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Rising in the ranks of the Ebon Syndicate has taught you the clandestine skills of spycraft, valuable in your trade as a racketeer. You gain the following benefits.
Locksmith. You have proficiency
Disguise. You have proficiency with a Disguise Kit. If you already have proficiency in it, you gain Expertise in it. If you spend 10 minutes donning a Costume, you decide what you look like
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
formidable skills with weapons and druidic magic.
Humble Guardians
Firbolgs love nothing more than a peaceful day spent among the trees of an old forest. They see forests as sacred places, representing the
’ presence is marked by an absence of animals and a strange quiet, as if the forest wishes to avoid attracting attention to itself. The faster travelers decide to move on, the better.
If these
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
You’re an entertainer at heart, a performer with a flair for the dramatic and a love of the spotlight. You’ve spent years honing your craft, mastering a demanding set of skills so you can
Orzhov oligarch has taken an interest in my career, like a patron of the arts.
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Roll an additional Rakdos contact; you can decide if the contact is an ally or a rival.
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A Selesnya healer
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
to finding a solution to a scientific problem.
2
I’ll never forget the laboratory where I learned my skills, or the other attendants who learned alongside me.
3
I’m convinced
me with conflicted feelings.
5
I helped a minor Gruul chieftain acquire an Izzet weapon.
6
Roll an additional Izzet contact; you can decide if the contact is an ally or a rival.
7
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Skills The Skills entry is reserved for creatures that are proficient in one or more skills. For example, a creature that is very perceptive and stealthy might have higher-than-normal bonuses to
Wisdom (Perception) and Dexterity (Stealth) checks. Skills in a monster’s stat block are shown with the total modifier—the monster’s ability modifier plus its proficiency bonus. If a monster’s stat block
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Skills The Skills entry is reserved for creatures that are proficient in one or more skills. For example, a perceptive and stealthy creature might have higher-than-normal bonuses to Wisdom
(Perception) and Dexterity (Stealth) checks. Skills in a creature’s stat block are shown with the total modifier — the creature’s ability modifier plus its proficiency bonus. If a creature’s stat block says
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
ability check? How hard is it? What’s the result? Use the descriptions of the ability scores and their associated skills in the Basic Rules to help you decide what kind of ability check to use. Then
things that the adventure can’t possibly anticipate. It’s up to you to decide whether their attempts are successful. If it seems like anyone should have an easy time doing it, don’t ask for an ability
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Skills The Skills entry is reserved for monsters that are proficient in one or more skills. For example, a monster that is very perceptive and stealthy might have bonuses to Wisdom (Perception) and
expertise. Armor, Weapon, and Tool Proficiencies Assume that a creature is proficient with its armor, weapons, and tools. If you swap them out, you decide whether the creature is proficient with its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Chapter 2: Rumblings A settlement in the north comes under giant attack. You decide which location to use: the walled town of Bryn Shander in the cold heart of Icewind Dale; Goldenfields, a
with quests that lead them deeper into the adventure. Be warned: these encounters are designed to test the party’s leadership and tactical skills, and characters who don’t exercise some degree of caution will likely perish.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
both sides of the law. Some are hardened criminals who decide to seek their fortune in treasure hoards, while others take up a life of adventure to escape from the law. Some have learned and perfected
their skills with the explicit purpose of infiltrating ancient ruins and hidden crypts in search of treasure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Types of Crime Your work as syndicate members involves more than simple street swindles or pickpocketing. A team with your skills comes together for greater purposes—more dangerous risks and far more
splendid rewards. As a group, consider the options on the Syndicate Crimes table and work with your DM to decide what kinds of work you do for the Boromar Clan. Syndicate Crimes d6 Crime 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
both sides of the law. Some are hardened criminals who decide to seek their fortune in treasure hoards, while others take up a life of adventure to escape from the law. Some have learned and perfected
