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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
-wielding police force of the City of Splendors, protecting the common folk from thieves and rowdy nobility alike. Or you might have been one of the valiant defenders of Silverymoon, a member of the
constables and police forces, and even smaller communities have sheriffs and bailiffs who stand ready to protect their community. Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Insight Languages: Two of your choice Equipment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Lamia Accursed Bargainer and Ruin Raider Habitat: Desert; Treasure: Arcana Viko Menezes Legends say the first lamia was an ambitious ruler who made a sinister bargain with the demon lord Graz’zt for
sometimes work with bandits to abduct travelers, releasing captives only if they accept a dangerous bargain. Roll on or choose a result from the Lamia Pacts table to inspire a lamia’s desires. Lamia
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
immediately but pretends not to. He hasn’t decided whether he wants it to aid his people or for his own studies. A character who succeeds on a DC 17 Wisdom (Insight) check realizes Dalamar recognizes the
shard. If pressed, Dalamar reveals the shard’s nature and his intention to have it. Dalamar won’t attack the characters for the shard, but he will bargain for it now or concoct a way to steal it later
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead
stronghold’s most effective defenders and decides to sabotage the siege weapon, then kill the characters. Read or paraphrase the following about an hour after their previous encounter (after the
can take a Search action to make a DC 19 Wisdom (Insight) check. A character who recalls Corlie telling them that she doesn’t have any squires makes this check with Advantage. On a success, a character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
defenders from here in the keep to defend it through the rest of the night, but that will take time. You’d do us a great service if you could get to the mill quickly and drive away the raiders before they
mill. Any kobolds in this force run away as soon as two or more raiders are killed. If characters observe the mill for a minute or more before attacking, allow them to attempt DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
defenders from here in the keep to defend it through the rest of the night, but that will take time. You’d do us a great service if you could get to the mill quickly and drive away the raiders before they
mill. Any kobolds in this force run away as soon as two or more raiders are killed. If characters observe the mill for a minute or more before attacking, allow them to attempt DC 15 Wisdom (Insight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
characters a chance to succeed.
It’s okay if the characters circumvent combat and talk their way past castle defenders. Both the Cragmaw tribe and the Redbrands work for the Black Spider, so the goblinoids
) check contested by the monsters’ Wisdom (Insight) checks, and give the characters advantage on their checks if the deception is particularly well planned or roleplayed. If at least one character wins
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Hound Archon Hound archons are the foot soldiers of Mount Celestia, tasked with protecting the innocent and helpless. Loyal defenders, these bipedal warriors wield blades of shining radiance and can
65 (10d8 + 20)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
15 (+2)
Saving Throws Int +2, Wis +4
Skills Insight +4, Perception +6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
celebration of Founders’ Day. Ammalia is well mannered, well read, well traveled, and exceptionally shrewd. She is known for driving a hard bargain. Her hobby is lepidopterology, and her estate has the most
+6, History +6, Insight +4, Persuasion +5
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages Common, Draconic, Elvish, Infernal
Challenge 5 (1,800
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
to bargain with such supplicants for treasure or service. Gynosphinx
Large monstrosity, lawful neutral
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 136 (16d10 + 48)
Speed 40 ft., fly 60 ft
(Insight) checks made to ascertain the sphinx’s intentions or sincerity have disadvantage.
Magic Weapons. The sphinx’s weapon attacks are magical.
