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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
disguise with animalistic or monstrous characteristics, meant to inspire fear
FEATURE: DUAL PERSONALITIES
Most of your fellow adventurers and the world know you as your persona. Those who
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Security. Doing what must be done can’t bring the innocent to harm. (Lawful)
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Confusion. Deception is a weapon. Strike from where your foes won’t expect. (Chaotic)
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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
quirk for a lizardfolk character or to inspire a unique mannerism.
Lizardfolk Quirks
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You hate waste and see no reason not to scavenge fallen enemies. Fingers are tasty and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Chapter 3: Player Options At Acquisitions Incorporated, no one ever asks, “Should it be done?” Instead they ask, “How can it be done — and then how do we turn what we’ve done into cold, hard cash
of your enemies, Acq Inc has no opinion on personal hygiene as long as the job gets done. The amazing diversity on display across the full range of Acquisitions Incorporated franchises and commercial
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
Redbrands who still want you dead. Alignment: Neutral. You tend to do whatever seems best at the time. Sure, you’ve done some things you’re not proud of, and you’re not personally committed to making the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
robust options for characters who want to get things done outside adventuring time, because the heroes of an Acquisitions Incorporated campaign have something that most adventurers don’t — a well-paid
? If they’re successful, the franchise gets the profits! And if they get caught, who are these people you barely know?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, with barely a hint of emotion left. He is above the concerns of the living. The only event that occasionally haunts him is the death of Tatyana, but his view of the past is bereft of romance or regret
. In his mind, her death couldn’t have been prevented, and what is done cannot be undone. In life, Strahd lived to conquer. In undeath, he conquers still—not realms, but people, driving good souls to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Creating a Shadow Dragon Use the Shadow Dragon Personality Traits and Shadow Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive shadow dragon characters. If you use the variant rule in the
conceal my contempt for others.
8 I truly regret the things I have done and will do whatever I can to atone.
Shadow Dragon Ideals d6 Ideal
1 Merciless. Life doesn’t offer second
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
plain face. In her hands, she holds a book so encrusted with lichen that its covers can barely be closed around its wrinkled pages. “I believe you’re looking for this,” she says with a warm, bright smile
information could be helpful in preventing further outbreaks. Zelyth allows the characters to spend as much time with the book as they need. When they’re done with it, Zelyth returns the book to its vault.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
K41. Treasury This octagonal vault is free of dust and cobwebs. The domed ceiling forty feet above is painted black and sparkles with a display of stars in unfamiliar constellations. Barely contained
can’t be done until every bit of treasure inside it is removed. Only Strahd can open the two means of entry: a sealed adamantine door set into the base of the tower on the north side, and an adamantine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
element and give details on how to flesh out your world with gods, factions, and so forth. The assumptions sketched out above aren’t carved in stone. They inspire exciting D&D worlds full of adventure
, but they’re not the only set of assumptions that can do so. You can build an interesting campaign concept by altering one or more of those core assumptions, just as well-established D&D worlds have done
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
are meant to help organize, and even inspire, the action of a D&D campaign. The rules are a tool, and we want our tools to be as effective as possible. No matter how good those tools might be, they
things they don’t. In a typical D&D session, a DM makes numerous rules decisions—some barely noticeable and others quite obvious. Players also interpret the rules, and the whole group keeps the game
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
help organize, and even inspire, the action of a D&D campaign. The rules are a tool, and we want our tools to be as effective as possible. No matter how good those tools might be, they need a group of
typical D&D session, a DM makes numerous rules decisions—some barely noticeable and others quite obvious. Players also interpret the rules, and the whole group keeps the game running. There are times
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
!
We danced too long; now all the music is gone.
Night comes, and we must away!
Such humor. I can barely hold my sides.
I smell a foul wind.
Who goes there, on this woebegone, rain-lashed night
no place among giants.
I shall not rest ’til the deed is done.
Perhaps I shall have that drink, after all.
My enemies are dead, yet I hunger still.
Awake! The time is upon us.
This is no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
!
We danced too long; now all the music is gone.
Night comes, and we must away!
Such humor. I can barely hold my sides.
I smell a foul wind.
Who goes there, on this woebegone, rain-lashed night
place among giants.
I shall not rest ’til the deed is done.
Perhaps I shall have that drink, after all.
My enemies are dead, yet I hunger still.
Awake! The time is upon us.
This is no night
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Master can’t always predict what the characters will do in a mystery adventure. A villain whose actions are “crime spree,” “one and done,” or “serial crimes” might inspire you to craft a mystery
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
or to inspire those of your own design. Horror Character Personality Traits d12 Personality Trait
1 I had an encounter that I believe gives me a special affinity with a supernatural
, wicked spirits, or the Mists.
4 I’ve done unspeakable evil and will do anything to prevent others from finding out.
5 I am exceptionally credulous and believe any story or legend
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
those myths mention the dragon gods—or a single draconic creator, Io, who shed his own blood to inspire creation. Dragons have been reclusive and rare for most of Oerth’s recorded history, but ancient
, walked among the peoples of Krynn to aid them—just as Bahamut has done on many worlds throughout their long histories. Eberron The myths of Eberron describe the involvement of the three Progenitor Dragons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
using makeup 7 An impersonation of another hero 8 The embodiment of a school of magic 9 A warrior with distinctive armor 10 A disguise with animalistic or monstrous characteristics, meant to inspire
. (Good) 2 Security. Doing what must be done can’t bring the innocent to harm. (Lawful) 3 Confusion. Deception is a weapon. Strike from where your foes won’t expect. (Chaotic) 4 Infamy. My name will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Castellan’s Letter Handout, which might inspire future adventures involving the Keep on the Borderlands. Castellan’s Letter Handout Noble Adventurers,
I extend to you my deepest thanks. Your gallant
more than mere mercenaries or vagabond explorers—you are heroes of the highest caliber. You have done an incredible service to the citizens of this keep, ensuring they can prosper in peace.
