contacts rarely groups to her requires

Planar Ally

Spells Player’s Handbook

measured in minutes requires a payment worth 100 GP per minute. A task measured in hours requires 1,000 GP per hour. And a task measured in days (up to 10 days) requires 10,000 GP per day. The DM can

typically require only half the suggested payment, while especially dangerous tasks might require a greater gift. Creatures rarely accept tasks that seem suicidal. After the creature completes the

Green Guard Drake

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

territorial, which makes it an excellent watch beast that can follow simple commands. Tiamat’s cult practices the ritual to create guard drakes, as do other groups that are skilled in arcana

and associated with Dragons. The ritual requires a chromatic dragon’s aid; the dragon typically helps to reward its allies or worshipers with a valuable servant. The ritual, which takes several

Blue Guard Drake

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

that can follow simple commands. Tiamat’s cult practices the ritual to create guard drakes, as do other groups that are skilled in arcana and associated with Dragons. The ritual requires a

chromatic dragon’s aid; the dragon typically helps to reward its allies or worshipers with a valuable servant. The ritual, which takes several days, requires 10 pounds of fresh dragon scales

Black Guard Drake

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

territorial, which makes it an excellent watch beast that can follow simple commands. Tiamat’s cult practices the ritual to create guard drakes, as do other groups that are skilled in arcana

and associated with Dragons. The ritual requires a chromatic dragon’s aid; the dragon typically helps to reward its allies or worshipers with a valuable servant. The ritual, which takes several

Red Guard Drake

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

that can follow simple commands. Tiamat’s cult practices the ritual to create guard drakes, as do other groups that are skilled in arcana and associated with Dragons. The ritual requires a

chromatic dragon’s aid; the dragon typically helps to reward its allies or worshipers with a valuable servant. The ritual, which takes several days, requires 10 pounds of fresh dragon scales

White Guard Drake

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

that can follow simple commands. Tiamat’s cult practices the ritual to create guard drakes, as do other groups that are skilled in arcana and associated with Dragons. The ritual requires a

chromatic dragon’s aid; the dragon typically helps to reward its allies or worshipers with a valuable servant. The ritual, which takes several days, requires 10 pounds of fresh dragon scales

Lampad

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Lampads guard the shadowed paths of the world, depths typically trod by souls destined for the Underworld. These rarely seen nymphs assist Athreos in guiding the dead, moving among the spirits that

mind the cycles of nature, the daily interplay of wild animals, or other cosmic forces. Occasionally, though, groups of the same kind of nymphs congregate in a place of natural power or beauty. In times

Guard Drake

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

that can follow simple commands. Tiamat’s cult practices the ritual to create guard drakes, as do other groups that are skilled in arcana and associated with Dragons. The ritual requires a

chromatic dragon’s aid; the dragon typically helps to reward its allies or worshipers with a valuable servant. The ritual, which takes several days, requires 10 pounds of fresh dragon scales

Green Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

responsibilities, such as leading large groups, assassinating targets, and serving in armies. In all cases, abishais are fanatically loyal to Tiamat, ready to lay down their lives if needed. Abishais stand

work for them, but most archdevils do so rarely, since it is never clear whether an abishai follows Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus’s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by

Black Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

and across the multiverse. Some have simple tasks, such as delivering a message to cultists. Others have greater responsibilities, such as leading large groups, assassinating targets, and serving in

and ultimately answering to Tiamat (and Asmodeus, when he chooses to use them). Other archdevils can command abishais to work for them, but most archdevils do so rarely, since it is never clear

Blue Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

delivering a message to cultists. Others have greater responsibilities, such as leading large groups, assassinating targets, and serving in armies. In all cases, abishais are fanatically loyal to Tiamat

chooses to use them). Other archdevils can command abishais to work for them, but most archdevils do so rarely, since it is never clear whether an abishai follows Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus&rsquo