Spellcasting. The sphinx is a 9th-level spellcaster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Deep Scion Deep scions began life as people who were stolen from shore or saved from sinking ships and offered a terrible bargain by an undersea power: surrender, body and soul, or drown. Those who
Skills Deception +6, Insight +3, Sleight of Hand +3, Stealth +3
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Aquan, Common, thieves’ cant
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Shapechanger. The deep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
who discover his quarters are set upon by the lich and his dread warrior guards, but if Var is brought to the brink of death, he might bargain for a chance to escape the dungeon. Undead Nature. A lich
16 (+3)
INT
19 (+4)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Con +8, Int +9, Wis +7
Skills Arcana +9, History +9, Insight +7, Perception +7
Damage Resistances cold, lightning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
enjoy causing strife to those who bargain with them, and find ways to twist and turn promises to their own advantage. The Dusk Hag Prophecies table provides examples of the sort of dreams dusk hags might
)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
18 (+4)
Saving Throws Int +6, Wis +6
Skills Deception +7, Insight +6, Perception +6
Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, frightened
Senses blindsight 60 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Secret Door. A secret door in the north wall opens into a tunnel leading north. The watch post defenders are unaware of it. 28b. Obelisk of the Eye Obelisk. In the north end of this room stands a 14-foot
of subdued madness in them with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check. (The obelisk was created by Halaster and sounds just like him.) The obelisk’s “vision” refers to the secret passage at area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
venom. Those desperate for a cure to a rare affliction often pray to the goddess to reveal the monster that embodies the malady tormenting them. Such insight, though, rarely decreases the danger of
mortal realm. Selfishly, the medusas each kept secrets for themselves, using these as currency to bargain with mortals. Angered that her children would hoard any of her secrets, Pharika cursed them, so that they could never after behold their own reflections without risking death.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
aren’t doing so (or if they are able to negotiate an end to any initial hostilities), the drow are willing to bargain with them. They explain that a behir has been rampaging through this level
the behir’s hoard. He also promises to spare the troglodyte children. A successful DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check confirms that both assurances are false. Treasure. Each drow wears an obsidian scarab
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
, lured by a faint magical effect emanating from the crevasse, was occupying the area when the Redbrands moved in. Iarno managed to strike a bargain with the monster, convincing it to help guard the
cave, it hides behind one of the large stone columns and watches them, attempting to use its Weird Insight (see the creature’s stat block) to discern the characters’ secrets. The nothic communicates
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
knighthood. Mayor Raven and Becklin support Cudgel’s choices, and the knight agrees with her friend’s plan. Defenders of Vogler. This plan leaves the village and its escape operation undefended except for
past the Ironclad Regiment, the villagers have protection. Becklin’s Request During the conversation about battle plans, the character with the highest passive Wisdom (Insight) score realizes Becklin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
charges before his accusers. The angels, although shocked at his impudence, accepted his petition and agreed to hear the bargain he proposed. Both sides, he suggested, would present their case to
least as Asmodeus views such a thing. Of course, as he sees it, Asmodeus is the only being with the charisma, strength, and insight necessary to shepherd in this ideal future. His rivals are inferiors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Deep Scion Deep scions began life as people who were stolen from shore or saved from sinking ships and offered a terrible bargain by an undersea power: surrender, body and soul, or drown. Those who
18 (+4)
DEX
13 (+1)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
14 (+2)
Saving Throws Wis +3, Cha +4
Skills Deception +6, Insight +3, Sleight of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
began life as people who were stolen from shore or saved from sinking ships and offered a terrible bargain by an undersea power: surrender, body and soul, or drown. Those who submit are subjected to an
Deception +6, Insight +3, Sleight of Hand +3, Stealth +3
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Aquan, Common, thieves’ cant
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Shapechanger. The deep scion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
and repair the tower’s construct defenders. The two Istarian drones (see appendix B) are intact but powered down. They activate and attack in the room if a drone, a column, or the console is damaged
’ agenda, he tries to convince them he’s been forced to serve the Dragon Armies. A character can determine he’s lying with a DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check. If the characters see through his lie, he tries
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
