common warriors reveal

Book of Vile Darkness

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

divined. Nature can’t abide the book’s presence. Ordinary plants wither in its presence, common animals are unwilling to approach it, and the book gradually destroys whatever it touches. Even

lore about demons. When you do so, you have Advantage on that check. At the DM’s discretion, the book might reveal secrets no mortal should know, such as the true names of powerful Fiends

Constructed Commoner

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

makes them look like flesh-and-blood people, and the constructs conduct themselves as convincingly real humanoids who are simply living their lives in Wisteria Vale. Detect magic spells do not reveal

notices that if the villagers are asked about anything outside Wisteria Vale or their individual talents, they quickly change subjects to small talk about the weather or gossip, and always in Common

Girallon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

looks like an oversized, four-armed ape with grayish-tan skin and white fur. Its vicious fangs and claws reveal it to be a monstrous predator. Girallons are most common in temperate or warm forest

Astral Elf Star Priest

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

priests draw their strength from the pantheon of elven gods and oversee religious practices in astral elf society. It’s common for them to serve aboard spelljamming ships, not only as emissaries

ornate visors, becoming faceless extensions of their gods. Their fierce devotion to the pantheon of elven deities is repaid with divine power. For example, the gods invest astral elf warriors with the

Shield of the Hidden Lord

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Intelligence of 22, a Wisdom of 18, and a Charisma of 24, as well as hearing and truesight out to a range of 120 feet. The shield can speak, read, and understand Common and Infernal, and it can communicate

on its own. The pit fiend won’t reveal its true nature, referring to itself only as the Hidden Lord. It drops hints and subtle suggestions that it is an angel trapped in an unholy prison. If

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

have been known to retreat from intrusions into their woodland homes, confident that they can simply wait the invaders out. But when the need arises, elves reveal a stern martial side, demonstrating

humans translate their family names into Common, but others retain the Elvish version. Child Names: Ara, Bryn, Del, Eryn, Faen, Innil, Lael, Mella, Naill, Naeris, Phann, Rael, Rinn, Sai, Syllin

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

three gods are a tribe’s raiders and ravagers—often the only part of an orc tribe that its victims ever see. Deep within the den of a tribe, far away from the war-hearth where warriors

represents both life and the grave. It is her worshipers that raise young orcs to be warriors, and then, at the end of their lives, take them to Yurtrus and Shargaas to be carried into death and the

Half-Orc Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

warriors, since he had a strong streak of human blood in him, and he found the daylight less bothersome than most of his tribe did. Among the Bloody Skulls, a warrior was judged by his strength, his

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

Investigator

Backgrounds Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

the mysteries you’re embroiled in are local crimes or realm-spanning conspiracies, you’re driven by a personal need to hunt down even the most elusive clues and reveal what others would

, evidence from a past case (choose one or roll for a trinket from the Horror Trinkets table after this background), a set of Clothes, Common;common clothes, and 10 gp Path to Mystery Your first case

Aasimar Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

celestial heritage. These often begin subtle and become more obvious when the aasimar gains the ability to reveal their full celestial nature. The Aasimar Celestial Features table has examples you can

. You can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20. Languages Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and

Dimir Operative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

;Disguise kit Languages: One of your choice Equipment: A Dimir insignia, three small knives, a set of dark-colored common clothes, and the starting equipment of the background described in this

reveal them. (Any) 4 Knowledge. I want to know as much as I can about this city and how it works. (Any) 5 Independence. I value the freedom to pursue my own goals without interference

Changeling

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

other changelings, a new face may reveal an aspect of their soul. The first changelings in the multiverse appeared in the Feywild, and the wondrous, mutable essence of that plane lingers in

can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20. Languages Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

picks and hammers in deep mines and blazing forges, a commitment to clan and tradition, and a burning hatred of goblins and orcs—these common threads unite all dwarves. Short and Stout Bold

and hardy, dwarves are known as skilled warriors, miners, and workers of stone and metal. Though they stand well under 5 feet tall, dwarves are so broad and compact that they can weigh as much as a

