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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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
thieves’ guild master? Or did you leave your guild in search of bigger risks and bigger rewards? Is it greed that drives you in your adventures, or some other desire or ideal? What was the trigger that
Arcane Trickster archetype. Choose Charisma instead if you plan to emphasize deception and social interaction. Second, choose the charlatan background. Level
Proficiency
Bonus
Sneak
Attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
often as they do assassins and poisoners. The Pharika’s Quests table suggests a few adventures the god’s champions might involve themselves in. Pharika’s Quests d6 Adventure Goal
1 Concoct the
bigger picture—often followers of Heliod or Ephara. Undermining these faiths might be the best means of preserving Pharika’s favorite wildernesses and laboratories. Ultimately, Pharika might call upon
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->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
Neogi Void Hunter A neogi void hunter is bigger than a typical adult neogi and often fills the role of captain aboard a nightspider (see the Astral Adventurer’s Guide). The void hunter pledges fealty
)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
16 (+3)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
18 (+4)
Saving Throws Wis +3, Cha +6
Skills Arcana +5, Deception +6, Intimidation +6, Perception +3, Persuasion +6
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->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->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->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->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->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
isn’t clear, but it seems to fundamentally involve drawing energy from living creatures. Wiltroot Hall Features The hall and surrounding grounds have the following features (areas not numbered are
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->Monster Manual (2014)
thongs. Bigger Means Better. In a hill giant’s world, humanoids and animals are easy prey that can be hunted with impunity. Creatures such as dragons and other giants are tough adversaries. Hill giants
attempt to enter.
In conversation, hill giants are blunt and direct, and they have little concept of deception. A hill giant might be fooled into running from another giant if a number of
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->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->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Score Mod Save
Str 11 +0 +0
Dex 18 +4 +4
Con 14 +2 +2
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 11 +0 +0
Wis 12 +1 +1
Cha 14 +2 +2
Skills Deception +6
spell again), Druidcraft
1/Day Each: Entangle, Pass without Trace
Bonus Actions
Tree Stride. If within 5 feet of a Large or bigger tree, the dryad teleports to an unoccupied space within 5 feet of a second Large or bigger tree that is within 60 feet of the previous tree.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
low-hanging fruit, with extortion, kidnapping, and murder for hire being more complex challenges the guild can take on as it grows in power. His only real fear is exposure; the bigger and more active
(+3)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Dex +8, Int +7
Skills Deception +11, Perception +10, Sleight of Hand +8, Stealth +8
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
(+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
corpse. Both corpses must be Medium or bigger.
Innate Spellcasting. The lampad’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (+6 to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
14 (+2)
CHA
16 (+3)
Skills Deception +5, Insight +4, Persuasion +5
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages Common, Dwarvish, Giant, Orc
Actions
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon
)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
10 (+0)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
16 (+3)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
16 (+3)
Skills Deception +5, Insight +3, Investigation +5, Perception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
their staff back in Phandalin, getting them to use scrutineering or research to find out more. If you want to make Neverwinter a bigger part of your campaign, more information about the city can be
something. If the characters push the issue, a successful DC 10 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check causes Squid to dish up information. Any Charisma (Intimidation) check inspires him to first
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->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
since sahuagin intelligence is high, this will not be an easy task. A character who can communicate with the sahuagin, and who makes a successful DC 18 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check, convinces
rituals often involve the use of freshly harvested organs. If the adventurers’ corpses are targeted by speak with dead or similar magic, they answer the caster’s questions truthfully. They know
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
crafted outfits. Productions involve everything from live monsters to powerful illusion magic, while also showcasing the most talented performers in the city. Actors and musicians perform their songs and
)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
15 (+2)
Saving Throws Dex +6, Wis +2
Skills Acrobatics +6, Athletics +4, Deception +4, Perception +2, Sleight of Hand +6, Stealth +6
Senses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
(+4)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
15 (+2)
Saving Throws Dex +6, Wis +2
Skills Acrobatics +6, Athletics +4, Deception +4, Perception +2, Sleight of Hand +6, Stealth +6
outrageous than his magnificently crafted outfits. Productions involve everything from live monsters to powerful illusion magic, while also showcasing the most talented performers in the city. Actors and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Regeneration trait. The jabberwock is friendly toward Zybilna and hostile toward everything else, though it thinks twice about attacking anything bigger than itself. Throwing food at the jabberwock
, infiltrated Zybilna’s court by pretending to be an emissary of the Summer Queen. Zybilna saw through the deception, ascertained the incubus’s true allegiance to the demon lord Graz’zt (her former lover), and