bargain with the witch Proud Edun to magically cultivate the jeli flower, Nargis convinced the other Kings of Coin they could save their firstborn children by murdering the witch. For five years
(Insight) check intuits that something weighs heavily on Nargis’s mind, though the tavern keeper won’t say what (see “Nargis’s Confession” below). If asked about the attempt on Zenia’s life, Nargis
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
and succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check realize Mickey’s plight. They can then attempt to remove the bone fragment without permanently inhibiting Mickey’s stride. A successful DC 15 Wisdom
lie, telling the characters that a madcap named Wazzik is planning to kill Lulu and urging them to take care of this threat first. A successful DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check reveals that the imps are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
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CHA
16 (+3)
Skills Athletics +4, Insight +3, Survival +3
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages Common, Orc
Actions
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
around to give it commands. Treasure. The blue sphere is an Ioun stone (insight) that belongs to Iggwilv. Any other creature that attunes to the Ioun stone is cursed. While cursed in this way, the
everything it sees, the malicious dretch tries to pinch anyone who comes too close to it, and so forth. A character can make a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check to ascertain why the dretches are here and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
’ tools, but it triggers accidentally if the check fails by 5 or more. The alarm brings the following defenders, who attack all intruders in the room: Kaevja Cynavern (see area E3) The Manshoon’s
sanctum. Manshoon awaits them in area E12. Characters who are reduced to 0 hit points by Manshoon’s defenders are knocked unconscious. If the entire party is defeated, the unconscious characters are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Flaming Fist take a leading role in the fight against the Cult of the Dragon, if only to give the defenders of Baldur’s Gate a stature befitting the greatest city in Faerûn. This opportunity for glory
truth, Isteval has been drafted by Cormyr to gain insight into what looks to be a war brewing on its western border. Isteval has too much respect for the other delegates to hide this information from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Flaming Fist take a leading role in the fight against the Cult of the Dragon, if only to give the defenders of Baldur’s Gate a stature befitting the greatest city in Faerûn. This opportunity for glory
truth, Isteval has been drafted by Cormyr to gain insight into what looks to be a war brewing on its western border. Isteval has too much respect for the other delegates to hide this information from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
, lightning, or thunder damage (the high fae’s choice).
Negotiate Life (Recharge 5–6). The high fae enacts a magical bargain, siphoning energy from its opponents to heal its wounds. The high fae targets up
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STR
13 (+1)
DEX
25 (+7)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
19 (+4)
WIS
18 (+4)
CHA
22 (+6)
Saving Throws Dex +12, Int +9, Wis +9, Cha +11
Skills History +9, Insight +14, Perception +9
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Flaming Fist take a leading role in the fight against the Cult of the Dragon, if only to give the defenders of Baldur’s Gate a stature befitting the greatest city in Faerûn. This opportunity for glory
truth, Isteval has been drafted by Cormyr to gain insight into what looks to be a war brewing on its western border. Isteval has too much respect for the other delegates to hide this information from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
choice): Arcana, Deception, History, Insight, Intimidation, or Survival. Once the throne bestows its gift on a creature, the throne ceases to be magical for one year, during which time nothing happens
have plays performed for her and the three things she’s willing to accept as the result of any bargain made with the characters, as discussed in “Bargaining with Endelyn” section later in the chapter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
(Deception) check contested by the guards’ Wisdom (Insight) checks; if all the characters succeed, the guards are fooled and allow them to pass. If combat erupts here, two earth elementals burst up
, or if at any point Reulek gets the sense that they aren’t going to follow through on their promise, he uses Possession to enforce the agreement. If the party stays true to the bargain, Reulek’s spirit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
the skeletal remains of dwarves and mind flayers.
Long ago, invading mind flayers and temple defenders fought fiercely in this room. Psychic echoes of the battle have drawn an intellect snare (see
on a DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check predicts his impending treachery. The Spigots. Only the fungus-choked spigot remains operational. The fast-growing fungus is edible, and the water passing through it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
any ooze-folk (see area O3) or the clockwork kraken (see area O2) become active in response to the characters’ intrusion, those defenders do not touch or intentionally damage any of the baubles, instead
ten steam mephits trapped in retort flasks. A successful DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check grants a character enough insight into the instruments to gain basic control over the lab, such that the






