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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
While some might think it strange to find hermits in a bustling city, others know that sometimes the most profound solitude exists in the midst of a crowd. Baldur’s Gate holds a handful of
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Unwanted Attention The day after the caravan leaves Daggerford, have each character make a Wisdom (Insight) check. (Alternatively, you can allow a Charisma (Deception) check here, permitting
characters to use their knowledge of deception to recognize when someone else is putting the same talent to use. Only characters with training in Deception can choose this option.) Interpret the results as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Unwanted Attention The day after the caravan leaves Daggerford, have each character make a Wisdom (Insight) check. (Alternatively, you can allow a Charisma (Deception) check here, permitting
characters to use their knowledge of deception to recognize when someone else is putting the same talent to use. Only characters with training in Deception can choose this option.) Interpret the results as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
takes more than a passing interest in the character, have the character make a Charisma (Deception) check. If the check’s total is higher than the passive Wisdom (Perception) score of the onlooker, the
themselves as employees will need disguise kits or appropriate magic to perpetrate the deception. Whenever a disguised character enters a situation where the disguise might be detected by an onlooker who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
; on successful checks, the questioners lose interest. Characters can distract watchers to shift attention if things go badly. Use Charisma (Deception) or Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) checks (or any other reasonable skill checks the players suggest) to determine whether they turn the focus away from their errors.
thoughts or similar magic. Characters can fake it ’til they make it. Use Charisma (Deception) checks extensively as characters work their way through the ball. Failed checks draw increased attention
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
aren’t likely to attack the party if they claim to be working in the Black Spider’s interest.
If the characters try to perpetrate a deception as a group, have them each make a Charisma (Deception
) check contested by the monsters’ Wisdom (Insight) checks, and give the characters advantage on their checks if the deception is particularly well planned or roleplayed. If at least one character wins
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
Hermit While some might think it strange to find hermits in a bustling city, others know that sometimes the most profound solitude exists in the midst of a crowd. Baldur’s Gate holds a handful of
crossed the Guild in a bad way. Fortunately, its members think you’re dead. Less fortunately, maintaining that deception might require you to stay in hiding until you actually are. 3 You study the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
bustling cities full of Humanoid peoples where they might attract attention but not necessarily open hostility. Giants who live among smaller folk tend to gravitate to positions of importance. They
from outside threats. 4 An adventurer receives an exclusive invitation to study a topic of interest (perhaps giants’ sagas or religion), but the invitation seems suspicious—demanding secrecy, traveling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
, sabotage, theft, and deception. Schemes are hidden beneath layers of other schemes, making the intention behind them nearly impossible to discover. The guildmasters are often the source of these plots
guilds or advance their own agendas. Whether delving into the dungeons of the undercity, pursuing assassins through the bustling streets, negotiating accords among the rich and powerful, or sniffing out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Hermit While some might think it strange to find hermits in a bustling city, others know that sometimes the most profound solitude exists in the midst of a crowd. Baldur’s Gate holds a handful of
.
2 You crossed the Guild in a bad way. Fortunately, its members think you’re dead. Less fortunately, maintaining that deception might require you to stay in hiding until you actually are.
3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
and teller of tall tales.
