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The Book of Many Things
Bitterwind—have noticed he’s become more reclusive recently, and when he does appear, he’s restless.
Augustus is a natural-born lycanthrope, born to werewolf parents. His parents
curse. And if bargaining doesn’t work, there’s always blackmail. (See the “Using the Moonstalkers in Your Campaign” section in chapter 11 for more details.)Change Shape
Charlatan
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Backgrounds
Player’s Handbook (2014)
world. But their true selves are sometimes plagued by an uneasy conscience, an old enemy, or deep-seated trust issues.
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Personality Trait
1
I fall in and out of love easily, and am
a born gambler who can’t resist taking a risk for a potential payoff.
5
I lie about almost everything, even when there’s no good reason to.
6
Sarcasm and insults are my
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
, and how they see the world. But their true selves are sometimes plagued by an uneasy conscience, an old enemy, or deep-seated trust issues.
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Personality Trait
1
I fall in and out
want.
4
I’m a born gambler who can’t resist taking a risk for a potential payoff.
5
I lie about almost everything, even when there’s no good reason to.
6
Sarcasm and
Satyr
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Species
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
all, and the proper response to such a gift, as far as most satyrs are concerned, is to accept it with relish.
Born of the Wild
In their physical forms, satyrs embody a fusion of humanoid
for more details on the satyr homeland, the Skola Vale.
The Art of the Revel
The humans of the poleis generally think of satyrs’ revels as raucous bacchanals, where anything and everything
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Lord of Blades NPCs The Lord of Blades highlights the issues surrounding the creation of the warforged. He and his followers are ready antagonists, employing deadly methods in pursuit of their aims
, but their ire isn’t born from evil. The Lord of Blades’ greatest desire is to ensure that his people have a future, but his methods are colored by his anger at the injustices the warforged have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
their suffering with the living. Ghost stories touch on fundamental issues of human existence: the nature of the soul, the weighty fact of mortality, and the burden of ancestry and history. Spirits
hauntings have a deep story, and the smallest details tell it. A simple locket or portrait might contain clues that explain a haunting. Personal ties give ghost stories weight. Consider tying the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
“Kasem’s Plan” for details on the origins of these peels). A character who further investigates these fruit peels learns no stalls in the night market currently sell persimmons. Kusa and Lamai are at their
business isn’t for outsiders. We keep our issues to ourselves.” During initial investigations, other shop owners refuse to speak about the Tyenmo-Xungoon rivalry or strangeness at their stalls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
you have. If you are a dwarf or an elf, subtract 2 from your roll. Then, roll on the Birth Order table for each sibling to determine that person’s age relative to yours (older, younger, or born at the
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
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Bastion Events Immediately after a character issues the Maintain order to their Bastion, the DM rolls once on the Bastion Events table to determine what event, if any, befalls the Bastion before the
is resolved immediately, with the player and DM working together to expand story details as needed. If multiple characters issue the Maintain order on the same Bastion turn, roll once on the table for
Kenku
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Every kenku is born with a desire to take to the air, and those who learn spellcasting do so in hope of mastering spells that will allow them to fly. Rumors of magic items such as flying carpets, brooms
a talent for learning and memorizing details. Thus, ambitious kenku can excel as superb spies and scouts. A kenku who learns of clever schemes and plans devised by other creatures can put them to use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, read the following: A boy’s voice issues from a stuffed purple dragon on one of the beds. “They’re not like the others. Should we hide from them too, Regan?”
“Well, it doesn’t matter now, donkey!” a
but don’t know how. If the characters tell the spirits that Theodora sent them, they eagerly cooperate. See Theodora’s parts of the “Séances” and “Escaping the House” sections for details on helping
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
before him makes it clear he has heard the story already, but he records any new details the characters share. When the characters’ account is complete, Atiba-Pa pauses thoughtfully, then shares the
following information: The spirits called haints aren’t uncommon in Djaynai, as spirits born of sorrow were spawned all too frequently during the Passage of Vultures. The manifestation of the sigils
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Things, complete with magical effects created by the constellations as well as a zodiac that might influence the destiny of those born under its signs.
