male some with only about fights for life

Kobold Dragonshield

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

dragonshields are champions of their people. Almost all dragonshields begin life as normal kobold;kobolds, then are chosen by a dragon and invested with power for the purpose of protecting the dragon’s

of dragon scales, as well as scars from desperate fights. Dragonshields know they have a place of honor among those who venerate dragons, but—being kobolds at heart—most of them feel

Lesser Death Dragon

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

personality. The stronger the death dragon, the more it fights the hate consuming it, holding on to some vestige of its memories. A death dragon’s bones burn with violet Cataclysmic fire, which it can

unleash in a horrific mockery of the breath weapon it possessed in life. The breath snuffs out life force and infuses undeath into corpses it touches. These zombie;zombies burn with Cataclysmic fire

Obzedat Ghost

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

can choose to succeed instead.Life Drain. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Life Drain"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation

":"4d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Life Drain","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage, and the ghost regains hit points equal to half the amount of damage the target takes. The target must

Murgaxor

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

using harmful magic while on campus. University officials believe Murgaxor began his illicit experiments with life-draining magic shortly after he enrolled as a student. In his third year

, Murgaxor was expelled for using life-draining magic when it resulted in another student’s death. Murgaxor fled before he could be handed over to authorities. For a few years after his expulsion

Gray Render

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

its master.A curious impulse drives the gray render. Despite its hulking form and terrible appetite, it wants most of all to bond with an intelligent creature and, once bonded, to give its life to

reaching maturity, break off to begin life as young gray renders. They feel no obligation to their young and have no inclination to gather with others of their kind. Instead, each has an overpowering need

Greater Death Dragon

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

life. In battle, they are deadly foes, channeling the Cataclysmic fire that limns their bones and fuels their breath. They take cruel delight in snatching foes in their jaws, rushing into the air, then

of its former personality. The stronger the death dragon, the more it fights the hate consuming it, holding on to some vestige of its memories. A death dragon’s bones burn with violet

Gnome Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

communities. Louder sounds punctuate the hum: a crunch of grinding gears here, a minor explosion there, a yelp of surprise or triumph, and especially bursts of laughter. Gnomes take delight in life

his or her appearance. A male gnome’s beard, in contrast to his wild hair, is kept carefully trimmed but often styled into curious forks or neat points. A gnome’s clothing, though usually

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

build cities to last for the ages, and great kingdoms that can persist for long centuries. An individual human might have a relatively short life span, but a human nation or culture preserves

traditions with origins far beyond the reach of any single human’s memory. They live fully in the present—making them well suited to the adventuring life—but also plan for the future

Deck of Many Things Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

becomes your enemy. The devil seeks your ruin and plagues your life, savoring your suffering before attempting to slay you. This enmity lasts until either you or the devil dies. Fool. You lose 10,000 XP

you, warning all others that you must win the battle alone. The avatar fights until you die or it drops to 0 hit points, whereupon it disappears. If anyone tries to help you, the helper summons its

Eladrin Legacy

Species Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

be hungry today and have food for tomorrow. 3 Life is full of dangers, but you are ready for them. 4 A penny spent is a penny lost forever. d4 Winter Flaw 1

greatest day of your life. 2 You approach everything with enthusiasm, even the most mundane chores. 3 You love music and song. You supply a tune yourself if no one else can. 4 You can

Dragonborn Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

foreign house. The sword at his back was the same, though, the one he had carried since even before he had found the twins left in swaddling at the gates of Arush Vayem. For all her life, Farideh had

calling in life. Proud Dragon Kin Dragonborn look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings or a tail. The first dragonborn had scales of vibrant hues matching the

Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

communities travel as a way of life, driving wagons or guiding boats from place to place and maintaining no permanent home. AFFABLE AND POSITIVE Halflings try to get along with everyone else and are

. Family names are often nicknames that stuck so tenaciously they have been passed down through the generations. Male Names: Alton, Ander, Cade, Corrin, Eldon, Errich, Finnan, Garret, Lindal, Lyle

Marine

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

. 2 I laugh loudly and see the humor in stressful situations. 3 I prefer to solve problems without violence, but I finish fights decisively. 4 I enjoy being out in nature; poor weather

solution for every problem, and following it is imperative. (Lawful) 3 Embracing. Life is messy. Throwing yourself into the worst of it is necessary to get the job done. (Chaotic) 4

