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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
go out of their way to avoid interacting with other intelligent creatures. However, their interest in history and culture occasionally gets the better of them, prompting them to seek some engagement
least get close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragons&rsquo
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
generally go out of their way to avoid interacting with other intelligent creatures. However, their interest in history and culture occasionally gets the better of them, prompting them to seek some
, or at least get close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragons
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
granted will be to you new wonders that you’ve never laid eyes on before. By the same token, you’re a person of interest, for good or ill, to those around you almost anywhere you go.
about Mulhorand is alien to someone from the Sword Coast. You likely experienced the same sort of culture shock when you left your desert home and traveled to the unfamiliar climes of northern Faerû
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
other dragons, but we are superior beings and should not lower ourselves to direct conflict.
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I have no interest in going to the surface world. It’s where one sends one’s servants
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Ideal
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Understanding. True power comes from the ability to discern other creatures’ motivations better than they can discern yours. (Any)
2
Kindred. All dragons are kin to one
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
labyrinth of my thoughts.
3
I might disagree with other dragons, but we are superior beings and should not lower ourselves to direct conflict.
4
I have no interest in going to the surface world
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Ideal
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Understanding. True power comes from the ability to discern other creatures’ motivations better than they can discern yours
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
their way to avoid interacting with other intelligent creatures. However, their interest in history and culture occasionally gets the better of them, prompting them to seek some engagement with the folk
close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragons&rsquo
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
avoid interacting with other intelligent creatures. However, their interest in history and culture occasionally gets the better of them, prompting them to seek some engagement with the folk of the world
arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragons’ attentiveness to unusual
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
artistry to maintain a warm, desert-like dwelling under the water.
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I soothe myself to sleep by imagining the perfect insults for bronze dragons; while I wait to meet one, I hone them on other
topaz dragon their monarch, despite the dragon’s complete lack of interest and growing annoyance toward them.
Cold, Necrotic
Genasi
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Elemental Evil Player's Companion
hands and feet from a halfling, exceedingly large eyes from a gnome, and so on).
Genasi almost never have contact with their elemental parents. Genies seldom have interest in their mortal offspring
, or a member of a desert tribe, is an auspicious event. Most Athasians believe a given genasi is destined for greatness—or infamy.
Those living on the frontier, though, have a much harder
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
law-abiding citizens of Ravnica.
Personality Traits
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Personality Trait
1
I revel in mayhem, the more destructive the better.
2
When violence breaks out, I lose myself in
black at the spot), and I cherish it.
5
I want to be better at my chosen form of performance than any other member of my troupe.
6
I am devoted to Rakdos and live to impress him
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
against the schemes and ambitions of the other guilds, so much the better.
Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Medicine
Languages: Two of your choice
Equipment: A Simic insignia, a set of
.
3
I’m eager to explain every detail of my most intricate experiments and theories to anyone who shows the least bit of interest.
4
I assume that everyone needs even the most basic
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragons, but we are superior beings and should not lower ourselves to direct conflict.
4
I have no interest in going to the surface world. It’s where one sends one’s servants.
5
1
Understanding. True power comes from the ability to discern other creatures’ motivations better than they can discern yours. (Any)
2
Kindred. All dragons are kin to one another
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bother to couch my opinions in flattering words.
5
I can’t help but pocket any trinket or coin I come across, no matter how worthless.
6
I’m convinced that I’m better and
stole something valuable.
8
I found a baby beast and sold it to a Rakdos wrangler who remains grateful to me.
9
A Selesnya druid and I share an interest in the same garden, and we have
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragons, but we are superior beings and should not lower ourselves to direct conflict.
4
I have no interest in going to the surface world. It’s where one sends one’s servants.
5
1
Understanding. True power comes from the ability to discern other creatures’ motivations better than they can discern yours. (Any)
2
Kindred. All dragons are kin to one another, and
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
interest of maintaining the strength of their personal bloodline.
The yuan-ti have abandoned their humanity and consider non-serpentine humanoids to be lesser creatures, barely more civilized than
odds aren’t in their favor. A short retreat might be just the thing to reach a better tactical position, find allies, or to allow the yuan-ti the opportunity to study their opponents and
Lizardfolk
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into the future. This approach allows them to maintain their current level of influence in the world, but it limits their growth. Lizardfolk have no interest in developing writing, making long-term
learned to laugh. You use this talent in response to all emotional situations, to better fit in with your comrades.
6
You still don’t understand how metaphors work. That doesn’t stop
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Blue Dragons Dragons of Tyranny and Tempests Habitat: Coastal, Desert; Treasure: Relics Arrogant and imperious, blue dragons are chromatic dragons that crave control and collect followers like other
have no interest in treasures that are common or flawed, preferring one-of-a-kind gemstones, the crowns of fallen royals, and magic items capable of spreading the dragons’ influence.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
planes — and they lost. The gods were slain or driven into exile, leaving Athas under the dominion of elemental beings who took little interest in the affairs of mortals. In the grim age that
followed the defeat of the gods, mighty sorcerer-kings came to power and nearly destroyed the world with their reckless use of defiling magic. They made Athas into a desert where terrible monsters roam and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
6. Abandoned Quarters This room contains a number of beds, couches, and other furnishings, all of which have seen better days. Plaster has fallen from the ceiling and walls, adding to the refuse and
disarray. Across from the double door, a narrow window looks out toward the sea.
