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Acquisitions Incorporated
Proficiencies: Deception, Insight
Tool Proficiencies: One gaming set
Languages: Any one of your choice
Equipment: One gaming set, a lucky charm, a set of fine clothes, and a belt pouch containing 15 gp
Feature: Never Tell Me the Odds
Odds and probability are your bread and butter. During downtime activities that involve games of chance or figuring odds on the best plan, you can get a solid sense
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
your companions.
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Deception, Insight, Persuasion, and StealthTool Proficiencies: Choose two from among one type of gaming set, one musical instrument
bond might involve other bounty hunters or the organizations or individuals that employ you. Your ideal could be associated with your determination always to catch your quarry or your desire to maintain
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
a large outfit such as the Zhentarim or the soldiers of Mintarn, or a smaller band of sell-swords, maybe even more than one. (See the “Mercenaries of the North” sidebar for a collection of
promote elven causes or involve destroying orcs, gnolls, and the like. Prospective employers must leave written word (in Elvish) near Evereska, and the Silent Rain sends a representative if interested. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Phenax’s Champions Phenax’s champions are pawns in his grand game of lying, cheating, and deception. He takes particular pleasure in tormenting Heliod and Iroas, whom he regards with special scorn
. Phenax’s servants have a tendency to show up at the most inconvenient times and places. The Phenax’s Quests table suggests a few adventures the god’s champions might involve themselves in. Phenax’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
approaching can make a Charisma (Deception) check, or a character who uses gestures and a calm voice to convince a mascot to wear the band can make a Charisma (Persuasion) check. The spirit statue in area W6
requires special coaxing to wear the band. See that area for more details. Investigating. Once the characters catch their third mascot, a successful DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana or Nature) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
pride in the official Strixhaven University Mage Tower teams. Playactors Drama Guild Skills: Arcana, Deception Member: Quentillius A. Melentor III, Rubina Larkingdale These actors work together to
Gorunn These bodybuilders support each other in developing strong muscles and even stronger friendships. Strixhaven Show Band Association Skills: Sleight of Hand, Performance Member: Aurora Luna
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
and inspire the other players by their example. However, be sure to tailor aspects of social interactions to fit the other players’ tastes too. Involve Specific Characters. If you have players who don’t
moment now and then to involve someone else. You might have an NPC address another character directly: “And what about your hulking friend? What will you pledge in exchange for my favor?” If a player
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Yawning Portal. Three months ago, out of boredom, Meloon accompanied a fledgling band of adventurers on an expedition to Undermountain. There, his luck ran out. While resting in the dungeon, the
quests that further the aims of Xanathar. Such quests usually involve the eradication of Xanathar’s enemies, and Meloon is all too eager to fight alongside those who fall for his ruse. Meloon Wardragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
rites among the Felhide minotaurs involve devouring those who fell in battle, to remove their shame from memory and fuel the survivors’ revenge. Should another scavenger reach a fallen Felhide before the
rest of the band can eat the dead minotaur’s remains, the minotaurs mobilize to track down as much of their dead comrade’s body as possible. Ragegore Minotaurs Ragegore minotaurs are the most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
following ability checks to impress her. Consider these examples:
DC 13 Charisma (Deception). The character spins a grand yarn about a harrowing experience that never happened.
DC 13 Charisma
on a role. You still need to describe things that can’t reasonably be acted out.
An active approach to roleplaying Haldryck in the “Game Trail” encounter might involve you pretending to hide behind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
the risk of gambling is that one never knows who might end up sitting across the table. The character makes three checks: Wisdom (Insight), Charisma (Deception), and Charisma (Intimidation). If the
wants its money back. 5 A local crime boss insists you start frequenting the boss’s gambling parlor and no others. 6 A high-stakes gambler comes to town and insists that you take part in a game. *Might involve a rival
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
plague to devour crops. A planetar’s celestial ears detect every falsehood, and its radiant eyes see through every deception. Planetars are muscular and hairless and have opalescent green skin and
that involve battling fiends. Planetar
Large celestial, lawful good
Armor Class 19 (natural armor)
Hit Points 200 (16d10 + 112)
Speed 40 ft., fly 120 ft.