Tiefling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

him or her, the tiefling learns to extend the same trust to them. And once a tiefling gives someone loyalty, the tiefling is a firm friend or ally for life. Tiefling Names Tiefling names fall into

, the chosen name is a noble quest. For others, it’s a grim destiny. Male Infernal Names: Akmenos, Amnon, Barakas, Damakos, Ekemon, Iados, Kairon, Leucis, Melech, Mordai, Morthos, Pelaios, Skamos

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

common shades are light brown or deep tan, like certain tones of earth. Their hair, worn long but in simple styles, is usually black, gray, or brown, though paler dwarves often have red hair. Male

up the adventuring life might be motivated by a desire for treasure—for its own sake, for a specific purpose, or even out of an altruistic desire to help others. Other dwarves are driven by the

Deck of Several Things

Magic Items Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

tattered black robe. It appears in a space of the DM’s choice within 10 feet of you and attacks you, warning all others that you must win the battle alone. The avatar fights until you die or it

drops to 0 hit points, whereupon it disappears. If anyone tries to help you, the helper summons its own avatar of death. A creature slain by an avatar of death can’t be restored to life. Star

14. Infernexus's Quarters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

14. Infernexus’s Quarters The unhappiest of Ashtyrranthor’s brood, a male young red dragon named Infernexus, claims this chamber as his lair. The dragon sleeps across from the door underneath four 2

-foot-high, 6-inch-wide window slits that peer into the starry void. Ashtyrranthor’s youngest child is miserable on Stardock. He is eager to leave the asteroid and begin life on his own, but his mother

Centaur Legacy

Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

the laboratories of the Simic. Centaurs celebrate life and growth, and the birth of a foal is always cause for festivities. At the same time, they revere the traditions of the past, and among both

symbols might include graphical representations of plants or animals, printed mottoes, braids and beads worn in the hair and tail, or even specific patterns of woven fabric. Male Names: Bonmod

Tortle Legacy

Species The Tortle Package

times in its life. Tortles don’t have surnames or family names. Male and Female Names: Baka, Damu, Gar, Gura, Ini, Jappa, Kinlek, Krull, Lim, Lop, Nortle, Nulka, Olo, Ploqwat, Quee, Queg, Quott, Sunny, Tibor, Ubo, Uhok, Wabu, Xelbuk, Xopa, Yog

I caught a big fish. Now I search for a good friend To share my lunch with. — Tortle haiku What many tortles consider a simple life, others might call a life of adventure. Tortles are

Loxodon

Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

structures. Relentlessly Loyal Loxodons believe in the value of community and life, and thus are most often found in the Selesnya Conclave. Some find fulfillment in the cause of order by joining

often translate them into titles, such as Hierarch, Revered, Grandmother, Healer, or Saint, when interacting with other races. Male Names: Bayul, Berov, Brooj, Chedumov, Dobrun, Droozh, Golomov, Heruj

Verdan

Species Acquisitions Incorporated

same time, many verdan undergo changes in coloring as they age. Male verdan typically have little to no hair, while females sport shocks of wiry hair that they try to tame in a variety of styles. But

the head with a single ring to keep them from flapping about. Changes in gender are also a known and accepted part of verdan life. These fluid aspects of form and identity are seen as blessings

Leonin

Species Mythic Odysseys of Theros

gods, but I roll my eyes at each new twist of fate and try to get on with my life. 5 I wish that I could be as naive as humans and other mortals who actually think the gods are looking out for them

: Aletha, Atagone, Demne, Doxia, Ecate, Eriz, Gragonde, Iadma, Koila, Oramne, Seza, Ziore Male Names: Apto, Athoz, Baragon, Bryguz, Eremoz, Gorioz, Grexes, Oriz, Pyxathor, Teoz, Xemnon, Xior Pride Names: Embereye, Flintclaw, Goldenfield, Ironmane, Starfeller, Sunguides

13. Prison

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

). A second cage holds an unarmed tribal warrior of the Elk tribe, Gryhark (CN male Uthgardt human). He fights alongside his liberators. If he makes it out of Grudd Haug, he bites into the palm of his

return to his tribe whether the characters accept his gratitude or not. A third cage holds an unarmed prisoner: Emerald Enclave member Ghalvin Dragonmoor (CG male half-elf scout). If freed, he asks the characters to escort him to Goldenfields, so that he can report to the Abbot what he has seen.

