completes release group to her respect

Splugoth the Returned

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

trust Omin Dran. Wait, that’s two pieces of advice. You owe me. Sometimes a goblin can’t catch a break. First, you fall in with a cult that works for the release of a death god. Then

you get taken prisoner by a group of sociopathic adventurers who end up letting you die after you save their sorry lives. One minute, you’re a dead goblin named Splug. And then you’re alive

Deep Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

respect as partners—albeit junior ones. Deep Dragon Wyrmling Connections d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Connected Creatures"} Connected Creatures 1

it to the surface world. Lost and confused, the wyrmling has been captured by a group of cruel adventurers. 3 A deep dragon wyrmling whimsically rules over a worshipful group of kobolds, sending

Valenar High Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

to Khorvaire over the years and have integrated with the cultures of the Five Nations. As a whole, elves are driven by tradition and respect for the past. Where humans value innovation, elves strive

particular rival who channels the same ancestor, or one who channels a rival of your ancestor? It’s also important to think about why you are traveling with a group of player characters

Valenar Wood Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

to Khorvaire over the years and have integrated with the cultures of the Five Nations. As a whole, elves are driven by tradition and respect for the past. Where humans value innovation, elves strive

particular rival who channels the same ancestor, or one who channels a rival of your ancestor? It’s also important to think about why you are traveling with a group of player characters

Boros Legionnaire

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

important to me than my life. 6 Dangerous work is best accomplished by an orderly group working with common purpose. 7 I treat my weapons, uniform, and insignia with reverence, for they

;Society functions only if people do their duty and respect the chain of command. (Lawful) 6 Conviction. Anything worth doing is worth doing with your whole heart. (Lawful) Bonds

Acolyte - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

, or even an occult group that served a fiendish master that you now deny. Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A holy symbol (a gift

an acolyte, you command the respect of those who share your faith, and you can perform the religious ceremonies of your deity. You and your adventuring companions can expect to receive free healing

Mercenary Veteran

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

Bloodaxes. Founded in Sundabar nearly two centuries ago, the Bloodaxes were originally a group of dwarves outcast from their clans for crimes against the teachings of Moradin Soulforger. They began

little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior. 3 I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives, and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret. 4 My hatred of my

Adult Deep Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Although they view most other species as inferior to dragonkind, having worth only as servants or tools, the rare individuals who impress them can sometimes earn respect as partners—albeit

accidentally insulted a deep dragon is tormented by the dragon’s servants in ways that can’t be tied to the dragon conclusively. 3 A group of cyclops;cyclopes wants a deep dragon to protect

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

attitude. 5 I quote (or misquote) sacred texts and proverbs in almost every situation. 6 I am tolerant (or intolerant) of other faiths and respect (or condemn) the worship of other gods. 7

Ancient Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

said back to them to make sure I have remembered it correctly. 2 I might not like you, but I will endeavor to treat you with respect, if not kindness. 3 I like to impress visitors by

pit fiend to buy back the soul of a legendary hero. 2 A group of adult red dragon;adult red and adult silver dragon;silver dragons set aside their differences to learn wisdom from an ancient

Killmoulis

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

of Poor Hospitality (1/day). The killmoulis targets up to eight creatures within 100 feet of it that it can see. The next time a target completes a long rest, it does not regain spent Hit Dice.A

group and attempts to flee. For the rest of the characters' journey, their rations taste like ash and any camping spots are infested with lice and biting insects. Each character in the party wakes up

Planar Ally Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

creature completes the task, or when the agreed-upon duration of service expires, the creature returns to its home plane after reporting back to you, if appropriate to the task and if possible. If you

are unable to agree on a price for the creature's service, the creature immediately returns to its home plane. A creature enlisted to join your group counts as a member of it, receiving a full share of experience points awarded.

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

banners, each one made up of a group of interrelated families. Members of a banner live, work, and fight together, and each banner has a separate status within the legion that is reflected in the power of

greatest respect is reserved for those who earn their glory in battle. In theory, the fortunes of war can elevate the lowest-ranking banner in a legion to the highest status. In practice, warlords are

Acolyte Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

to serve your god in a different way? Perhaps you were the leader of a small cult outside of any established temple structure, or even an occult group that served a fiendish master that you now deny

incense, vestments, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp FEATURE: SHELTER OF THE FAITHFUL As an acolyte, you command the respect of those who share your faith, and you can perform

Moghadam

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

. If questioned about his motivations, he claims that Acererak took his family hostage, and will not release them until Moghadam completes his work. The truth is that the artificer has no family. He

. More recently, the architect sent his own expert gemsmith along with a group of thieves to the Temple of Moloch, so that they might steal the gemstone eyes from its most famous statue. However, the

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the group’s needs, but the effect each action will have on the forest and the rest of the natural world. Firbolg tribes would rather go hungry than strain the land during a famine. Hidden

offering food and other supplies to aid their departure. If those who insist on remaining respect nature, take only what they need, and live in harmony with the wood, firbolgs explore the possibility

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

undetected and don’t give their targets reason to harm them. For example, a group of city kobolds might sneak into a cobbler’s house at night to loot it of knives, leather bits, nails, and

, giving each individual and every generation a reason to feel pride and self-respect. The kobolds prefer to run away than fight, to live off the scraps of others, and they are often dominated by larger

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

warriors are commanded to scour the surrounding landscape for any opportunity to spill blood and bring glory to their gods. Often, bands of warriors work on a rotation, with one group heading out on a

raid just as another group returns, laden with severed heads, sacks of loot, and armfuls of food. Warriors also serve as scouts, bringing back detailed reports about the surrounding area so that the

