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Magic Items
Baldurâs Gate: Descent into Avernus
conduct myself determines my reward in the afterlife. (Lawful)
6
Redemption. All creatures are capable of change for the better. (Good)
Bonds
D6
BOND
1
I have a
!
5
I allow nothing to stand in the way of my crusade to eradicate evil from the multiverse.
6
I ignore those who do not support my plans, for my calling is higher than all others
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
bond might involve other bounty hunters or the organizations or individuals that employ you. Your ideal could be associated with your determination always to catch your quarry or your desire to maintain
If thereâs a plan, Iâll forget it. If I donât forget it, Iâll ignore it.
4
I have a âtellâ that reveals when Iâm lying.
5
I turn tail and run when
Backgrounds
Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
fervent desire to share the joy you have experienced with Ravnica. Along with the rest of the conclave, you are committed to resisting the ambitions of the other guilds â with military force if
, empathetic, and generally peaceful â unless roused to action. Their flaws and bonds alike grow naturally from their close ties to the community.
Personality Traits
d8
Personality Trait
Backgrounds
Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
. (Chaotic)
6
Power. Someday Iâll find or create the magic that will make me the most powerful being in Ravnica. (Evil)
Bonds
d6
Bond
1
I have dedicated my life
d6
Flaw
1
If thereâs a plan, Iâll probably forget it. If I donât forget it, Iâll probably ignore it.
2
I get bored easily, and if nothing is happening I&rsquo
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
creates a mystical bond between the giver and the receiver of a gift.
On some worlds, such bonds lead hobgoblins to form communities with deep ties to one another. In Eberron and the Forgotten Realms, vast
;Quick Buildâ section for your characterâs class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you canât raise any of your scores
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
Characteristics Use the information on creating NPCs in chapter 4 to develop a sentient itemâs mannerisms, personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws. You can also draw on the âSpecial Features
â section earlier in this chapter. If you determine these characteristics randomly, ignore or adapt any result that doesnât make sense for an inanimate object. You can reroll until you get a result you like.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
Endless Torment In every domain, instruments of suffering from the Darklordâs past ensure their greatest desire remains in view but ever out of reach. Even though a Darklord is effectively immortal
reminders of the Darklordâs inadequacies. When symbolism is too subtle, the literal specters from the Darklordâs past return to haunt them. Unpleasant Hope. The Darklordâs desireâcommonly their bondâis
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
own corpses as they pursue ambitions free from mortal bonds. Liches possess exceptional cunning and magical prowess, and they use their unnatural immortality to pursue arcane secrets few could grasp in
into an insidious inferno that burns a mage hollow until only the desire for more magical power remains.
âRudolph van Richten,
Van Richtenâs Guide to Liches
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Worshiping Heliod The brilliance of Heliodâs sun is impossible to ignore. Thus, virtually everyone on Theros pays at least grudging respect to the sun god in forms of worship that range from simple
Heliod highlight his mercurial nature, even while acclaiming him as a god of bravery and justice.
Battle with Purphoros. In his desire to establish himself as the leader of the pantheon, Heliod
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
identities of other House Freth spies in their midst. The drow attack characters who interfere in the interrogation. Once Kereth and his cronies are dealt with, characters can cut through Tazirahcâs bonds and
release him if they so desire. If Xarann AâDaragon (see area 17d) is with the party, he questions Tazirahc to make sure he didnât divulge any compromising information. If the characters havenât met
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
companions, but they can sometimes be won over with gifts of food or treasure. When a pseudodragon finds an agreeable companion, it bonds with that person as long as it is treated fairly. A pseudodragon puts
that allows them to share basic ideas such as hunger, curiosity, or affection. When it bonds with a companion, a pseudodragon can communicate what it sees and hears even over long distances. A
Orc
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
diplomacy. They care only for satisfying their insatiable desire for battle, to smash their foes and appease their gods.
