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Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
â greed to turn them against one another and their own best interests.
Some foul souls canât let go of the miserable lives they had. Having been despicable in life, these spirits fester in
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
, the greatest vampire of them all. Van Richten has studied Strahd for years and knows he canât hope to best the vampire in a straight-up confrontation: he must wait for the right moment to strike
, if he thinks heâs in danger of being unmasked, he retreats to his tower (see chapter 11) or some other quiet corner of Strahdâs domain.
Rictavioâs Traits
Ideal. âEvil
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. But anyone who can endure their abrasive demeanor, caustic observations, and morbid interests can form a lasting bond with a powerful ally.
Entropic Hoards
Topaz dragons prize information on
Creatures
Topaz dragons rarely tolerate any company but their own, and they are usually indifferent at best even toward their own kind. Moreover, their unpredictability means that even if a creature
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
can endure their abrasive demeanor, caustic observations, and morbid interests can form a lasting bond with a powerful ally.
Entropic Hoards
Topaz dragons prize information on destruction and
dragons rarely tolerate any company but their own, and they are usually indifferent at best even toward their own kind. Moreover, their unpredictability means that even if a creature proves itself
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
points, allowing the Crystal Dragon Wyrmling;wyrmlings to blend in to rocky terrain in the face of danger. As they age, their scales turn snow white, then slowly fade to transparency. The oldest
dragon until initiative count 20 on the next round. A creature charmed in this way obeys to the best of its ability any command the dragon issues that isnât directly harmful to the creature.
Ice
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
clear crystalline points, allowing the Crystal Dragon Wyrmling;wyrmlings to blend in to rocky terrain in the face of danger. As they age, their scales turn snow white, then slowly fade to transparency
must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the dragon until initiative count 20 on the next round. A creature charmed in this way obeys to the best of its ability any command the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
demeanor, caustic observations, and morbid interests can form a lasting bond with a powerful ally.
Entropic Hoards
Topaz dragons prize information on destruction and creation, whether abstract or
company but their own, and they are usually indifferent at best even toward their own kind. Moreover, their unpredictability means that even if a creature proves itself useful to a topaz dragon, it
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
irritated when disturbed. But anyone who can endure their abrasive demeanor, caustic observations, and morbid interests can form a lasting bond with a powerful ally.
Entropic Hoards
Topaz dragons prize
.
Connected Creatures
Topaz dragons rarely tolerate any company but their own, and they are usually indifferent at best even toward their own kind. Moreover, their unpredictability means that
Bonds
Legacy
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against your own best interests if they are threatened. They can work very much like ideals, driving a character's motivations and goals.
Bonds might answer any of these questions: Whom do you care most about? To what place do you feel a special connection? What is your most treasured possession?
Backgrounds
Tomb of Annihilation
exploring is part of a plan to find the secret of everlasting life. (Any)
6
Danger. With every great discovery comes grave danger. The two walk hand in hand. (Any)
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Bond
disappeared on an expedition some time ago.
3
I have a friendly rival. Only one of us can be the best, and I aim to prove itâs me.
4
I wonât sell an art object or other treasure that
Backgrounds
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
hardship is essential to you and is at the heart of a personal philosophy or ethos that often guides your actions. You can roll on the following table to determine this hardship or choose one that best fits
, 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
Elf
Legacy
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
insults with vengeance.
Like the branches of a young tree, elves are flexible in the face of danger. They trust in diplomacy and compromise to resolve differences before they escalate to violence. They
, sophistication, and manners, they make up in valor. And I must admit, their best smiths produce art that approaches elven quality.â
Halflings. âHalflings are people of simple pleasures, and
Backgrounds
Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
confident in my ability to adapt to any situation and handle any danger.
5
Iâll take any risk to earn recognition for my scientific brilliance.
6
I have a tendency to take shortcuts in
my research and any other tasks I have to complete.
Contacts
The fluid nature of clades, whose rosters span different laboratories and change as researchers discover new interests, creates
Flaws
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Your character's flaw represents some vice, compulsion, fear, or weaknessâin particular, anything that someone else could exploit to bring you to ruin or cause you to act against your best interests
Lizardfolk
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
portable!
2
You sleep best while mostly submerged in water.
3
Money is meaningless to you.
4
You think there are only two species of humanoid: lizardfolk and meat.
5
You have
(secret), Jhank (hammer), Kepesk (storm), Kethend (gem), Korth (danger), Kosj (small), Kothar (demon), Litrix (armor), Mirik (song), Othokent (smart), Sauriv (eye), Throden (many), Thurkear (night), Usk (iron), Valignat (burn), Vargach (battle), Verthica (mountain), Vutha (black), Vyth (steel)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
garrison in Middle Central. He does his best to serve the interests of the nobles and wealthy patrons in the Central Plateau, and as a result these wards are among the safest in Sharn. But Yorganâs
activities. The Boromars are pressuring Lian to crack down on Daask, but he has no desire to put his officers in danger unnecessarily. Commander Belew Yorgan is a male dwarf who leads the Sword Point
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
great danger to anyone who goes near the water. Giant smiths at the Star Forge once used magical rings to protect themselves against acidic compounds; the characters might be able to find such rings in
playful adventurer whose primary interests are giantkind and the natural world. A few years ago, she took up residence at the Fireside Monastery, where she quickly rose through the ranks to become
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
up with the family you are part of âthere are around seventy-five lineages in Waterdeep, each with its own financial interests, specialties, and schemes. You might be part of the main line of
masses.