their skills with the explicit purpose of infiltrating ancient ruins and hidden crypts in search of treasure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Tools and Skills Together Tools have more specific applications than skills. The History skill applies to any event in the past. A tool such as a forgery kit is used to make fake objects and little
the character notice the door’s presence, but you decide that the tool proficiency entitles the character to an automatic success on an Intelligence (Investigation) check to determine how to open the door.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
in the world beyond their island. The Five Nations are a place of chaos and war, so why would any sensible elf venture into that madness? As you make an Aereni elf character, decide what has caused
. What is your family known for, and how can you prove yourself to be a master of these skills? Do you have ancestors in the Undying Court, and if so, what’s your relationship with them? Do you find it challenging to deal with the short-lived races, or are you patient with them?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
backstory and decide what terrain feels most like home, whether or not you were born there. What does that terrain say about your personality? Does it influence which spells you choose to learn? Have
group of nomads, you acquired the skills for surviving in the desert. 3 Your early life in the Underdark prepared you for the challenges of combating its denizens. 4 You dwelled on the edge of a swamp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
applies. But if the answer is yes, assign an appropriate skill or tool proficiency to reflect that training and practice. Skills As described in the Player’s Handbook, a skill proficiency represents a
skill. When that skill is used for an ability check, it is usually used with Dexterity. Under certain circumstances, you can decide a character’s proficiency in a skill can be applied to a different
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
check is required, ask yourself these questions: What Kind of Ability Check? Use the descriptions of the ability scores and their associated skills in the Basic Rules to help you decide what kind of
. It’s not a competition. The DM isn’t competing against the player characters. Your job is to referee the rules, run monsters, and keep the story moving. Be consistent and fair. If you decide that a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
armor)
Hit Points 40 (9d8)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
9 (–1)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
11 (+0)
INT
17 (+3)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
11 (+0)
Saving Throws Int +6, Wis +4
Skills Arcana +6, History
attack made against it, provided that the attacker is within 30 feet of it and visible to it. The enchanter must decide to do so before the attack hits or misses.
The attacker must make a DC 14 Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Skill Variants A skill dictates the circumstances under which a character can add his or her proficiency bonus to an ability check. Skills define those circumstances by referring to different aspects
of the six ability scores. For example, Acrobatics and Stealth are two different aspects of Dexterity, and a character can specialize in either or both. You can dispense with skills and use one of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
characters can use Charisma checks (applying Persuasion, Intimidation, or perhaps Deception skills, as appropriate) to get it to accept a lower amount; each successful DC 15 check reduces the amount he
Merrow Lots of players will attack first. Other players will decide their characters attack if other approaches fail. When a player decides that their character attacks, their character acts first in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
additional languages. You can add languages to a dragon’s stat block. Skills. Most dragons are proficient in the Perception and Stealth skills, and many dragons have additional skill proficiencies
. As with languages, you can customize a dragon’s skill list (even doubling their proficiency bonus with certain skills) to reflect particular interests and activities. You can also give a dragon tool
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
Initiative order remains the same from round to round for the whole combat. If there’s a tie, I’ll decide which character or creature goes before the other.
Attacks. Each character can make attacks
regain Hit Points later in the game.
Skills. Each character can use the skills listed on their character sheet. The number after a skill shows what the player adds to a d20 roll. The higher the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
: armor, weapons, skills, saving throws, and sometimes tools. Your proficiencies define many of the things your character can do particularly well, from using certain weapons to telling a convincing lie
marks your character’s entry into the adventuring life. If you’re already familiar with the game, or if you are joining an existing D&D campaign, your DM might decide to have you begin at a higher
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Tlincallis see themselves as great hunters. If a tlincalli tribe encounters a more powerful hunter, such as a blue dragon, the tribe’s leader must decide whether the group becomes obedient to the superior
ft.
