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Returning 35 results for 'family tells'.
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
idiosyncrasies of Baldurian patriars and other nobles, imitating them smoothly enough to convince even the snootiest family heads of your authenticity. You’re skilled at posing as the long-lost heir
value.
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Ideal
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Independence. I am a free spirit—no one tells me what to do. (Chaotic)
2
Fairness. I never target people who can’t afford to lose a few coins
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
find more ways to express my art through pain — my own as well as others’. (Chaotic)
4
Freedom. No one tells me what to do. (Chaotic)
5
Equality. I want to see Ravnica
.
Flaws
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Flaw
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My family is prominent in another guild. I enjoy my wild life, but I don’t want to embarrass them.
2
I couldn’t hide my emotions and opinions
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Backgrounds
Player’s Handbook (2014)
Ideal
1
Independence. I am a free spirit—no one tells me what to do. (Chaotic)
2
Fairness. I never target people who can’t afford to lose a few coins. (Lawful)
3
there, I have a child who doesn’t know me. I’m making the world better for him or her.
4
I come from a noble family, and one day I’ll reclaim my lands and title from those who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Family and Friends Who raised you, and what was life like for you when you were growing up? You might have been raised by your parents, by relatives, or in an orphanage. Or you could have spent your
childhood on the streets of a crowded city with only your fellow runaways and orphans to keep you company. Use the Family table to determine who raised you. If you know who your parents are but you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Family and Friends Who raised you, and what was life like for you when you were growing up? You might have been raised by your parents, by relatives, or in an orphanage. Or you could have spent your
childhood on the streets of a crowded city with only your fellow runaways and orphans to keep you company. Use the Family table to determine who raised you. If you know who your parents are but you
races
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
physician. Personas can even be passed down through a family, allowing a younger changeling to take advantage of contacts established by the persona’s previous users.
Creating Your Character
At 1st
in D&D, including each player character, has a special tag in the rules that identifies the type of creature they are. Most player characters are of the Humanoid type. A race tells you what your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Names in the Five Nations Naming conventions vary by nation. The Zil gnomes always use three names—a given name, a family name, and a clan name. Warforged often use a single name. Within the Five
Nations, most citizens have a given name followed by a surname. This surname is either a family name or related to an occupation or region of origin. So Sorn Fellhorn, Kara of Windshire, and Tellan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
patriar gardens. Long ago, many nobles of Baldur’s Gate worshiped Siamorphe. Legend tells that her temple was a wonder to behold, its nave decorated with crests of the most powerful ruling families of
the time. A secret vault contained signet rings, family trees, and copies of important decrees, holding them in case of some calamity. During one of the city’s early uprisings, the temple became a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
patriar gardens. Long ago, many nobles of Baldur’s Gate worshiped Siamorphe. Legend tells that her temple was a wonder to behold, its nave decorated with crests of the most powerful ruling families of
the time. A secret vault contained signet rings, family trees, and copies of important decrees, holding them in case of some calamity. During one of the city’s early uprisings, the temple became a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
patriar gardens. Long ago, many nobles of Baldur’s Gate worshiped Siamorphe. Legend tells that her temple was a wonder to behold, its nave decorated with crests of the most powerful ruling families of
the time. A secret vault contained signet rings, family trees, and copies of important decrees, holding them in case of some calamity. During one of the city’s early uprisings, the temple became a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Names in the Five Nations Naming conventions vary by nation. The Zil gnomes always use three names—a given name, a family name, and a clan name. Warforged often use a single name. Within the Five
Nations, most citizens have a given name followed by a surname. This surname is either a family name or related to an occupation or region of origin. So Sorn Fellhorn, Kara of Windshire, and Tellan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
patriar gardens. Long ago, many nobles of Baldur’s Gate worshiped Siamorphe. Legend tells that her temple was a wonder to behold, its nave decorated with crests of the most powerful ruling families of