Gathering Allies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

dependent on the respect the adventurers garner from each group for their actions. Before committing irrevocably to the fight, a faction must be convinced that the cult presents a danger surpassing

all other concerns—and that the adventurers are the right heroes to lead this fight. Moreover, what is worthy of respect in one faction might lose respect from another. As the adventurers complete

Gathering Allies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

dependent on the respect the adventurers garner from each group for their actions. Before committing irrevocably to the fight, a faction must be convinced that the cult presents a danger surpassing

all other concerns—and that the adventurers are the right heroes to lead this fight. Moreover, what is worthy of respect in one faction might lose respect from another. As the adventurers complete

Character Advancement

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

actual time spent at the table. The reward for completing an adventure designed for 2 hours of play is 2 checkpoints, even if a group spends more than 2 hours playing through it. If a character

completes an adventure designed for a tier higher than the character’s current tier, the character is awarded 1 additional checkpoint. For example, if a 2nd-level character completes a 6th-level adventure

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

implement better tactics. Any enemy who chases a group of fleeing yuan-ti might be on the victorious side of a rout or could be heading into a trap; if the enemy has been encountered before, it is likely

another society and wish to be part of it. 3 I respect my superiors and obey them without question. My fate is theirs to decide. 4 I have an interest in an unsuitable mate, which I can&rsquo

Session Zero

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

respect these boundaries. Make it clear that players who don’t respect these boundaries will have to leave the game. Customize Your Experience During session zero, the group can discuss ways to customize

characters. Reinforce Expectations Make it clear that D&D is a group storytelling game. As the DM, you have a role in crafting adventures and arbitrating rules, but you aren’t solely responsible for how

Renown

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

or party’s Renown Score starts at 0, then increases as characters earn favor and reputation with respect to the group. You can tie benefits to a character’s renown, including ranks, titles, and access

Renown Renown is an optional rule you can use to track characters’ standing, individually or as a party, within a particular group, such as a faction, an organization, or a community. A character’s

Goblinoid Campaign Themes

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

when they attack. But a group of adventurers could come to earn the respect of their Dhakaani foes and learn more about the enemy. Perhaps a group of adventurers chooses to respect the Dhakaani’s claim

Social Contract

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

contract takes shape organically, but it’s good practice to have a direct conversation during session zero to establish boundaries and expectations. A typical social contract in a D&D group includes

implicit or explicit commitments to the following points: You will respect the players by running a game that is fun, fair, and tailored for them. You will allow every player to contribute to the

Patron Benefits

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

your group earns 1 gp per day, or enough to sustain a modest lifestyle. Expenses. In addition to your salary, your group can be reimbursed for expenses related to your work. The newspaper covers the

your expenses are excessive, your patron might refuse to repay them. Equipment. Your group can request access to equipment owned by the newspaper, such as a printing press. With permission, you can use

The Emissary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

orders the imp to follow the group invisibly after it completes its demolition work and report back when they’ve located the Bleeding Citadel. At that point, Mephistopheles sends an ice devil into Avernus

each character’s Intelligence or Wisdom score. Characters who came here from the Obelisk (see "The Obelisk") can bargain with Rigorath for the means to release Ubbalux from the standing stones. In this

Ability Checks

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

favor by using an approach that relies on your best bonuses and skills. If the group needs to trick a guard into letting them into a castle, the rogue who is proficient in Deception is the best bet

to lead the discussion. When negotiating for a hostage’s release, the cleric with Persuasion should do most of the talking.

Myconids

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

into a group consciousness. Hallucination spores then induce a shared dream that provides entertainment and social interaction. Myconids consider melding to be the purpose of their existence. They use

Reproduction. Like other fungi, myconids reproduce by mundane sporing. They carefully control their spores’ release to avoid overpopulation.

Adventures in Siabsungkoh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Temple of Ember, seeking help to avenge its death at the hands of Damen Rak, head of one of the five families that oversee Siabsungkoh. 3 A group of bandits with twenty trained pangolins (use the cat

stat block) pose as merchants, release their pets when the characters pass by, and blame the party for the escape. They demand recompense for the lost animals. 4 Wynlings (see below) harass a community’s wagons every time they head to market. The locals hire the characters as guards.

The Lords of Dust

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

. Every fiend spawned from Khyber owes fealty to one of these overlords. In many ways the Lords of Dust are a reflection of the Chamber. Each group is trying to steer the fulfillment of the Prophecy to

serve its own ends. The goal of the Lords of Dust is to release the overlords from their bindings and loose them upon Eberron in a new age of darkness. Despite this unified goal, the Lords of Dust

Ability Checks

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

favor by using an approach that relies on your best bonuses and skills. If the group needs to trick a guard into letting them into a castle, the rogue who is proficient in Deception is the best bet

to lead the discussion. When negotiating for a hostage’s release, the cleric with Persuasion should do most of the talking.

Sanctuary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

dealing with one group. Group A consists of one dragonclaw (see appendix D), two cultists, and six kobolds. The cultists are handling the ram while the kobolds stand guard in case the town militia

mounts a counterattack. The dragonclaw is in charge. The kobold guards are alert, but they are distracted when Group B passes in front of the temple. Group B consists of three cultists, ten kobolds, and

Sanctuary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

dealing with one group. Group A consists of one dragonclaw (see appendix D), two cultists, and six kobolds. The cultists are handling the ram while the kobolds stand guard in case the town militia

mounts a counterattack. The dragonclaw is in charge. The kobold guards are alert, but they are distracted when Group B passes in front of the temple. Group B consists of three cultists, ten kobolds, and

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