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Ghosts of Saltmarsh
home, the rain your shelter, and the crashing waves your battle cry.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Survival
Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (water, land)
Equipment: A dagger that
solution for every problem, and following it is imperative. (Lawful)
3
Embracing. Life is messy. Throwing yourself into the worst of it is necessary to get the job done. (Chaotic)
4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Using Darcalus. Darcalus Rex is a necrichor (see chapter 5) who cares little for the survival of Darkon—and might not even be the ancient ruler. The elf archmage Cardinna Artazas desperately believes she’s doing what must be done—including corrupting her order—to save her homeland.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
objective from investigation to survival. An investigator starts the final séance as they have previously. The same spirit answers this call, but its demeanor has changed. Their effect on the room is more
done it themselves: Dalk Dranzorg: “SHE IS COMING … FREE ME … UNDER STAIRS”. Dalk has lost his patience with the party. He demands they free him from area 5a. If the characters realize who he is, he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
combat Dexterity and Wisdom High Paladin Defense Strength and Charisma Average Ranger Survival Dexterity and Wisdom Average Rogue Stealth Dexterity Low Sorcerer Power Charisma High Warlock Occult lore
details about your class later. Choosing your class is the most important decision you make in creating a character, and it informs many of the decisions you make in later steps. You’ll return to your class’s description in chapter 3 several more times before you’re done.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Monk Unarmed combat Dexterity and Wisdom High Paladin Defense Strength and Charisma Average Ranger Survival Dexterity and Wisdom Average Rogue Stealth Dexterity Low Sorcerer Power Charisma High Warlock
in more details about your class later. Choosing your class is the most important decision you make in creating a character, and it informs many of the decisions you make in later steps. You’ll return to your class’s description in “Character Classes” several more times before you’re done.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
pleas for mercy. That event haunted her childhood. Van Richten tracked down Ezmerelda’s family soon after the kidnapping, but not before the Vistani had sold the boy. Though van Richten could have done
had given him. Ezmerelda witnessed van Richten’s act of mercy and was deeply moved by it. Van Richten’s Tragic Tale. At the age of fifteen, Ezmerelda, still troubled by what her family had done to van
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
have done. Goliaths love to win, but they see defeat as an incentive to improve their skills. Above all else, every goliath is driven to outdo their past performance, taking greater and greater risks. As
18 (+4)
DEX
11 (+0)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
10 (+0)
Skills Athletics +6, Perception +4, Survival +4
Damage Resistances cold
Senses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, chased horses, and spooked farmers. No people have been killed as yet, so the City Guard is dragging its heels. Something must be done!” Not one but three scarecrows are terrorizing Undercliff. One wears a
(Investigation) check followed by a successful DC 18 Wisdom (Survival) check. Each check, whether successful or not, represents 1 hour of gathering information or tracking spoor. In fact, there are two grells. One
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Orthon When an archduke of the Nine Hells needs a creature tracked, found, and either done away with or captured, the task usually falls to an orthon. These devils are infernal bounty hunters
, Con +9, Wis +6
Skills Perception +10, Stealth +11, Survival +10
Damage Resistances cold; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks that aren’t silvered
Damage Immunities fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
. Characters who enter the fields find visibility reduced to 10 feet. A character who succeeds on a DC 14 Wisdom (Survival) check finds the trail of whatever just moved through the fields and can easily follow
. Personality Trait. “If I can’t get it done, I know someone who can.” Ideal. “Everyone’s life is worth saving.” Bond. “I understand what it is to survive the Rattle—and what you can leave behind there.” Flaw
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
scrutinizing the terms — agreed to the trial. When he testified before Primus, Asmodeus attributed his actions to the dictates of law and the survival of the cosmos. He admitted that he swayed
who, if left to their own devices, will turn the cosmos into a demon-infested maelstrom. The powers of good are sentimental fools, too delicate and soft to do what must be done. In his mind, Asmodeus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the scrimshanders, whose wares are expensive. Icewind Dale is a place where cooperation is essential for survival, and ignoring that fact can leave one quite alone in a time of need. Where nine of the
, and while they have their quirks and charms, they are mostly what you might expect: fishing villages at the edge of frigid waters in a frozen waste. Certainly, there is trade to be done, coin to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Orthon When an archduke of the Nine Hells needs a creature tracked, found, and either done away with or captured, the task usually falls to an orthon. Orthons are infernal bounty hunters, tireless in
(+2)
CHA
16(+3)
Saving Throws Dex +7, Con +9, Wis +6
Skills Perception +10, Stealth +11, Survival +10
Damage Resistances cold; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
fundamental urge for survival. If gold is power and power is life, then the more gold you accumulate, the better and longer your life will be. Why is it that people who have money and power are admired
dearly departed love want performed? And how much of a donation to the church will you be making to see those things done? As an Acquisitions Incorporated cleric devoted to Jergal, you understand that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
knowing. She’s been smoking her pipe and eyeing you ever since you walked in.