5 You dedicated your life to upsetting the balance of power in a corrupt polis.
6 You have no idea why Phenax showed interest in you, and you might sometimes wish
whatever it takes to win. (Evil)
3 Duplicity. I lie when it suits me, which makes things so much easier. (Chaotic)
4 Secrecy. All deception requires secrecy, but not all secrets are meant to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
domain appropriate to that deity for their Divine Domain feature. Often, heroes choose to devote themselves to particular gods either out of piety or self-interest. Sometimes, though, the gods choose
War Four-horned bull’s head
Nylea, god of the hunt NG Nature Four arrows
Pharika, god of affliction NE Death, Knowledge, Life Snakes
Phenax, god of deception CN Trickery
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
patron’s behalf. Consider some or all of these roles for the characters in your party: Chameleon. A master of disguise, sleight of hand, and deception, the Chameleon can perform the work of the
cloak or disguise one’s appearance), and proficiency with skills such as Deception, Performance, and Sleight of Hand all greatly benefit the Chameleon. Bards and rogues, as well as characters with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
. Barista Station This bustling service counter is the demesne of Ellina Tanglewood (chaotic good elf mage), the Strixhaven employee who manages the café and serves as its chief barista. Ellina
typically works alongside five older student employees, one from each college, though she sometimes hires younger students who express interest in working for her (see the “Jobs” section earlier in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Zilargo. Worse still, several of the wealthiest and most influential members of the board are associated with the Aurum, a shadowy cabal whose primary interest seems to be increasing its members
’ wealth and influence. Whose interest, then, does the Chronicle serve?
All the more reason, loyal readers, to rely on the Voice of Breland for unbiased news you can use.
Civilian. Some groups include
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
the dragon, Akaanvaerd swoops down to inspect the interlopers. He has no interest in the characters’ quest but considers whether he can use these little ones to further his own aims. Namely
, Akaanvaerd wants to seize his lair—the Star Forge—from the fire giants who invaded it. A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check convinces Akaanvaerd to refrain from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, the characters make use of a unique ritual that lets them swap bodies with a group of dwarves heading to the enclave for a wedding. This gives the characters access to the vaults, but the deception
rebuild the orrery. Still, the orrery’s creator — a wizard named Lottie — wishes to meet anyone savvy enough to have come this far, provided they share her interest in ensuring that the orrery’s power
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
planes for treasures of interest or usefully greedy mortals. Barbed devils rarely collect anything as prosaic as coins and gems. Rather, they pride themselves on having the multiverse’s greatest
+4 +7
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 12 +1 +1
Wis 14 +2 +5
Cha 14 +2 +5
Skills Deception +5, Insight +5, Perception +8
Resistances Cold
Immunities Fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
by his bodyguard Vhaltus). Amrik’s terms are simple: he expects repayment in a tenday and charges 25 percent interest on the loan. As a member of the influential Vanthampur family, Amrik has plenty of
paying it back. Characters who plan to rip off Amrik must succeed on a Charisma (Deception) check contested by Amrik’s Wisdom (Insight) check, as described under “Contests” in chapter 7 of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
yourself in a bustling city, you’re likely to spot a wonderful variety of folk. You hear words in languages utterly foreign to you, and you smell dishes both delectable and strange. Waterdeep is the
is to do something deserving of attention, whatever your vocation, and someone from the noble families of Waterdeep will eventually show an interest. Know a Noble’s Business In the words of that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
-toothed lizard stomps and roars behind them. The whole city seems to be bustling, sweating, laughing, swearing, and singing.
