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human standing nearly two feet taller. Their courage and endurance are also easily a match for any of the larger folk.
Dwarven skin ranges from deep brown to a paler hue tinged with red, but the most
common shades are light brown or deep tan, like certain tones of earth. Their hair, worn long but in simple styles, is usually black, gray, or brown, though paler dwarves often have red hair. Male
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Guild took over your family business, ran it into the ground, and burned the building for insurance money. You were driven into crime yourself, but you’ll never work for the Guild. You take
; but what you learn you pass on to the Guild.
4
The inequality of Baldur’s Gate has driven you to take matters into your own hands. You steal from patriars and rich Lower City residents
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
’t think of anything to look forward to.
Ideals
d6
Ideal
1
Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any)
2
Wealth. I will do whatever it takes to
the flesh as long as possible, and as a spirit afterward. (Any)
Bonds
d6
Bond
1
The unbearable weight of my debt has driven me to desperation.
2
I’m duty-bound
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Heroic Drive The defining characteristic of a hero in Theros is their heroic drive—the force that impels them to live a life worthy of great epics. Ordinary mortals across the multiverse are driven
to extraordinary deeds when they are called on to pursue their ideals, to protect their bonds, and to overcome their flaws. In Theros, heroic drive stems from the same sources, but the power of fate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
to life as you play the game. Four categories of characteristics are presented here: personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws. Beyond those categories, think about your character’s favorite words
related to each. Either one could be positive or negative: you might work hard to overcome a low score, for example, or be cocky about your high score. Ideals Describe one ideal that drives your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
help you bring him or her to life as you play the game. Four categories of characteristics are presented here: personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws. Beyond those categories, think about your
lowest ability scores and define one trait related to each. Either one could be positive or negative: you might work hard to overcome a low score, for example, or be cocky about your high score.
Ideals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
its destruction. Members of the order are driven by religious fervor and by devotion to the principle of justice for all. Whether a member places more emphasis on one or the other of those ideals is
good male human paladin Ideals: Responsibility, greater good (“The strong must defend the weak, whatever the cost.”) Personality Traits: Friendly, hot-tempered Pledged Resources: Paladins and healing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
its destruction. Members of the order are driven by religious fervor and by devotion to the principle of justice for all. Whether a member places more emphasis on one or the other of those ideals is
good male human paladin Ideals: Responsibility, greater good (“The strong must defend the weak, whatever the cost.”) Personality Traits: Friendly, hot-tempered Pledged Resources: Paladins and healing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
its destruction. Members of the order are driven by religious fervor and by devotion to the principle of justice for all. Whether a member places more emphasis on one or the other of those ideals is
good male human paladin Ideals: Responsibility, greater good (“The strong must defend the weak, whatever the cost.”) Personality Traits: Friendly, hot-tempered Pledged Resources: Paladins and healing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Iroas as Campaign Villain Characters are likely to raise the ire of Iroas because they oppose his followers in battle or defy his ideals. His anger is direct and unsubtle, much like Iroas himself
, involving attacks on people who may seem unrelated to the initial conflict. As a campaign villain, Iroas is most likely driven by his desire to win in battle, to confront Mogis, or to avenge an insult to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
driven by Gruumsh’s fury, and the gnolls aren’t tied to Yeenoghu. The exceptions to this rule are creatures whose identities are shaped by magic. Fiends and celestials embody pure ideals of good and
evil; lycanthropes are driven by a curse. Monsters aren’t always villains, and the villains aren’t always monsters. Many of the gnolls of Droaam are more honorable than the human mercenaries of House
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
than among other creatures, including my own kind. 4 I sometimes become consumed by philosophy. 5 I believe I am superior to others of my caste. 6 I am driven by wanderlust and want to explore lands
far from our cities. 7 I am interested in modern human culture, even as primitive as it is. 8 I await the day when we again conquer lands by force, as we did in the old times. Yuan-ti Ideals d6 Ideal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Karametra might seem counterintuitive, since Karametra’s goals seem to promote the antithesis of an adventuring life. But her ideals might be attractive to some adventurers, such as exiles for whom the
the line between cultivating bounty and protecting the vulnerable versus becoming greed-driven and paternalistic. Karametra values humility, and often seeks to teach those who grow too big for their britches sharp lessons against hubris.
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
rather than among other creatures, including my own kind.
4
I sometimes become consumed by philosophy.
5
I believe I am superior to others of my caste.
6
I am driven by wanderlust
old times.
Yuan-ti Ideals
d6
Ideal
1
Greed. I display my wealth as a sign of my power and prosperity. (Evil)
2
Aspiration. I strive to follow the path toward becoming
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
share those ideals, particularly Selesnya, Golgari, and Simic. The Gruul Clans revere nature but set themselves in opposition to civilization, so they don’t hold much appeal for the typical elf
drow of other worlds, their coloration is much the same as that of wood elves, though their hair is usually dark brown or black. Elf Names If the tradition of using child names for young elves, as
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
; their loyalty by turning them into slaves.
If a tribe is defeated and driven from its lair, the survivors might come under the sway of a strong but dimwitted creature, such as a hill giant or an ogre
dirges during combat.