Booming Birth Rate
In order to replenish the casualties of their endless warring
goals of the tribe donât concern me. Personal glory is what I crave. (Chaotic)
6
Savagery. I will not be controlled. (Chaotic)
Orc Bonds
d6
Bond
1
I will defend my
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
perfect as I am, I can strive to be even better. (Neutral) 6 Power. I will be secure when I rule over all. (Evil) Beholder Bonds d6 Bond 1 My followers are all spying on me, and I seek motivated
to recover an ancient tome that contains the secret of creating perfect, obedient clones of myself. Beholder Flaws d6 Flaw 1 I usually ignore advice from my minions. 2 I enjoy taunting rivals with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
) 6 Leadership. I am not part of the pack. I am above it. (Chaotic) Gnoll/Cultist Bonds d6 Bond 1 I would die before betraying the Lord of Savagery. 2 I would follow the leader of our war band
flee from opponents that can match my strength. 3 My supposed allies are my first victims. 4 Deep down inside, I am terrified I will fail Yeenoghu. 5 My desire to torment my foes sometimes gives them the opportunity to outwit me. 6 My arrogance causes me to overlook opportunities.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
might also call for a Strength check when you try to accomplish tasks like the following: Force open a stuck, locked, or barred door Break free of bonds Push through a tunnel that is too small Hang
a character is hindered by the weight of equipment. When you use this variant, ignore the Strength column of the Armor table in chapter 5. If you carry weight in excess of 5 times your Strength score
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
might also call for a Strength check when you try to accomplish tasks like the following: Force open a stuck, locked, or barred door Break free of bonds Push through a tunnel that is too small Hang on
determining how a character is hindered by the weight of equipment. When you use this variant, ignore the Strength column of the Armor table. If you carry weight in excess of 5 times your Strength score, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
character might try to bribe enemies rather than fight them, or chase after a fleeing enemy to see where it goes. Players who ignore objectives will have to deal with the consequences, which is another
finishes. As a complication, enemies might desire the object as much as the adventurers do, forcing both parties to fight for it. Run a Gauntlet. The adventurers must pass through a dangerous area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
raised to a very different lifestyle than most people ever experience, and their personalities reflect that upbringing. A noble title comes with a plethora of bonds â responsibilities to family, to other
in every word addressed to me, and Iâm quick to anger. 4 I have an insatiable desire for carnal pleasures. 5 In fact, the world does revolve around me. 6 By my words and actions, I often bring shame to my family.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
When Clans Collapse We have but one desire â revenge against those who drove us out of our home.
â Queen Helgret Deephammer,
of the Deephammer clan in exile
For all the attention dwarves pay to
dedication to its goals strains the bonds between elements that must work together for the clan to prosper. Feuds between artisans drive wedges between families. Dwarf traders strike deals that fail to benefit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
many lies, I place a high value on friendship. (Any) 6 Daring. I am most happy when risking everything. (Any) Smuggler Bonds d6 Bond 1 My vessel was stolen from me, and I burn with the desire to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
its body. Weird Oracles. The knowledge that berbalangs accumulate makes them great sources of information for powerful people traveling the planes. BerbaÂlangs ignore petitioners, however, unless they
seeks out a new master â a humanoid within a few miles who has an unusually hate-filled heart. The soul bonds itself to the foul essence it finds in that person, and the boneclaw becomes forever
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
raised to a very different lifestyle than most people ever experience, and their personalities reflect that upbringing. A noble title comes with a plethora of bonds â responsibilities to family, to other
in every word addressed to me, and Iâm quick to anger. 4 I have an insatiable desire for decadent pleasures. 5 In fact, the world does revolve around me. 6 By my words and actions, I often bring shame
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, but passersby ignore her. As she calls out once more, the tavern door behind her opens and two guards toss a young male human in bright clothing out into the street. He tumbles into the old woman
