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Player’s Handbook
, and churning seas and to face the monsters that lurk there. Even when they turn their devotion to other gods, orcs retain Gruumsh’s gifts: endurance, determination, and the ability to see in
ancestors’ great travels and travails. Inspired by those tales, many of those orcs wonder when Gruumsh will call on them to match the heroic deeds of old and if they will prove worthy of his favor
Classes
Player’s Handbook
Paladin’s oath is a powerful bond. It is a source of power that turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion.
Paladins train to learn the skills of combat, mastering a variety of weapons and
armor. Even so, their martial skills are secondary to the magical power they wield: power to heal the injured, smite their foes, and protect the helpless and those who fight at their side.
Almost by
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
everyone deserves a chance to write their own story on their own terms, and her deeds have inspired countless heroic tales.
Even after so many years, Asteria maintains a joyous wanderlust and passion for
still draws much of her power from her bond with Euryale. Asteria is foremost a protector and warrior, traveling the multiverse to uproot injustice, defend innocents, and inspire hope. She believes
Classes
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
committing brave deeds in battle. The mere presence of a knight in a hamlet is enough to cause some orcs and bandits to seek easier prey. A lone knight is a skilled warrior, but a knight leading a
band of allies can transform even the most poorly equipped militia into a ferocious war band.
A knight prefers to lead through deeds, not words. As a knight spearheads an attack, the knight’s actions can awaken reserves of courage and conviction in allies that they never suspected they had.
Classes
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
committing brave deeds in battle. The mere presence of a knight in a hamlet is enough to cause some orcs and bandits to seek easier prey. A lone knight is a skilled warrior, but a knight leading a
band of allies can transform even the most poorly equipped militia into a ferocious war band.
A knight prefers to lead through deeds, not words. As a knight spearheads an attack, the knight’s actions can awaken reserves of courage and conviction in allies that they never suspected they had.
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
. Vladimir is immune to effects that turn undead.
Vengeful Tracker. Vladimir knows the distance to and direction of any creature against which it seeks revenge, even if the creature and Vladimir are on
feelings fueled the spirits of many of his fellow knights—including Godfrey—to come back as revenants as well. Vladimir continued to wage the hopeless war, even as Strahd tightened his grip on the valley
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
be wielding a melee weapon.Drelnza is the vampire daughter of Iggwilv the Witch Queen;Iggwilv. She is the Witch Queen’s greatest treasure, an immortal warrior who guards some of her mother&rsquo
;s most precious belongings decades after the archmage’s mysterious departure. The identity of Drelnza’s father is unknown even to her.
Drelnza slumbers deep in the Lost Caverns of
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
teachers and storytellers who anchor Feywild communities. The worst of them are pompous and ill behaved, but even those remain gentle by nature and curious about all things—especially travelers
, encourage great thinkers, and spur adventurers to heroic deeds. They sometimes give guidance to those in need or request help from adventurers to encourage them to greatness.
As a rule
Species
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
The leonin guard the shining lands of Oreskos, a golden plain where even the gods rarely trespass.
Prides of these nomadic, lion-like humanoids rarely interact with other peoples, having all they
, or belligerent. The truth is that many leonin simply enjoy fighting, whether verbal or physical. They take pleasure in argument, wrestling, sparring, and even battle, enjoying the opportunity to
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
weapon, nondetection
Mask of the Wild. Rahadin can attempt to hide even when he is only lightly obscured by foliage, heavy rain, falling snow, mist, and other natural phenomena.Multiattack. Rahadin
Ravenloft, has served Strahd's family faithfully for nearly five hundred years. He is Strahd's eternal servant, a longtime comrade-in-arms, and a ruthless warrior who has killed thousands in his lifetime
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
chosen. Even so, that doesn’t stop you. You’ve left your old face behind, taking on a new persona, becoming something more.
