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Rival Intern

Backgrounds Acquisitions Incorporated

You were an intern at a rival of Acquisitions Incorporated, and you gained a healthy respect for not just the job and the franchising opportunities, but for the ruthless and efficient way

employer or other groups you dealt with during your previous employment. You can communicate with your contacts, gaining information at the DM’s discretion.

Criminal - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

special joy in hitting its targets first, tipping off its con victims and otherwise frustrating its schemes. 3 It’s always been about money. You’re not paid what you’re worth

among thieves, but criminals rarely show any respect for law or authority. d8 Personality Trait 1 I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong. 2 I am always calm, no

Warrior of Pride

classes

intention of gaining the respect and admiration of “lesser beings.” The prideful traditions of this order include adorning themselves with jewelry, hiding their scars, and commanding respect from those who would oppose them.

Reflected Wanderer

backgrounds

You were once whole, but part of you has been separated from your being and now also wanders the world. This aspect of you took your reflection and shadow with it, and it travels about as a mirage

. How was it that your being came to be divided? How much do you understand about your situation? Are you truly who you think you are, or are you, in reality, the very castoff reflection of your other

Wechselkind

races

disease, they’re able to aid healers in plague-stricken regions, gaining a measure of respect—or even admiration—from those able to see beyond their tragic origins. However, even

Vargouille Reflection

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

disembodied head. Vargouille Reflection Tiny Fiend, Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 12 Hit Points 22 (5d4 + 10) Speed 5 ft., fly 40 ft. STR 6 (−2) DEX 15 (+2) CON 14 (+2) INT

Vargouille Reflection Vargouilles are flying Fiends that resemble disembodied Humanoid heads with wings. While most vargouilles roam the planes to curse Humanoids and create more vargouilles, a

Participating in the Games

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

rules for the three Market Games appear in the sections that follow. Characters who win a Market Game gain 1 renown with the Dyn Singh Night Market’s vendors (see the “Gaining Renown” section). As

renown, as locals respect their tenacity. If a character wins all three challenges, vendors are impressed and call them reah, which means “coals of the same fire.”

Past Life

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

inspiration, consider how the Darklord is a reflection of the players’ characters. You might also look ahead to the “Genres of Horror” section to see if any of these types of horror seem right for your

Darklord’s childhood like? Whom did the Darklord care about? Who cared about the Darklord? Who hurt the Darklord? Whose respect or love did the Darklord crave? What did the Darklord value? Consult the

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

or guilds that characters can join, individually or as a group, and the characters pursue ranks and rewards by gaining Renown within their organizations. At an adventure level, you might decide that

A Mysterious Dream

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

A Mysterious Dream After gaining the level 1 benefit and drawback of the scrivener’s mark, the characters experience a dream that comes to them during a time of rest, reverie, or quiet reflection

Jiangshi

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

. STR 18 (+4) DEX 3 (−4) CON 18 (+4) INT 17 (+3) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 12 (+1) Saving Throws Con +8, Int +7, Wis +6, Cha +5 Condition Immunities

Weaknesses. The jiangshi has the following flaws: Fear of Its Own Reflection. If the jiangshi sees its own reflection, it immediately uses its reaction, if available, to move as far away from the

Gaining a Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Gaining a Level When you gain a level, follow these steps: Choose a Class. Most characters advance in the same class. However, you might decide to gain a level in another class using the rules in the

Points per Level Barbarian 7 + Con. modifier Fighter, Paladin, or Ranger 6 + Con. modifier Bard, Cleric, Druid, Monk, Rogue, or Warlock 5 + Con. modifier Sorcerer or Wizard 4 + Con. modifier Record

Gaining a Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Gaining a Level When you gain a level, follow these steps: Choose a Class. Most characters advance in the same class. However, you might decide to gain a level in another class using the rules in the

Points per Level Barbarian 7 + Con. modifier Fighter, Paladin, or Ranger 6 + Con. modifier Bard, Cleric, Druid, Monk, Rogue, or Warlock 5 + Con. modifier Sorcerer or Wizard 4 + Con. modifier Record

Hrabbaz

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

belies a murderous heart. Though he has great respect for Lady Yalah Gralhund, he is less fond of her moody husband, and wouldn’t be sad to see Orond knocked down a peg or two. Hrabbaz Medium

humanoid (half-orc), neutral evil Armor Class 12 Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45) Speed 30 ft. STR 20(+5) DEX 15(+2) CON 17(+3) INT 10(+0) WIS 14(+2) CHA 12(+1

Giant Snail

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Armor Class 11 (natural armor) Hit Points 22 (4d10) Speed 10 ft., climb 10 ft. STR 15 (+2) DEX 3 (−4) CON 11 (+0) INT 3 (−4) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 3 (−4

. Shell Defense. The snail withdraws into its shell, gaining a +4 bonus to its AC until it emerges. It can emerge from its shell as a bonus action on its turn.

