devoted interest are barely

Sage Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

You spent years learning the lore of the multiverse. You scoured manuscripts, studied scrolls, and listened to the greatest experts on the subjects that interest you. Your efforts have made you a

Characteristics Sages are defined by their extensive studies, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to scholarly pursuits, a sage values knowledge highly—sometimes in its own right

Rakdos Cultist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

a member of a cult devoted to an ancient demon who delights in violence and chaos. It just so happens that Rakdos loves a good show, and your highest aspiration is to please the Defiler, the Lord of

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

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

. 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

, devoted to contemplating philosophical principles. 8 My former clade supervisor is now engaged in field research studying some of the largest beasts and monsters on Ravnica. Non-Simic

Warforged

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

mindless automatons, House Cannith devoted vast resources to improving these steel soldiers. An unexpected breakthrough produced sapient soldiers, giving rise to what some have only grudgingly accepted

delight in exploring their feelings, their freedom, and their relationships with others. Most warforged have no interest in religion, but some embrace faith and mysticism, seeking higher purpose and

Sage - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

. You scoured manuscripts, studied scrolls, and listened to the greatest experts on the subjects that interest you. Your efforts have made you a master in your fields of study. Skill

involved, have a strong chance of knowing who is. Suggested Characteristics Sages are defined by their extensive studies, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to

Viktal

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

Viktal Tales of the days before Mother arrived claim that the families of Viktal barely scraped enough from the earth to survive, and often lost livestock and children to malicious fey. Today, Mother

equally. The cheery villagers welcome visitors, showing eager interest in their stories and lodging them free of charge at the village inn, the Fisher’s Rest. Visitors are welcome to stay for as long as they like, especially as one of the seasonal Tithe festivals approaches.

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

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

pity. Born into the world lacking stout scales and sharp teeth, it’s a wonder they have managed to survive for so long. The typical human would barely make it through a day in the swamps. Still

Mee'Yah-Ghee

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->One Grung Above

Mee’Yah-Ghee 6th-level Albino Dwarf Monk Hermit Way of the Drunken Master A devoted member of the Ytepka Society, Mee’Yah-Ghee spends most of his time occupying various taverns in the Merchant’s

Ward of Port Nyanzaru, drinking, and generally keeping tabs on goings on in the city in that regard. All manner of folks are willing to talk freely around a drunk albino dwarf that can barely seem to

Fane Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

. Only creatures devoted to Elemental Evil are untroubled by the sensations. Doors. Doors are made from stone slabs balanced on central pivots. Opening a door creates two openings about 3 feet wide

weird, phosphorescent lichen — a side effect of the strange magical properties of the area — provides dim light. The lichen is more heavily concentrated in the upper reaches of the large chambers, and just barely visible in the passages. Map 5.1: Fane of the EyeView Player Version

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species 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

another society and wish to be part of it. 3 I respect my superiors and obey them without question. My fate is theirs to decide. 4 I have an interest in an unsuitable mate, which I can&rsquo

Halfling Rogue

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

—tried to have you killed. You escaped, barely alive and thanking Tymora, the goddess of good fortune, for your luck. You fled Phandalin, almost penniless and with only the tools of your trade to your

world a better place. But you have no interest in causing suffering or making things worse than they already are. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF

Dealing with Uldrak

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

Dealing with Uldrak Uldrak is a bitter creature who barely remembers his past. Long ago, he learned how to remove his curse, but the solution was so beyond him that he consigned himself to failure

reveals that the “gem” glowing on the pommel of his old sword is in fact an orb of dragonkind — an item sure to be of interest to Arkhan. He urges the characters to trade the orb to Arkhan for the reliquary and then return here. If the characters agree, Uldrak gives them directions to Arkhan’s Tower.

Valenar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

humanity’s arrival on the continent. The elves of Valenar are utterly devoted to the arts of war. Their cavalry has no equal in Khorvaire, and they combine a talent for magic with stealth and

elves will continue this provocation… that their main interest is conflict with a worthy foe, and that they want Darguun or Karrnath to declare war. Valenar is a feudal kingdom. The elves are warrior

Clerics and Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Clerics and Champions It’s far more common for a hero to be devoted to an individual god than it is for an ordinary mortal. A cleric almost always worships a single god of the pantheon and chooses a

domain appropriate to that deity for their Divine Domain feature. Often, heroes choose to devote themselves to particular gods either out of piety or self-interest. Sometimes, though, the gods choose