As a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
with animalistic or monstrous characteristics, meant to inspire fear
Feature: Dual Personalities Most of your fellow adventurers and the world know you as your persona. Those who seek to learn more
persona.
Faceless Ideals d6 Ideal
1 Justice. Place in society shouldn’t determine one’s access to what is right. (Good)
2 Security. Doing what must be done can’t bring the innocent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
weapons, unmarked crates, and shelves of bric-a-brac. The grimy windows barely allow a view of the city beyond.
Machil’s notes and journals are packed haphazardly into three boxes in this storeroom
done by Nintra Siotta, Princess of the Shadow Glass, Lady of Dread Omens, Seeker of the Three Crowns. But spend not your own lives against it. The scrivener bound her in his haven, and only there can I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
who’ve done the things you haven’t quite gotten around to yet. Many decisionists go on to publish famous tomes, such as the best-selling Habits of Effective Adventuring Parties and I Don’t Care If
DECISIONRY
Inspired Decision Starting at rank 3, whenever a serious franchise vote is taken and the result goes the way you voted, you can inspire the rest of the franchise team with a brief speech
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
in area 2 of the ruins. At night they stay in their rooms. The major personalities among the survivors are detailed below. Ozymandias Ozymandias (NE male human priest) barely survived the battle
inspire loyalty or trust in those under him. Underlings obey him because of the hierarchical structure of the abbey’s chain of command, not because he shows any strong leadership. If attacked, he defends
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
clearly relieved, though still not entirely friendly. The captain sighs. “Took you long enough,” she says. “So let’s get this done so we can get on with our lives.”
She pulls a scroll from a leather
pack and squints at its barely legible writing. “So which one of you is Ozgood the Ugly? I need you to sign before you go in. Nothing but paperwork and signatures since the newest Masked Lords got
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
open, her face alight with excitement. She cries out, “The sword, the sword! I know where it is!”
As the dream ends, the characters and Lulu wake up in the ritual space. Lulu can barely contain her
as the characters have done nothing to displease her during their stay at Fort Knucklebone, Mad Maggie provides them with one or more of the available infernal war machines. If they have assisted her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, seeking out merchants and mercenaries who’ve done business with Dran Enterprises, and the like. Two example encounters are provided to help the characters find the tavern. You can add similar encounters to
them at headquarters. (Certainly, reminding the characters of what happened to the last two franchise headquarters that held orrery components should be enough to inspire them to hold onto the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
inspire adventures leading characters into ancient giant ruins. You can also use the locations in chapter 4 as destinations for these adventures; each of those locations includes its own suggested
the light that is barely visible far below. 2 Characters find a coded journal in a dragon’s treasure hoard, indicating a path to a hidden paradise. 3 Adventurers find a giant-sized ring inscribed with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
here with a well-worn broom.
The cursed dragonborn, Gorba Daardenrian (see “Coven Victims” earlier in the adventure), is so weak that she can barely hold her broom. When she sees the characters
the paintings that have caused their downfall. The fourth painting is the one that was done for Sylvarie Silversong ten years before. Each painting depicts its victim as the person they sought to become
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
and effects. Described below are a few of the general purposes a trap might have. Use them to inspire the creation of your own traps. Alarm. An alarm trap is designed to alert an area’s occupants of
denizens — assuming the residents know about the trap and how to avoid setting it off. Accidents can happen, but if a goblin stumbles inside its den and activates an alarm trap, there’s no real harm done. The alarm sounds, the guards arrive, they punish the clumsy goblin, and they reset the trap.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
steel, Cyrrollalee created an atmosphere of fun, bringing cheer to the frightened people as they worked. When the day was done, she set off with a cart full of pies and laid them in a tasty trail far
artful trickery and narrow escapes, inspire many young halflings to play at roguish pursuits. In their imagination, a grain silo becomes a lofty wizard’s tower to scale in search of treasures, or a
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
, assuming that other members of the guild are aware of what you’ve done. Each guild’s description in this chapter includes a discussion of its goals and your role in pursuing those goals, which your DM
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
opportunity to strike while characters are drugged, or to offer them poisoned fruit and wine if they’ve done nothing offensive (see area 8). 5A. Southwest Garden. An open archway in the south wall of
-Taya. When Zalkoré is reduced to 63 hit points or fewer, she calls out to her dead lover for protection. The spirit of Thiru-Taya answers the call, appearing as a barely visible 10-foot-tall apparition
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
, various curries, and colored salts have done much to bring Chultan delicacies to patriar tables. Despite their success, the Shores’ business is straight forward and unpretentious, attracting attention
as they do, behold a vision to inspire their next creation. The reflective period can be dawn to dusk, midnight to midday, or any other period. As the Unrolling Scroll stands in the Upper City, though
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, various curries, and colored salts have done much to bring Chultan delicacies to patriar tables. Despite their success, the Shores’ business is straight forward and unpretentious, attracting attention
will as they do, behold a vision to inspire their next creation. The reflective period can be dawn to dusk, midnight to midday, or any other period. As the Unrolling Scroll stands in the Upper City
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
for a giant temple called the Eye of the All-Father. “Therein,” she says, “you’ll learn what must be done to end the giant menace.” She also tells them to keep an eye out for a frost giant wearing a
: bloodthirsty insects and dangerous monsters. In the event the characters find themselves here, use the Swamp Monsters table in appendix B of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to inspire encounter ideas. Near the






