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Returning 35 results for 'commoner checks'.
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Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
tooth expends 1 charge and casts revivify on you.
2
Duggle’s Surprising Day (human molar)
1 commoner
When you finish a long rest, the tooth casts sanctuary (DC 18) on you, and the spell
(Perception) checks from constant whispers of memories and nearby minds.
9
The Disappearances of Half Hollow (vomerine tooth of a Large toad)
4 giant toad;giant toads
Your long jump is up to 30
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Stop the Coach! If the characters kill Garra in noisy combat, the lightning rail coach stops, and a House Orien conductor (commoner) checks on the disturbance. If the characters explain that they are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Kalista with it, the characters must succeed on the following ability checks in this order: DC 13 Strength (Athletics). The character piles the weapons in the forge and undertakes the tough labor needed
check, the party completes the disarmament. The characters can retry failed checks, but if they accumulate three failures, Kalista dismisses them with a sigh, insisting she can handle the rest of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
checks if the characters wander the streets or go off in search of other survivors. If an encounter is indicated, roll on the Encounters in Elturel table or choose an encounter you like. Each encounter
emerging from the rubble. To keep the trapped victims from suffocating or being crushed, the characters must succeed on a total of six ability checks to rescue them before incurring three failures. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
human commoner) has spent a rough month in Luskan. He believes that his father was once a pirate working for one of the Ships, but he’s had no luck so far tracking him down. Noriel’s poor sense of fashion
female human commoner) works as a wagon driver out of Neverwinter, and her hired help all fled after a failed bandit attack during her most recent run north. She made it safely to Luskan alone, but her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
acolytes hold candles and form a circle around a gagged and blindfolded broadsheet publisher named Shan Chien (N male Shou human commoner). The imperious, middle-aged man is shackled to the floor, and
secure and safe to walk on, enabling creatures to scale the outside of the tower without having to make ability checks. The scaffolding rattles and creaks, however, and any creature that moves on it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
. After taking the characters’ orders, Umbrusk invites them to play chug champion (see this location’s quest).
Olivier Bernard Umbrusk
Human Barkeep
Stat Block: Commoner
Umbrusk serves
Advantage on Charisma (Persuasion) checks made in the keep. Solicit Rumors. Once per day, a character in the tavern can make a DC 10 Charisma (Persuasion) check to glean a rumor from the bartender or a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
are focused on watching their captives, and have disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks to notice anyone approaching them. If the characters free the captives, Ironhead, Harburk, and Silvana
, and can question them with appropriate Charisma checks or roleplaying. Scouting around the area also reveals the odd sight of an unconscious bugbear wrapped up in a floral print dress. Approaching
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
14 Wisdom (Perception) checks to spot Bardok the ship’s cook (N male human commoner) currently lounging there. He wears an apron that reads “Big Daddy Donaar’s Yum Yum Hut,” which is the first thing
location of the exit portal. Lending a Hand. Helping Dagdra complete her tasks involves a specific process and a number of ability checks, all at DC 12. When an order comes in, it appears magically on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Field Ward and, as a fight threatens to break out, make three successful DC 12 Charisma (Intimidation) checks before failing three checks, or else defeat four thugs (preferably without killing them) to
broadsheet’s publisher knows about her and report back to me.” The characters can meet with Gaxly Rudderbust (N male Illuskan human commoner), the publisher of The Waterdeep Wazoo, and either succeed on a DC 12
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
described later in this adventure).
A character who inspects the wagon can make one of the following ability checks to learn more about it. Consider these examples:
DC 13 Intelligence (Investigation
(Perception). The character finds treasure the bandits missed (see below).
Ability Checks. When the outcome of an action is uncertain, the game uses a d20 roll to determine success or failure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
influence is bolstered, giving the characters advantage on checks made to convince him to stand down. If Itzmin is there, he goads Serapio to attack, giving the characters disadvantage. Fighting the
this time, the tlacatecolo becomes a separate entity that continues fighting. Serapio uses the commoner stat block and keeps out of battle. If the tlacatecolo is reduced to 0 hit points while
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
goats.
