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Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
behind the life of a soldier for hire, but your skills are undeniably suited for battle, so now you fight on in a different way.
MERCENARIES OF THE NORTH
Countless mercenary companies
enemies is blind and unreasoning.
5
I obey the law, even if the law causes misery.
6
I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
You’re an entertainer at heart, a performer with a flair for the dramatic and a love of the spotlight. You’ve spent years honing your craft, mastering a demanding set of skills so you can
law-abiding citizens of Ravnica.
Personality Traits
d8
Personality Trait
1
I revel in mayhem, the more destructive the better.
2
When violence breaks out, I lose myself in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
both sides of the law. Some are hardened criminals who decide to seek their fortune in treasure hoards, while others take up a life of adventure to escape from the law. Some have learned and perfected
their skills with the explicit purpose of infiltrating ancient ruins and hidden crypts in search of treasure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Fraternity of Order Law Bender Members of the Fraternity of Order find and exploit loopholes in the laws of the multiverse. Law benders are magistrates who skirt the rules of probability and space
Fraternity of Order Law Bender Small or Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment
Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor)
Hit Points 137 (25d8 + 25)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
8 (−1)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
12
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
both sides of the law. Some are hardened criminals who decide to seek their fortune in treasure hoards, while others take up a life of adventure to escape from the law. Some have learned and perfected
their skills with the explicit purpose of infiltrating ancient ruins and hidden crypts in search of treasure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Crime Syndicate Your group is a team of crooks that’s part of an organized crime syndicate. You’re more talented and have a wider range of skills than most thugs and burglars, so your crew might be
magic, physical might, and a broad selection of skills to your work, making you well suited to missions like grand heists, high-profile assassinations, and epic cons. Crime syndicates thrived during
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
judging criminals in the courts of law, hearing the petitions and complaints of citizens, collecting taxes, and interminable amounts of paperwork. Once in a while, though, a faithful Civil Servant gets
some developing skills as clerics, rogues, wizards, or other classes. Such characters often come from the sage background and have proficiency in skills that reflect their studies, such as Arcana
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
with the law, the guild can’t shield you from the repercussions.
Izzet Guild Spells
Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature
For you, the spells on the Izzet Guild Spells table
to finding a solution to a scientific problem.
2
I’ll never forget the laboratory where I learned my skills, or the other attendants who learned alongside me.
3
I’m convinced
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
goblinoid mercenaries for their ferocity and skills. Darguun is a frontier nation. Although recognized by the Treaty of Thronehold, it doesn’t abide by the common laws of the treaty nations. Law enforcement
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
for finding the solution to just about any problem. A few even learn magical tricks to supplement their other abilities. Many Rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine skills that help
strike than wear an opponent down with a barrage of blows. Some Rogues began their careers as criminals, while others used their cunning to fight crime. Whatever a Rogue’s relation to the law, no common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
even learn magical tricks to supplement their other abilities. Many Rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine skills that help them in a dungeon environment, such as climbing, finding
. Some Rogues began their careers as criminals, while others used their cunning to fight crime. Whatever a Rogue’s relation to the law, no common criminal or officer of the law can match the subtle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
finding lost items. 3 Justice for All. The powerful often escape justice due to their wealth and influence. Their victims sometimes turn to you, hoping you’ll help set things right. 4 Help Law
Enforcement. The city watch must obey the rules to bring criminals to justice. When the rules need to be bent or broken, they turn to you for help. 5 Uncover Secrets. You put your inquisitive skills to use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Bladecutter
When brute force won’t get the job done, or when magic isn’t available or appropriate, the rogue rises to the fore. With skills tied to stealth, subterfuge, and trickery, rogues can get
step ahead of the law. Others are professional killers in search of a profitable application of their talents between contracts. Some simply love the thrill of overcoming any challenge that stands in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
an embassy of pure law in Sigil, the City of Doors. In the hall, two parties who agree to mutual terms — and who pay the requisite gold to the Kolyarut, a mechanical engine of absolute jurisprudence
any party who breaks them. A marut resorts to lethal force only when a contract calls for it, when the contract is fully broken, or when the marut is attacked. Word Is Law. Inevitables care nothing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Felidar A felidar is a celestial creature whose nature reflects an inherent devotion to law and order. It resembles an enormous cat with two pairs of downward-sloping horns and prominent teeth. Its
, aiding them in enforcing the law and tracking down criminals. Some Azorius felidars form bonds with important prisoners in Azorius custody, ensuring that the felidars can track down the felons if they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
swindles or pickpocketing. Someone with your skills cooperates with others for greater purposes that offer both dangerous risks and splendid rewards. The law of the land is your most persistent enemy
. Members of the society hone their skills as cutthroats, poisoners, body-disposal specialists, and any other profession focused on ending lives. The society is motivated by profit or labors in service to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Archon of the Triumvirate Archons are enigmatic, supernatural embodiments of the harshest aspects of law and order. They espouse a rigid sense of justice and deal ruthless punishment to those who
break the law. This nature often aligns them with the Azorius Senate, and they are commonly seen circling above the Azorius guildhall astride their winged felidar mounts, soaring alongside griffon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Persuasion, these skills are common in Zil society; you could take the charlatan or criminal background as a way of reflecting your Zil upbringing. As a player character, one question is why you’ve left
waiting for the day when your skills will be put to use. Zil Schemes 1d10 Scheme
1 Your family is working on a new form of elemental binding, but they need Khyber dragonshards—lots of them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Planar Incarnate The Upper and Lower Planes are fundamental manifestations of good and evil, law and chaos. In the most dire and fateful circumstances, these planes can manifest primal embodiments of
26 (+8)
INT
15 (+2)
WIS
20 (+5)
CHA
20 (+5)
Skills Perception +12
Damage Immunities necrotic, poison, radiant; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
Planar Incarnate The Upper and Lower Planes are fundamental manifestations of good and evil, law and chaos. In the most dire and fateful circumstances, these planes can manifest primal embodiments of
26 (+8)
INT
15 (+2)
WIS
20 (+5)
CHA
20 (+5)
Skills Perception +12
Damage Immunities necrotic, poison, radiant; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
History Ages ago, Miska led the hordes of Chaos against the forces of Law at the behest of his patron, the enigmatic Queen of Chaos. It seemed Miska’s domination couldn’t be stopped. In desperation
40 ft., climb 40 ft.