Sharn Watch NPCs

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

Sharn Watch NPCs The Sharn Watch includes people from all walks of life: veterans of the Last War, retired adventurers, lifelong residents of the city, and immigrants who have become Brelish citizens

another wealthy patron. This doesn’t necessarily mean that the officer is willing to take a bribe from one of the adventurers. The Sharn Inquisitive A Life of Watchful Service Brelish folk often

Creeping Hut

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

Creeping Hut Baba Lysaga has given a semblance of life to her hut using a magic gemstone stolen from the Wizard of Wines vineyard. If the characters overstay their welcome, she commands the hut to

animate and attack them. If this happens, read: The giant roots beneath the hut come to life and pull themselves up out of the mire. The hut and the roots lurch and groan, becoming a lumbering mass that

Tortle Names

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement

change its name a dozen times in its life. Tortles don’t have surnames or family names. Male and Female Names: Baka, Damu, Gar, Gura, Ini, Jappa, Kinlek, Krull, Lim, Lop, Nortle, Nulka, Olo, Ploqwat, Quee, Queg, Quott, Sunny, Tibor, Ubo, Uhok, Wabu, Xelbuk, Xopa, Yog

Dealing with Gallio Elibro

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

Dealing with Gallio Elibro Gallio Elibro is a short-tempered male Rashemi mage (with the legend lore spell prepared instead of cone of cold). His relentless studies have pushed him to the brink of

information on how the ghost fights). Thalivar does not hesitate to abandon Gallio’s body if he feels threatened.

14. Abattoir

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

movement. Lying atop the easternmost table is the carcass of a slaughtered pig, and looming behind it is Slub, a male hill giant covered head to toe in pig’s blood and clutching a handaxe. Before fighting

, Slub embeds his axe in the tabletop and picks up his greatclub from the floor. Slub has a pet otyugh that follows him around like a faithful dog, eating bones and carrion. The otyugh fights to the

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

skilled allies. Alien Minds The lizardfolk’s reptilian nature comes through not only in their appearance, but also in how they think and act. Lizardfolk experience a more limited emotional life than

so on. Pleasurable people and things make life easier for lizardfolk. Pleasurable things should be preserved and protected, sometimes at the cost of the lizardfolk’s own safety. The most

W16. Loading Winch

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

, and skin painted red with blood. He waves a gnarled staff made from a black branch and babbles at you. The man is a druid (NE male human) who fights only if cornered. Otherwise, he tries to flee by

Feral Tiefling

Species Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

him or her, the tiefling learns to extend the same trust to them. And once a tiefling gives someone loyalty, the tiefling is a firm friend or ally for life. Tiefling Names Tiefling names fall into

, the chosen name is a noble quest. For others, it’s a grim destiny. Male Infernal Names: Akmenos, Amnon, Barakas, Damakos, Ekemon, Iados, Kairon, Leucis, Melech, Mordai, Morthos, Pelaios, Skamos

15. Githyanki Trainees

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Quarters A male githyanki knight named Kaaltav dwells in this area. If not already alerted, the knight sleeps in a canopied four-poster and wakes at any loud noise. If he is alerted, the knight moves

in area 15b arrives 1 round later as the other young awake. While the knight fights the characters, the githyanki young run throughout the crèche and raise the alarm.

The Lighthouse Keeper

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

The Lighthouse Keeper The lighthouse where the characters begin the adventure is manned by a retired officer named Major Ursa. The major (LG male human veteran) is a huge, barrel-chested man with a

lives, and enjoys, the solitary life of a lighthouse keeper. He is a respected member of the mariners’ guild. If the major is attacked by the party, the local citizenry rallies to his defense. The

40. Lynnorax's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

soon as it sees intruders. Pillars. The four pillars that buttress the ceiling are carved out of black crystal and inscribed with arcane runes. Lynnorax fights without fear, knowing that its

phylactery (hidden in area 39) will preserve its life force if its skeletal body is destroyed. A detect magic spell reveals auras of abjuration magic around the crystal pillars, which grant the dracolich a

50. Mirror of Life Trapping

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

50. Mirror of Life Trapping Any creature teleported here from area 48 appears in a random spot near the center of the room and facing west, much to its peril. This dusty room is fifteen feet square

and empty except for an ornate, rectangular mirror mounted on the wall opposite the room’s only exit. Attached to the west wall with sovereign glue is a mirror of life trapping. Any creature within

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