Orc Ideals
d6
Ideal
1
Strength. Showing superior strength brings honor to Gruumsh. (Any)
2
Prowess. Killing all your enemies is the path to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
fate would destroy the Zhentarim’s plans for control of Faerûn. Davra Jassur
Lawful evil human assassin
Ideals: Order, discipline, ambition
Personality: Driven, focused, ruthless
Potential
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
forces to win the day. Lady Laeral Silverhand Chaotic good female human wizard Ideals: Creativity, respect (“We cannot stop what we do not understand.”) Interaction Traits: Quiet, curious Pledged
. 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->Out of the Abyss
The Order of the Gauntlet The Order of the Gauntlet is a dedicated, tightly knit group of holy-minded crusaders driven by a finely honed sense of justice and honor. Friendship and camaraderie are
bravery. Sir Lanniver Strayl
Lawful good human fighter
Ideals: Faith, devotion, justice, duty
Personality: Patient, determined, witty
Potential Resources: Order of the Gauntlet veterans
A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
forces to win the day. Lady Laeral Silverhand Chaotic good female human wizard Ideals: Creativity, respect (“We cannot stop what we do not understand.”) Interaction Traits: Quiet, curious Pledged
. 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
forces to win the day. Lady Laeral Silverhand Chaotic good female human wizard Ideals: Creativity, respect (“We cannot stop what we do not understand.”) Interaction Traits: Quiet, curious Pledged
. 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->Curse of Strahd
her soft shoulders. She seems lost in her own thoughts.
The Abbot is normally here. If he is here, add: A handsome young man in a brown monk’s robe gently takes the woman by her hand. A painted
driven berserk, she fights until the Abbot reasserts control or until she is destroyed. She has the supernatural strength of a typical flesh golem despite her smaller size. The Abbot has no desire to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
of an old mystic with brown skin and white hair, who promised to teach her all she desired to know — a vision of Yan-C-Bin, the Prince of Evil Air. Aerisi turned her study to elemental air, learning
Windvane. Driven by Yan-C-Bin, she dubbed herself a queen and set out to find followers to rule. Her enchantments helped fill the ranks of the Cult of the Howling Hatred with initiates hopelessly devoted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
into view, descending gracefully from the upper part of the cloister. She’s an elderly human woman with weathered brown skin, white hair in tight braids, and kindly hazel eyes, dressed in a simple white
Myla’s alchemical fire. The kobolds of Dragon’s Rest are lawful good, sharing Runara’s ideals of justice and compassion. Since they are sensitive to sunlight, they work at night and avoid moving about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon from a stat block and a basic description into a full-fledged character in your campaign. In chapter 5 of this book, you’ll find additional tables of personality traits and ideals that are
Rings piercing crest or wing edges
11 Draped in some semblance of clothing, from a stole to a full robe
12 Unusual coloration (for example, a red dragon with an orange, brown, or purple cast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
courtyard of Tresendar Manor, they find they are not alone. Numerous brown-and-gray jackals prowl the ruins. Some gnaw on bones, while others sniff and dig at a pile of stones at the center of the manor
the Grounds With the jackalwere and her pack defeated or driven off, the characters can search the grounds. If they search in the area where the jackals were digging, see “Survivor” below. If they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
rule like tyrants. Priests and Rites. Good-aligned giants who appreciate her ideals pray to Iallanis for peace, unity, and mercy. Her priests often officiate weddings among giants, even evil ones
target of resentment and complaints from other giants. Surtur Surtur is the elder twin of Thrym, and rivalry has driven the two gods from the moment of their birth. Surtur is generally depicted as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Attack on Goldenfields Guh, the self-styled chief of the hill giants, has driven off her female rivals and conquered their husbands. Now, she tasks her mates with collecting food for her voracious
appear in appendix D. How the players run their NPCs during the battle is up to them, but encourage the players to review their NPCs’ ideals, bonds, and flaws. All of these NPCs are familiar with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
of the Misty Forest will lose their homes and likely perish if that green dragon isn’t slain or driven off. I shall deal with the dragon before it visits great harm on the forest and my people. That
.”
Thinnings the Butler
CHAPTER 5: PALACE OF HEART’S DESIRE
Zybilna’s butler appears as a lanky man clad in faded brown clothes. Thinnings longs to see Prismeer’s archfey freed from temporal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
of the Misty Forest will lose their homes and likely perish if that green dragon isn’t slain or driven off. I shall deal with the dragon before it visits great harm on the forest and my people. That is
.”
Thinnings the Butler
CHAPTER 5: PALACE OF HEART’S DESIRE
Zybilna’s butler appears as a lanky man clad in faded brown clothes. Thinnings longs to see Prismeer’s archfey freed from temporal stasis
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
’ personalities, ideals, and histories, or from their guild affiliations. The characters might have a common reason to fight the villain (especially if they all belong to the same guild or have been
organized crime, banking, and religion, Orzhov properties are ornate basilicas as grand as any cathedral, though the business conducted within them is driven by greed and lust for power rather than
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
treasure as do their evil chromatic kin, but they aren’t driven as much by greed in their pursuit of wealth. Rather, metallic dragons are driven to investigate and collect, taking unclaimed relics and
brass dragon wyrmling’s scales are a dull, mottled brown. As it ages, the dragon’s scales begin to shine, eventually taking on a warm, burnished luster. Its wings and frills are mottled green toward
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
from coral and wood and appears to have been driven into the creature. If Oceanus is with the party, he identifies the shark’s armor as of sahuagin manufacture and relates that animals like this
nor occupants. Trophy Heads. The trophy heads are as follows, from north to south: West wall: giant crayfish, carrion crawler, hippopotamus, hobgoblin, sahuagin East wall: brown bear, lion, shark