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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’s money involved.
5
I can’t resist swindling people who are more powerful than me.
6
I hate to admit it and will hate myself for it, but I’ll run and preserve my own hide if the going gets tough.
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
aren’t a savage who follows quarry into or through the wilderness. You’re involved in a lucrative trade, in the place where you live, that routinely tests your skills and survival instincts
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
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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
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
modeled my career after a highly respected lawmage or arrester, but I fear that my role model might be involved in something illegal.
Flaws
d6
Flaw
1
I’m
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
determine the outcome. A Charisma check can’t deceive or persuade most devils into a bad deal because the fiends are too clever and experienced in deal-making to be fooled. If devils do get involved in a
during deal-making: If a devil attempts to deceive a character at the deal-making stage, the devil can make a Charisma (Deception) check opposed by the character’s Wisdom (Insight) check. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
bounties, though, you aren’t a savage who follows quarry into or through the wilderness. You’re involved in a lucrative trade, in the place where you live, that routinely tests your skills and survival
doesn’t fit with the group’s objectives—but on the other hand, you can take down much more formidable targets with the help of your companions. Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Deception, Insight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
readily get involved in social interactions, you can create situations tailored for their characters. Perhaps the NPC in question is a family member or a contact of a particular adventurer and
is less comfortable with roleplaying, you can get them involved by asking them to describe their character’s actions during the conversation. Use Other Ability Scores. Consider the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
tries to kill Tarina on sight. Neither Alan nor the bouncers intervene in the fight unless one or more staff members become involved in it. Other patrons stay out of the fight as much as possible
, though a character can attempt to bribe one friendly or indifferent NPC to join in as an action. With a successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check — or a Charisma (Deception) check if the offer is not
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
potential complications involved come from run-ins with the law and associations with various criminals tied to the activity. Every workweek spent gambling brings a 10 percent chance of a complication
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
) if the character succeeds on only one check. If the character’s rival is involved in crime or law enforcement, a complication ensues if the character succeeds on only two checks. Crime Complications
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
. They are the most traditionalist yuan-ti and believe that they are best equipped to achieve the goals of their people. Pit masters are deeply involved in yuan-ti’s long-term plan to take over Humanoid
13 (+1)
INT
14 (+2)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Wis +4, Cha +6
Skills Deception +6, Stealth +5
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
to one of the awful plagues that oinoloths let loose. Oinoloths solve thorny problems by killing everyone involved. They are typically hired as a last resort when a siege has gone on too long or an
Throws Con +8, Wis +7
Skills Deception +8, Intimidation +8, Perception +7
Damage Resistances cold, fire, lightning; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Damage Immunities acid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. For tasks or actions that require no particular risk, effort, or cost, friendly creatures usually help without question. If an element of personal risk is involved, a successful Charisma check might
course — call for a Charisma check. Any character who has actively participated in the conversation can make the check. Depending on how the adventurers handled the conversation, the Persuasion, Deception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
deceive since childhood. You’ve been involved in dozens of schemes and feuds, and you’re likely still tied up in a few of them (consult the Zil Schemes table). Even if you have a good heart and noble
beasts is likewise something often put to practical use, and the Zil often use small animals as messengers or guides. While Zil gnomes don’t automatically have proficiency with Deception or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
describing the present situation, what the bad guys are up to, and how the adventurers become involved in the story. Heroes Who Matter An adventure should allow the adventurers’ actions and decisions to
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->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
succumb to one of the awful plagues that oinoloths let loose. Oinoloths provide the ultimate solution to thorny problems, usually by killing everyone involved. They are hired as a last resort, when a siege
)
Saving Throws Con +8, Wis +7
Skills Deception +8, Intimidation +8, Perception +7
Damage Resistances cold, fire, lightning; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
involved.” Sometimes the rules allow for any one of two or more proficiencies to apply to a check. When deciding what check a character should make, be generous in determining if the character’s
this same principle to other Charisma checks using Deception, Intimidation, or Performance. Passive Checks Ability checks normally represent a character’s active effort to accomplish something, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
. These marvels sound implausible, but you make them sound like the real deal. Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Sleight of Hand Tool Proficiencies: Disguise kit, forgery kit Equipment: A set of fine
luxuries faster than I bring them in.. 3 I’m convinced that no one could ever fool me the way I fool others. 4 I’m too greedy for my own good. I can’t resist taking a risk if there’s money involved. 5 I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
lead them to his father. They encourage the characters not to get involved, explaining Valder is a criminal who let a murderer go free, resulting in multiple Mercykiller deaths. Fellik stammers and lies
Mercykillers fight to the death. A character who succeeds on a DC 20 Charisma (Deception) check convinces the Mercykillers that Valder is dead or not in Curst. Tunnel. The tunnel to the north winds for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
of Waterdeep. The Blackstaff fears that some evil faction might have been involved in the earthquake, and she has tasked Otis with watching the area in disguise to see who comes to investigate. Otis
roleplaying determine the outcome, or call for DC 10 Charisma (Deception) checks for the characters to pass off any outright lies. Captain Truff is eager to get someone — anyone — to investigate the
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
initially.
Since managing such a large cast of NPCs can be quite involved, enlist the aid of the players if you wish, having each of them take on the role of managing one or more of the party’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
for the spirits of Jarlmoot (see "Jarlmoot"). Changing the giant’s attitude in this way requires a successful DC 17 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check in addition to a sufficient bribe or a
Skytower goliaths are indifferent toward the characters, but the Wyrmdoom goliaths are friendly. The goliaths might be involved in a quest, a scavenger hunt, or an elaborate dare. They might also be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
, and a ladle. History. Your knowledge of cooking techniques allows you to assess the social patterns involved in a culture’s eating habits. Medicine. When administering treatment, you can transform
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->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
allowed them to pass, but with demons now coming from that area, Gideon angrily assumes that the humans are in league with the demons. A successful DC 12 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check
also reveals that no simple spell can break this hold — but that a more involved ritual might free Ravengard and shut down the portal by allowing the power of Torm to sanctify this area once more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
their loyalty and succeed on a DC 10 Charisma (Deception) check to convince him. Peluze attacks the characters if they fail to convince him. When a character claims loyalty to an element, Peluze offers
Drule’s music and make a DC 12 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check. On a successful check, Drule stops playing, motions for his oozes to stand down, and chats with the characters. If Drule becomes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
enough to pass for a Ten-Towner. Any character who doubts Pekoe’s story can make a Wisdom (Insight) check; if the character’s check result is higher than the doppelganger’s Charisma (Deception) check
others involved in the coup against Xardorok. Nefrun is refusing to cooperate and is not guilty of the crimes leveled against her. She suspects Klondorn, the high priest of Deep Duerra (see area X31