4
I take great pains to always look my best and follow the latest fashions.
5
I donât like to get my hands dirty, and I wonât be caught dead in unsuitable accommodations
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, Artemis is not an ideal adventurer. He began his career as a villain, and only cooperates with heroes when he must â and when itâs in his own best interests. In most games, evil adventurers cause
) folk do the best they can to help others according to their needs. Many celestials are neutral good. Chaotic good (CG) creatures act as their conscience directs, with little regard for what others
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
match their preferences. At best, a group of players is a lot like their characters, in that having different interests and capabilities enables them to handle a broad range of challenges.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
evil character, Artemis is not an ideal adventurer. He began his career as a villain, and only cooperates with heroes when he mustâand when itâs in his own best interests. In most games, evil
the world. They tie you to things from your background. They might inspire you to heights of heroism, or lead you to act against your own best interests if they are threatened. They can work very
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
of âanything that someone else could exploit to bring you to ruin or cause you to act against your best interests.â For a hero in Theros, a tragic flaw is something that the gods themselves might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
background. They might inspire you to heights of heroism, or lead you to act against your own best interests if they are threatened. They can work very much like ideals, driving a characterâs
against your best interests. More significant than negative personality traits, a flaw might answer any of these questions: What enrages you? Whatâs the one person, concept, or event that you are terrified
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, the group employs many agents and spies to look after its interests. The Circle of Eight is much less benevolent than the Harpers; its wizards are not particularly concerned about tyranny and are more
Gauntlet The Church of Saint Cuthbert Greyhawk is home to several different paladin orders that could serve as a substitute for this faction, but the best fit is the Church of Saint Cuthbert. The Church
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
champions who might not be entirely willing. Heliod, for example, takes pride in selecting only the best mortals to be his champions. He doesnât care how the mortals feel about being chosen, and his
the same god, but more likely, they represent the interests of different gods as they face the dangers of the world together. Gods of Theros Deity Alignment Suggested Cleric Domains Common Symbol
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
The Huntersâ Role Once you know the form of Pharaoh Ankhtepotâs ka, determine how the characters become involved with the hunt for it. Events might make finding the soul to be in the charactersâ best
interests, or they might already possess itâmaking them the Darklordâs quarry. In any case, while itâs well known that the pharaoh seeks some lost treasure, he doesnât advertise that what he seeks is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
things they care about, you can use other techniques to draw in the players. These are best tailored to the motivations of your players and their characters. For example, some adventuring groups are
different genders, ethnicities, and sexualities, as well as people with varied beliefs, capabilities, roles, professions, interests, and outlooks.
Fresh Spin. Whenever possible, put a fresh spin on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
family of the danger it posed. The burgeoning middle class sapped her familyâs authority, transforming them from lords over the commoners into mere landlords. But Renierâs family surrendered to the times
. Her grandfather grew infirm over the years and less able to look out for the familyâs interests, and the othersâeven her twin sister, Louiseâseemed oblivious to the threat. It fell to Jacqueline to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
obtain a bond. Flaws. In one sentence, describe how the Darklordâs personality causes them to act against their own best interests, especially in their quest to win their bonds and desires. Flaws are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
relates the events of the âBackgroundâ section to the best of its knowledge. It does not know the specifics about Tammerautâs crew, but it does know that the drowned ones are victims of that fateful
, Virgil is indebted to them for avenging his former master. The bird follows the group and does what it can to help. It can warn of danger, carry notes or messages, and so forth. Use the stat block for a hawk, but increase its Intelligence to 9.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
longer acts in the partyâs best interests. The disloyal NPC either leaves the party (attacking characters who attempt to intervene) or works in secret to bring about the partyâs downfall.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
or villain might be replaced by cascading catastrophes like those brought about by a meteor strike or volcanic eruption. Regardless of a heroâs power, the best-timed critical hit or the most powerful
, monsters, or another threat? Does everyone believe in the danger of the disaster? Has the disaster given rise to extreme behaviors, such as paranoia, cultic beliefs, or cannibalism? Will the world ever be the same again?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
exist largely outside the protection or purview of the great powers of the region. Even the civilized locales among these places, such as Elturgard, exist, at best, in an uneasy tension with the denizens
Larloch, are all independent realms, as are the High Moor, the Trollclaws, and the High Forest. There is much danger and adventure to be had in the free places of the North, and a great deal of wealth and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
characters reach their destination. (If the characters experienced Danger at Dunwater, this boat is of the same sort as the one they used in that adventure.) Upon arriving near the stronghold, the
characters must decide where to disembark and how best to approach the fortress itself. If the lizardfolk are present, they recommend a daylight landing at the river mouth. In any event, the keelboat will not
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
. Perhaps an NPC warns the characters of impending danger or implores them for help. The trick is to not distract the characters from the adventure at hand. Designing an effective hook for a future adventure
requires finesse. The lure should be compelling, but not so irresistible that the players stop caring about what their characters are doing right now. To keep players from straying, save your best