encourage cooperative roleplaying, so give the players lots of space to discuss how to help characters like Noriel and Dabahl â and then run with the playersâ ideas. A desire to help Noriel could lead to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
âsigns of her fervent desire to prove her connection and dedication to Djaynai. Personality Trait. âI have more important matters to attend to than you.â Ideal. âTradition must be preserved at all costs
Brother Broumane want to learn the scope of the charactersâ mission. They largely ignore each other as they each attempt to win the characters to their side. During the conversation, Zisatta focuses on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
for reinforcing the conventions of a particular genre. Under this approach, think of the motifs of a genre as personality traits, flaws, and bonds that can apply to any of the adventurers. For
others feel that heroism, roleplaying, and other parts of the game are their own rewards that donât need incentives like inspiration. If you choose to ignore inspiration, youâre telling the players that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Raxivort. The desire to please Raxivort weighs heavily on all their decisions. When things arenât going well for them, xvarts naturally assume that Raxivort is angry. To appease their troubled lord, they
to Raxivortâs divine nature. Even though the xvarts inherited Raxivortâs greed and cowardice, they also gained his ability to form bonds with such creatures. Xvart Warlocks. A xvart can forge a pact
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. Most feel they were given a second lease on life when they were rescued from the wastes or found their way here. Nezrahâs desire to keep her community a secret from other dragons has rubbed off on the
characters can ignore difficult terrain during travel, allowing them to cover double the distance listed on the Northern Wastes Land Travel table earlier in this chapter. While with the characters
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
you desire that could be performed by a prestidigitation spell.
You break out into song whenever you roll a 1 on any die.
41
Your possessions change their state or appearance at the DMâs
can ignore the verbal component of any spell you cast.
You must shout the verbal component of any spell you cast.
98
As an action, you conjure a mindless, shapeless force that is your exact
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
, Uthgardt have little use for coin, so travelers hoping to buy their way out of a confrontation are advised to offer something else. Uthgardt donât see national boundaries or the bonds of civilization
band may measure your prowess. It doesnât greatly matter if you win or lose, though. Simply express a desire or a willingness to compete, and you will earn some measure of respect. If you win the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
while its captors are distracted. With its childlike intellect and telepathy, the otyugh broadcasts its desire for more food. The characters are able to communicate with the creature, and if they offer
good enough for one character to say it for the whole group. The vines ignore the undead. Any non-undead creature in the room when the vines emerge must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldurâs Gate Gazetteer
Whitkeep Hostel throw tomatoes at passersby who flaunt their wealth 3 1d4 bandits joyride on riding horses stolen from a corral 4 2d4 Flaming Fist guards, off-duty or headed elsewhere, ignore obvious
popular with city folk who pay a few coppers to view the creatures, many neighbors fear that Ubis doesnât take security seriously enough, and that his desire to coddle such dangerous beasts could lead to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
bandits joyride on riding horses stolen from a corral
4 2d4 Flaming Fist guards, off-duty or headed elsewhere, ignore obvious crimes
5 1d4 patriars (human nobles) and 2d8 guards
6 1d4
creatures, many neighbors fear that Ubis doesnât take security seriously enough, and that his desire to coddle such dangerous beasts could lead to them breaking free and rampaging through the district
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
currently being held in the dungeons beneath the ruins of Castle Never, awaiting execution. As my documancer, Walnut, is so fond of saying: Ignore Head Officeâs missives at your own peril. (She says
she calls Piercer, which grants her a +1 bonus to her attack and damage rolls. Moguhl flees before the adventurers can kill or capture her, using her Shapechanger trait to escape or to slip her bonds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
abilities of changelings to develop doppelgangers, while implanting a desire to cause chaos in the communities around them.âeven when thereâs no benefit in it for the doppelganger. Some doppelgangers
Actions). Belashyrra rips at the bonds of reality in its immediate area. Each creature within 10 feet of Belashyrra must succeed on a DC 22 Constitution saving throw or take 19 (3d12) force damage and