STR
16(+3)
DEX
13(+1)
CON
16(+3)
INT
8(−1)
WIS
12(+1)
CHA
8(−1)
Skills Perception +4, Stealth +4, Survival +4
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
only by that of the drow matron mothers (also in this book) of the noble houses. Anyone they decide is at odds with the hierarchy faces painful interrogation and usually an excruciating death. Variant
21 (+5)
CHA
20 (+5)
Saving Throws Con +7, Wis +10, Cha +10
Skills Insight +10, Perception +10, Religion +8, Stealth +7
Condition Immunities frightened
Senses darkvision 120 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
of the noble houses. Anyone they decide is at odds with the hierarchy faces torture and usually an excruciating death. VARIANT: YOCHLOL SUMMONING
Some drow inquisitors have an action that allows
(+1)
DEX
15(+2)
CON
14(+2)
INT
16(+3)
WIS
21(+5)
CHA
20(+5)
Saving Throws Con +7, Wis +10, Cha +10
Skills Insight +10, Perception +10, Religion +8, Stealth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Insight, Intimidation, or Performance. Your proficiency bonus is doubled for any ability check you make that uses Persuasion. You receive this benefit
, rather than one. Bulwark Beginning at 15th level, you can extend the benefit of your Indomitable feature to an ally. When you decide to use Indomitable to reroll an Intelligence, a Wisdom, or a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
about the Pudding King until he has secured a meeting with the Diggermattocks. If there is any hint of violence, he calls for help. If the characters decide to fight, all forty svirfneblin wererats in the
Goldwhisker clan. The twins accept the offer unless their bond of friendship with the characters inspires them to remain with the party. Development This encounter tests the characters’ skills as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
statistics of a drow, with the following modifications: Hanne’s AC is 12, or 15 with mage armor. She doesn’t wear a chain shirt. Her Intelligence is 17 (+3). Add Arcana +5 and Investigation +5 to her skills
. She’s hiding in the rubble along the cavern wall but can be spotted with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. If the adventurers decide to turn back, finding another tunnel going in the right
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Candlekeep’s foremost sages, and specializes in knowledge pertaining to the Outer Planes. In addition to her other skills, she has Investigation +13. She speaks Abyssal, Celestial, Common, Draconic
escape the shield there. Sylvira leaves it to the characters to decide what to do with the shield. A small part of her is relieved if the characters decide to take it with them, as she knows the evil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
your world might worship a patron deity, performing secret missions in that deity’s name. To reflect this cultural detail, you could add Religion to the list of skills that a rogue character can choose
world. For example, you could decide that the clerics of a particular deity belong to an order that forbids the accumulation of material goods, other than magic items useful for their divine mission
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
proficiency in any combination of three skills or tools of your choice. (This is included above.) Repeatable. You can take this feat more than once. Tough Origin Feat Your Hit Point maximum increases
increased ferocity. When you make your first attack roll on your turn, you can decide to attack recklessly. Doing so gives you Advantage on attack rolls using Strength until the start of your next turn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
); speaks Undercommon Half-elf* +1 Dex, +1 Int, +2 Cha Fey Ancestry; darkvision 60 ft.; proficiency in two skills; speaks Common and Elvish Half-orc* +2 Str, +1 Con Relentless Endurance; darkvision 60 ft
can build the NPC as you would a player character, as discussed in the Player’s Handbook. If you decide to build an NPC the same way you build a player character, you can skip choosing a background and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, commanding other demons to carry out orders and using violence to ensure they obey. A molydeus must constantly be ready for the scrutiny of its master, for the demon lord can decide at any moment to observe
(+7)
CHA
24(+7)
Saving Throws Str +16, Con +14, Wis +14, Cha +14
Skills Perception +21
Damage Resistances cold, fire, lightning, necrotic; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
years or decades to develop a particular schema; the fact that you can accomplish this in weeks reflects the idea that player characters are innovators. However, it is always up to the DM to decide if
could be used to create an iron flask or dimensional shackles. Creation. Once you have your schema and any rare components, you’re ready to begin. The DM can assign skills or tools that are required for