Airship Travel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

a storm giant riding a roc. The two are looking for clues to King Hekaton’s whereabouts. The giant concludes that the ship contains nothing of interest and steers the roc away, staying at least a

quarter of a mile away. The giant has no interest in involving “small folk” in its investigation. It avoids combat and ignores signals from the airship. Mounted Uthgardt Characters on the upper deck or in

Humans Transformed

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->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

Chapter 2: Raiders' Camp

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

we fought a particularly savage battle against raiders. A few others and I fought our way to the keep, barely. Leosin didn’t make it at all. We went back this morning to look for him, but all we

were returning to Berdusk from the great library at Candlekeep, where Leosin was consulting the librarians and researching ancient writings on dragon folklore. Dragon cults are his special interest

Chapter 2: Raiders' Camp

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

, after we fought a particularly savage battle against raiders. A few others and I fought our way to the keep, barely. Leosin didn’t make it at all. We went back this morning to look for him, but all we

interest. The broken staff is nothing special. The choker is a braided leather neckband with a silver dragon design chased into the leather. The ends are ragged, as if it was roughly torn off.

Vaeve's Offer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Camlash’s forces, and the lower entrance is guarded by spyder-fiends. Vaeve points out both entrances to the cliffside redoubt, two miles distant and barely visible through the blowing fog. If the

characters express interest in confronting Kas, Vaeve suggests first facing one or both generals. Defeating Camlash might compel Kas to emerge to seize a final victory over Lolth’s forces. Defeating Miska

Sage

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

Sage You spent years learning the lore of the multiverse. You scoured manuscripts, studied scrolls, and listened to the greatest experts on the subjects that interest you. Your efforts have made you

. Devoted to scholarly pursuits, a sage values knowledge highly — sometimes in its own right, sometimes as a means toward other ideals. d8 Personality Trait 1 I use polysyllabic words that convey the

Sage

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

Sage You spent years learning the lore of the multiverse. You scoured manuscripts, studied scrolls, and listened to the greatest experts on the subjects that interest you. Your efforts have made you

, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to scholarly pursuits, a sage values knowledge highly — sometimes in its own right, sometimes as a means toward other ideals. d8

Khea the Sage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

roused many scholars’ interest. Sage Advice Beyond her suggestion about the Court of Orestes, Khea is a font of insights. If any of the characters mention the shared vision they experienced, Khea is

certain that they witnessed a sign from Phenax, verification of the god’s ominous interest in this enigma. Khea can also identify the name Varyas as belonging to a dangerous, rabble-rousing oracle who

Heliod's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

the best of mortals. That said, the reason for his initial interest in a champion isn’t always obvious. What made the sun god turn his attention to you? What sets you apart from the masses of people

who offer him prayers and sacrifice? What made him think you would be a good champion? The Heliod’s Favor table offers a handful of suggestions. Heliod can be a fickle god, but once you have devoted

Monastic Orders

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

Monastic Orders The following orders can be found in various parts of the Forgotten Realms. The Dark Moon A monastic order devoted to Shar, the Dark Moon works openly in lands where her worship is

. These monks seek the secrets of life by studying death itself. It is the condition of being dead that concerns them most, and not what lies beyond; the afterlife holds little interest for them. Their

Githzerai in the World

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

best interest to keep their citadels safe from discovery. Menyar-Ag prefers to plant them in desolate and rarely frequented places such as barren deserts or remote locations in the Underdark. The primary

audience chamber was so intense that I could barely think. Did that pressure come from Menyar-Ag-Gith, or from the dozens of followers that surrounded his body? Alas, I left with that thought, and my

Yellowcrest Businesses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

who stake out any of those locations can see Faerl as he arrives just after noon in a private coach, which barely fits along the narrow Trades Ward streets where the Yellowcrest businesses are located

to talk to them, though his bodyguards stand close by. Faerl pretends to take an interest in any talk of the characters looking into the Yellowcrest murders, calling the fact that no one was ever

Arrival

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

heads to the villa of the merchant prince Wakanga O’tamu. There she intends to stay for the remainder of the adventure. If the characters express interest in accompanying her, she’s more than happy to

boats along the canals. Dinosaurs compete in weekly races through the streets. These brightly painted racing dinosaurs are fast, vicious, and barely under their riders’ control. Flowers, green plants, and

Upper Northedge

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

possessing vast knowledge and divine power—resides in the temple. Other points of interest in Shae Lias include the Oaks, one of the finest restaurants in Sharn, which serves food of the highest

Hope is a temple district; although the city’s most impressive churches and shrines are located in Upper Central, it’s commonly known that if you’re looking for a truly devoted priest, you should go to

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