Hlin Trollbane, a neutral good shield dwarf, is a retired bounty hunter with finely honed survival instincts. She is an
Frostmaiden, indeed.
“I will pay you a hundred gold pieces to apprehend Sephek Kaltro, ascertain his guilt, and deal with him, preferably without involving the authorities. When the job is done
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
second home, the rain your shelter, and the crashing waves your battle cry. Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Survival Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (water, land) Equipment: A dagger that belonged to a
problem, and following it is imperative. (Lawful) 3 Embracing. Life is messy. Throwing yourself into the worst of it is necessary to get the job done. (Chaotic) 4 Might. The strong train so that they might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
stones were transparent instead of opaque. Characters who examine the campfire and succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom (Survival) check notice two sets of small, sooty hoofprints leading up to the stones where
assistance, drums her hooves on the ground, and begins the first korred ceremonial dance since the rise of the Hourglass Coven. If she hasn’t done so already, Argantle summons the other korred leaders so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
)
CHA
16 (+3)
Skills Athletics +4, Insight +3, Survival +3
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages Common, Orc
Actions
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
16 (+3)
CHA
14 (+2)
Skills Perception +5, Survival +5
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages Common
Actions
Multiattack. Markham makes two Longsword attacks.
Longsword. Melee
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
wagon wheel has just given out. Repairing Dabahl’s wagon takes at least 1 hour and requires a successful DC 18 Strength (Athletics) or Wisdom (Survival) check. The DC drops to 10 if the characters
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
. Unmarked Deliveries. Searching the rear alley requires a Search action and a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Survival) check. On a success, the character finds signs of frequent foot traffic and cart tracks
the condition “Discover evidence of the heist”. If they have done so, read or paraphrase the following: Deputy Constable Vera Moenbrys listens carefully as you present your findings. Her tired gaze
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
field. This requires a character to succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom (Survival) check. Alternatively, the characters might remember from their investigations in previous chapters that Pip is good friends with
missing miners. She first approaches any character she recruited into the Zhentarim, but she needs the job done regardless. Halia’s Job. Determined to find a site as lucrative as Wave Echo Cave, four
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the Six have used this door recently. A character who succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (Investigation) or Wisdom (Survival or Perception) check can spot the door or note scuff marks and tracks leading
successful DC 15 Intelligence (Nature) or Wisdom (Survival) check. A character who has an engineering or mining background has advantage on this check. With three days of digging and careful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
dangles down into the darkness. The tear in the earth descends at an angle, making it impossible to see how far down it goes or what waits at the bottom.
