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Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
known only as “the Caller” to corrupt and slay all of Isolde’s companions, leaving Isolde alone, bitter, and vulnerable. The insidious archfey then befriended Isolde and offered to
than blood. Choose well who you share the road with, lest you carry them forever.”
Flaw. “For my victories and scars, I deserve more than a nursemaid’s duty.”Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
wealth and power with a bitter mix of longing, regret, and shame, seeking always to replace the grandest treasures they once possessed. Simple coins, gems, or trade goods do nothing to satisfy the
for a treasure or two.
Bandit Kings. Forced to dwell in exile in the lands of the small folk, many fog giants develop an interest in those folk. Using a combination of threats and the promise of vast
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
they split into two distinct cultures: the introspective Aereni and the warlike Tairnadal. While neither of these cultures have much interest in human activities, a small number of elves have immigrated
the patron ancestors formed a bond with you. Now it is your duty to follow in the footsteps of your patron, living your life as they lived theirs, allowing this champion to live on through you. This
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
they split into two distinct cultures: the introspective Aereni and the warlike Tairnadal. While neither of these cultures have much interest in human activities, a small number of elves have immigrated
the patron ancestors formed a bond with you. Now it is your duty to follow in the footsteps of your patron, living your life as they lived theirs, allowing this champion to live on through you. This
Sage
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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
of oneself. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
It is my duty to protect my students.
2
I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands.
3
I
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
life, your relationships with your former fellows can be an advantage for you and your adventuring comrades. You might undertake missions with your new companions that further the interest of the
intrigues of interest in the group are.
Suggested Characteristics
Use the tables for the guild artisan background in the Player’s Handbook as the basis for your traits and motivations
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
domination. (Evil)
6
Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
It is my duty to protect my students.
2
I have an
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
;Society functions only if people do their duty and respect the chain of command. (Lawful)
6
Conviction. Anything worth doing is worth doing with your whole heart. (Lawful)
Bonds
Boros emphasis on order and community, or bitter enemies among the guilds that represent chaos and destruction.
Roll twice on the Boros Contacts table (for an ally and a rival) and once on the Non
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
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
.
Orzhov Contacts
d8
Contact
1
The spirit of an ancestor has taken an interest in me.
2
An older cousin has the ear of a powerful oligarch.
3
I know a knight who is
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.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
day I will have revenge on those who defied me. 5 If I do my duty, in time I will be rewarded. 6 We don’t corrupt mortals. We teach them enlightened self-interest. Devil Flaws d6 Flaw 1 My
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
likely a legendary archmage. Was your ancestor a famous blademaster, a stealthy hunter, or a war chanter? Were they chivalrous or merciless? Bold or clever? Whatever their path, it is your duty to follow
whose patron ancestor was a bitter rival of yours? Also consider why you are traveling with a group of player characters (who are presumably not also members of your war band) instead of serving with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Erebos’s Influence Born from Heliod’s shadow and then banished to the Underworld, Erebos claimed dominion over that desolate realm. He sees it as his duty and his right to ensure that those who
sometimes sends agents to retrieve those he has particular interest in. Erebos’s Goals Erebos wants above all to maintain his position of absolute authority over the realm of the dead. He lashes out at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
former wealth and power with a bitter mix of longing, regret, and shame, seeking always to replace the grandest treasures they once possessed. Simple coins, gems, or trade goods do nothing to satisfy the
or two. Bandit Kings. Forced to dwell in exile in the lands of the small folk, many fog giants develop an interest in those folk. Using a combination of threats and the promise of vast reward once they
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
-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any)
d6 Bond
1 It is my duty to protect my students.
2 I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must
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
Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any) d6 Bond 1 It is my duty to protect my students. 2 I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
family and clan. Those who live on become bitter and tough, with many leaving Gracklstugh as hermits or adventurers, or turning to crime and a life in the shadows. Members of both the Gray Ghosts and the
Empty-Scabbard Killers include a significant number of calassabrak, no longer bound by oath, honor, and duty. THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL
The madness of the demon lords has not reached Gracklstugh in full
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
to flow, not like the gusting wind or the leaping flame, but smoothly and steadily. It is the rhythm of the tide, the nectar of life, the bitter tears of mourning, and the balm of sympathy and healing
of Evil Water believe the seas and deep waters are eager to reclaim the water trapped in the bodies of living creatures, and think it’s their duty to return others to the primal waters by drowning them or shedding their blood.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, but those who cope with them can arrive at a decent attitude and a grounded worldview. Those who fail become bitter — or worse. d8 Personality Trait
1 I will never get out of my famous
legacy will be difficult, but I’m going to do it.
4 I’m used to the very best in life, and that’s a hard habit to break.
5 My parent taught me a sense of duty. I strive to uphold it, even when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
’ power. Most knights still tried to defend the realm as their duty demanded, but they found themselves beset on all sides, dying to protect people who rejected and persecuted them. Most fled to Sancrist
Isle in the west or retreated to the protection of their strongholds and keeps, while others disguised themselves to continue their work. Their power waning, the knights today are locked in a bitter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
apprentice will honor the laws of their order, no matter the circumstance. To this end, the test confronts an apprentice with bitter moral and emotional choices as well as magical challenges. Illusion and
are duty-bound to report and oppose such renegades. Some order members hunt renegades, seeking to punish or slay those who’ve defied the Mages of High Sorcery.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
such interest in Baldur’s Gate. PROMINENT GUILD KINGPINS
All Guild operations are overseen by kingpins, a handful of which are described below.
