on lonely mountain roads learn to keep a wary eye on the sky. Because normal weapons are less effective against perytons, the folk of
nonmagical attacks
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages understands Common and Elvish but can’t speak
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Dive Attack. If the peryton is flying and dives at least 30 feet