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Elf

Species Player’s Handbook

shaped by it. Some drow individuals and societies avoid the Underdark altogether yet carry its magic. In the Eberron setting, for example, drow dwell in rainforests and cyclopean ruins on the continent of

Xen’drik. High Elves High elves have been infused with the magic of crossings between the Feywild and the Material Plane. On some worlds, high elves refer to themselves by other names. For

Tressym

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

. Tressym feed on small rodents, birds, and insects, stalking and pouncing on prey much as normal cats do, but with the added advantage of flight. Tressym don’t, however, attack nestlings or despoil

others will be normal cats. Tressym have good memories, particularly when it comes to danger. For example, a tressym that sees a human use a wand of lightning bolts remembers the danger of &ldquo

Grinning Cat

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

them their name. Grinning cats often dwell in or near giants’ enclaves. They spend much of their time invisible, lounging on tree branches until prey—or a potential conversation partner

course of its turn. It can choose to leave part of its body visible, such as its tail, its head, or its grinning mouth. Any equipment the cat wears or carries is invisible with it.Grinning cats are

Barovian Witch

Monsters Curse of Strahd

Strahd, and his wish is their command. Barovian witches sometimes refer to themselves as the brothers and sisters of Strahd, though never to Strahd's face. Pack Rats with Cats. Barovian witches are

spell component, a ritual object, or a potion ingredient. Barovian witches use the find familiar spell to call forth familiars. They are particularly fond of cats, though snakes and toads are also common. These animals lurk amid the clutter of the witches' lairs, seldom wandering far from their vile masters.

Crag Cat

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

prey is asleep, exhausted, or otherwise weakened. Although crag cats are typically encountered singly, they can be found in family groups of two parents and 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll"} Small noncombatant cubs in the spring, or in hungry packs in severe winter weather.

cry resembles a human scream of terror. It often elicits such sounds from its victims, for it prefers human flesh to all other fare. Crag cats blend in with their surroundings. During winter, their fur

Giant Lynx

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

action.Though they’re often mistaken for mundane cats, giant lynxes are magical creatures with origins in the snowy woodlands of the Feywild. Their coats grow lighter in winter, helping to

camouflage them in their favored habitats even when the landscape is draped in snow. Giant lynxes are crafty hunters, cooperating in small groups to trap prey and occasionally using a magical gift to scout

Derro

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

the perils of the Underdark. Equal parts fearful and vicious, bands of these dwarf-kin prey on those weaker than themselves, while giving simpering obeisance to any creatures they deem more powerful. A

varies, depending on whatever foe the savants want to lead their people against, yet the essence of the story remains the same: a lesson of survival at any price and an example of how deceitfulness and cruelty can be virtues.

Sahuagin Priestess Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

the sahuagin hunting horn — a call to raid and battle. Coastal settlers refer to sahuagin as “sea devils,” for sahuagin have no compassion in them, slaughtering the crews of ships and decimating coastal

worshipers of Sekolah, they also have a special kinship with sharks, which they train as attack animals. Even untrained sharks recognize sahuagin as allies and don't prey on them. Elven Enmity. The sahuagin

Nightmare Shepherd

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

the five wards of the Underworld where they will spend their dismal eternity. They prey upon souls who wander from their rightful places in the Underworld. Some foul souls can’t let go of the

” encompasses all fiends. The people of Theros might refer to “demons” or “devils” interchangeably, having no understanding of the difference between fiendish species or

Sahuagin Baron Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

it. This is the sound of the sahuagin hunting horn — a call to raid and battle. Coastal settlers refer to sahuagin as “sea devils,” for sahuagin have no compassion in them

as allies and don’t prey on them. Elven Enmity. The sahuagin might control the oceans if not for the presence of their mortal enemies, the aquatic elves. Wars between the two races have raged

Derro Savant

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

safe from the perils of the Underdark. Equal parts fearful and vicious, bands of these dwarf-kin prey on those weaker than themselves, while giving simpering obeisance to any creatures they deem more

this legend varies, depending on whatever foe the savants want to lead their people against, yet the essence of the story remains the same: a lesson of survival at any price and an example of how deceitfulness and cruelty can be virtues.