Returned Sentry

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

tirelessness, which makes them exceptional guards. In the necropoleis, this sees many Returned employed as sentries, though they might also be messengers or laborers. If threatened, groups of these Returned

second lives are rarely what they expected—not that they remember what it was they expected. As a result of having followed the Path of Phenax (see chapter 4), the Returned lose their identities

White Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

groups, assassinating targets, and serving in armies. In all cases, abishais are fanatically loyal to Tiamat, ready to lay down their lives if needed. Abishais stand outside the normal hierarchy of the

do so rarely, since it is never clear whether an abishai follows Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus’s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with

Rival Intern

Backgrounds Acquisitions Incorporated

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

Halaster Blackcloak

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

sight, and allows him to see invisible creatures and objects, as well as into the Ethereal Plane, out to a range of 120 feet. Halaster wields a blast scepter (a very rare magic item that requires

(save DC 16) without expending a spell slot. Halaster also wears a horned ring (a very rare magic item that requires attunement), which allows an attuned wearer to ignore Undermountain’s magical

Dzaan

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

"} acid damage. Magic Missile (1st-Level Spell; Requires a Spell Slot). Dzaan creates three darts of magical force. Each dart unerringly strikes one creature Dzaan can see within 120 feet of it, dealing

effectively becomes a clone of Dzaan, authentic in every way. Companion. Because they’re so despised throughout Faerûn, Red Wizards often adopt disguises and rarely travel abroad without an escort

Dzaan's Simulacrum

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Acid Splash","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage. Magic Missile (1st-Level Spell; Requires a Spell Slot). The simulacrum creates three darts of magical force. Each dart

rarely travel abroad without an escort. They generally favor undead servants and bodyguards, since they find that undead tend to be more obedient than the living. Dzaan's bodyguard is a Thayan wight

Marine

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

, marines tend to operate best in groups, valuing camaraderie and the companionship of like-minded individuals. D8 PERSONALITY TRAIT 1 I speak rarely but mean every word I say

who rarely lose composure on the battlefield. Marines who leave the service tend to work as mercenaries, but their combat experience also makes them excellent adventurers. Though they are self-reliant

Boros Legionnaire

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

) 2 Justice. Achieving justice requires establishing fair, equitable, and compassionate relationships within a community. (Good) 3 Protection. It isn’t right for innocents to

. Contacts The ordered structure of the Boros Legion offers abundant opportunities to make friends — and rivals — in higher places. You might have close friends in other guilds that share the

Gruul Anarch

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

smear the blood of my enemies over my skin. 7 I was, in fact, raised by maaka. 8 HarrRRAAGGHH! [I rarely form a coherent sentence and prefer to express myself by breaking things

manipulated by people I find attractive. 6 I’m not actually all that angry. Contacts The members of the Gruul Clans rely on each other even as they vie for territory and glory. Their

Red Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Some have simple tasks, such as delivering a message to cultists. Others have greater responsibilities, such as leading large groups, assassinating targets, and serving in armies. In all cases

to Tiamat (and Asmodeus, when he chooses to use them). Other archdevils can command abishais to work for them, but most archdevils do so rarely, since it is never clear whether an abishai follows

Golgari Agent

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

and companions you lead can travel between any two locations in the city twice as fast as your speed would normally allow. The paths of the undercity are haunted by dangers that rarely brave the

stronger than members of other guilds, isolated as they are from the realities of life and death. RYAN PANCOAST Contacts To the extent that the Golgari Swarm acts like a single organism

Selenelion Twin

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

minute, provided both twins are alive and on the same plane of existence. Maintaining this effect requires concentration (as if concentrating on a spell).Gleam and Glister are high elf twins, who

the masks they wear; Gleam wears a crescent moon mask, and Glister wears a sun mask. Blessed by Corellon, the twins can each change their sex at the end of a long rest, though one twin rarely does so

Criminal - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

spent a lot of time among other criminals and still have contacts within the criminal underworld. You’re far closer than most people to the world of murder, theft, and violence that pervades the

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

Spinosaurus

Equipment

Before it can be ridden in combat, a spinosaurus dinosaur must practice bearing the weight of its trainer and passengers. They rarely master more than a handful of tricks, but they are extremely

comfortable in the water and can be trained to be are aware that some of their riders may not breathe water. An adult spinosaurus can carry up to six tons as cargo. Riding a spinosaurus requires an saddle, exotic;exotic saddle, riding platform, or howdah.

