many some with only artisan for for locks

Black Viper

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

who died a century ago, after a long and nefarious career. Esvele Rosznar, a brash young noble, has recently adopted the Black Viper's persona to lead a secret life of crime. Like many other nobles

locks, pluck keys from belts and pouches, clamber up walls, and sneak past guards — playing the perfect daughter by day while cutting loose at night. To hide her identity from those she met, she wore a

Ezmerelda d'Avenir

Monsters Curse of Strahd

family had done to van Richten, ran away from home. After many harrowing adventures, she tracked down van Richten two years later. Thinking she was a Vistana assassin, he put a sword to her throat and

for two years, helping him track down and slay many creatures of the night. But because van Richten could never bring himself to fully trust a Vistana, he kept secrets from her. The two vampire

Axe of the Dwarvish Lords Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

as the First King. When he became old, he passed the weapon, which had become his badge of office, to his heir. The rightful inheritors passed the axe on for many generations. Later, in a dark era

marked by treachery and wickedness, the axe was lost in a bloody civil war fomented by greed for its power and the status it bestowed. Centuries later, the dwarves still search for the axe, and many

Rune Carver

Backgrounds Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

within runes. The art of runecraft was initially created by giants, but over time, the practice has been adopted by many peoples. As such, though Giant runes are the most commonly used, many rune carvers

incorporate symbols from their native languages into the craft. Skill Proficiencies: History, Perception Tool Proficiencies: One set of artisan’s tools Languages: Giant Equipment: A set

Courtier

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

circumstances of your birth, could have secured you this position. You might have been one of the many functionaries, attendants, and other hangers-on in the Court of Silverymoon, or perhaps you

intrigues of interest in the group are. Suggested Characteristics Use the tables for the guild artisan background in the Player’s Handbook as the basis for your traits and motivations

Guild Artisan

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

Guild Artisan Because of its size and its focus on fishing, Saltmarsh has never had many artisans. If you have this background, you can choose one of the following options. Mariners’ Guild You work

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Languages: Choose one of Draconic, Goblin, or Vedalken Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools Equipment: An Izzet insignia, one set of artisan’s tools, the charred

it was sabotage that destroyed my first laboratory and killed many of my friends, and I seek revenge against whoever did it. 4 I have the schematics for an invention that I hope to build one day

Skill and Precision

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

can match. Many rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine the skills that help them in a dungeon environment, such as climbing, finding and disarming traps, and opening locks. When it

Dayawlongon Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

were much larger than the bakunawa that remain. The skybridges are the safest way to travel between many islands, high above the whirlpools that churn in the sea below. However, centuries of conflict

have taken their toll on those structures; the great bakunawa whose bones and magic infuse them are long gone; and the artisan-warriors who maintain the bridges, known as bonesingers, are disappearing

Creating an Artificer

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

Creating an Artificer When creating an artificer, think about your character’s relationship with the artisan who taught them their craft. Does the character have a rival? Talk to your DM about the

found throughout the D&D multiverse. In the Forgotten Realms, for example, the island of Lantan is home to many artificers, and in the world of Dragonlance, tinker gnomes are often members of this class

Build Your Group

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

might have a wide range of abilities, particular to whatever needs the House has at the time. Many with peculiar skills or highly specific fields of expertise find themselves in the employ of

skilled physician or cleric in House Jorasco’s Healers Guild, for example, or an inquisitive associated with House Tharashk’s Finders Guild. The Guilder might have the guild artisan background or

Grayson Wildemere

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

finds the best circumstance to use it. Having learned to pick locks, he often accesses places where he’s unauthorized, searching for secrets. Grayson has become a writer for the Strixhaven Star

, where he’s responsible for the gossip column. His writing style is biting, and he uses this platform to expose bullies and mock ignorance. Many of his peers are leery of him, but some have witnessed him

Temple Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

pivots. Opening a door creates two gaps, each about 3 feet wide. No locks remain operable, but some doors are stuck. It takes a successful DC 15 Strength check to force open a stuck door. Double doors

louder in areas A2, area A3, and area A16. Treasure. Although air cultists rarely do, many denizens of the air temple carry small amounts of treasure. Kenku value shiny baubles, and they always have

Important Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

defense and is the best source of information on the tunnel and the sally port (see “The Old Tunnel” and “The Sally Port” below). He carries an enormous ring of iron and brass keys to the many locks in the keep.