Skabatha Nightshade

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Hourglass Coven. Better known as Granny Nightshade, she offers her assistance to those who are haunted by regret. Her deals often result in cruel twists; for example, a petitioner who asks to be reunited

their prey. Skabatha Nightshade, Bavlorna Blightstraw, and Endelyn Moongrave are daughters of Baba Yaga. The three became wild with jealousy when Iggwilv the Witch Queen;Iggwilv, Baba Yaga’s

Charlatan Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

or roll on the table below. d6 Scam 1 I cheat at games of chance. 2 I shave coins or forge documents. 3 I insinuate myself into people’s lives to prey on their

. Additionally, you can forge documents including official papers and personal letters, as long as you have seen an example of the kind of document or the handwriting you are trying to copy. Suggested

Tabaxi

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Created by the Cat Lord—a divine being of the Upper Planes—to blend the qualities of humanoids and cats, tabaxi are a varied people in both attitude and appearance. In some lands, tabaxi

live like the cats they resemble, naturally curious and at home in playful environments. In other places, tabaxi live as other folk do, not exhibiting the feline behavior the Cat Lord intended

Acolyte Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example. 2 I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies, empathizing with them and always working toward

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

chance. 2 I shave coins or forge documents. 3 I insinuate myself into people’s lives to prey on their weakness and secure their fortunes. 4 I put on new identities like clothes

, as long as you have seen an example of the kind of document or the handwriting you are trying to copy. BALDUR’S GATE FEATURE: LONG-LOST HEIR You’re well-versed in the mannerisms and

Hadozee

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Hadozees’ progenitors were mammals no bigger than house cats. Hunted by larger natural predators, they took to the trees and evolved wing-like flaps that enabled them to glide from branch to

game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the text of the cure wounds spell specifies that the spell doesn’t work on a creature that has the Construct type. (The

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

at the burned-out building, a sudden cacophony erupted around us. Birds squawked, cats hissed, and dogs growled. Lidda hustled us back to the city’s safer avenues. Only when we were back within

clang of a mace against armor or the sound made by a breaking bone. Non-kenku refer to the kenku by describing this noise. Examples of this type of name include Smasher, Clanger, Slicer, and Basher

Tressym

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

pouncing on prey much as normal cats do, but with the added advantage of flight. Tressym don’t, however, attack nestlings or despoil eggs. Tressym mate with others of their kind, but they don’t mate for

Tressym A tressym is a mischievous winged cat as big as a house cat, with a wingspan of 3 feet. Thought to be the results of wizardly experimentation on house cats, tressym are intelligent and have

Tressym

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

on prey as normal cats do, but with the added advantage of flight. Tressym don’t, however, attack nestlings or despoil eggs. Tressym mate with others of their kind, but they don’t mate for life. A

Tressym A tressym is a mischievous winged cat as big as a house cat, with a wingspan of 3 feet. Thought to be the results of wizardly experimentation on house cats, tressym are intelligent felines

Acolyte - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

be some hidden hypocrisy or heretical idea, or an ideal or bond taken to an extreme. d8 Personality Trait 1 I idolize a particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that

person’s deeds and example. 2 I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies, empathizing with them and always working toward peace. 3 I see omens in every event and action. The

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. For example, humans confronted by an angry troll experience fear on a basic level. Their limbs shake, their thinking becomes panicked and jumbled, and they react by instinct. The emotion of fear takes

aggression toward creatures that they could defeat in a fight and that can’t be dealt with in some other manner. They are aggressive toward prey they want to eat, creatures that want to harm them, and

Crag Cat

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

cry resembles a human scream of terror. It often elicits such sounds from its victims, for it prefers human flesh to all other prey. Crag cats blend in with natural surroundings. During the winter

its prey is asleep, exhausted, or otherwise weakened. Although crag cats are typically solitary, they can be found in family groups of two parents and 1d4 Small noncombatant cubs in the spring, or in