The two goats are harmless and will eat just about anything. The cook, a human named Karou Salafan (neutral good human commoner), was not replaced by the cultists because he knows fifty
and chair, where Kadroth takes his meals. Kadroth’s black cat, Touche, is the chamber’s sole occupant, although Mere (see area C7) routinely checks on the fire to make sure the room stays warm. C13
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
with this flaw has disadvantage on all attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws until the behavior changes to match the flaw. Voiding a Contract Voiding an infernal contract releases all
carved into the poor wretch’s skin. To enter the contract, the devil and the character who made the deal carves their names into the wretch, who is then promptly banished. Use the commoner stat block to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
can be fooled very easily with some skillful roleplaying or appropriate ability checks. Zurb knows (and absolutely shouldn’t share but does) that employees of Dran Enterprises drink at the Fishbone
human bartender. She pours ale for a half-elf seated at the bar, quietly engaging him in conversation.
Friends of Dran Enterprises Fryer (N female human commoner) is the owner of the Fishbone Tavern
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
track of time. The guests include these individuals: Sumai, a farmer (lawful good, male, human commoner) from the world of Toril, carries a carnivorous pumpkin named Yamzu (an awakened shrub that
, mountain dwarf commoner) hailing from the world of Oerth, is searching for his missing head, which was stolen. The magic that deprived Obal of his head left him blinded but, miraculously, he can hear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
numerous smaller paintings, mostly of young people.
During the day, characters are most likely to encounter Vordell, the housekeeper (commoner), here, setting the table or returning clean dishes and
.
Merle, the dwarf cook (commoner), works here from 6 a.m. to midnight. When confronted with danger, he grabs a rolling pin (treat it as a club) and defends himself. The door that leads outside is used
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
bar. The barkeep is Squid (N male half-elf commoner), so-called by the locals because of a squid-shaped birthmark on his face. If the characters ask Squid about Oppal by name, or about any
appropriate roleplaying or ability checks. Easy-to-acquire information comes earlier in the list, while the details that are harder to acquire are provided later. Dispense the following points as you see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
-good in alignment, and most of them are lawful.) When hard pressed, a few might be convinced to surrender, by the use of Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) checks. Under interrogation, however, most
gatehouse. Use the commoner for prisoners if needed. Reduced-Threat Monsters A reduced-threat monster uses a normal monster’s statistics, but it has half the normal hit point maximum and takes a -2 penalty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
checks made by creatures in the chasm. Thunder. Thunder momentarily fills the chasm. Each creature in the chasm must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, it takes 10 (3d6) thunder
stone column in the middle of a glowing mere.
The natural column rises 20 feet and is slick with water and fungus, so it requires successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) checks to climb unaided. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
monsters in the Monster Manual and mimic their ability scores. For example, if your monster is roughly as smart as a human commoner, give it an Intelligence of 10 (+0 modifier). If it’s as strong as an
a bonus equal to its proficiency bonus on ability checks related to that skill. For example, a monster with sharp senses might have a bonus on Wisdom (Perception) checks, while a duplicitous monster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
-hewn tunnel before you, holding a dingy spoon.