the time. A secret vault contained signet rings, family trees, and copies of important decrees, holding them in case of some calamity. During one of the city’s early uprisings, the temple became a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
The Martikov Family If the characters head toward the cloaked figure, the other wereravens emerge from the stand of trees and greet them in human form. They wear dark leather rain cloaks and cowls
. One of them is the current owner of the winery and vineyard, Davian Martikov, who is an old and suspicious man. Until he trusts the characters, he says nothing about the stolen gems but tells them that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
The Martikov Family If the characters head toward the cloaked figure, the other wereravens emerge from the stand of trees and greet them in human form. They wear dark leather rain cloaks and cowls
. One of them is the current owner of the winery and vineyard, Davian Martikov, who is an old and suspicious man. Until he trusts the characters, he says nothing about the stolen gems but tells them that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
with a human origin rather than a traditional Dwarvish name. Most citizens of Khorvaire have a given name followed by a surname. A surname associated with the Common language is usually either a family
—along with those granted land and titles by one of the sovereigns of the Five Nations—add the prefix ir’ to their surname. The name Darro ir’Lain tells you that this individual is a landed noble. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
with a human origin rather than a traditional Dwarvish name. Most citizens of Khorvaire have a given name followed by a surname. A surname associated with the Common language is usually either a family
—along with those granted land and titles by one of the sovereigns of the Five Nations—add the prefix ir’ to their surname. The name Darro ir’Lain tells you that this individual is a landed noble. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
has “tall, furry monsters with big ears” (bugbears) working for him. Side Quest: Mirna’s Heirloom. Though her family has nothing to offer as a reward, Mirna tells the characters that she might know
corpse can be found in area 8.) That night, the gang returned and abducted the family from their home in Phandalin. The gang plans to sell the family into slavery. The Dendrars are grateful to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
has “tall, furry monsters with big ears” (bugbears) working for him. Side Quest: Mirna’s Heirloom. Though her family has nothing to offer as a reward, Mirna tells the characters that she might know
corpse can be found in area 8.) That night, the gang returned and abducted the family from their home in Phandalin. The gang plans to sell the family into slavery. The Dendrars are grateful to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
protective guard in response to a recent attack against the family member of another King of Coin. But he slipped past his guardians, intent on reveling amid the March of Vice. Last night, Zenia Ruba
directions to an establishment owned by Zenia’s family, a tavern called the Thornapple, where Zenia is under guard. Zenia’s directions avoid several streets closed by festivities and lead through the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Singh Night Market are family shops the owners would never consider selling. While on a trip to get more stock for Spicy Brothers, Kasem encountered a trio of rare Fey creatures called wynlings. Kasem
befriended them with a few sweet fruits and brought them back to the night market. He now bribes his invisible friends with fruit to cause disruptions around Tyenmo Noodles and Xungoon Family Seafood. He
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
protective guard in response to a recent attack against the family member of another King of Coin. But he slipped past his guardians, intent on reveling amid the March of Vice. Last night, Zenia Ruba
directions to an establishment owned by Zenia’s family, a tavern called the Thornapple, where Zenia is under guard. Zenia’s directions avoid several streets closed by festivities and lead through the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Singh Night Market are family shops the owners would never consider selling. While on a trip to get more stock for Spicy Brothers, Kasem encountered a trio of rare Fey creatures called wynlings. Kasem
befriended them with a few sweet fruits and brought them back to the night market. He now bribes his invisible friends with fruit to cause disruptions around Tyenmo Noodles and Xungoon Family Seafood. He
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
unharmed. He implores them not to slay the dragon—she’s the only family he has. Upon Briochebane’s safe return, Fill promises to reward the characters with 100 GP from his stashed loot from his former life
of crime. If the characters accept, Fill tells them Briochebane likes to frolic and hunt in the woods east of town. He then hands the characters a sack containing three warm cinnamon rolls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
unharmed. He implores them not to slay the dragon—she’s the only family he has. Upon Briochebane’s safe return, Fill promises to reward the characters with 100 GP from his stashed loot from his former life