Thri-kreen Hunter

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

Hunter Medium Monstrosity, Any Alignment Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit Points 60 (11d8 + 11) Speed 30 ft. STR 15 (+2) DEX 16 (+3) CON 13 (+1) INT 10 (+0

match the color and texture of its surroundings, gaining advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks it makes to hide in those surroundings. Leap. The thri-kreen leaps up to 20 feet in any direction

Noteworthy Sites

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

groups like the folklore-sharing Dancers of Smoke. Becoming a vendor at the Dyn Singh Night Market involves gaining the favor of the five oldest families of Siabsungkoh, then paying a large fee to

pleaded with the nature spirits there to protect Siabsungkoh from invaders. Locals who believe this legend climb the mountain and leave offerings of food and drink on the cliffside to show respect

Orog

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

of food often brings them to the surface to hunt. Orcs respect an orog’s strength and cunning, and a lone orog might command an orc war band. Stronger and Smarter. An orog uses its strength to bully

foremost — because they believe that the gods have strength beyond reason, and physical might is all they respect. Servants of Darkness. Mistrusted by orcs, some orogs form independent mercenary war

Skulk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

imaginary. —Mordenkainen Skulk Medium Monstrosity, Typically Chaotic Neutral Armor Class 14 Hit Points 18 (4d8) Speed 30 ft. STR 6 (−2) DEX 19 (+4) CON 10 (+0

) INT 10 (+0) WIS 7 (−2) CHA 1 (−5) Saving Throws Con +2 Skills Stealth +8 Condition Immunities blinded Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 8 Languages

Githyanki Kith'rak

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

sarths obey the commands of the mighty kith’rak. These champions earn their status through torturous training and psionic testing until they can command the respect of their underlings. Githyanki

Kith’rak Medium humanoid (gith), lawful evil Armor Class 18 (plate) Hit Points 180 (24d8 + 72) Speed 30 ft. STR 18(+4) DEX 16(+3) CON 17(+3) INT 16(+3) WIS 15(+2

Skulk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

), chaotic neutral Armor Class 14 Hit Points 18 (4d8) Speed 30 ft. STR 6(−2) DEX 19(+4) CON 10(+0) INT 10(+0) WIS 7(−2) CHA 1(−5) Saving Throws Con +2

) Fallible Invisibility. The skulk is invisible. This invisibility can be circumvented by three things: The skulk appears as a drab, smooth-skinned humanoid if its reflection can be seen in a

Rival Intern

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Rival Intern You were an intern at a rival of Acquisitions Incorporated, and you gained a healthy respect for not just the job and the franchising opportunities, but for the ruthless and efficient

groups you dealt with during your previous employment. You can communicate with your contacts, gaining information at the DM’s discretion. Suggested Characteristics If you were happy with your previous

The Black Viper

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

was convicted of slave trading — highly illegal in Waterdeep — and banished over a hundred years ago, but has since returned. The Rosznars’ inability to regain the respect they feel they deserve

, the Rosznar name has been said with a sneer for a century. As part of the family’s constant effort to prove this conception wrong and win others’ respect, Esvele has been brought up to be the most

Frost Giant

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

Frost Giant Gigantic reavers from the freezing lands beyond civilization, frost giants are fierce, hardy warriors that survive on the spoils of their raids and pillaging. They respect only brute

most often saved for trading opportunities with other giants more adept at crafting metal weapons and armor. Rulers by Might. Frost giants respect brute strength above all else, and a frost giant’s

Thri-kreen Mystic

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

. Thri-kreen Mystic Medium Monstrosity, Any Alignment Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 99 (18d8 + 18) Speed 30 ft. STR 12 (+1) DEX 15 (+2) CON 13 (+1

Chameleon Carapace. The thri-kreen changes the color of its carapace to match the color and texture of its surroundings, gaining advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks it makes to hide in those surroundings.