This squirrelly gnome commoner is named Prit. He snuck into the tomb five years ago to admire its architecture and has been happily tunneling through
) bludgeoning damage. A creature can climb from the water level onto the north landing without needing to make any checks. Water flows into the room from area P57, entering through a forked, 10-foot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
glass covering the floor imposes disadvantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to move through the area. If any creature without footwear or other protection moves across the broken glass, treat the
Victims” earlier in the adventure) uses the commoner stat block and panics at the sight of intruders. He warns the characters that they should leave immediately while trying to appear loyal to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
. The lowest check is the DC for the goblins’ Wisdom checks to notice the party. Developments If the goblins spot the characters (or if the characters approach openly), the goblins shoot arrows from
room. It quietly observes intruders that enter the area before dropping down to strike. Compare the grick’s Dexterity (Stealth) check to the characters’ Wisdom (Perception) checks (or their passive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
of the globe while within 100 feet of it. Another creature that qualifies as a controller can gain control of a globe by winning a contest of Intelligence checks against the current controller. A
, but it’s currently dormant. A spellcaster who succeeds on three DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) checks can reactivate the circle’s conjuration magic. The character then becomes aware that the circle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
weak to pose an actual hazard. Climbing the rough pit walls requires successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) checks. F3. Wind Prison A stone pedestal in the middle of this cavern holds a glassy sphere
floor. The first 40 feet of the climb require a DC 10 Strength (Athletics) checks, but after that, the DC is 15. Corpses. The bodies on the floor include a water cultist (the figure with the crab-shell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
to the contest. Characters who stay in the shadows and try to cross the room quietly gain advantage on their Dexterity (Stealth) checks. The fire giants and the ogres investigate any loud disturbance
dangling a shield dwarf commoner by his ankles over the southernmost smelter and threatening to drop him into it unless the dwarf pleads for his life. (Zaltember plucked the dwarf from the wheel and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
dungeons (see “Tresendar Manor” below). If effective roleplaying or ability checks get the characters on Brawn’s good side, he can be convinced to provide further details of the layout of dungeon areas
operator of the Lionshield Coster (see the “Locations in Phandalin” section). Her daughter Minghee (NG female human commoner) knows that her mother expects her to take over the business in a few years
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
might be able to creep past them. Have each character make a Dexterity (Stealth) check. The lowest check is the DC for the goblins’ Wisdom checks to notice the party. Development. If the goblins spot
collapsed chamber was once a comfortable bathroom. It still contains a large tile tub, unused by the castle’s current occupants. Unconscious Dwarf. Near the southwest corner of the room is Gundren Rockseeker, a dwarf commoner. He is unconscious but stable at 0 hit points.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
to feed it, the otyugh ceases attacking for 1 round. Then the characters must periodically placate it with successful DC 10 Charisma (Persuasion) checks. A character who frees the otyugh learns that
warriors (see appendix B) and eight robed zombies guard him, and a black dragon wyrmling is his personal pet. When the characters first arrive, the dragon has just killed a commoner. Thuria spends
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
hours conducting research in this library gains Advantage on ability checks tied to one skill—History, Medicine, or Nature—for the next 24 hours. Spellbook. Any character who spends at least 10 minutes
a majestic, windswept cliff. Books and knickknacks adorn shelves and cabinets around the walls.
When he’s not elsewhere, Hierarch Anish (Medium, Lawful Neutral Commoner) oversees the affairs of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
surprisingly clean. One human slave (commoner) named Elmo lies dying in the northwest corner of this room. Elmo is too weak to call out to the characters, though he can speak with them if they approach. Elmo the
(half hit points, disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks). They do not attack the party and flee the fortress at the first opportunity. The slaves do not join or otherwise aid the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
the dungeon (area C15), and asking him for help By succeeding on DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) checks, with one apple pilfered per success By recruiting a woodland critter from the surrounding
prisoners is skeletal and clearly dead. Asger Applegarth is an exuberant halfling (Small Commoner) who is candied (see “Candy Creatures”) and sits in one of the cages, appearing like soft pink bubble gum
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
challenge any approaching characters. They have been selected specifically to guard the approach to their queen’s quarters. Charisma (Intimidation) and Charisma (Persuasion) checks against these guards are
. His passive Perception score is 14, and he has disadvantage on all Wisdom (Perception) checks. He speaks Draconic and Common. Sauriv is extremely wise, and it is due to his inspiration that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
) checks. Young Remorhaz. The cracking of ice and a faint tremor presage the arrival of this hungry monster. Characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 11 or higher aren’t surprised when
and held up with a profusion of props and cross-braced poles to form a stable. The innkeeper, Myles Heldruin (LG male Damaran human commoner), is a friendly, talkative young man eager to please those