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

choice, as appropriate to your factionLanguages: Two of your choiceEquipment: 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

agenda similar to that of the Harpers. Its methods are vastly different, however: bearers of the gauntlet are holy warriors on a righteous quest to crush evil and promote justice, and they never hide

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

use for healing magic, and a sorcerer can meet most of the tribe’s other magic-related needs. Kobold shamans are very rare; priests of Kurtulmak, when they reveal themselves, are easily recognized

roles that protect and sustain the tribe. The strongest kobolds are trained to be hunters and warriors, the most clever are crafters and strategists, the toughest are miners and beast-wranglers, and so

Tier Breche

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Tier Breche The Great Stair of Tier Breche rises from the floor of Menzoberranzan to the cavern housing the three branches of the Academy: Melee-Magthere, a pyramid-shaped edifice where drow warriors

Tier Breche Encounters table, or choose an encounter that you like. The party can avoid random encounters by succeeding on a DC 17 Dexterity (Stealth) group check. Sounds of battle are common at the

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

one that you’re perfectly willing to use for your advantage. You know what people want and you deliver, or rather, you promise to deliver. Common sense should steer people away from things that

sound too good to be true, but common sense seems to be in short supply when you’re around. The bottle of pink-colored liquid will surely cure that unseemly rash, this ointment — nothing

Approaching a Camp

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

includes the perimeter guards. All are tribal warriors who speak Common and have Survival +4. Half of them are asleep in the camp at any given time. 24 Noncombatants. These are children and elders who are

figures are gathered around fires or moving among the tents. Six tribal warriors walk the perimeter. These guards tend to be younger warriors of the tribe. A lone character can sneak into the camp

Customizing the Puzzle

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

expertise, consider adding art to the room’s walls or on decorative book covers that reveal connections between the listed spells and components. These images might give away a few connections

between the lists or lower the DCs of the puzzle’s hint checks. Raising the Difficulty Rather than using common spells the characters might be familiar with, a more challenging version of this puzzle might

Kraul Warrior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

infantry. WINGED KRAUL WARRIORS Some kraul warriors have a flying speed of 40 feet, as a result of possessing gossamer wings. Their wings give them a higher station among the kraul soldiers. Winged

kraul warriors serve the guild as scouts and shock troops. Kraul Warrior Medium humanoid (kraul), neutral evil Armor Class 18 (natural armor) Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5) Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft

Thronehold Characters

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

Thronehold Characters As you develop a character or NPC from Thronehold, consider the following: Cold Warriors. Thronehold is a gladiatorial arena for diplomats and spies, a dangerous playground for

one thing in common, it’s a weakness for pleasant distractions. When not playing their games of deceit, they seek out the best entertainment and companionship the island has to offer. Characters with the entertainer background can make many untrustworthy friends here.

24. Empty Classroom

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

24. Empty Classroom Chalkboard. A blackboard covers the entire east wall. Written across it in big chalk letters are the words “YOU ALL FAIL!” in Common. Desks. Whenever a creature enters the room

, seven stone desks magically rise from the floor, facing the blackboard in an arc. (The desks sink back into the floor when all creatures leave the room.) Secret Door. A secret door in the south wall pushes open to reveal a dusty, web-choked passage between this room and area 25.

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

noises and phrases. Kenku names tend to break down into three categories that make no distinction between male and female names. Kenku thugs, warriors, and toughs adopt noises made by weapons, such as the

. Kenku thieves, con artists, and burglars adopt animal noises, typically those common in urban settings. In this manner, kenku can call out to each other while those who overhear them mistake them for

Reaver Ambush

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

scattered around, along with racks on which pieces of smoked fish are curing. Several fierce-looking human warriors are hunkered down in front of their tents, tending to their gear or quietly conversing

are killed, surviving bandits try to flee or surrender. Development Captured Crushing Wave cultists refuse to talk, but captured bandits aren’t as fanatically close-mouthed. The bandits reveal that

