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Cloak of the Bat

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

While wearing this cloak, you have Advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks. In an area of Dim Light or Darkness, you can grip the edges of the cloak and use it to gain a Fly Speed of 40 feet. If you

High Fae Impostor

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

mischievous manipulators who delight in disguising themselves with magic to vex other creatures. Their reasons for deception vary, ranging from harmless pranks to malicious infiltration. When a high fae

other means of deception at their disposal. High Fae Ageless and inhuman, high fae are the oldest creatures in Eldraine, embodying the natural splendor and danger of the wilderness. High fae have no

Fraz-Urb'luu Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Innate Spellcasting. Fraz-Urb’luu’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 23). Fraz-Urb’luu can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At

Deception and Demon Lord of Illusions. He uses every trick, every ounce of demonic cunning, to manipulate his enemies—mortal and fiend alike—to do his will. Fraz-Urb’luu can create

Môrgæn

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

Fey Ancestry. Môrgæn has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put her to sleep. Innate Spellcasting. Môrgæn's spellcasting ability is Intelligence. She can innately cast

the person you've shot first is already dead? Still, when the situation calls for it, this protector of the woodlands is equally at home on missions of subterfuge and social interaction in the big city, provided her well-known love of ale, wine, and other intoxicants doesn't get the better of her.

Yggdrasti

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures

similar magic, someone might be able to convince an yggdrasti to break off its attack, but the monster’s innate hatred of other living things is extremely difficult for it to suppress. Yggdrasti

sometimes make landfall and disguise themselves as ordinary trees, burying their roots in the ground to pull off the deception. They can uproot themselves at any time and use their roots to shamble awkwardly across the ground, but flying is their preferred mode of travel.LightningBludgeoning, PiercingFire

Storm Giant Tempest Caller

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

, tempest callers proudly claim a position at the pinnacle of that ranking—and few dare to challenge them. Wielding the power of rune magic in addition to the innate magic that courses through

inscribed with the storm rune into their foreheads or eye sockets, allowing them to see through magical deception. They can also create a momentary vortex of freezing winds and storm clouds around themselves, engulfing their foes in elemental fury.Lightning, ThunderCold

Auril (First Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

away. Auril instantly reappears in her Auril (Second Form);second form, in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of where her first form disappeared. Her initiative count doesn’t change. Innate

Spellcasting. Auril’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 21, +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Innate Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks

Orcus Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

until they are destroyed or until he dismisses them as an action. Once this property of the wand is used, the property can’t be used again until the next dawn. Innate Spellcasting. Orcus’s

spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 23, +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Innate Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). He can innately cast the following

Claugiyliamatar (possessed)

Monsters Divine Contention

Amphibious. Claugiyliamatar can breathe air and water. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Claugiyliamatar fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Innate Spellcasting. Claugiyliamatar

underground city known as Southkrypt. For centuries, Kryptgarden Forest has been the home and hunting ground of the ancient female green dragon Claugiyliamatar, better known to many as Old Gnawbone. She

Mark of Shadow Elf

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

The illusions that I weave dazzle and deceive. Sometimes that deception eases your burdens, letting you forget your troubles for a moment. But I can also ease your burdens by ending your life

espionage in the lands west of the Mournland, while Thuranni operates in the eastern lands. As a rule, Phiarlan elves are the better spies and Thuranni agents are superior assassins. Thuranni and Phiarlan

Elder Brain Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

this manner. Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The elder brain’s innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 18). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components

that loom large in its mind (including things the target worries about, loves, or hates). The elder brain can also make a Charisma (Deception) check with advantage to deceive the target’s mind

Charlatan Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

city that just happens to be for sale. These marvels sound implausible, but you make them sound like the real deal. Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Sleight of HandTool Proficiencies

there, I have a child who doesn’t know me. I’m making the world better for him or her. 4 I come from a noble family, and one day I’ll reclaim my lands and title from those who