Planar Ally Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

rule of thumb, a task that can be measured in minutes requires a payment worth 100 gp per minute. A task measured in hours requires 1,000 gp per hour. And a task measured in days (up to 10 days) requires

waived. Nonhazardous tasks typically require only half the suggested payment, while especially dangerous tasks might require a greater gift. Creatures rarely accept tasks that seem suicidal. After the

Gogiteth

monsters

is rarely alone, as they learned that the best means of survival is sticking with others of their own kind. Even the hardiest Darklands residents seek cover when a gogiteth is spotted, for where there

hunt silently without alerting prey. They can also make a high-pitched whistling sound that echoes throughout the caverns where they live. Some Darklands natives report that groups of gogiteths sometimes join together in eerie, discordant songs.Poison

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

dash of nonhuman blood, revealing hints of elf, orc, or other lineages. Humans reach adulthood in their late teens and rarely live even a single century. Variety in All Things Humans are the most

, humans champion causes rather than territories or groups. Human Names and Ethnicities Having so much more variety than other cultures, humans as a whole have no typical names. Some human parents

Criminal / Spy Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

You are an experienced criminal with a history of breaking the law. You have spent a lot of time among other criminals and still have contacts within the criminal underworld. You’re far closer

abundance of endearing, if not redeeming, characteristics. There might be honor among thieves, but criminals rarely show any respect for law or authority. d8 Personality Trait 1 I

Wand of Orcus Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

The ghastly Wand of Orcus rarely leaves Orcus’s side. The device, as evil as its creator, shares the demon lord’s aims to snuff out the lives of all living things and bind the Material

user and makes grandiose promises that it has no intention of fulfilling, such as vowing to help its user overthrow Orcus. Destroying the Wand. Destroying the Wand of Orcus requires that it be taken to

Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

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 hard study

set bards apart from their fellows. Only rarely do bards settle in one place for long, and their natural desire to travel—to find new tales to tell, new skills to learn, and new discoveries

Espionage Agency Contacts

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

coordinating the activities of multiple groups. Use the Agency Contacts table to determine the character of your superior, which can shape the kinds of missions you undertake and the degree of support you

Espionage Agency Contacts Your assignments come from a superior in the agency who typically works at a desk rather than in the field—compiling intelligence into reports for their superiors and

Espionage Agency Contacts

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

coordinating the activities of multiple groups. Use the Agency Contacts table to determine the character of your superior, which can shape the kinds of missions you undertake and the degree of support you

Espionage Agency Contacts Your assignments come from a superior in the agency who typically works at a desk rather than in the field—compiling intelligence into reports for their superiors and

Bugbear Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Gang Mentality Since bugbears aren’t a particularly fecund race, their overall population is small and spread over a wide area. Bugbears live in family groups that operate much like gangs. The

terrifying to them as bugbears are in the eyes of many other races. His name is rarely spoken, and never above a whisper. Skiggaret’s influence manifests at times when bugbears are forced to act

Adventurers' Guild Contacts

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

Adventurers’ Guild Contacts Typically, an adventuring group has no particular contact within the larger guild. There’s a local leader or bookkeeper who collects dues, but otherwise you might interact

inspiration for contacts you might encounter during any given encounter with your adventurer’s guild. Guild Contacts d10 Contact 1 The charismatic leader of the guild, who doesn’t actually do very much

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