A search of the room yields nothing of interest or value. The window is wide enough for a Small or Medium character to crawl through.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
planes — and they lost. The gods were slain or driven into exile, leaving Athas under the dominion of elemental beings who took little interest in the affairs of mortals. In the grim age that
followed the defeat of the gods, mighty sorcerer-kings came to power and nearly destroyed the world with their reckless use of defiling magic. They made Athas into a desert where terrible monsters roam and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
6. Abandoned Quarters This room contains a number of beds, couches, and other furnishings, all of which have seen better days. Plaster has fallen from the ceiling and walls, adding to the refuse and
disarray. Across from the double door, a narrow window looks out toward the sea.
A search of the room yields nothing of interest or value. The window is wide enough for a Small or Medium character to crawl through.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Blue Dragons Dragons of Tyranny and Tempests Habitat: Coastal, Desert; Treasure: Relics Arrogant and imperious, blue dragons are chromatic dragons that crave control and collect followers like other
have no interest in treasures that are common or flawed, preferring one-of-a-kind gemstones, the crowns of fallen royals, and magic items capable of spreading the dragons’ influence.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Har’Akir Domain of the Ancient Dead Darklord: Ankhtepot Genre: Dark fantasy Hallmarks: Ancient tombs, desert perils, lost gods, mummies Mist Talismans: Canopic jar, lapis lazuli scarab, scroll of
hieroglyphics The sands of time bury the desert realm of Har’Akir. Here, the wonders of fallen empires and pyramids of forgotten pharaohs crumble beneath a merciless sun. Untold generations of tombs and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Har’Akir Domain of the Ancient Dead Darklord: Ankhtepot Genre: Dark fantasy Hallmarks: Ancient tombs, desert perils, lost gods, mummies Mist Talismans: Canopic jar, lapis lazuli scarab, scroll of
hieroglyphics The sands of time bury the desert realm of Har’Akir. Here, the wonders of fallen empires and pyramids of forgotten pharaohs crumble beneath a merciless sun. Untold generations of tombs and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
dedication to evil. An elemental priest protects and guides the common people, using elemental magic to better their lives. An elemental cultist demands abasement, sacrifice, and obedience. The element
serving Elemental Evil is not likely to seem out of the ordinary at first. In small desert villages, a cult could easily take shape and even attract popular support from a local community or tribe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
dedication to evil. An elemental priest protects and guides the common people, using elemental magic to better their lives. An elemental cultist demands abasement, sacrifice, and obedience. The element
serving Elemental Evil is not likely to seem out of the ordinary at first. In small desert villages, a cult could easily take shape and even attract popular support from a local community or tribe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
players’ interest. Not every result from the table needs to be the beginning of something in your story. Simply showing that Sharn lives and thrives around the players’ characters—that it’s full of
stories happening all the time—helps bring the city to life for everyone. Use these tables as sources of inspiration. They reflect the general activities and flavor of the different levels of Sharn, but you can tailor the results to be a better match for any ward.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
life of a gnome, whether one is investigating the nature of magic or trying to invent a better back scratcher. Questions about the world fill a gnome’s head: how an insect flies, a fish swims, or a
interest in mechanical devices, the natural world, and magical pursuits; a gnome might seek to invent a new garden tool, collect and categorize every type of butterfly, or develop a new method for cutting gemstones.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
life of a gnome, whether one is investigating the nature of magic or trying to invent a better back scratcher. Questions about the world fill a gnome’s head: how an insect flies, a fish swims, or a
interest in mechanical devices, the natural world, and magical pursuits; a gnome might seek to invent a new garden tool, collect and categorize every type of butterfly, or develop a new method for cutting gemstones.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
players’ interest. Not every result from the table needs to be the beginning of something in your story. Simply showing that Sharn lives and thrives around the players’ characters—that it’s full of
stories happening all the time—helps bring the city to life for everyone. Use these tables as sources of inspiration. They reflect the general activities and flavor of the different levels of Sharn, but you can tailor the results to be a better match for any ward.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
favor desert surroundings, and it doesn’t take much research for them to discover that Iymrith has a reputation in the North. The storm giants learn the following facts about their nemesis: Iymrith is an
ancient blue dragon known as the “Doom of the Desert.” She is also called the “Dragon of Statues” because she creates living statues (actually gargoyles) to guard her lair. Her lair is a ruined
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
favor desert surroundings, and it doesn’t take much research for them to discover that Iymrith has a reputation in the North. The storm giants learn the following facts about their nemesis: Iymrith is an
ancient blue dragon known as the “Doom of the Desert.” She is also called the “Dragon of Statues” because she creates living statues (actually gargoyles) to guard her lair. Her lair is a ruined
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Ogres Raging Hulks and Hoarders Habitat: Arctic, Desert, Forest, Grassland, Hill, Mountain, Swamp, Underdark; Treasure: Armaments Ogres are selfish raiders and hulking gluttons spawned of hateful
devices, and other delicate or lovingly made things. Occasionally they kidnap victims to eat later or, more rarely, performers who catch their interest.
Ogres trace their origins to wrathful deities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Ogres Raging Hulks and Hoarders Habitat: Arctic, Desert, Forest, Grassland, Hill, Mountain, Swamp, Underdark; Treasure: Armaments Ogres are selfish raiders and hulking gluttons spawned of hateful
devices, and other delicate or lovingly made things. Occasionally they kidnap victims to eat later or, more rarely, performers who catch their interest.
Ogres trace their origins to wrathful deities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, and murder are severe, regardless of the reason for the crime. If the characters express interest in knowing more about crimes and punishments in Waterdeep, give them the Code Legal handout in
could end with one or more of the characters being exiled, sentenced to several years of hard labor, imprisoned, or put to death. If that’s how their adventure ends, so be it. Hopefully, your next group will fare better.