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

serpent gods began to demand more and more sacrifices, the yuan-ti stepped up their raids on bordering settlements to meet this need. Calm long-view schemers, innate deceivers, and immune to poison

odds aren’t in their favor. A short retreat might be just the thing to reach a better tactical position, find allies, or to allow the yuan-ti the opportunity to study their opponents and

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

you make them sound like the real deal. Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Sleight of HandTool Proficiencies: Disguise kit, Forgery kitEquipment: A set of fine clothes, a disguise kit

. You might be able to bluff others through with you, or even convince members of the Watch that you’re a patriar. However, any true test of your authenticity is likely to reveal your deception

Shoalar Quanderil

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

) DEX 12 (+1) CON 16 (+3) INT 14 (+2) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 18 (+4) Skills Arcana +5, Deception +7, Insight +3, Persuasion +7 Damage Resistances acid, lightning

, thunder Senses passive Perception 10 Languages Aquan, Common Challenge 6 (1,100 XP) Amphibious. Shoalar can breathe air and water. Innate Spellcasting. Shoalar’s innate spellcasting ability is

Tarkanan Assassin

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

(+2) INT 10 (+0) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 11 (+0) Skills Athletics +3, Deception +2, Perception +4, Sleight of Hand +5, Stealth +5 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14

Languages Common, thieves’ cant Challenge 2 (450 XP) Innate Spellcasting. The assassin’s spellcasting ability is Constitution (+4 to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following

Sorcerer

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

Sorcerer EVYN FONG A Dazzling Mage Filled with Innate Magic Core Sorcerer Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D6 per Sorcerer level Saving Throw Proficiencies Constitution and

Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Arcana, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training None Starting Equipment Choose A or B:(A) Spear, 2

Green Hag

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

bidding, masking their intentions behind layers of deception. They lure victims to them by mimicking voices calling out for help, or drive unwanted visitors away by imitating the cries of fierce beasts

armor) Hit Points 82 (11d8 + 33) Speed 30 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 12 (+1) CON 16 (+3) INT 13 (+1) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 14 (+2) Skills Arcana +3, Deception

Warlock of the Fiend

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

(+2) CON 15(+2) INT 12(+1) WIS 12(+1) CHA 18(+4) Saving Throws Wis +4, Cha +7 Skills Arcana +4, Deception +7, Persuasion +7, Religion +4 Damage Resistances

) Innate Spellcasting. The warlock’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma. It can innately cast the following spells (spell save DC 15), requiring no material components: At will: alter self

Cackler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

10 (3d6) Speed 30 ft. STR 9(−1) DEX 16(+3) CON 11(+0) INT 11(+0) WIS 7(−2) CHA 12(+1) Skills Deception +3, Perception +0, Performance +3 Damage

10 Languages Abyssal, Common Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Innate Spellcasting. The cackler’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 11, +3 to hit with spell attacks). The cackler can

Yuan-ti Pureblood

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

Class 11 Hit Points 40 (9d8) Speed 30 ft. STR 11 (+0) DEX 12 (+1) CON 11 (+0) INT 13 (+1) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 14 (+2) Skills Deception +6

, Perception +3, Stealth +3 Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13 Languages Abyssal, Common, Draconic Challenge 1 (200 XP) Innate

Sorcerer

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

Sorcerer Core Sorcerer Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D6 per Sorcerer level Saving Throw Proficiencies Constitution and Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Arcana, Deception

, and 28 GP; or (B) 50 GP Sorcerers wield innate magic that is stamped into their being. Some Sorcerers can’t name the origin of their power, while others trace it to strange events in their personal

Doppelganger

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

spread fear, suspicion, and deceit better than doppelgangers. Found in every land and culture, they can take on the guise of any individual of any race. Doppelganger Medium monstrosity

Deception +6, Insight +3 Condition Immunities charmed Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages Common Challenge 3 (700 XP) Shapechanger. The doppelganger can use its action to

