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                                                    Thievesâ Gallery
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     Equipment. Holga carries a darksteel greataxe, a magic weapon that grants her resistance to lightning damage while she carries it (included above).
Unarmored Defense. While Holga isnât wearing
                                                
                                            
                                                
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After Holga was exiled from her clan, she wandered unmoored and craving connection. Now that she has forged a new home with Edgin and his band of thieves, she wonât lose another family without
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. The githzerai makes three Unarmed Strike or Psychic Bolt attacks. It
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    ), telekinesisGithzerai uniters espouse wisdom and unity rather than violence. Many uniters are members of the Shaâsal Khou, a group of githyanki and githzerai who band together to reunify the gith
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                    Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     defenseâuntil someone bests the dragonâs security measures.
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A sapphire dragon seeks adventurers to lead into battle against the mind flayer;mind flayers that usurped the dragon
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    ;gelatinous cubes and ochre jelly;ochre jellies.
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A band of minotaur;minotaurs in service to Baphomet has captured a sapphire dragon wyrmling to learn from the wyrmlingâs strategies
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                    Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     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 âMercenaries of the Northâ sidebar for a collection of
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     defense of others. (Good)
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Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful)
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Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    , when a dragon or a band of orcs attacks, a ranger might be the first â and possibly the last â line of defense. This fierce independence makes rangers well suited to adventuring, since they are
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     characters travel to the Dellmon Ranch, where they can aid in its defense until help from High Forest elves arrives. Alternatively, use one of the following options to draw the characters into this
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     messenger spell, the delegation sent a message, saying, âWeâre trapped at Dellmon Ranch and besieged by an orc war band. Safe for now, but we dare not leave. Send aid. Make sure theyâre tough.â
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     band of orcs attacks, a ranger might be the first â and possibly the last â line of defense. This fierce independence makes rangers well suited to adventuring, since they are accustomed to life far
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thievesâ Gallery
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    , Edgin. After Holga was exiled from her clan, she wandered unmoored and craving connection. Now that she has forged a new home with Edgin and his band of thieves, she wonât lose another family without a
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     fight.  Holga Kilgore Medium Humanoid, Chaotic Good
 Armor Class 15 (Unarmored Defense)
 Hit Points 120 (16d8 + 48)
 Speed 40 ft.
  STR
 19 (+4)
 DEX
 14 (+2)
 CON
 16 (+3)
 INT
 11 (+0
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morteâs Planar Parade
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Githzerai Uniter Githzerai uniters espouse wisdom and unity rather than violence. Many uniters are members of the Shaâsal Khou, a group of githyanki and githzerai who band together to reunify the
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     Defense)
 Hit Points 123 (19d8 + 38)
 Speed 40 ft.
  STR
 13 (+1)
 DEX
 17 (+3)
 CON
 15 (+2)
 INT
 15 (+2)
 WIS
 17 (+3)
 CHA
 16 (+3)
 