STR
24 (+7)
DEX
20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
, the character makes three checks: Dexterity (Stealth), Dexterity using thieves’ tools, and the player’s choice of Intelligence (Investigation), Wisdom (Perception), or Charisma (Deception). If none of
this region. 6 You robbed someone who was under a local crime lord’s protection, and who now wants revenge. 7 Your victim calls in a favor from a guard, doubling the efforts to solve the case. 8 Your victim asks one of your adventuring companions to solve the crime. *Might involve a rival
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Gods and Adventures The two tables in this section—the Annam’s Children Adventures table and the Interloper Gods Adventures table—offer adventure hooks that involve the gods worshiped by giants. Many
stone giant recluse asks adventurers to help stop a hill giant who has gathered a band of other giants and is plundering nearby giant steadings in Grolantor’s name. 4 A fire giant priest of Hiatea
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
the streets seemed like a great idea at the time. 8 Everyone is calling you by some weird, embarrassing nickname, like Puddle Drinker or Bench Slayer, and no one will say why.* *Might involve a rival
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
(+0)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
10 (+0)
Skills Deception +4, Perception +2, Stealth +5
Senses passive Perception 12
evidence to implicate another creature. The Wistful Wingless. All kenku pine for the ability to fly, and thus the punishments they mete out to one another often involve false wings, such as heavy wings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Skill Proficiencies Most ability checks involve using a skill, which represents a category of things creatures try to do with an ability check. The descriptions of the actions you take (see "Actions
Intelligence Recall lore about spells, magic items, and the planes of existence. Athletics Strength Jump farther than normal, stay afloat in rough water, or break something. Deception Charisma Tell a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Skill Proficiencies Most ability checks involve using a skill, which represents a category of things creatures try to do with an ability check. The descriptions of the actions you take (see “Actions
Intelligence Recall lore about spells, magic items, and the planes of existence. Athletics Strength Jump farther than normal, stay afloat in rough water, or break something. Deception Charisma Tell a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Medicine Perception Survival Charisma Deception Intimidation Performance Persuasion Sometimes, the DM might ask for an ability check using a specific skill--for example, “Make a Wisdom (Perception
bonus to ability checks that involve that skill. Without proficiency in the skill, the individual makes a normal ability check. For example, if a character attempts to climb up a dangerous cliff, the DM
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Animal Handling Insight Medicine Perception Survival Charisma
Deception Intimidation Performance Persuasion
Sometimes, the DM might ask for an ability check using a specific skill — for example
add his or her proficiency bonus to ability checks that involve that skill. Without proficiency in the skill, the individual makes a normal ability check. For example, if a character attempts to climb
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
, torture, and kill. Creatures who venerate Yeenoghu—particularly his gnoll followers—view leucrottas with great respect. Although a leucrotta is unlikely to lead a gnoll war band, it can influence the
)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
9 (−1)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
6 (−2)
Skills Deception +2, Perception +5
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
their jaws. Leave No Survivors A band of gnolls lives in a state of eternal war with everything it encounters, aside from fellow worshipers of Yeenoghu. To keep from being detected between major raids
, preferably by messenger bird. Do not tell the spies of your suspicions. Invent a story, such as the search for an outlaw or some other deception.