The latter part of the chapter, intended for the
DM, includes details and rules for observatories: locations that facilitate stargazing and astronomical studies.
The Sky of Many Things A zodiac is a series of constellations that appear to rotate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
and challenge them. Who Are the Rivals? Determine who issues the challenge. If one or more of the characters have Rivals, pick a Rival to be the challenger. The challenger leads a group the same size
time to take them down a notch. Challenge Details The opposing students challenge the characters to meet the following midnight at the Furygale Repository on the Prismari College campus. The repository
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
or the inspiration for a barbarian’s rage. Are you still loyal to your dark lord, or did you break free from its influence? Either way, work with the DM to develop the details of your overlord
.
Child of a Savage Land. You were born into a lawless realm where violence was the only constant. How have you adapted to life on the other side of the Labyrinth? Are you superstitious, refusing to adapt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Harkon’s Powers and Dominion A born liar and shape-shifter, Harkon Lukas orchestrates elaborate manipulations. He has statistics similar to a loup garou (see chapter 5) but is never forced to change
shape, either by the moon or by other external factors. He prefers his human form, but explores different physical details as the mood strikes him. He’s rarely seen without his signature wide-brimmed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. It also guides you through creating characters destined to be legends and adventures born of this mythic setting. Chapter 1 covers the heroes of Theros: the races, class options, and backgrounds
gods, it presents omens that might launch heroes on the road to adventure, details hundreds of plot hooks, includes maps of potential adventure locations, and presents a short introductory adventure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragons that are born on the Shadowfell or seek out new lairs after their transformations establish lairs according to the preferences of their kind, though they find comfort only in the most gloomy and
eyes playing tricks on them as details and distance are distorted. The shadow dragon rarely leaves this place except to hunt and is attended by dozens of shadows. Additional Lair Action Shadow dragons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
people want to see, what they want to believe, and how they see the world. But their true selves are sometimes plagued by an uneasy conscience, an old enemy, or deep-seated trust issues. d8
for getting what I want. 4 I’m a born gambler who can’t resist taking a risk for a potential payoff. 5 I lie about almost everything, even when there’s no good reason to. 6 Sarcasm and insults are my
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
franchise features, paying staff, creating merchandise with proper branding, settling legal issues, and more are all encompassed by the baseline cost for a franchise’s headquarters, a multiplier from
“Recurring Expenses” section of chapter 6 in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. (That section details the costs characters might expect to pay to own an inn, a keep, or other types of properties.) This is because
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
help you arbitrate issues as they arise. When in doubt, make it up. It’s better to keep the game moving than to get bogged down in the rules. Embrace the shared story. D&D is about telling a story as a
track of details such as the characters’ marching order. Graph paper will be helpful if you need to draw a quick map for your players. Improvising Ability Checks The adventure often tells you what
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
member of the family? These details help establish your family and your title as features of the world of the campaign. Skill Proficiencies: History, Persuasion Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set
displeasure, and other people of high birth treat you as a member of the same social sphere. You can secure an audience with a local noble if you need to. Suggested Characteristics Nobles are born and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
details about Icewind Dale, share the suggestions from the Character Hooks Tied to Backgrounds table with them. Character Hooks Tied to Backgrounds Background Character Hook
Acolyte Auril
Waterdeep’s politics.