 Saving Throws Str +4, Dex +6, Int +5, Wis +6
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    . Koletras are said to bring good luck to a band, but are also usually fated to die in defense of their family. Not every guros has a koletra of its own, and guri share their best warriors among each other
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     the far-traveling Lagonna band and the proud raiders of the Pheres band. These bands occupy territories situated between the three major human poleis, making them common sights to those who travel human
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     â not to mention monsters that prey on unlucky or ill-prepared miners who unknowingly invade their territory. The most intense traveling Iâve done through these hills was in pursuit of a band of
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     marauding lizardfolk. The head of the kindly gnome family I was staying with was taken prisoner, along with his oldest son. I helped the local halfling sheriff and the small band of militia he put
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     this strange lack of courage in their great warlord? Has age finally taken its toll? In reality, a band of duergar thieves posing as merchants recently stole Azrokâs dagger of blindsight and fled
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     cover up her husbandâs blindness, but her efforts were undone by a mind flayer acting as Skullportâs ambassador. This mind flayer secretly implanted intellect devourers in the skulls of several goblins
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     council, considered Karametraâs closest advisor and the de facto ruler of the city. Defenders and the Four Towers Karametra includes defense of the home in her domains, and the residents of Setessa
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     heart of Setessa. Its regiment, led by the hero Anthousa, is dedicated to the defense of the polis and the training of its children. The Leina warriors favor double-edged axes.  Ophis Tower. The
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     defending the weak and meting out justice to the Iceshield tribe. He has been trying to bring retribution to the orcs for their depredations, and he just arrived with news that a large orc war band
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     defense of the ranch. The rest of the defenders listen to them and do their best to carry out the charactersâ plans. Give the players a few minutes to situate themselves, then begin the attacks.
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     an ancient pact to advise a monarchy on matters of defenseâuntil someone bests the dragonâs security measures. 
   3  A sapphire dragon seeks adventurers to lead into battle against the mind flayers
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     dragon wyrmling installs new guardians that have no interest in material riches: gelatinous cubes and ochre jellies. 
   2  A band of minotaurs in service to Baphomet has captured a sapphire dragon
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     personal concerns to embark on a grand excursion or to work together toward a common goal. And according to the gnomes, it is proven that their gods can accomplish the impossible when they band together
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     with six-pointed star 
   Flandal Steelskin  NG  Metalwork  Forge,* Knowledge  Flaming hammer 
   Gaerdal Ironhand  LG  Protection  War  Iron band 
   Garl Glittergold  LG  Primary god of gnomes
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     commanding their underlings to cover their retreat. Defense of Triboar After receiving reports of orcs attacking ranches to the southeast, Lord Protector Darathra Shendrel sends the Twelve to
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     shovels, digging up the ground to reach the Vonindod fragment â a bent and broken band of 2-inch-thick adamantine roughly 11 feet long and weighing 1,000 pounds. It takes ten actions by the giants to
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     to suit your campaign. Duchess Morwen of Daggerford is having guests for dinnerâand you are invited. No strangers to Daggerford, you have come to the townâs defense on more than one occasion, and you
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     tell that the duchess seems more out of sorts than usual. Then a pall comes over the occasion as she voices her concern about a band of wayward travelers camped outside the townâs walls. They seemed
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Factions Three power groups operate around Castle Naerytar: the Cult of the Dragon, a band of bullywugs, and a lizardfolk tribe. The black dragon Voaraghamanthar, along with its kobold and lizardfolk
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     aides to Borngray and Rezmir. Bullywugs The band of bullywugs serving the Cult of the Dragon follows the dictates of Pharblex Spattergoo (see appendix D for statistics), a rare bullywug who has mastered
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     to attend Ispinâs funeral. She volunteered her band to take part in the annual reenactment of the Battle of High Hillâher attempt to lift the villageâs spirits after their loss. During the day, Cudgel
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     in about 5 minutes. The local militia is largely composed of retired farmers and fishers who exhibit more zeal than skill in the villageâs defense, but they all take the bellâs sounding very seriously
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     the use of spears and other weapons, and must spend at least one day a month in defense of the town, standing sentry on its walls or patrolling the nearby roads. Their training means that the common
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     portion of oneâs purse than to lose everything to a band of brigands during a journey through the wilds. Visitors to Daggerford are advised both to avoid the tannery to the west and to swiftly cross
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    The Knucklebones Gang Maggieâs band consists of Chukka, Clonk, a fiendish flesh golem named Mickey, a pair of conniving imps, a flameskull, and a host of murderous fey creatures.  Chukka and Clonk
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     loose sort of control. Mad Maggie understands the nature of these beings and she does not hold it against the characters if they kill them, especially when acting in self-defense. Mad Maggieâs
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Factions Three power groups operate around Castle Naerytar: the Cult of the Dragon, a band of bullywugs, and a lizardfolk tribe. The black dragon Voaraghamanthar, along with its kobold and lizardfolk
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     and Rezmir. Bullywugs The band of bullywugs serving the Cult of the Dragon follows the dictates of Pharblex Spattergoo (see appendix D), a rare bullywug who has mastered shamanistic magic. His
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     healed. The hands cultivate the sickness of these nurtured ones, turning them into instruments of defense and weapons of war. When orcs go to battle, a band of nurtured ones might charge in first â to
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     demanding he join their band, but the terrified Droop just wants to go home. When combat breaks out, Droop hides and avoids the fight. Droop knows the general layout of the Redbrandsâ hideout, as well as the
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     and staff of defense)
 Hit Points 22 (5d8)
 Speed 30 ft.
  STR
 9 (â1)
 DEX
 14 (+2)
 CON
 11 (+0)
 INT
 17 (+3)
 WIS
 12 (+1)
 CHA
 11 (+0)
 
 Saving Throws Int +5, Wis +3
 Skills
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     furniture and broken crates.
 Goblins. Feeding on rats in the middle of the room are two goblins and a goblin boss, all with intellect devourers implanted in their skulls.
 Brain-Dogs. Two more
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     House Rosznar of Waterdeep: a diving white falcon on a field of blue. Inscribed on the inside of the band are the words âTo Kres â Fly high and stoop swift.â The ring is worth 25 gp. The finger upon
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     cultists stop playing. Frustrated with the mediocre initiates, Windharrow asks if the characters are skilled musicians and if they would like to audition for the band. If a bard character or a character
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     proves his or her ability to Windharrow, he recruits the characters into the band and offers them the initiatesâ robes and flutes. Windharrow doesnât tell the characters what happens to minstrels who
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     xenophobic elves that claim this area donât hesitate to discourage uninvited guests by any means necessary. A simple group of pilgrims might be scared off with some arrows, while a band of hunters or
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    , Calimshan, and Tethyr, also known as the Empires of the Sands
 The Old Empires: Chessenta, Mulhorand, and Unther
 Chessenta. A collection of city-states bound by common culture and mutual defense
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    ): blade ward, gust,* light, prestidigitation
 1st level (4 slots): feather fall, jump, thunderwave
 2nd level (2 slots): gust of wind
 Unarmored Defense. While the hurricane is wearing no armor and
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     Aerisi ran away from home to become the air prophet, she took Windharrow with her. At Aerisiâs insistence, Windharrow recruited a band of flutists from the ranks of new converts to the air cult
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     chambers that protect the entrance to their realm. The place is still well fortified, even to this day. This former dwarven strongpoint is now occupied by a band of orc raiders, led by a fierce ogre who
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     crevasse that runs through it, once served as the last line of defense for Khundrukarâs dwarves. Creatures. Two orcs guard the eastern side of the room. They do everything in their power to prevent the
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     of plate armor it once belonged to. Beneath the breastplate, buried in mud, is a longsword. These items were the property of a member of a band of inexperienced adventurers who tried to penetrate the
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     leading advisor and by far the most intelligent lizardfolk in the lair: the aged minister, Sauriv. The minister does not fight, even in self-defense, and can be slain without undue effort. His first
                                                
                                            
                                        