If a spy fails to report, you must strike quickly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
. An adventure focused on giants as adversaries could involve a sustained battle against giants of a single kind (as each of the individual adventures in Against the Giants did), or it could involve
progression through groups of different kinds of giants (as Against the Giants pitted characters against hill, frost, and fire giants in sequence). Alternatively, an adventure could involve giants of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
who presents adventurers with a quest on behalf of the king might be the king in disguise. The wizard in the tower might be a projected illusion created by a band of greedy gnome thieves to guard their
monsters unusual tactics. Throw in the occasional red herring, deception, and plot twist to keep players on their toes, but try not to go overboard. Sometimes a simple, straightforward encounter with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
: Deception, Insight Tool Proficiencies: One gaming set Languages: Any one of your choice Equipment: One gaming set, a lucky charm, a set of fine clothes, and a belt pouch containing 15 gp Feature: Never Tell
Me the Odds Odds and probability are your bread and butter. During downtime activities that involve games of chance or figuring odds on the best plan, you can get a solid sense of which choice is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
cost of their free will. The Cult of the Howling Hatred relies upon deception and trickery both to recruit its members and defeat its enemies. Even so, those that underestimate the air cult for their
ft.
STR
10 (+0)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
9 (−1)
CHA
11 (+0)
Skills Deception +2, Religion +2, Stealth +4
Senses passive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
away the location of its lair. One might appear before a band of dwarves traveling through the area and demand a toll for safe passage through its territory, expecting payment in the form of gems — and
to possess the material goods in a stronghold’s hoard, and would much rather snatch up living treasure. Using its powers of deception, a green dragon might try to entice dwarves it encounters to ally
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
personal concerns to embark on a grand excursion or to work together toward a common goal. And according to the gnomes, it is proven that their gods can accomplish the impossible when they band together
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->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
woodlands NG Nature Face of a raccoon Baravar Cloakshadow, god of illusion and deception NG Arcana, Trickery Dagger against a hooded cloak Callarduran Smoothhands, god of mining and carving stone N
Knowledge, Nature Golden signet ring with six-pointed star Flandal Steelskin, god of metalwork NG Knowledge Flaming hammer Gaerdal Ironhand, god of protection LG War Iron band Garl Glittergold, god of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
, and all of “Derendil’s” recollections and personality are an illusion created by the Demon Prince of Deception. The quaggoth refuses to believe the truth, and any incontrovertible evidence as to his
from the Iceshield tribe, Ront fled from the slaughter of a band of orcs at the hands of the dwarves, falling down a shaft and wandering in the Underdark before being captured by the drow. He’s ashamed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, by Scriers Phink. This book follows the exploits of a band of adventurers searching for a storm giant king named Hekaton, whose sudden disappearance caused great upheaval up and down the Sword Coast
admittance with a successful Wisdom (Insight) check contested by the forger’s Dexterity (Deception) check. Anyone caught presenting a forged letter is denied access to the Inner Ward indefinitely. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the characters. When Propha is asked any questions, characters can attempt a Wisdom (Insight) check contested by the doppelganger’s Charisma (Deception) check, which is usually made with advantage
Blit’zen’s room smells like a college dorm, has exercise equipment in one corner, three boxes of delicious snacks bearing the Big Daddy Donaar’s Yum Yum Hut brand, an autographed pin-up scroll of a band named Sixty Wrong Sausages, and a wall calendar where every month bears his likeness.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Intelligence (History) checks concerning events that involve alcohol as a significant element. Medicine. This tool proficiency grants additional insight when you treat anyone suffering from alcohol poisoning or
includes cosmetics, hair dye, small props, and a few pieces of clothing. Deception. In certain cases, a disguise can improve your ability to weave convincing lies. Intimidation. The right disguise can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
any game for a cost of 3 tokens (available from the cashier). You can use any combination of checks and roleplaying you like to represent a character’s attempts to gamble, but each game should involve
(Investigation) or Charisma (Deception) check can represent careful play or cagey bluffing. The DC of any checks made to gamble increases by 1 for each drink a character consumes. If a character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
)
CHA
16 (+3)
Skills Deception +5, Religion +2, Stealth +2
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages Aquan, Common
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Spellcasting. The priest is a 5th-level
)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
17 (+3)
Skills Arcana +4, Deception +5, Insight +2, Persuasion +5
Damage Resistances acid
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages Aquan, Common
Challenge 4