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Hobgoblin
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
little to conceal an underlying brutality that hobgoblins practice on each other and perfect upon other races. Punishment for infractions of hobgoblin law are swift and merciless. Beauty is something
would prefer the position were filled by someone more like himself, but Bargrivyek was all he was left with after Maglubiyet’s conquest. Although both deities are ultimately beholden to
Human
Legacy
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
empires on the foundation of conquest and trade. Whatever drives them, humans are the innovators, the achievers, and the pioneers of the worlds.
A Broad Spectrum
With their penchant for migration
and conquest, humans are more physically diverse than other common races. There is no typical human. An individual can stand from 5 feet to a little over 6 feet tall and weigh from 125 to 250 pounds
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
experience in enforcing the law, and dealing with lawbreakers, gives you a feel for local laws and criminals. You can easily find the local outpost of the watch or a similar organization, and just as
City of Skilled Hands.
Even if you’re not city-born or city-bred, this background can describe your early years as a member of law enforcement. Most settlements of any size have their own
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Oath of Conquest The Oath of Conquest calls to paladins who seek glory in battle and the subjugation of their enemies. It isn’t enough for these paladins to establish order. They must crush the
so far as to consort with the powers of the Nine Hells, valuing the rule of law over the balm of mercy. The archdevil Bel, warlord of Avernus, counts many of these paladins — called hell knights — as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Feature: Watcher’s Eye Your experience in enforcing the law, and dealing with lawbreakers, gives you a feel for local laws and criminals. You can easily find the local outpost of the watch or a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
resistance. 6 Every problem can be solved with the use of force. Devil Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Loyalty. I keep my vows to my superior and respect those who do the same. 2 Law. I might not like the rules
, but I obey them. 3 Ambition. The need to improve my station drives my every action. 4 Conquest. I am equal to the sum of the foes I have defeated in combat. 5 Cunning. Those who can see an advantage
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
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Ideals
d6
Ideal
1
Clan. My clan is all that really matters. (Any)
2
Anarchy. No person or law or custom can tell another what to do. (Chaotic)
3
Nature.
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2
A Boros soldier gives me gifts in exchange for information about other clans’ movements.
3
I once caught and released a Dimir spy.
4
I consult with a Golgari shaman for
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Astarion's Book of Hungers
associated with law enforcement to leave and never return; those who defy these instructions become Reigra’s victims. Further, representatives of criminal organizations make regular payments of coins
, and ensuring that no witnesses ever speak to the authorities. Each week, the manager gives these bribes to a hooded, ever-changing courier who, of course, knows nothing about their boss. Haven for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
them to fulfill divine commands. An angel follows a single driving purpose, as decreed by its deity. However, an angel is incapable of following commands that stray from the path of law and good. An
angel slays evil creatures without remorse. As the embodiment of law and good, an angel is almost never mistaken in its judgments. This quality can create a sense of superiority in an angel, a sense that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Darklake District The Darklake District gives an illusion of openness. The streets are relatively wide to allow for merchant carts and wagons to pass, and the buildings aren’t as crowded around
stalagmites as in the southern districts. Openness doesn’t mean welcoming, however. The duergar who ply their trades here are wary of all the foreigners confined by law to this part of the city. A wave of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
his homeland—so Bob chooses the folk hero background for his dwarf. He notes the proficiencies and special feature this background gives him.
Bob has a pretty clear picture of Bruenor’s personality
this soft heart behind a gruff, snarling demeanor. He chooses the ideal of fairness from the list in his background, noting that Bruenor believes that no one is above the law.
Given his history
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
for no reason other than their barbaric attitudes, report them to the Watch and this publication immediately. The Sharn Watch is bound by law to arrest these hooligans when they show their criminal
natures.
Germaine is gruff and doesn’t like wasting time. She gives the characters the information she has and tries to send them on their way before they can ask questions about her involvement in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Karametra’s Villains Karametra’s followers can embody the best or worst of civilization. Just as society can protect the vulnerable it can also reinforce injustice and give it the power of law. Too
moral failures. Karametra’s followers can easily tip from valuing bounty to indulging in greed. Those who provide for others might come to believe it gives them a right to control them. When followers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
. Ideal. Eliander is a faithful servant of the crown. The law must be obeyed, as faithful service and iron discipline are the surest ways to maintain peace and order. Bond. Once he gives his word
Keoland’s enemies at bay while ensuring law and order. They see smuggling as a key problem, as it enriches the Sea Princes at the cost of the royal treasury and the efforts of honest merchants. Above
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Crime Sometimes it pays to be bad. This activity gives a character the chance to make some extra cash, at the risk of arrest. Resources. A character must spend one week and at least 25 gp gathering
) if the character succeeds on only one check. If the character’s rival is involved in crime or law enforcement, a complication ensues if the character succeeds on only two checks. Crime Complications
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. These trappings of civil society do little to conceal an underlying brutality that hobgoblins practice on each other and perfect upon other races. Punishment for infractions of hobgoblin law are
, Bargrivyek serves as Nomog-Geaya’s second in command. Nomog-Geaya would prefer the position were filled by someone more like himself, but Bargrivyek was all he was left with after Maglubiyet’s conquest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
center of the army, dragging along the equipment of war while surrounded by its users. If slaves have yet to be acquired, goblins and beasts of burden perform this function. Conquest and Occupation
community to continue to produce goods and services. The labor force likely includes more youngsters and elderly than before the goblinoids’ conquest, with a corresponding drop-off in production. In any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
on the priest’s mind lingers. Reward After these tasks, Fazzir gives each character 3 GP regardless of their performance. He is just grateful for their support. Good-Faith Discounts
It’s unlikely
Stat Block: Guard Captain
This captain is strong, stern, and just.
