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Player’s Handbook
, Deception, History, Intimidation, Investigation, Nature, or Religion
Weapon Proficiencies
Simple weapons
Armor Training
Light armor
Starting Equipment
Choose A or B: (A) Leather;Leather
multiverse. They often begin their search for magical power by delving into tomes of forbidden lore, dabbling in invocations meant to attract the power of extraplanar beings, or seeking places of power where
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
the living portents impact the earth, they carve great craters, yet miraculously, none who live in the impact zone are harmed. These beings of light then assume Humanoid forms to blend in with the
inhabitants of the world.
Living portents seek out beings who will play a part in the prophecies they serve, and as the living portents search, they relate fragments of the prophecies to those they
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
":"damage","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage for every 10 feet it was thrown before impact. If the target would collide with another creature instead, that other creature must succeed on a
DC 19 Dexterity saving throw or take the same damage and be knocked prone.Terrifying storms manifest in the bodies of elder tempests. Beings carved from clouds, wind, rain, and lightning, elder
Hermit
Legacy
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Backgrounds
Player’s Handbook (2014)
seclusion. It might be a great truth about the cosmos, the deities, the powerful beings of the outer planes, or the forces of nature. It could be a site that no one else has ever seen. You might have
hence the reason for your return to society.
Work with your DM to determine the details of your discovery and its impact on the campaign.
Other Hermits
This hermit background assumes a
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
’ gods are enormously powerful beings who infuse the world around them with primeval magic. In many worlds, they slumber and have become part of the landscape. In this case, each scion is enclosed in
within fully awakens.ThunderCold, Fire, Lightning; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksFog of Deception. The scion conjures a magical cloud that fills a 30-foot-radius sphere
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
fortunately, maintaining that deception might require you to stay in hiding until you actually are.
3
You study the puzzles of mortal natures. You’ve seen followers of evil deities perform
powerful beings of the outer planes, or the forces of nature. It could be a site that no one else has ever seen. You might have uncovered a fact that has long been forgotten, or unearthed some relic of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
portents impact the earth, they carve great craters, yet miraculously, none who live in the impact zone are harmed. These beings of light then assume Humanoid forms to blend in with the inhabitants of the
world. Living portents seek out beings who will play a part in the prophecies they serve, and as the living portents search, they relate fragments of the prophecies to those they encounter. Variant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Warlock Core Warlock Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D8 per Warlock level Saving Throw Proficiencies Wisdom and Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Arcana, Deception, History
delving into tomes of forbidden lore, dabbling in invocations meant to attract the power of extraplanar beings, or seeking places of power where the influence of these beings can be felt. In no time, each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Arcana, Deception, History, Intimidation, Investigation, Nature, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training Light armor Starting Equipment
multiverse. They often begin their search for magical power by delving into tomes of forbidden lore, dabbling in invocations meant to attract the power of extraplanar beings, or seeking places of power
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
don’t consider the impact of their actions on lesser beings; if a Chamber dragon must destroy a human village to foil the plans of a demon, it will do so without hesitation.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Elder Tempest Terrifying storms manifest in the bodies of elder tempests. Beings carved from clouds, wind, rain, and lightning, elder tempests assume the shape of serpents that slither through the
line. If a thrown target collides with an immovable object (such as a wall or floor) or another creature, the target takes 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage for every 10 feet it was thrown before impact. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
had declared herself thus — saw in the multiverse around them other beings making an impact in various worlds. The entity who called herself Lolth spoke to the other new gods and wove an enticing tale
through no matter which form the entity took. Corellon loved wholeheartedly, broke oaths without reservation, and took pleasure from every encounter with the other divine beings of the multiverse
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
beings, such as the sphinx Medomai, an oracle like Atris or Kydele, or a repository of mystical knowledge. Some heroes are born with supernatural power or born as a result of supernatural events. A
the Player’s Handbook, but you can choose any feat your DM allows:
A snake emerged from my mouth before I took my first breath—an omen of my gift for deception. (Actor)
I hear voices on the wind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Doppelganger Shape-Shifting Infiltrator Habitat: Underdark, Urban; Treasure: Individual Doppelgangers are supernatural beings with the ability to shape-shift into any humanlike form. Their mind
Int 11 +0 +0
Wis 12 +1 +1
Cha 14 +2 +2
Skills Deception +6, Insight +3
Immunities Charmed
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 11
Languages Common plus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
.
