details interests are brothers

Chapter 4: Personality and Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Chapter 4: Personality and Background Characters are defined by much more than their race and class. They’re individuals with their own stories, interests, connections, and capabilities beyond those

that class and race define. This chapter expounds on the details that distinguish characters from one another, including the basics of name and physical description, the rules of backgrounds and languages, and the finer points of personality and alignment.

Siblings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Siblings You might be an only child or one of many children. Your siblings could be cherished friends or hated rivals. Roll on the Number of Siblings table to determine how many brothers or sisters

how the others do. Other Details. You can decide any other details you like about each sibling, including gender, personality, and place in the world. Number of Siblings d10 Siblings 2 or lower

Chapter 4: Personality and Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Chapter 4: Personality and Background Characters are defined by much more than their race and class. They’re individuals with their own stories, interests, connections, and capabilities beyond those

that class and race define. This section expounds on the details that distinguish characters from one another, including the basics of name and physical description, the rules of backgrounds and languages, and the finer points of personality and alignment.

Barthen's Provisions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

details of the mine from Sildar Hallwinter, a character who succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (History) check can relate the information from the first two paragraphs of chapter 1. Elmina also

mentions that two more Rockseeker brothers, Nundro and Tharden, are camped somewhere outside town. Elmina hasn’t seen them in a tenday and expects the brothers to return “any day now” to resupply. What

The Road to Phandalin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

started. (If you’re using another adventure hook, skip to the second paragraph and adjust the details as necessary, ignoring the information about driving the cart.) You began your adventuring career in

. Gundren was clearly excited and more than a little secretive about his reasons for the trip, saying only that he and his brothers had found “something big,” and that he’d pay you ten gold pieces each for

End of the Year

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Relationship interests the characters are pursuing this academic year. Campus Heroes Thanks to the central role they played in dealing with the outbreaks of kerfuffles, the characters have become well

, and Beloveds, as well as any professors they’ve encountered this academic year. They’re also vaunted in the Strixhaven Star newspaper as heroes. Feel free to use additional roleplaying scenes and other details to reinforce how the characters’ actions have made a name for them!

Confronting Kasem

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Confronting Kasem If characters challenge Kasem with details they learned about him from local vendors, he laughs them off, explaining the market is full of gossip. A character who succeeds on a DC

Brothers tent or reports of him having a strange pet, Kasem grows flustered and claims he’s thinking about getting a parrot.

Barthen's Provisions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

. He considers Gundren a friend and was excited by talk of discovering the lost mine of the Phandelver’s Pact in the nearby hills. If the party hasn’t already learned details of the mine from Sildar

also mentions that two more Rockseeker brothers, Nundro and Tharden, are camped somewhere outside town. Barthen hasn’t seen them in a tenday and expects the brothers to return “any day now” to resupply

Revealing the Wynlings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Sylvan ask the wynling questions, the Fey creature squeaks the following details in reply: Kasem found the wynlings in the nearby mountains and brought them to the market recently. The wynlings live with

their friend Kasem at the Spicy Brothers tent. Kasem offers the wynlings persimmons to do errands and to play in certain places (usually the Tyenmo and Xungoon stalls). The wynlings aren’t malicious

Children of the All-Father

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

members of the pantheon. Chief among the giant gods are the six sons of Annam. The brothers are Stronmaus (champion and favorite of storm giants), Memnor (cloud giants), Surtur (fire giants), Thrym

racially distinct. Stronmaus, for example, doesn’t look like a storm giant, though he is often depicted as one in carvings and other art. Like Annam and each of his brothers, Stronmaus is a unique godly

Starting the Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

from your acquaintance Sergeant Germaine Vilroy of the Sharn Watch that reads, “I’m calling on you for a job. I can’t write the details, but it pays well and requires your skills. Meet me at the

same birthplace, fighting for the same side in the Last War, or having common backgrounds or interests. Once the characters’ relationships to one another have been established, read or paraphrase the

Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

boxed text when you’re ready to start. If you create a different adventure hook, skip to the second paragraph and adjust the details as necessary, ignoring the information about driving the wagon. In

. Gundren was clearly excited and more than a little secretive about his reasons for the trip, saying only that he and his brothers had found “something big,” and that he’d pay you ten gold pieces each