Descending into the fissure is easily done by
. These are harmless glowing cave fish, but it takes a successful DC 12 Intelligence (Nature) or Wisdom (Survival) check to recognize that. The fish immediately start to bite any exposed skin of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Master’s Guide; see below). With this done, Ishvern thanks the characters for helping him complete his party’s task and prepares to depart. Habbakuk’s Blessing Supernatural Gift (Charm)
Habbakuk blesses
your travels through the Northern Wastes. This charm grants you advantage on Wisdom (Survival) checks made to notice the Wash’s waters filling chasms.
Additionally, while traveling, you and up to 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
, and other cities, families, and trading houses of the Sword Coast might never set aside their differences, but they can pull together when the survival of all depends on it. The Lords’ Alliance
. Lord Dagult Neverember Lawful neutral male human fighter Ideals: Moderation, responsibility (“The commoners need strong leaders to protect them—and to do what must be done even when it is distasteful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
, and other cities, families, and trading houses of the Sword Coast might never set aside their differences, but they can pull together when the survival of all depends on it. The Lords’ Alliance
. Lord Dagult Neverember Lawful neutral male human fighter Ideals: Moderation, responsibility (“The commoners need strong leaders to protect them—and to do what must be done even when it is distasteful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, and other cities, families, and trading houses of the Sword Coast might never set aside their differences, but they can pull together when the survival of all depends on it. The Lords’ Alliance
. Lord Dagult Neverember Lawful neutral male human fighter Ideals: Moderation, responsibility (“The commoners need strong leaders to protect them—and to do what must be done even when it is distasteful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
devil then vanishes, and the party gains a failure point. Dagdra’s List Item Ability Check
Chultan bold-tan body lotion Intelligence (Investigation) or Wisdom (Survival)
Feathered “dino
poisoned condition if swallowed) Wisdom (Medicine or Survival)
Guidebook to famous Chultan day spas (none of which exist) Intelligence (History) or Charisma (Deception)
Jim Darkmagic’s feral
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
of Prophecy Fallen Star. If the characters don’t have the star, Shalfey encourages them to visit Derwyth (if they haven’t done so) to find it for him. If the party has the notes from Derwyth’s
or exile Piyarz and the other traitorous sages (if they haven’t done so already); the characters can keep the conspirators’ possessions. Shalfey accompanies the characters if requested, but he’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
to a historian or collector. If the characters are on good terms with Oshundo, the alhoon might give them the maps once it’s done with them, although Oshundo keeps its crystal. At the DM’s discretion
pod with slime in it that helped connect the mind flayers to the elder brain. The connection hasn’t done anything in decades except impart the infected elder brain’s obsession and madness into those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Characters traveling the Iron Trail in wintertime are subject to extreme cold temperatures (see the “Wilderness Survival” section in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Ironmaster The dwarven
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
assassination, illusions, and lies, Zinzerena personifies cruelty, stealth, misdirection, and survival by any means necessary. In some ways, Malyk is her reflection, and in many interpretations of
number of her followers among the commoners who work as servants and staff. Only the most capricious of nobles would enter her priesthood, though some have done so. Inevitably, when such traitors are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye
. Characters have the option of assembling a makeshift skiff from the debris here to make traversing the flooded area easier. A character attempting to assemble a skiff must make a DC 11 Wisdom (Survival
has been done successfully, the shrine glows with white light, and all zombies in the area immediately collapse with the unconscious condition for 24 hours. The condition ends early for a zombie if it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
. They try to hide if they become aware of the characters, and they ambush the first character who arrives on the ledge without being quiet about it. Investigating. A successful DC 10 Wisdom (Survival
tracks are filled in enough that the disturbance must have occurred dozens of years ago. A successful DC 10 Wisdom (Survival) check enables a character to determine that the tracks were made by tiny
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
character can examine the area and make a DC 15 Wisdom (Survival) check. On a success, the character notices days-old, partially concealed boot prints in the snow. These prints are several feet in length and
minutes before being magically drawn back into it. Gelida’s Favor. Gelida wants to leave the lair before Challidax finds and destroys her. Moreover, the mephit is done serving other creatures. She