example relies have personal clearly - Search

Frost Giant Everlasting One

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

out magic that will aid them, but enchanted objects can be taken or lost. True greatness relies on personal prowess. Faced with this truth, a frost giant might seek a supernatural gift from Vaprak the

Oath of Devotion

classes Player’s Handbook

their gods’ tenets as the measure of personal devotion. Others hold angels as their ideals and incorporate images of angelic wings into their helmets or coats of arms. These paladins share the

following tenets: Let your word be your promise. Protect the weak and never fear to act. Let your honorable deeds be an example.

Vedalken

Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

external ears, their noses are broad and flat, and they are partially amphibious. Cool Rationality Despite being talkative, vedalken keep their personal lives private, and they tend to engage more

skilled at not displaying it. Cool rationality guides their actions, they make and follow careful plans, and they are patient enough to do nothing when the ideal outcome relies on such inaction

Avarice

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

challenge, even when the odds are clearly stacked against her. Seeing other wizards as a threat, paranoia rules her life. Avarice has been a member of the Arcane Brotherhood for almost two years. She

the Monster Manual but is a fiend instead of a beast. Spellbook. Avarice’s spellbook has white leather covers and vellum pages. The tiefling’s personal sigil is burned into the front cover

Leonin

Species Mythic Odysseys of Theros

personal names, leonin identify themselves by their pride. A member of the Flintclaw pride with the personal name of Ziore, for example, would likely style herself as Ziore of the Flintclaw. Female Names

Oath of Redemption (XGtE)

classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

enemies only when such a deed will clearly save other lives. Paladins who follow this path are known as redeemers. While redeemers are idealists, they are no fools. Redeemers know that undead, demons

the influence of dark forces that drives them to evil. By setting the proper example, and working to heal the wounds of a deeply flawed world, you can set anyone on a righteous path. Patience.

Charlatan Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

. 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

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

the personal cost. (Good) 3 Change. We must help bring about the changes the gods are constantly working in the world. (Chaotic) 4 Power. I hope to one day rise to the top of my faith

Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

elements that can tip the balance one way or the other. Goliaths happily rely on such benefits, but they are careful to remember that such an advantage can always be lost. A goliath who relies too

goliaths. If a king lacks the intelligence or leadership to lead, then clearly the most talented person in the kingdom should take his place. Goliaths rarely keep such opinions to themselves, and

Oath of Redemption

classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

enemies only when such a deed will clearly save other lives. Paladins who follow this path are known as redeemers. While redeemers are idealists, they are no fools. Redeemers know that undead, demons

the influence of dark forces that drives them to evil. By setting the proper example, and working to heal the wounds of a deeply flawed world, you can set anyone on a righteous path. Patience.

Shifter Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

’s appearance might remind an onlooker of an animal, they remain clearly identifiable as shifters even when at their most feral. Most shifters resemble a particular kind of lycanthrope. You can

rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds spell doesn’t work on a Construct or an Undead. Life Span The

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

of friendship with them, as long as the outsiders vow to safeguard the forest. If the settlers clearly display evil intentions, however, the firbolgs martial their strength and magic for a single

Separated from the tribe and lost 6 Homeland destroyed by natural disaster 7 Personal quest ordained by omens 8 Dispatched on a quest by tribe leaders Firbolg Names Firbolg

Marine

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

hardship is essential to you and is at the heart of a personal philosophy or ethos that often guides your actions. You can roll on the following table to determine this hardship or choose one that best fits

. Job. 3 I must set an example of hope for those who have given up. 4 I’m searching for a fellow marine captured by an elusive enemy. 5 Fear leads to tyranny, and both must be

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

object that is important to your faction. The ideal you strive for is probably in keeping with the tenets and principles of your faction, but might be more personal in nature. Acolyte 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

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

identity that includes documentation, established acquaintances, and disguises that allow you to assume that persona. 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. BALDUR’S GATE FEATURE: LONG-LOST HEIR You’re well-versed in the mannerisms and

Shifter Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

shifter might be a massive brute built like a bear. While a shifter’s appearance might remind an onlooker of an animal, they remain clearly identifiable as shifters even when at their most feral

in blended communities. Their names typically overlap with the names of other cultures in their region. Many shifters prefer to keep their personal names for their friends and use “wandering

Fair Play

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

advantage can always be lost. A goliath who relies too much on them can grow complacent, a recipe for disaster in the mountains. This trait manifests most strongly when goliaths interact with other folk

. The relationship between peasants and nobles puzzles goliaths. If a king lacks the intelligence or leadership to lead, then clearly the most talented person in the kingdom should take his place

Warforged Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

. Warforged Personality The warforged were built to serve and to fight. For most of their existence, warforged had a clearly defined function and were encouraged to focus purely on that role. The Treaty

how new they are to the world. The Warforged Quirks table contains example quirks. Warforged Quirks d8 Quirk 1 You analyze — out loud — the potential threat posed by