After forging a pact with the Wind Dukes of Aaqa, ancient beings of the Outer Planes, the princess has become a fledgling warlock. Her hatred of physical labor allows her to put her mage hand and
11 (+0)
INT
13 (+1)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
16 (+3)
Skills Deception +5, Nature +3, Persuasion +5, Religion +3
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages Auran, Common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
are destroyers too, and their appearance portends doom as often as it signals hope. Shards of the Divine. Angels are formed from the astral essence of benevolent gods and are thus divine beings of
sometimes spell its undoing. Angels are usually too wise to fall for a simple deception, but sometimes pride can lead one to commit an evil act. Whether intentional or accidental, such an act is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Arcanaloth “Power. We all crave it, but only a select few of us deserve it.”
— Shemeshka the Marauder, arcanaloth in Sigil
Arcanaloths are sly, jackal-headed beings with humanoid bodies, but they
, Deception +9, Insight +9, Perception +7
Damage Resistances cold, fire, lightning; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Damage Immunities acid, poison
Condition Immunities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
with each other, those who aim for the top of their ordning challenge all manner of beings in games of chance and wit. A destiny gambler is a cloud giant who has won increasingly high-stakes wagers
against other giants, smaller folk, and even beings from the Outer Planes. Destiny gamblers wear half masks that cover their eyes. The masks’ runic magic allows these giants not only to see normally, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
and insectile features. Also known as osyluths, these Fiends command weaker devils and other beings aligned with infernal legions. Bone devils ensure that the commands of hellish sovereigns are exacted
Str 18 +4 +8
Dex 16 +3 +3
Con 18 +4 +4
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 13 +1 +5
Wis 14 +2 +6
Cha 16 +3 +7
Skills Deception +7, Insight +6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Neogi A neogi looks like an outsize spider with an eel’s neck and head. It can poison the body and the mind of its targets and can subjugate even beings that are physically superior. Neogi usually
control others, and they don’t comprehend the emotional aspects of existence that humans and similar beings experience. To a neogi, hatred is as foreign a sensation as love, and showing loyalty in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Storm Herald Ancient and alien beings dwell or slumber in ocean depths, awaiting some cosmic circumstance that signals their time to rise. In their retreat from the world, storm giants sometimes
100 ft.
STR
27 (+8)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
22 (+6)
INT
24 (+7)
WIS
18 (+4)
CHA
18 (+4)
Saving Throws Wis +10, Cha +10
Skills Arcana +13, Deception +10, Perception +10
Damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
modrons are caught in the shifting realm of Gzemnid, a beholder god of deception, gases, and obscurement. Shemeshka discovered the modrons in Tyrant’s Spiral, an ever-shifting part of Gzemnid’s Realm
. There she exposed the modrons to fiendish influences, convincing them the Outlands are overrun by evil beings. The modrons’ belief is skewing the underpinnings of the Outlands and the planes beyond
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
beings of the outer planes, or the forces of nature. It could be a site that no one else has ever seen. You might have uncovered a fact that has long been forgotten, or unearthed some relic of the past
details of your discovery and its impact on the campaign. Suggested Characteristics Some hermits are well suited to a life of seclusion, whereas others chafe against it and long for company. Whether
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Throws Wis +3, Cha +6
Skills Arcana +2, Deception +6, Nature +2, Persuasion +6
Condition Immunities charmed
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages any two languages (usually Sylvan)
Challenge 4
)
CHA
18 (+4)
Saving Throws Wis +4, Cha +7
Skills Arcana +4, Deception +7, Persuasion +7, Religion +4
Damage Resistances fire
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
15 (+2)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Con +7, Cha +7
Skills Deception +7, Intimidation +7, Persuasion +7
Damage Resistances cold, necrotic
Damage Immunities poison