Patriars

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

. Prominent Patriar Families Below are the names of and a few details about many of the other patriar families in the city. Belt owns horses for sale and exchange. Bormul is related to the Bormul

nobility in Amn and has interests in southern silver mines and vineyards. Caldwell owns most of the city’s art museums. Dlusker is nearly broke but maintains a textile mill in the Lower City and a few

Conversing with the Emperor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

the adventure, claiming that she sought to protect not only the emperor but the stability of the empire. She’ll go on to calmly answer any questions the characters have, revealing any details from the

“Secrets of Immortality” section. She clearly believes what she says and considers her actions to be in the best interests of the empire. After Secretary Wei has spoken on her own behalf, the emperor

Meeting Darrett

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

questions about themselves, their travels, their weapons, and anything else about the world beyond Vogler. He knows all about the Kingfisher Festival and shares the following details: Darrett Highwater

. He always has their best interests in mind. Portray him as reliable and with whatever quirks your players are likely to find charming. Establish Darrett’s trustworthiness now so the characters know

Patriars

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

. PROMINENT PATRIAR FAMILIES Below are the names of and a few details about many of the other patriar families in the city. Belt owns horses for sale and exchange. Bormul is related to the Bormul

nobility in Amn and has interests in southern silver mines and vineyards. Caldwell owns most of the city’s art museums. Dlusker is nearly broke but maintains a textile mill in the Lower City and a few

Bruenor's Plan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

reason to think otherwise. Bruenor assures the adventurers they will have his gratitude and that of all Gauntlgrym — indeed, of all Faerûn — if they are successful. If the characters press for details

best interests of his people and home at heart. He is drawn to help characters who follow a strong moral and ethical code, and often seeks their help in return. Use his good humor and folksy demeanor

Talhundereth Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

door to the librarian’s room (area T15). Pushing on the door causes it to swing outward. T14: Reading Room Domenico Cava Two brothers and their associates infiltrated Talhundereth and are trying to

arrive quickly to see what’s going on. The drow share the following points: Arrival. The drow came from the Underdark only recently, through the entrance (area T1). Brothers. Nythalyn and Yanthdel

The Lords' Alliance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

interests and gathering and updating information on its settlements for her superiors, fellow agents, and potential recruits, including adventurers who might serve the Alliance or one of its members

. NOTE TO THE DM: MAKING THE REALMS YOURS The information in this chapter is intentionally nonspecific with respect to threats, monsters, and statistics. While you can use these details to flavor your

16. Talis's Hall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

, she would much rather send them against her rival than fight them. At the same time, she knows she cannot be seen as disloyal to the cult’s interests. Negotiating with Talis Talis is wary of the

not for long. If pressed for details, Talis reveals that castle belongs to a cloud giant allied with the cult. The castle, she says, is hidden near the village of Parnast, which is under the cult’s

B: Elven Encampment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

headed north. He doesn’t know their destination, but he suspects they’re not just wandering. He suggests that perhaps the Dragon Army, the elves, and the characters have similar interests in this

to him, he hopes he’ll be able to determine the location of the City of Lost Names (see the end of the “E: Wakenreth” section for details). With this, Dalamar sends the characters on their way, wishing them fruitful investigations.

16. Talis's Hall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

turned to her advantage, she would much rather send them against her rival than fight them. At the same time, she knows she cannot be seen as disloyal to the cult’s interests. Negotiating with Talis

pressed for details, Talis reveals that castle belongs to a cloud giant allied with the cult. The castle, she says, is hidden near the village of Parnast, which is under the cult’s control. If all

Symbiotic Being

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

patient it is in resolving its agenda depends on its personality (work with your DM to determine these details). If you have an opportunity to advance its agenda and don’t act on it, the symbiote can

symbiote seeks to defend the servants and interests of a powerful being or organization. 5 The symbiote wants to keep you from harm at all costs and believes it knows what’s best for you. 6 The symbiote seeks to experience new sensations, the more bizarre the better.