Syndra recommends that the characters secure rooms for themselves at
heads to the villa of the merchant prince Wakanga O’tamu. There she intends to stay for the remainder of the adventure. If the characters express interest in accompanying her, she’s more than happy to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
route. The Knights of Samular also show interest in restoring their outpost at Thornhold as a prelude to sorties into the Mere, and there is talk that these desires may lead to a curious alliance
gathering supplies and reinforcing Thornhold’s defenses. Stoneshaft dwarves can taste the wealth, bustling energy, and constant excitement of nearby Waterdeep, and want to share in it. They don’t want to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Azzagrat, which encompasses three interconnected layers of the Abyss. His seat of power is the fantastic Argent Palace in the city of Zelatar, whose bustling markets and pleasure palaces draw visitors
: The Demonweb Lolth is the Demon Queen of Spiders, whose schemes entangle entire civilizations on worlds across the multiverse. Of all demon lords, she might have the most active interest in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
characters’ lives if they lend a helping hand. Someone who makes a successful Wisdom (Insight) check contested by the dragon’s Charisma (Deception) check discerns that she has no intention of keeping
no interest in becoming a permanent member of the party, Tinjong is willing to accompany the characters to Auril’s island if their aim is to confront the Frostmaiden and end her everlasting winter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
26 (+8)
INT
24 (+7)
WIS
18 (+4)
CHA
20 (+5)
Saving Throws Int +12, Wis +9, Cha +10
Skills Arcana +17, Deception +15, History +12
daemogoth titan’s interest, the titan can grant a blessing to the supplicant (see “Supernatural Gifts” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). As long as the creature has the blessing, it must expend and roll two
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->Heroes of the Borderlands
here, the owlbear loses interest and returns to its den. G4: Smelly Refuse This cave contains heaps of food scraps, rotting carcasses, and a scattering of halfling-size bird pellets composed of fur
(Deception). The character deceives the cultists with a lie, such as pretending to be a fellow cultist or an aspiring member. DC 13 Charisma (Persuasion). The character convinces the cultists that it is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
, calling them in when it suits them — often with interest. Rivalries exist between kingpins, and their territorial borders shift constantly. As long as these internal feuds don’t disrupt Guild
, Int +4
Skills Acrobatics +10, Deception +5, Insight +6, Intimidation +5, Perception +6, Sleight of Hand +10, Stealth +10
Senses passive Perception 16
Languages Common, thieves’ cant
Challenge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, calling them in when it suits them — often with interest. Rivalries exist between kingpins, and their territorial borders shift constantly. As long as these internal feuds don’t disrupt Guild
)
Saving Throws Dex +7, Int +4
Skills Acrobatics +10, Deception +5, Insight +6, Intimidation +5, Perception +6, Sleight of Hand +10, Stealth +10
Senses passive Perception 16
Languages Common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
your senses. The symbiote speaks, reads, and understands two languages; one that you speak, as well as one appropriate to its nature. Choose one of the following skills: Arcana, Deception, History
die, so does your symbiote. If you are subsequently returned to life, your symbiote revives as well. Sustained Symbiosis. Your symbiote has a vested interest in your survival and takes steps to ensure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
alignment, province (the god’s main areas of interest and responsibility), suggested domains for clerics who serve the god, and a common symbol of the god. Several of the gods in the table are described
below. Gnome Deities Deity Alignment Province Suggested Domains Common Symbol
Baervan Wildwanderer NG Woodlands Nature Face of a raccoon
Baravar Cloakshadow NG Illusion, deception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
upper class, but other characters can do so only if you judge that the character has made sufficient contacts. Alternatively, a character might use a disguise kit and the Deception skill to pass as a
some quest on behalf of a temple or a guild. 3 A social gaffe has made you the talk of the town.* 4 A particularly obnoxious person has taken an intense romantic interest in you.* 5 You have made a foe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. Clandestine Meeting The party happens upon a meeting between a drow house representative and some outside business interest. The drow is escorted by 1d4 − 1 bugbear bodyguards. The individual with whom the drow
successful DC 15 Wisdom (Deception or Persuasion) check to convince the patrol not to attack the party. If Grin Ousstyl is with the party, he quietly suggests that the characters offer the drow a bribe of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
interrogation by speaking for the party and making a DC 15 Charisma check (Deception and Persuasion apply; Intimidation or Performance are met with scorn). Depending on how believable the party’s story is
. Alternatively, an agent of the Keepers of the Flame can stop the guards before they take the characters to Overlake Hold (see “Themberchaud’s Lair” for information regarding the keepers’ interest in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
whirlwind romance. Roll a d20. On a 1–5, the romance ends badly. On a 6–10, the romance ends amicably. On an 11–20, the romance is ongoing. You determine the identity of the love interest, subject to your
DM’s approval. If the romance ends badly, you might gain a new flaw. If it ends well or is ongoing, your new love interest might represent a new bond. 41–80 You earn modest winnings from gambling and