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the snake as the embodiment of the qualities they most appreciated. They developed a philosophy of separating emotion from intellectual pursuits, allowing them to focus their energy on personal

interest of maintaining the strength of their personal bloodline. The yuan-ti have abandoned their humanity and consider non-serpentine humanoids to be lesser creatures, barely more civilized than

Acolyte - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

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

traditions of worship and sacrifice must be preserved and upheld. (Lawful) 2 Charity. I always try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good) 3 Change. We must help bring

Ability Checks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

element of chance in the situation. For example, your DM can call for a Charisma check at any point during an interaction if he or she wants the dice to play a role in determining an NPC’s reactions. Other

favor by using an approach that relies on your best bonuses and skills. If the group needs to trick a guard into letting them into a castle, the rogue who is proficient in Deception is the best bet

Lay Out the Premise

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

are coauthors of the story with you, and the events of the story shouldn’t be predetermined; the actions of the players’ characters have to matter. For example, if a major villain shows up before the

as you’re planning adventures. If your adventure relies on certain events, plan for multiple ways they might come about, or be prepared for clever players to prevent those events from happening as

Dhampir Legacy

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

. Their reasons are often deeply personal. Some seek danger, imagining monsters as personifications of their own hungers. Others pursue revenge against whatever turned them into a dhampir. And still

, 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

Ability Checks

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

thinking of how you will interact with an NPC; use an approach that relies on your group’s skill proficiencies. For example, if the group needs to trick a guard into letting them into a castle, the Rogue who is proficient in Deception should lead the discussion.

Ability Checks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

thinking of how you will interact with an NPC; use an approach that relies on your group’s skill proficiencies. For example, if the group needs to trick a guard into letting them into a castle, the Rogue who is proficient in Deception should lead the discussion.

Ability Checks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

element of chance in the situation. For example, your DM can call for a Charisma check at any point during an interaction if he or she wants the dice to play a role in determining an NPC’s reactions. Other

favor by using an approach that relies on your best bonuses and skills. If the group needs to trick a guard into letting them into a castle, the rogue who is proficient in Deception is the best bet

Personal Goal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Personal Goal The precepts of a paladin’s oath provide purpose to the character and dictate an ultimate goal or an overall intent that the paladin abides by and advances. Aside from that, some

paladins are driven by a personal goal that either complements or transcends the dictates of their oaths. Paladins who swear different oaths might have the same personal goal, differing only in how they

Sinister Reflections

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

are now. Exaggerated Reflections. For each favored personal characteristic, imagine and write down a version twisted to its extreme. For example, transform “I idolize a particular hero of my faith, and

. Opposite Reflections. For each favored personal characteristic, imagine and write down its opposite—specifically, a version that compels characters into conflict. For example, transform “I idolize a

Zil Names

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Zil Names Zil society is divided into major houses, each of which is composed of multiple families. Each gnome has three names: their personal name, their family name, and their house name. For

example, Alina Lorridan Lyrris and Tallian Talius Lyrris are members of different families within House Lyrris. Gnomish names are long and lyrical; a Zil proverb claims “the sweetest song is the name of a

How Patrons Work

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

How Patrons Work Each type of patron in this section includes the following information: An example of the general type of patron, including information about its organization, headquarters, allies

compensation, equipment, privileges, and proficiencies A list of potential contacts who can serve as your personal connection to your patron

Relationships: Before We Go

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

personal importance to each character. If a player wishes to cement a Beloved Relationship when they normally couldn’t or gain a Friend even if they don’t have enough Relationship Points, allow them

to do so to reflect the poignant nature of this moment. For example, a character who wishes to have a final moment with a deeply romantic Beloved might sneak up onto the roof of the Biblioplex to have

Personal Impact

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Personal Impact As players develop characters in an Eberron campaign, you can work with them to determine the role that the war played in their background. Here are a few topics for conversation

? Personal Loss. What did the characters lose during the war? Did members of their family die, and if so, how? Was the village they grew up in destroyed, and if so, who was responsible? If the characters

Skill Variants

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

of the six ability scores. For example, Acrobatics and Stealth are two different aspects of Dexterity, and a character can specialize in either or both. You can dispense with skills and use one of

distinction among characters. For example, a character can’t choose to emphasize persuasion or intimidation; he or she is equally adept at both. Background Proficiency With this variant rule, characters don’t

Divine Domains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

the deity’s portfolio. For example, the portfolio of the Greek god Apollo includes the domains of Knowledge, Life, and Light. As a cleric, you choose one aspect of your deity’s portfolio to emphasize

, and you are granted powers related to that domain. Your choice might correspond to a particular sect dedicated to your deity. Apollo, for example, could be worshiped in one region as Phoebus (“radiant

Cloister Quests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

choose where to go first. After they’ve explored both of those sites, they should be ready to face Sparkrender in the Clifftop Observatory (chapter 4). Each character sheet includes a personal goal

for that character. Some of those goals are concrete—the wizard, for example, is eager to learn the secrets of Clifftop Observatory. Others are more general and might be fulfilled gradually over the

Search Results