Barghest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal

armor) Hit Points 90 (12d10 + 24) Speed 60 ft. (30 ft. in goblin form) STR 19 (+4) DEX 15 (+2) CON 14 (+2) INT 13 (+1) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 14 (+2) Skills Deception +4

barghest has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell. Innate Spellcasting. The barghest’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12). The barghest can innately cast

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

was traumatized by witnessing a crime as a child. 5 I’m incapable of deception. 6 I wish I had joined the Boros, but I fear they’d never accept me. Contacts The Azorius

best at everything in my legal training, and now I work with the person who was always just a little bit better. 6 A good friend was promoted into work they can’t tell me about. 7 I

Winter Eladrin

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

13 Languages Common, Elvish, Sylvan Challenge 10 (5,900 XP) Fey Step (Recharge 4–6). As a bonus action, the eladrin can teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. Innate

Spellcasting. The eladrin’s innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 16). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: fog cloud, gust of wind 1

Drow Mage

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

Points 45 (10d8) Speed 30 ft. STR 9 (−1) DEX 14 (+2) CON 10 (+0) INT 17 (+3) WIS 13 (+1) CHA 12 (+1) Skills Arcana +6, Deception +5, Perception

, and magic can’t put the drow to sleep. Innate Spellcasting. The drow’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material

Sire of Insanity

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Deception +10, Intimidation +10 Damage Resistances cold, fire, lightning; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities poisoned

Charisma checks and on Wisdom and Charisma saves. At the start of each of its turns, the sire can suppress this aura until the start of its next turn. Innate Spellcasting. The sire’s innate

Customizing a Background

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

Customizing a Background You might want to tweak some of the features of a background so it better fits your character or the campaign setting. To customize a background, you can replace one feature

learning the tools of the thieving trade. Artemis is more defined by his criminal background, giving him skills in Deception and Stealth, as well as proficiency with the tools of thievery and poison.

Customizing a Background

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

Customizing a Background You might want to tweak some of the features of a background so it better fits your character or the campaign setting. To customize a background, you can replace one feature

tools of the thieving trade. Artemis is more defined by his criminal background, giving him skills in Deception and Stealth, as well as proficiency with the tools of thievery and poison.

Spring Eladrin

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

(17d8 + 51) Speed 30 ft. STR 14(+2) DEX 16(+3) CON 16(+3) INT 18(+4) WIS 11(+0) CHA 18(+4) Skills Deception +8, Persuasion +8 Damage Resistances

a bonus action, the eladrin can teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. Innate Spellcasting. The eladrin’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 16). It can

Oni

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

a settlement and devises ways to abduct and devour some of them. Magical Ogres. Oni are sometimes called ogre mages because of their innate magical ability. Though they are only distantly related to

) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 15 (+2) Saving Throws Dex +3, Con +6, Wis +4, Cha +5 Skills Arcana +5, Deception +8, Perception +4 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14 Languages Common

2. Unhappy Cultists

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

Stormlord to be forced into playing the part of glorified longshoremen. The cultists here (spies) number two per character, including sidekicks. A Better Offer? The party could avoid a fight here

if they understand the frustration of the cultists and go in immediately with a better offer. To get the dialogue started on a good note, one of the characters must approach the group and talk to them

Rakshasa

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

40 ft. STR 14 (+2) DEX 17 (+3) CON 18 (+4) INT 13 (+1) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 20 (+5) Skills Deception +10, Insight +8 Damage Vulnerabilities piercing

all other spells and magical effects. Innate Spellcasting. The rakshasa’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 18, +10 to hit with spell attacks). The rakshasa can innately cast the

Yuan-ti Nightmare Speaker

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

Deception +5, Stealth +4 Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities poisoned Senses darkvision 120 ft. (penetrates magical darkness), passive Perception 11 Languages Abyssal, Common, Draconic

) necrotic damage to the target. Innate Spellcasting (Yuan-ti Form Only). The yuan-ti’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13). The yuan-ti can innately cast the following spells

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