Hadozee Warrior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie

Hadozee Warrior Hadozee warriors make their living as mercenaries, sometimes in the company of pirates. Squads of warriors often adopt colorful names, such as the Soaring Hadozees, the Jammin

Languages Common, Hadozee Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Glide. If it isn’t incapacitated or wearing heavy armor, the hadozee can extend its skin membranes to move up to 5 feet

Astral Elf Commander

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie

Astral Elf Commander An astral elf commander leads warriors into battle and usually has one or more spelljamming ships under their command. A commander channels the radiant energy of starlight

through their weapons, and they can rescue warriors from a perilous situation by using their gods-given power of teleportation. Astral Elf Commander Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 17 (half

Kobold Warrior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

Kobold Warrior Trickster and Servant to Chromatic Dragons Cowardly cousins to chromatic dragons, kobolds serve draconic overlords as warriors and servants. What they lack in ferocity they make up for

in zeal and ingenuity. Kobold warriors use hit-and-run tactics to raid their enemies and defend their homes. Kobold Warrior Small Dragon, Neutral AC 14 Initiative +2 (12) HP 7 (3d6 − 3) Speed

Champion of Madarua

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

12 (+1) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 14 (+2) Saving Throws Str +5, Dex +3 Skills Acrobatics +3, Religion +3 Senses passive Perception 11 Languages Common Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency

19. Warehouse

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

19. Warehouse Food, water, and other supplies for the inhabitants of the crèche are stored here. 19a. Loading Dock Warriors. Four githyanki warriors are organizing crates and setting aside food for

distant worlds and are unfamiliar to most of Toril’s population. Labels written in Gith reveal some of the crates’ more savory contents, such as infinity vine stalks, H’cathan doom radishes, aartuk tongues, giant space hamster hocks, dried mortiss meat, pickled jammer leeches, and puffer steaks.

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

and twisted remains of a failed experiment, a hammer, a block and tackle, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 5 gp (Azorius 1-zino coins) Feature: Urban Infrastructure The popular

solutions. (Chaotic) 3 Discovery. Every experiment has the potential to reveal more secrets of the multiverse. (Any) 4 Science. A rigorous application of logical principles and

Investigator

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

elusive clues and reveal what others would keep hidden in the shadows. Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Insight, Investigation, or Perception Tool Proficiencies: Disguise kit, thieves’ tools

Equipment: A magnifying glass, evidence from a past case (choose one or roll for a trinket from the Horror Trinkets table later in this chapter), a set of common clothes, and 10 gp

Short and Stout

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

Short and Stout Bold and hardy, dwarves are known as skilled warriors, miners, and workers of stone and metal. Though they stand well under 5 feet tall, dwarves are so broad and compact that they can

with red, but the most common shades are light brown or deep tan, like certain tones of earth. Their hair, worn long but in simple styles, is usually black, gray, or brown, though paler dwarves often have red hair. Male dwarves value their beards highly and groom them carefully.

Hobgoblin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

Hobgoblin Hobgoblins are cunning, disciplined warriors who crave conquest. They impose a strict military hierarchy and are often found in the company of goblins and bugbears. Hobgoblin Medium

10 (+0) CHA 9 (−1) Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 Languages Common, Goblin Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Martial Advantage. Once per turn, the hobgoblin can deal an

Short and Stout

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

Short and Stout Bold and hardy, dwarves are known as skilled warriors, miners, and workers of stone and metal. Though they stand well under 5 feet tall, dwarves are so broad and compact that they can

with red, but the most common shades are light brown or deep tan, like certain tones of earth. Their hair, worn long but in simple styles, is usually black, gray, or brown, though paler dwarves often have red hair. Male dwarves value their beards highly and groom them carefully.

Veteran

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

Veteran Veterans include soldiers retired from military service and warriors who never served anyone but themselves. Veteran Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Armor Class 17 (splint

Senses passive Perception 12 Languages any one language (usually Common) Challenge 3 (700 XP) Actions Multiattack. The veteran makes two longsword attacks. If it has a shortsword drawn, it

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