STR
23 (+6)
DEX
18 (+4)
CON
19 (+4)
INT
18 (+4)
WIS
21 (+5)
CHA
22 (+6)
Saving Throws Dex +11, Con +11, Wis +12
Skills Insight +12, Perception +12
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
vaati heroes combined their powers to create the mighty Rod of Law. In a battle against the queen’s greatest general, Miska the Wolf Spider, a vaati killed Miska by thrusting the rod into him like a
)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
11 (+0)
Skills Perception +5
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages Auran, Aarakocra
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Dive Attack. If the aarakocra is flying and dives at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
is an embassy of pure law in Sigil, the City of Doors. In the hall, parties who agree to mutual terms—and who pay the requisite gold to the Kolyarut, a mechanical engine of absolute jurisprudence—can
Throws Int +12, Wis +10, Cha +12
Skills Insight +10, Intimidation +12, Perception +10
Damage Resistances thunder; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Damage Immunities
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->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
power does—the power to influence, administer, and evade the rule of law. Despite its luxuries and breathtaking vistas, the Lady’s Ward is quieter than other wards, its solemn streets frequented by
judges, lawyers, and legislators, the Fraternity of Order abides by the letter of the law—and exploits it to further their interests. Dispassionate and impartial, Guvners run the city courts, ruling on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
)
Hit Points 93 (11d8 + 44)
Speed 25 ft.
STR
19 (+4)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
18 (+4)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
8 (−1)
CHA
12 (+1)
Skills Athletics +7, Intimidation
reputation as a cold-blooded killer, and goes out of his way to slay people when doing so might add to his notoriety or attract the attention of the law. He might claim that it isn’t personal, but it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
+ 3)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
13(+1)
DEX
12(+1)
CON
12(+1)
INT
10(+0)
WIS
11(+0)
CHA
11(+0)
Skills Perception +2, Athletics +3
Senses passive Perception 12
relaying messages. The work was beneath her, but Lavinia’s allegiance was to the soul of her city. Jace’s disappearance worries her, but she has steadfastly refused to violate the law of the land by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
skills to use. Skill Proficiency: History, Investigation Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools Languages: Any one of your choice Equipment: One set of artisan’s tools, a ledger from your
)
4 Justice. I can’t stand people being treated unjustly. I do whatever it takes to stop injustice and those who flout the law. (Lawful)
5 Pleasure. What’s the use of working hard and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
capabilities, able to manipulate the unformed substance of their adopted plane with a thought. These rare githzerai are sages and mystics, and their word is law. An Anarch’s Lair In Limbo, githzerai
., fly 40 ft. (hover)
STR
16(+3)
DEX
21(+5)
CON
18(+4)
INT
18(+4)
WIS
20(+5)
CHA
14(+2)
Saving Throws Str +8, Dex +10, Int +9, Wis +10
Skills Arcana
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->Acquisitions Incorporated
to get done. Your tremendous array of skills and abilities mean that you’re often the first one called upon to do the hard jobs. And if you’re going to do something difficult, you might as well do it
. Notable Enemies d10 Enemy
1 A guard captain who was fired for failing to catch you after you flouted the law
2 A former master bard whose songs you stole and knowledge you plundered
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
can accommodate groups of acolytes, each learning under the direction of one or more mentors responsible for training them in the duties and skills of the priesthood. Once acolytes complete their
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
, 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, Bruenor’s bond is obvious: he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
force of Chaos bound to a place of Law. Are abishai her servants or her jailers? Black Abishai Expert assassins and infiltrators, black abishais can weave shadows to mask their presence, allowing
30 ft., fly 40 ft.
STR
14(+2)
DEX
17(+3)
CON
14(+2)
INT
13(+1)
WIS
16(+3)
CHA
11(+0)
Saving Throws Dex +6, Wis +6
Skills Perception +6, Stealth +6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
, embodying the natural splendor and danger of the wilderness. High fae have no regard for mortal values of honor and law, but they nonetheless operate under inviolable rules of their own: gifts must always
15 (+2)
INT
18 (+4)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
23 (+6)
Saving Throws Dex +9, Wis +7
Skills Deception +14, Performance +10, Stealth +13
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and