Rogue

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

them in a dungeon environment, such as climbing, finding and disarming traps, and opening locks. In combat, Rogues prioritize subtle strikes over brute strength. They would rather make one precise

Eeyal

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

befriended a weretiger that lives there. A skilled artisan, Eeyal carries a set of smith’s tools and a set of tinker’s tools. She also owns a climber’s kit, a healer’s kit, and a dungeoneer’s pack

words carefully and doesn’t take unnecessary risks. As she walks through the jungle, she uses her quarterstaff to poke and prod ahead of her, fully aware that traps and snares come in many forms. If

Worshiping Kruphix

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Worshiping Kruphix Many pray to Kruphix when they need to find something lost, but few dedicate themselves to his worship. Cults devoted to Kruphix fiercely guard their secrets, and their initiates

refrain from drawing attention to themselves. Some followers and champions of Kruphix travel the world in secret, searching for hidden truths. Many use secret signals to enable them to find safe

Dragonmarks and Backgrounds

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

don’t have many special privileges, but you also don’t have responsibilities. Guild artisan is a good choice to reflect basic house training, but you could choose entertainer for the Mark of Shadow

All for One: The Clan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

, many dwarves support the clan by working at an occupation that sustains the community — brewing ale, tending crops, and preparing food, for instance. Not everyone can be a master artisan or a

would term it, but it is just as intense. Dwarves are creatures of stone, and like stone they change only in response to extremes. The dwarves of the many worlds share much in common, but never

Ezmerelda d'Avenir

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

Richten, ran away from home. After many harrowing adventures, she tracked down van Richten two years later. Thinking she was a Vistana assassin, he put a sword to her throat and threatened to spill her

track down and slay many creatures of the night. But because van Richten could never bring himself to fully trust a Vistana, he kept secrets from her. The two vampire hunters got on each other’s nerves

Rock Gnomes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

visitors interact with their toys, while they scribble notes on how to refine their creations. Celestial toys can do just about anything. Many of these objects have properties not unlike those of wondrous

true usefulness. Many an invention is celebrated just for being beautiful to behold or for being complex and intricate in its construction, and the artists who create such things are as esteemed as

Dragon's Rest Locations

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

down to the water, 50 feet below. When boats deliver supplies to the cloister, the residents use this pallet to haul goods both up and down. A lever locks the winch in place. If a character pulls the

and discuss various works. Many of the kobolds visit as well, but mostly for the quiet; only Myla could be described as studious. A5: Temple of Bahamut The highest point of the cloister is crowned by

Locating Doors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Beastlands 16–18 Meticulously carved half doors in two colors Bustling gnomish factory on the plane of Bytopia 19–21 Barred jail cell door that locks when closed Unforgiving prison in the depths of

roses Dargaard Keep, cursed castle of the death knight Soth on Krynn 81–83 Circular door curtained with razorvine The Ubiquitous Wayfarer, a many-portaled tavern in the city of Sigil 84–86 Drafty

Giant Mushroom Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

distinguish where the drow ends, and the rot and fungi consuming him begins. The drow feebly thrashes, his screams rising ever higher in pitch, until he locks eyes with one of the characters and

servants (see appendix C for both) stop dancing and turn on their attackers. Voices can be heard cackling and chatting amiably about Sovereign Phylo’s success at “bringing so many new guests to attend