Flail Snail

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

17 (+3) DEX 5 (–3) CON 20 (+5) INT 3 (–4) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 5 (–3) Damage Immunities fire, poison Condition Immunities poisoned Senses darkvision

, the snail regrows all dead ones within 1d4 days. If all its tentacles die, the snail retracts into its shell, gaining total cover, and it begins wailing, a sound that can be heard for 600 feet, stopping

Flail Snail

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

Flail Snail Flail Snail Large elemental, unaligned Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit Points 52 (5d10 + 25) Speed 10 ft. STR 17(+3) DEX 5(−3) CON 20(+5) INT 3(−4

, the snail retracts into its shell, gaining total cover, and it begins wailing, a sound that can be heard for 600 feet, stopping only when it dies 5d6 minutes later. Healing magic that restores limbs

Basilisk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

15 Initiative −1 (9) HP 52 (8d8 + 16) Speed 20 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 16 +3 +3 Dex 8 −1 −1 Con 15 +2 +2 Ability Score Mod Save Int 2 −4 −4 Wis 8 −1 −1 Cha 7 −2 −2 Senses

. Bonus Actions Petrifying Gaze (Recharge 4–6). Constitution Saving Throw: DC 12, each creature in a 30-foot Cone. If the basilisk sees its reflection in the Cone, the basilisk must make this save. First

Frost Giant of Evil Water

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Frost Giant of Evil Water I learned enough about the Temple of Elemental Evil in my studies with Mordenkainen that I regard giants connected to the cult with a healthy amount of respect. When you

) Speed 40 ft., swim 40 ft. STR 23 (+6) DEX 16 (+3) CON 21 (+5) INT 9 (−1) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 12 (+1) Saving Throws Dex +7, Con +9, Wis +6 Skills Athletics +10, Perception +6

Liara Portyr

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

, some of which go toward keeping her garrison happy. LIARA PORTYR’S TRAITS Ideal. “One must respect the chain of command. You follow my orders, or you die.” Bond. “I have sworn to hold and protect

) CON 15 (+2) INT 14 (+2) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 16 (+3) Saving Throws Con +4, Wis +4 Skills Athletics +5, Deception +5, Insight +4, Intimidation +5 Senses passive

Fraternity of Order Law Bender

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

, moving freely and manipulating the outcomes of actions around them. CoupleofKooks “Did I mention the factions that skip the talking and just club you? You gotta respect the efficiency there.” –Morte

Fraternity of Order Law Bender Small or Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor) Hit Points 137 (25d8 + 25) Speed 30 ft. STR 8 (−1) DEX 15 (+2) CON 12

Spectator

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

Spectator Spectator Medium aberration, lawful neutral Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 39 (6d8 + 12) Speed 0 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover) STR 8 (−1) DEX 14 (+2) CON

and water to sustain itself for 24 hours. Reactions Spell Reflection. If the spectator makes a successful saving throw against a spell, or a spell attack misses it, the spectator can choose

Medusa

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Str 10 +0 +0 Dex 17 +3 +3 Con 16 +3 +3 Ability Score Mod Save Int 12 +1 +1 Wis 13 +1 +4 Cha 15 +2 +2 Skills Deception +5, Perception +4, Stealth

13, each creature in a 30-foot Cone. If the medusa sees its reflection in the Cone, the medusa must make this save. First Failure: The target has the Restrained condition and repeats the save at the

The Demonweb Connection

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

it — sometimes literally. Drow have respect for the power of demons, but they don’t fear them the way most other mortal creatures do. A drow who calls up a demon from the Abyss into the Underdark

wants something from it, typically a means of improving one’s status or gaining leverage against enemies. A demon that answers the call wants something in return: an opportunity to spread carnage, to

Renown in Kalakeri

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

opportunities? Benefits of Renown. Whether the characters back Ramya or Arijani and Reeva, or seek to play both sides, those who advance in their standing with a faction advance in that side’s esteem, gaining

with a faction, betray the faction, and still maintain a measure of respect with the group. Characters might thus thread the needle of serving both groups. Relationships constantly shift in Kalakeri

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