Dhampir Legacy

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

overindulge their thirst risk losing control and forever viewing others as prey. Those who resist might find exceptional ways of controlling their urges or suppress them through constant, molar-grinding

, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the text of the

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

Personality Trait 1 I idolize a particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example. 2 I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies

Barovian Witch

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

wish is their command. Barovian witches sometimes refer to themselves as the brothers and sisters of Strahd, though never to Strahd’s face. Pack Rats with Cats. Barovian witches are obsessive collectors

ritual object, or a potion ingredient. Barovian witches use the find familiar spell to call forth familiars. They are particularly fond of cats, though snakes and toads are also common. These animals lurk

Monsters

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

Darklord’s evil and which might work against the Darklord’s schemes. For example, a wicked scientist Darklord might be aided by flesh golems and crawling claws, but they are opposed by dryads and

ghosts who suffer from the Darklord’s experiments. For inspiration, refer to the “Darklord’s Shadows” section and your answers to the questions there, as well as the Monsters tables in the “Genres of Horror” section later in this chapter.

Layers of the Outer Planes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

travelers refer to them as layers. For example, Mount Celestia resembles a seven-tiered layer cake, the Nine Hells has nine layers, and the Abyss has a seemingly endless number of layers. Most

Sinister Reflections

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

constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example” into “I’m obsessed with a hero of my faith, and I must become exactly like them so I can take their place.” The more unreasonable, the better

particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example” into “I loathe a particular hero and their followers, and I will prove the hypocrisy of that person’s deeds and

Crag Cat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

attacks when its prey is asleep, exhausted, or otherwise weakened. Although crag cats are typically encountered singly, they can be found in family groups of two parents and 1d4 Small noncombatant cubs in

mountains. Its cry resembles a human scream of terror. It often elicits such sounds from its victims, for it prefers human flesh to all other fare. Crag cats blend in with their surroundings. During

Grinning Cat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

wide, toothy smiles that give them their name. Grinning cats often dwell in or near giants’ enclaves. They spend much of their time invisible, lounging on tree branches until prey—or a potential

Grinning Cat Grinning cats are mischievous Fey who delight in pestering and misleading travelers. They resemble oversized domestic cats with long, needlelike claws, but they’re distinguished by the

Griffon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Griffon Majestic Hunter of Land and Sky Habitat: Arctic, Coastal, Grassland, Hill, Mountain; Treasure: None Adam Rex Griffons combine the features of raptors and big cats—most commonly eagles and

prey. 5 Serve the first creature they see after hatching. 6 Won’t attack those with royal blood. Griffon Large Monstrosity, Unaligned AC 12 Initiative +2 (12) HP 59 (7d10 + 21) Speed 30 ft

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, though some dragon turtles prefer coastal lairs with easier access to settlements they can trade with—or prey upon. Particularly reclusive dragon turtles seek lairs in even more remote locales

. As an example, map 5.14 depicts a topaz dragon’s lair in a seaside cavern, but it could be reimagined as a grotto in the side of a coral reef rising from a shelf on the ocean floor, with the

Yeenoghu's Hunt

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

ambushes, for example. One or more of their attackers might refer to them as “prey of Yeenoghu,” or otherwise taunt them by speaking of their impending doom. The characters should have time to prepare

and eager for new prey. Yeenoghu gathers up most of the gnolls and hyenas and leads them down a tunnel on the right side of the cavern. Eight gnolls led by a gnoll pack lord remain in the cavern

Dice Notation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

. For example, “3d8 + 5” means you roll three eight-sided dice, add them together, and add 5 to the total. Percentile Dice The rules sometimes refer to a d100. While such dice exist, the common way to

a 7 for the tens digit and a 1 for the ones digit, for example, the number rolled is 71. Two 0s represent 100. Some ten-sided dice are numbered in tens (00, 10, 20, and so on), making it easier to

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