Characters with the faceless background don a disguise &mdash
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One whose beauty is greatly accented using makeup
7
An impersonation of another hero
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The embodiment of a school of magic
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A warrior with distinctive armor
10
A
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Silverwatch or even one of the magic-wielding Spellguard.
Perhaps you hail from Neverwinter and have served as one of its Wintershield watchmen, the newly founded branch of guards who vow to keep safe the
City of Skilled Hands.
Even if you’re not city-born or city-bred, this background can describe your early years as a member of law enforcement. Most settlements of any size have their own
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
worst of them are pompous and ill behaved, but even those remain gentle by nature and curious about all things—especially travelers from faraway places.
Moonstone dragons can project themselves
into the realm of dreams to communicate with the creatures that sleep near their lairs. In this way, they inspire artists and poets, encourage great thinkers, and spur adventurers to heroic deeds
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
teachers and storytellers who anchor Feywild communities. The worst of them are pompous and ill behaved, but even those remain gentle by nature and curious about all things—especially travelers from
great thinkers, and spur adventurers to heroic deeds. They sometimes give guidance to those in need or request help from adventurers to encourage them to greatness.
As a rule, moonstone dragons are
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
mature into wise teachers and storytellers who anchor Feywild communities. The worst of them are pompous and ill behaved, but even those remain gentle by nature and curious about all things&mdash
artists and poets, encourage great thinkers, and spur adventurers to heroic deeds. They sometimes give guidance to those in need or request help from adventurers to encourage them to greatness.
As a rule
Minotaur
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
).
Since each family line has so many members, minotaurs don’t usually find it helpful to connect the name of the line to their personal names; even though Commander Grozdan of the Boros Legion
’s Kamen Fortress is a prominent member of the Ordruun line, he would never call himself Grozdan Ordruun the way a human would.
Minotaur Names
The legends that recount the deeds of ancient
Orc
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Orcs trace their creation to the one-eyed god Gruumsh, an unstoppable warrior and powerful leader. The divine qualities of Gruumsh resonate within orcs, granting them a reflection of his toughness
order from the encroachments of Fiends and other extraplanar threats. Gruumsh’s blessings have made orcs tireless guardians and mighty allies wherever they are found, even when they turn their
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
As a sell-sword who fought battles for coin, you’re well acquainted with risking life and limb for a chance at a share of treasure. Now, you look forward to fighting foes and reaping even
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
Goliath
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Elemental Evil Player's Companion
individual skill. They have a compulsion to keep score, counting their deeds and tallying their accomplishments to compare to others. Goliaths love to win, but they see defeat as a prod to improve their
battle, at the peak of strength and skill, than endure the slow decay of old age. Few folk have ever meet an elderly goliath, and even those goliaths who have left their people grapple with the urge to
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
The Oath of Redemption sets a paladin on a difficult path, one that requires a holy warrior to use violence only as a last resort. Paladins who dedicate themselves to this oath believe that any
, one day, even creatures of wickedness will invite their own redemption.
TENETS OF REDEMPTION
The tenets of the Oath of Redemption hold a paladin to a high standard of peace and justice.
Peace
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
manipulated by people I find attractive.
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I’m not actually all that angry.
Contacts
The members of the Gruul Clans rely on each other even as they vie for territory and glory. Their
Contacts table.
Gruul Contacts
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Contact
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One of my parents is a renowned warrior in my clan.
2
My sibling has the ear of the clan chief.
3
I have cousins in a
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
It’s said that every faith in the world has a believer in Baldur’s Gate. Not only are most established faiths tolerated — even if some of them, including most of the openly evil
, or even an occult group that served a fiendish master that you now deny.
Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Religion
Languages: Two of your choice
Equipment: A holy symbol (a gift
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
, entertain them, and even inspire them. Your poetics can stir the hearts of those who hear you, awakening grief or joy, laughter or anger. Your music raises their spirits or captures their sorrow. Your
Storyteller
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Tumbler
FEATURE: BY POPULAR DEMAND
You can always find a place to perform, usually in an inn or tavern but possibly with a circus, at a theater, or even in a noble’s
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
The Oath of Redemption sets a paladin on a difficult path, one that requires a holy warrior to use violence only as a last resort. Paladins who dedicate themselves to this oath believe that any
, one day, even creatures of wickedness will invite their own redemption.
TENETS OF REDEMPTION
The tenets of the Oath of Redemption hold a paladin to a high standard of peace and justice.
Peace
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
: LIBRARY ACCESS
Though others must often endure extensive interviews and significant fees to gain access to even the most common archives in your library, you have free and easy access to the
great deeds and win it back.
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Flaw
1
I am easily distracted by the promise of information.
2
Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
be found. Unearthing the deepest secrets of the multiverse can require an adventure or even a whole campaign.
BALDUR’S GATE FEATURE: RUMOR MONGER
Via your personal rumor mill and articles
tomes related to a specific field of lore.
5
I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question.
6
I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
leaves me quivering with fear.
2
I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior.
3
I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives—and I would do anything to
keep that mistake secret.
4
My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning.
5
I obey the law, even if the law causes misery.
6
I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Personality Trait
1
I idolize a particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example.
2
I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies
and seek to destroy.
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Flaw
1
I judge others harshly, and myself even more severely.
2
I put too much trust in those who wield power within my temple’s hierarchy
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
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Warrior
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Well
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*Found in the Deck of Many Things as depicted in the Dungeon Master’s Guide
Aberration. You gain telepathy within a range of 90
, you die and can be resurrected only by the Wish spell.
Crossroads. Roll a d20. If the roll is even, you age 1d10 years. If the roll is odd, you become younger by 1d10 years, to a minimum of 1 year
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Basic Rules (2014)
warriors, since he had a strong streak of human blood in him, and he found the daylight less bothersome than most of his tribe did. Among the Bloody Skulls, a warrior was judged by his strength, his
fierceness, and his wits. Human ancestry was no blemish against a warrior—provided he was every bit as strong, enduring, and bloodthirsty as his full-blooded kin. Half-orcs who were weaker than their
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since devoured by the maggoty horde. The ingested “will” of the mage effectively drives the mass to continue the mage’s foul deeds.
Ambition Beyond the Grave. A crawling one arises from
secret conspiracy with but a few of its closest followers. If the cult faces defeat, the crawling one fades into the background and waits for the opportunity to rise again. Even when seemingly destroyed by adventurers, it relies on its ability to reform its body to outlast its enemies.Poison
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effectively drives the mass to continue the mage’s foul deeds.
Ambition Beyond the Grave. A crawling one arises from the baleful will of a dead cultist. When a powerful spellcaster, usually one pledged
, the crawling one fades into the background and waits for the opportunity to rise again. Even when seemingly destroyed by adventurers, it relies on its ability to reform its body to outlast its enemies.Poison
Lizardfolk
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
notable deeds or actions. For example, Garurt translates as “axe,” a name given to a lizardfolk warrior who defeated an orc and claimed his foe’s weapon. A lizardfolk who likes to
once been a warrior or hunter, but now the body is just freshly killed meat.
A lizardfolk who lives among other humanoids can, over time, learn to respect other creatures’ emotions. The
Gladiator
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Player’s Handbook (2014)
defuse any amount of tension.
5
I love a good insult, even one directed at me.
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I get bitter if I’m not the center of attention.
7
I’ll settle for nothing less than
I love.
2
Someone stole my precious instrument, and someday I’ll get it back.
3
I want to be famous, whatever it takes.
4
I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds
Sage
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an almost inaccessible place, or that it simply cannot be found. Unearthing the deepest secrets of the multiverse can require an adventure or even a whole campaign.
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life for the answer to a certain question.
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I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back.
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Flaw
1
I am easily distracted by the promise of