Icingdeath Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

capstan’s spokes has a hidden button. Pressing the button unlocks and locks the capstan. While unlocked, a creature can use their action to turn the capstan clockwise, raising the six ballistae and the

hammocks strung up in cabin around many stacked crates. The crates hold rations, supplies needed to maintain and repair the ship, and small barrels of fresh water and ale. There are also six ballistae

Trielta Hills

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

-south and east-to-west that meet in the center of town in a crossroads marketplace. Many buildings structured for larger folk line these streets, for taller folk tend to prefer the comfortable

purchase their storage crates and other necessary goods from local artisans, who also make locks, latches, waxy sealants for waterproofing crates and boxes, and the like. The crates are all built to

Upper Palace Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

a lion crown lock (see “Crown Locks” earlier in the chapter). This thirty-foot-high balcony overlooks the banquet hall. A harpsichord decorated with painted panels is situated at one end of the

mannequin wears a different outfit. These outfits have been worn by Zybilna in her many guises—a child’s witchy dress for young Natasha; a flamboyant, off-the-shoulder dress for Tasha; a dark, alluring

Lesser Cavern Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

sanctum in the greater caverns, where the archmage’s true prize resides. The poem reads as follows: In the center lies the gate, But its locks will surely vex. Many are the guards who wait As you

tunnels. The lake teems with blind cave fish and crayfish. These critters are a food source for many of the denizens in the lesser caverns, including predators that dwell within the lake itself. The lake

The Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad

Magic Items Infernal Machine Rebuild

Lum. By experimenting with its many controls, he was able to achieve astounding and destructive magical effects in the building of his empire, and so the artifact came to be known as the Infernal

reasonable size (as determined by the DM). Your hands feel unnaturally large, imposing disadvantage on Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) checks and Dexterity checks using thieves’ tools or artisan’s

Lesser Caverns Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

lies the gate, But its locks will surely vex. Many are the guards who wait As you seek the middle hex. Randomly sent to find a way Back to a different iron door. A seventh time and you

the west. Ledges along the shore lead to dry tunnels. The lake teems with blind cave fish and crayfish. These critters are a food source for many of the denizens in the lesser caverns, including

Tool Descriptions

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

civilization, to predict areas where villages or towns might be found, and to avoid becoming lost. You have studied so many maps that common patterns, such as how trade routes evolve and where settlements

, thieves’ tools are designed for picking locks and foiling traps. Proficiency with the tools also grants you a general knowledge of traps and locks. Components. Thieves’ tools include a small file, a set

Finding a Guide

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

to sneak into its treasury and retrieve Moradin’s Gauntlet, a dwarven relic. If there are any dwarves in the player characters’ party, Musharib locks onto them and appeals to their love of dwarvenkind

although he presents himself as an independent operator, he’s in league with the Flaming Fist. Shago has led many Flaming Fist expeditions into the jungle to clear out undead, despite having a great

Character Advancement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

many different people while adventuring. As DM, you assume the roles of these nonplayer characters, whom you can embody through either active or descriptive roleplaying (detailed below). Players also

anyone who visits his inn. Epicurean. Good food and drink are the keys to Haldryck’s heart. Overseller. Haldryck advertises his inn’s basic necessities—like clean sheets and doors with locks—as luxury

Lyn Armaal, Level 1

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

collar. Any of these locks can be picked open using thieves’ tools, though it requires an action to do so and a successful DC 20 Dexterity check. Across from the dragon, stashed in a corner of the room

for a while. Instead, he returns to one of his many dens — a cave overlooking a river that cuts through the western Starmetal Hills. If the characters require the dragon’s assistance at some later time

Lower City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

— teaching many of them to read in the process — and then selling the notes directly. Today, Needle prints his broadsheets by the cartload, aided by mechanical scribes purchased from the Hall of Wonders and

outbreak of extremely contagious dancing croup — a deadly plague that caused those afflicted to cough themselves to death even as their limbs thrashed uncontrollably — caused many Baldurians to

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