Perfect Posture. Andrella is as strict with her posture as she is with the law.
Role Model. Many of the keep’s young people
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Episode 1: Right Place, Wrong Heroes In episode 1 of the adventure, a case of mistaken identity gives the characters a rare opportunity to make a name for themselves in Acquisitions Incorporated
addition to the council of such a power-hungry and ruthless individual would spell the end of the rule of law in the City of Splendors. The earthquake that hit the city two days ago wasn’t natural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
not fit the descriptions of contacts on this table. Contacts d12 Contact 1 A friendly law-enforcement officer sends clients your way and gives you inside information about the workings of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
expect. Copper dragons and unicorns are typically chaotic good. Lawful Neutral. (LN) individuals act in accordance with law, tradition, or personal codes. Modrons and many wizards and monks are lawful
of good or evil, law or chaos. According to myth, the gods who created these folk gave them free will to choose their moral paths.
Alignment is an essential part of the nature of celestials and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
abstract nature of Heliod made tangible and concrete through the lives of mortals. Heliod represents a divine, natural, moral law; Ephara gives those laws a concrete manifestation by establishing mortal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
of the Monster Manual before proceeding. That book explains stat block terminology and gives rules for various monster traits—information that isn’t repeated here.
The Stat Blocks by Challenge Rating
Harmonium captain* Humanoid 8 Transcendent Order conduit* Humanoid 8 Warden archon Celestial 9 Avoral guardinal Celestial 9 Ferrumach rilmani Celestial 9 Fraternity of Order law bender* Humanoid 9
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
gives the adventurers a place to live, train, and recuperate between adventures. An entire campaign can center on a particular town or city. Such a settlement is the launching pad from which the
characters. Detail its leadership, including law enforcement (discussed later in the chapter). Include characters who can provide information, such as sages, soothsayers, librarians, and observant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
background in this chapter includes six suggested ideals. Five of them are linked to aspects of alignment: law, chaos, good, evil, and neutrality. The last one has more to do with the particular background
, and he constantly challenges himself to improve his skills. His lawful evil alignment gives him ideals of impartiality and a lust for power.
Tika Waylan’s bond is to the Inn of the Last Home. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Nine Hells The Nine Hells inflames the imaginations of travelers, the greed of treasure seekers, and the battle fury of all moral creatures. It is the ultimate plane of law and evil, and the epitome
advance themselves. At the very top of the hierarchy is Asmodeus, who has yet to be bested. If he were vanquished, the victor would rule the plane in turn. Such is the law of the Nine Hells. The Nine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
that’s a more precise fit for your character concept.
A background gives your character a background feature (a general benefit) and proficiency in two skills, and it might also give you additional
the folk hero background for his dwarf. He notes the proficiencies and special feature this background gives him.
Bob has a pretty clear picture of Bruenor’s personality in mind, so he skips the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, and War. You can invent names and personalities for these deities, or borrow deities from other pantheons. This approach gives you a small pantheon that covers the most significant aspects of existence
Life, War
Dragon’s head, in profile, facing left
Bane, god of war and conquest
LE
War
Claw with three talons pointing down
Corellon, god of magic and the arts
CG
Light
Eight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
shadowy fringes of society, a dragon might rule a nation as an absolute monarch. The dragon’s word is law—but depending on the dragon, this might be the law of a benevolent autocrat with a cadre of
an iron grip, bringing the spoils of conquest and the tribute of conquered peoples to swell the dragon’s hoard. Those minions might be Humanoids, violent monsters, or a mix of both, forming an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
family’s attempts to keep Wester’s hands off their business. PROPERTY AND LAW
Many fantasy campaigns either ignore questions of law or utilize benevolent authoritarian figures to oversee social and
economic justice — the wise monarch, the enlightened town council, the Masked Lords, and so forth. This method means that the law is stable. Higher authorities can be consulted on matters requiring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
The Nine Hells The Nine Hells of Baator inflame the imaginations of travelers, the greed of treasure seekers, and the battle fury of all moral creatures. It is the ultimate plane of law and evil and
foul, to advance themselves. At the very top of the hierarchy is Asmodeus, who has yet to be bested. If he were to be vanquished, the victor would rule the plane in turn. Such is the law of the Nine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
priesthood depends on the tenets of that god: the cunning rogues who venerate Mask have little in common with the upright law-keepers of Tyr, and the delightful revelers who revere Lliira are different from
experiences are intensely personal, and it is common wisdom to keep them that way. After all, “advice” from one’s god that appears during morning prayer and gives one a good turn to the day is worthwhile only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
acquaintance from the Dales once told me, “The sheep gives the shepherd its fleece or there’ll be mutton for dinner.” That is, the magisters will get you either way, so you might as well register up front. That
as wards of the city, they don’t benefit from the securities of Guild Law or the protection of the Watch. If you choose to follow this path, be on your guard. Fools rush in where auditors fear to tread
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
fall.
— Iuz the Old
The Abyss and its demonic inhabitants are akin to a virus. While most other factions across the planes spread their influence into other realms through conquest, conversion
world, and the region’s transformation grows more extreme. The odd but still mundane weather gives way to storms that drop burning embers, or winds that shriek in all directions, seizing living
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
, and interdependent. For Azorius loxodons, community primarily means a society of different peoples who need adherence to law and order so they can function together. For those in the Orzhov Syndicate
Common and Loxodon. RULE TIP: AC CALCULATIONS DON'T STACK
When the game gives you more than one way to calculate your Armor Class, you can use only one of them. You choose the one to use. For example