of crime. If the characters accept, Fill tells them Briochebane likes to frolic and hunt in the woods east of town. He then hands the characters a sack containing three warm cinnamon rolls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
have this case resolved in no time.” A magistrate provides the City Watch with a warrant to search Gralhund Villa. Sometime afterward, Cromley visits the characters by himself and, as a courtesy, tells
family took it in, not realizing it was a Zhentarim spy. Lady Gralhund reported that it stole her necklace of fireballs. Cromley’s summary of events is based on information given to the City Watch by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
have this case resolved in no time.” A magistrate provides the City Watch with a warrant to search Gralhund Villa. Sometime afterward, Cromley visits the characters by himself and, as a courtesy, tells
family took it in, not realizing it was a Zhentarim spy. Lady Gralhund reported that it stole her necklace of fireballs. Cromley’s summary of events is based on information given to the City Watch by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
moonstones worth 50 gp each. Once they deliver the pouch, characters can take refuge in a Harper hideout called Dalagor’s Fortress, located on the uppermost level of Skullport. Mattrim tells the characters
while sipping zzar and listening to gossip. Her family has a tarnished reputation, having once been banished from Waterdeep for slavery and other illegal acts. Although the Rosznar family is trying
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
moonstones worth 50 gp each. Once they deliver the pouch, characters can take refuge in a Harper hideout called Dalagor’s Fortress, located on the uppermost level of Skullport. Mattrim tells the characters
while sipping zzar and listening to gossip. Her family has a tarnished reputation, having once been banished from Waterdeep for slavery and other illegal acts. Although the Rosznar family is trying
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Casa Solana Tavio and Aminta Solana are the children of the town’s previous mayor, the late Nadario Solana. Oztocan has no aristocracy, but the Solana family is the next closest thing. If the
, Tavio laments that most of the town guard is under the sway of the Onyx Scar, except for two guards who have been with his family for years. Tavio then reveals the following information in the course of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Tyger, Tyger Karl and Nikolai Wachter (see areas N2 and N4) are young, foolish men from a proud noble family. The drunken brothers sneak into Arasek’s Stockyard (area N5) while everyone else is
can help him, he asks them to distract the burgomaster and the guards while he gathers his horse, wagon, and tiger (in that order). If the characters ask Rictavio where he plans to go, he tells them about an old tower to the west where he can lie low (see chapter 11, “Van Richten’s Tower”).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Tyger, Tyger Karl and Nikolai Wachter (see areas N2 and N4) are young, foolish men from a proud noble family. The drunken brothers sneak into Arasek’s Stockyard (area N5) while everyone else is
can help him, he asks them to distract the burgomaster and the guards while he gathers his horse, wagon, and tiger (in that order). If the characters ask Rictavio where he plans to go, he tells them about an old tower to the west where he can lie low (see chapter 11, “Van Richten’s Tower”).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Casa Solana Tavio and Aminta Solana are the children of the town’s previous mayor, the late Nadario Solana. Oztocan has no aristocracy, but the Solana family is the next closest thing. If the
, Tavio laments that most of the town guard is under the sway of the Onyx Scar, except for two guards who have been with his family for years. Tavio then reveals the following information in the course of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
evidence, Watson later does. Family Repercussions. The Nettlebee family is horrified and shocked by the brutal and supernatural barbarian attack, and later by the truth the characters or Watson uncover
150 gp), and a figurine of wondrous power (silver raven). The Nettlebee family hoard includes 775 cp, 2,512 sp, 1,553 gp, and 196 pp, as well as nine rose quartz crystals (50 gp each) and an old
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
evidence, Watson later does. Family Repercussions. The Nettlebee family is horrified and shocked by the brutal and supernatural barbarian attack, and later by the truth the characters or Watson uncover
150 gp), and a figurine of wondrous power (silver raven). The Nettlebee family hoard includes 775 cp, 2,512 sp, 1,553 gp, and 196 pp, as well as nine rose quartz crystals (50 gp each) and an old
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
characters to seek out its creator, a moon elf druid named Aerglas. The awakened tree tells them that Aerglas was not only a member of the Emerald Enclave but also an adventurer who slew many giants in
) that she keeps hidden among her belongings and tells them to bring it to Cauldar Marskyl (LG male Illuskan human commoner), the head butler of House Thann in Waterdeep, where he will give them a