Goblin Behnie. Most are surprised to find Goblin
rumored to sleep at the bottom of Gray Harbor. To prove his story, Straightstick uses a splinted old ferry pole as a crutch. Recently, the kingpin has grown bitter about his position, believing he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
before the armies of Droaam and agents of Daask make their move? A middle-of-the-road view is that the Daughters are motivated solely by Sora Teraza’s visions. They have no interest in gaining power
allies, or are they bitter rivals? Does Sora Kell support the nation of Droaam, or are the Daughters defying the wishes of their mother?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
such interest in Baldur’s Gate. Prominent Guild Kingpins
All Guild operations are overseen by kingpins, a handful of which are described below.
Goblin Behnie. Most are surprised to find Goblin
rumored to sleep at the bottom of Gray Harbor. To prove his story, Straightstick uses a splinted old ferry pole as a crutch. Recently, the kingpin has grown bitter about his position, believing he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Forms Phlegethos is the center of the Nine Hells’ judicial system, which is overseen by Belial. Any disputes regarding contracts, accusations of cowardice in battle or dereliction of duty, and other
who are desperate to attain positions of power and status entreat her, as do those who — for whatever reason — need to be loved, feared, or respected. Fierna takes a direct interest in the soul trade
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Citadel Adbar In the extreme north of Faerûn, near the Cold Wood, lie the Ice Mountains. There, in the bitter cold, stands the eternal fortress of Citadel Adbar, the last great remnant of the
, but given the extent of the losses against the orcs, it would be little surprise if their newer recruits were more smiths than warriors, serving their realm out of a sense of duty rather than a desire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
for was recently arrested and executed for selling stolen jewelry. You can decide whether Ariana’s interest in the characters attracts the attention of a duergar patrol. Subsequent occurrences of this
house to which the drow is affiliated. Drow House Loyalty d6 House 1–2 House Baenre 3–4 House Faen Tlabbar 5–6 House Xorlarrin House Faen Tlabbar and House Mizzrym are bitter rivals. If the drow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
creatures of interest. 4: Island Path A wide dirt path slopes up the craggy island, connecting the shore to the south to a towering stone structure at the isle’s northern tip. Standing in the middle
forgecaller (see the appendix). Theldin (neutral good, human commoner) toils alongside his kidnapper, performing the work that requires finer movements. Brimskarda has no interest in negotiating with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
spiteful residents plug their ears and communicate through shouts or irritated, nonverbal gestures. The bitter winds of Pandemonium erode the gate-town inside and out. Repairs to wind-blasted
out her contraptions, which include dubious parachutes and precariously constructed gliders. Bumblewing’s wind-powered inventions have piqued the interest of the Nimbus Knives, a gang of air genasi
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
wall. B8. Guard Room The soldiers relax in this chamber when they’re not on duty, wiling away their downtime by playing cards, drinking, or singing. There are 1d4 + 2 guards in here at any time of the
and attack anyone who enters. The only object of interest here is the ruinstone a fiery red crystal the size of a human palm, which is clasped in the maw of a snake-shaped pedestal. The pedestal is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
; their chief duty is rowing the boats back and forth. In case of danger, they can barricade themselves inside the stoutest log building or row out to sea until whatever threatens them loses interest
eight-hour shifts, with one corporal (gauntlet) and eighteen privates (fists) on duty during each shift. Unknown to her boss, Liara is in league with pirates based out of Jahaka Anchorage and earns a tidy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
unknowable. The Athar are led by Factol Terrance (neutral good, human Athar null; see Morte’s Planar Parade). While many Defiers become bitter, Terrance remains compassionate, pointing wayward souls
Doomguard holds leverage in many interfactional negotiations. The Doomguard bears a long, bitter, mutual enmity toward the Harmonium, and the Fraternity of Order rejects the Doomguard’s philosophy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
has lost interest in Elkhorn and is not concerned if he starves to death. The children toss him scraps of food to keep him alive. Elkhorn happily joins the characters if he is freed from the cell
captivity and ensure their safekeeping until they can be returned to their families. His duty in this regard overpowers even his longing to find out what happened to his adventuring companions; if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
hasn’t seen his father since he was a baby.
Ideal: “Without duty or loyalty, a man is nothing.”
Bond: “Icewind Dale is where I belong for the rest of my life.”
Flaw: “I am honest to a fault
leader, but she needs help. That’s my job.”
Flaw: “I bury my emotions and have no interest in small talk.”
Beldora Medium Humanoid (Human), Chaotic Good
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 18 (4d8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
nearby locations of interest, food sources, or safe places to rest in exchange for its safety. An awakened beast can be persuaded to help the characters, and perhaps even join the party for a time
, crave violence, and fight to the bitter end. The berserkers retain vestiges of their former lives, including the thick clothing they wore as Reghed nomads, but their garments are torn and in need of