and dominating lesser beings, eaters of hope hoard treasure for the sole purpose of tempting and manipulating mortals. They revel in using creatures’ greed to turn them against one another and their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
check equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of +1). In addition, you gain proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Deception, Performance, or Persuasion. Beguiling Twist 7th-level Fey
effect on itself on a successful save. Fey Reinforcements 11th-level Fey Wanderer feature The royal courts of the Feywild have blessed you with the assistance of fey beings: you know summon fey (a spell in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
mortals to evil, but he and his minions never breached a contract and explained the terms clearly. Had they not obeyed the rule of law in doing so? Was it not mortal ambition, rather than infernal deception
manipulating demigods and beings of similar station. Occasionally, he lures such a being into a contract and adds a new, unique devil to the ranks of the Hells. His most recent recruit is Zariel, a former
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
+ 16)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
12 (+1)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
16 (+3)
Skills Deception +5, Intimidation +5, Religion +2
arcane arts who learned much of his fire magic from Vanifer herself, Bastian relies on his spells in a fight, and he is a “quick burn” sort who tries to deliver maximum impact early in the fight. If he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
heroes and true martyrs pique Hulgaz’s interest because she loves the challenge of twisting and defiling the souls of such noble beings. She responds to unwavering do-gooders by redoubling her efforts to
)
INT
14 (+2)
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
20 (+5)
Saving Throws Wis +7, Cha +10
Skills Deception +10, Insight +7, Perception +7, Persuasion +10
Damage Resistances acid, cold; bludgeoning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
such a mark. On the other hand, an ordinary Bandit or Tough might have an aberrant mark that allows the NPC to cast Disguise Self, Silent Image, or a similar spell with little impact on the NPC’s
Wis 15 +2 +6
Cha 13 +1 +1
Skills Deception +5, Perception +6, Stealth +7
Gear Breastplate, Shortsword
Senses Passive Perception 16
Languages Common, Thieves’ Cant
CR 11 (XP
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
of the conjuration school, as follows:
1/day: conjure animals, summon lesser demons
1/7 days: conjure minor elementals, conjure woodland beings, summon greater demon
1/month: conjure elemental
seriously, imposing disadvantage on Charisma (Deception and Persuasion) checks, and causing you to automatically fail Charisma (Intimidation) checks.
22
You can cast the gaseous form spell on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
poison the body and the mind of its target, able to subjugate other beings that are otherwise physically superior. Alien Tyrants. Neogi usually dwell in far-flung locations on the Material Plane, as well
the emotional aspects of existence that humans and similar beings experience. To a neogi, hatred is as foreign a sensation as love, and showing loyalty in the absence of authority is foolishness. Damn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
century of life, adult dragons are mighty beings, akin to characters in the third tier of play (levels 11 to 16). An adult dragon’s influence can extend across a whole region or continent. Most adult
combine to make that dragon’s influence felt in the natural world for hundreds of miles. In addition to these magical effects, the dragon’s ongoing presence can have a profound impact on the region’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
(+1)
INT
14 (+2)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
15 (+2)
Skills Acrobatics +6, Athletics +3, Deception +6, Insight +6
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages Common, Infernal
Challenge
explodes on impact, creating a cloud of black smoke that fills a 10-foot-radius sphere. The area within the cloud is heavily obscured. A strong wind disperses the cloud, which otherwise remains until the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
might employ nymphs as messengers, guardians, or scouts. The nymphs of Theros include the following mysterious beings, as well as dryads (presented in the Monster Manual). Immortal Nature. A nymph doesn’t
(+1)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
18 (+4)
Skills Deception +6, Intimidation +6
Damage Resistances necrotic
Damage Immunities poison
Condition