Guild Membership

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

they’re not necessarily bonds. People can be bonds if they inspire you, motivate you, or make you act against your best interests. (They can represent flaws if their existence amounts to a weakness

contacts are — facts that you can build on by working with your DM to add some details. The table entries for contacts are written in the first person, where “I” is your character. You’ll roll twice on the

Dragon Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

15 Dismisses modern cultures as historical curiosities sure to collapse imminently 16 Has trouble discerning details of anything as small as Humanoids 17 Sharpens claws or horns on

I am devoted to Bahamut or Tiamat and put their interests ahead of my own. 6 I’m determined to destroy the adventurers who slew my parent—and everyone connected to them. 7 I’m obsessed

Merchants' Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

company of Syndra Silvane. For details of a sample villa, see “Merchant Prince’s Villa.” 6. Grand Souk The Grand Souk, or market, is one of the three beating hearts of Port Nyanzaru — the others being

brothers and sisters of Sune; those who score 10 or higher are offered friendly advice on how to improve their presentation; and those who score 9 or less are greeted with sad, sympathetic looks and

The Twelve

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

similar to those of an individual house. Consider using the following details as a template if there’s a particular dragonmarked house you wish to serve. Patronage. As a patron, the Twelve is

functionally similar to a dragonmarked house. Rather than advancing one house’s interests, though, the Twelve seeks to advance magical developments that have practical value to society as well as potential for

N9. Vistani Camp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

houses built into its sides. Fog obscures the details, but you can see that these buildings feature elegantly carved woodwork and have decorative lanterns hanging from their sculpted eaves. Atop the hill

serve Strahd. The elders have died, leaving a pair of brothers named Luvash and Arrigal in charge. Both men are evil and willing to do whatever Strahd demands of them. These Vistani have two problems

Meeting the Inhabitants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

has no idea. (He is wrong, but Runara finds the situation amusing and lets Mumpo continue to believe in her ignorance.) Myla (lawful good kobold tinkerer ) is a winged kobold whose brothers, Mek and

this check. Tarak does not willingly discuss the details of his past with anyone but trusted friends. Tarak frequently visits the sea caves on the south side of the island to acquire heart cap mushrooms

Factions of Gracklstugh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

keeps all the city’s factions at each other’s throats and out of Horgar’s way. Council of Lairds This advisory body represents the interests of the different clans that have pledged allegiance to the

guile, and are always looking for ways to expand their influence. SECRETS OF GRACKLSTUGH Wary outsiders visiting Gracklstugh quickly learn the most important details of life in the city. Unseen

Tu'narath

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

have a great number of permanent structures, and a system of districts in which particular functions or activities are concentrated. TU'NARATH IN BRIEF Here are some key details of Tu’narath

by categorizing the castaway items, making it easier for other githyanki to locate objects related to their personal interests. Creatures seeking to infiltrate Tu’narath have had success in using this

People of Phandalin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Development. Brawn knows a great deal about Tresendar Manor, including the location and layout of its dungeon. Characters who talk to him about his past can learn a few details of the entrance to the

dungeons (see “Tresendar Manor” below). If effective roleplaying or ability checks get the characters on Brawn’s good side, he can be convinced to provide further details of the layout of dungeon areas

Gnome Gods

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

example of what befalls mortals who conduct themselves the same way. For the gnomes, this niche is filled by Urdlen, also known as the Glutton for its selfish and cruel behavior. Though the details

the rest of the pantheon, Urdlen selfishly refused to set his own interests aside and contribute to the group. Every version of this story ends in some sort of tragedy — perhaps the loss of Gaerdal’s

Villa Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

seize control of Baldur’s Gate. He and his brothers recently stole the Shield of the Hidden Lord from a crypt under the city. A powerful devil named Gargauth is trapped in the shield, and has vowed to

headache. She also takes most of her meals here. Food is delivered via a dumbwaiter in the southwest corner (see area V5 for details), which has a cord that rings a bell in the kitchen. Other features of

Cave Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

regarding their identities, allegiances, interests, and goals, filing it all in his memory in the hope that someday he will find a use for what he learns. Nezznar admits to being the Spider, and to

of the three Rockseeker brothers. Nezznar kept him alive because he thought the dwarf might know more about the mine than he admitted. The Spider has interrogated Nundro every day ever since capturing

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