Outlander You’re a child of the icy wilderness, born and raised in one of the Reghed tribes. Imagine, after following herds of migrating reindeer your whole life, getting a taste
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Esclarotta, who is bound to the fortress by powerful magic that cannot be dispelled. Touching one of the glowing runes issues a specific command to Esclarotta’s spirit. A character who understands Dwarvish or
northward and then commanding it to crash in the Spine of the World, near the Miklos Glacier. More details of this crash and its consequences are provided in The Rise of Tiamat. If the dragon is slain and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
, who is bound to the fortress by powerful magic that cannot be dispelled. Touching one of the glowing runes issues a specific command to Esclarotta’s spirit. A character who understands Dwarvish or
castle northward and then commanding it to crash in the Spine of the World, near the Miklos Glacier. More details of this crash and its consequences are provided in The Rise of Tiamat. If the dragon is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
, and when he does appear, he’s restless. Augustus is a natural-born lycanthrope, born to werewolf parents. His parents were slain by monster hunters when he was young, and he traveled from town to town
Your Campaign” section later in this chapter for more details.) Boss Augustus Medium Monstrosity, Neutral
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 150 (20d8 + 60)
Speed 30 ft.; 40 ft. in wolf or hybrid form
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
a magical bubble and are pulled into the Border Ethereal (see chapter 2 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). During the ritual, you tell a story of your future journey, relating details of what will be
seen en route. The DM can choose to add to the story, imparting additional details or planting seeds for future adventures. If you wish, the ritual can be ended early, allowing the party to encounter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, after all, and the proper response to such a gift, as far as most satyrs are concerned, is to accept it with relish. (STEVE PRESCOTT) Born of the Wild In their physical forms, satyrs embody a fusion of
chapter 3 for more details on the satyr homeland, the Skola Vale. The Art of the Revel The humans of the poleis generally think of satyrs’ revels as raucous bacchanals, where anything and everything
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the sea, they’re not bound to the deep. Following their inherent curiosity, some tritons venture beyond the waves, seeking to explore a whole world of wonders beyond their own. (RYAN PANCOAST) Born of
places, like the polis of Meletis, whole triton communities flourish among dryfolk neighbors. See chapter 3 for more details on the tritons of Meletis and the Siren Sea. Hand of Thassa While tritons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
here focuses on humanoid NPCs, you can adjust details to create monstrous NPCs as well. Occupation and History In one sentence, describe the NPC’s occupation and provide a brief historical note that
Intelligence — studious, learned, inquisitive 5 Wisdom — perceptive, spiritual, insightful 6 Charisma — persuasive, forceful, born leader d6 Low Ability 1 Strength — feeble, scrawny 2 Dexterity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
H12. Twelve shadows haunt this 30-foot-high cave. They swarm over members of the party but recoil from any character who presents a holy symbol of Mystryl. The shadows were born from those who
cave, read: A deep sigh issues from the darkness. A voice steeped in malevolence and hatred whispers to you in a language reminiscent of Elvish.
The wraith speaks Loross (see the “Loross: The Netherese
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
member of the family? These details help establish your family and your title as features of the world of the campaign. Skill Proficiencies: History, Persuasion Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set
displeasure, and other people of high birth treat you as a member of the same social sphere. You can secure an audience with a local noble if you need to. Suggested Characteristics Nobles are born and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Humanoid host can carry only one slaad egg at a time. Over three months, the egg moves to the chest cavity, gestates, and forms a slaad tadpole. In the 24-hour period before the tadpole is born, the host
. D4: Barricaded Room The entrance to this room is barricaded by heavy mining equipment. Inside are two Dragon Army captives who escaped the initial slaadi attack and Virruza (see area D5 for details
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Other Nonplayer Characters This list of twenty NPCs is provided for when you need one quickly. You can, of course, change any details about them that you wish. Use them to flesh out the caravan, to
of expensive, fragile porcelain in a bouncing, jarring wagon along the Trade Way must be a born optimist. In Samardag’s world, the sky is always blue, the weather is always fine, and the outlook for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Doing so provides no special insight but reveals a few details of the life of the legendary character who lies interred within these halls. If a worshiper of Phenax enters the room, though, that
holds Solt, who was born Returned. Crypt D holds Gathus Gadus, who could whisper anyone and anything to sleep. Crypt E is empty. The name on the sarcophagus is violently scratched out, and the engraved