many some with only away for for lived

Halfling

Species Player’s Handbook

Cherished and guided by gods who value life, home, and hearth, halflings gravitate toward bucolic havens where family and community help shape their lives. That said, many halflings possess a brave

;luck of the halflings” in action. When a halfling is in mortal danger, an unseen force seems to intervene on the halfling’s behalf. Many halflings believe in the power of luck, and they

Sage

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook

odd jobs and services in exchange for access to their libraries. You whiled away many a long evening studying books and scrolls, learning the lore of the multiverse—even the rudiments of magic—and your mind yearns for more.

Orb of Damara

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

away. The Orb of Damara is about 6 inches in diameter and is made of a glassy, iridescent material that's like obsidian but incredibly hard. If held to one's own lips with the intention of consuming

table from it (+10 spell attack modifier, spell save DC 18). The table indicates how many charges you must expend to cast the spell. Spell Charge Cost Disguise Self 0 Fire

Oshundo the Alhoon

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

within 60 feet of itself that is casting a spell. If the spell is 3rd level or lower, the spell fails, but any spell slots or charges aren’t wasted.Oshundo lived in Illithinoch at the height of the

mind flayer empire many centuries ago, but Oshundo was driven out for practicing arcane magic. It’s obvious that this rejection still stings Oshundo, who refers to Illithinoch’s longdead

Rictavio

Monsters Curse of Strahd

stolen away by Vistani and sold to a vampire named Baron Metus to be used as a companion. By the time van Richten found his son, it was too late: the baron had already transformed Erasmus into a vampire

, and van Richten has lived with the horror of his family’s destruction ever since. After destroying Baron Metus in turn, van Richten sought revenge against the Vistani and took up a life of

Dragon Speaker

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

up to 10 feet away from the speaker. Spellcasting. The speaker casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13): At will: dancing lights 1/day each

many minions, students, employees, acolytes, and thralls. Dragon followers are those servitors whose devotion to a dragon approaches fanatical reverence and who receive magical power from the dragon in

Blackguard

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

30 feet away from the blackguard, the target can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. Spellcasting. The blackguard casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as

consort with Fiends and Undead, and they reject many of the goodly things from their former lives. Blackguards often adorn their armor and weapons with dread accoutrements or are marked by eerie

Half-Orc Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

marriages, half-orcs are born. Some half-orcs rise to become proud leaders of orc communities. Some venture into the world to prove their worth. Many of these become adventurers, achieving greatness for

exile. Any half-orc who has lived among or near orcs has scars, whether they are marks of humiliation or of pride, recounting their past exploits and injuries. The Mark of Gruumsh The one-eyed god

Gingerbrute

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

gingerbrute is destroyed, a creature can use its action to eat all the remains and gain 5 temporary hit points. The remains crumble away after 24 hours if not eaten.Multiattack. The gingerbrute makes two

the wilds where its ingredients originated. Many witches of Dunbarrow craft gingerbrutes intentionally, whipping them into shape (sometimes with actual whipped cream) as soldiers to defend their

Valenar High Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

his flail flashed in the firelight. The chain wrapped around Caerys’ blade but she twisted away. The flail flew into the darkness. She spun forward, her double blade weaving a circle of fire as

the patron ancestors formed a bond with you. Now it is your duty to follow in the footsteps of your patron, living your life as they lived theirs, allowing this champion to live on through you. This

Firenewt Warrior

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

","rollAction":"Spit Fire","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.A firenewt warrior can spew fire. Many of these warriors have a close

the Elemental Plane of Fire, firenewts can be found on the Material Plane near hot springs and volcanoes. These amphibians need hot water to live, becoming sluggish after spending a week away from a

Wynling

Monsters Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

mountain heights and alpine vales against trespassers. A wynling rarely engages a threat directly, preferring to deter intruders by harassing them with thefts and pranks. Many travelers return from lands

, lured by high-spirited music and sweet foods. Away from their open, wild homes, wynlings cause all manner of mysterious accidents.

Hobgoblin Devastator

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

spread throughout the multiverse, with many of them ending up on the worlds of the Material Plane. Most goblinoids encountered on those worlds are members of families that have been away from the Feywild

obedience and deference from many quarters. In the Feywild, many archfey seek to bolster their armies’ might with the services of hobgoblin devastators. GOBLINOIDS OF THE FEYWILD The goblinoid

Runara

Monsters Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

to 60 feet away from Runara. Change Shape. Runara magically transforms into a Humanoid or Beast that is Medium or Small, while retaining her game statistics (other than her size). This transformation

;a fearsome opponent or a powerful ally. Her capabilities go beyond what is presented here. Bronze Dragons Many bronze dragons are friendly coastal dwellers who enjoy watching ships and sailors.Lightning

Moloch

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate.Multiattack. Moloch makes one Bite attack, one Claw attack, and one Many-Tailed Whip attack. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15

":"Claw","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. Many-Tailed Whip. Melee Weapon Attack: +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Many-Tailed Whip"} to hit, reach 30 ft., one target

Moloch Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

target. Hit: 17 (2d8 + 8);{"diceNotation":"2d8+8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Many-Tailed Whip. Melee Weapon Attack: +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Many"} to hit, reach 30 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d4 + 8);{"diceNotation":"2d4+8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Many","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing

Neutral Evil Legacy

Rules

Neutral evil (NE) is the alignment of those who do whatever they can get away with, without compassion or qualms. Many drow, some cloud giants, and goblins are neutral evil.

Valenar Wood Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

his flail flashed in the firelight. The chain wrapped around Caerys’ blade but she twisted away. The flail flew into the darkness. She spun forward, her double blade weaving a circle of fire as

the patron ancestors formed a bond with you. Now it is your duty to follow in the footsteps of your patron, living your life as they lived theirs, allowing this champion to live on through you. This

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

of many other races. They are slightly shorter than humans on average, ranging from well under 5 feet tall to just over 6 feet. They are more slender than humans, weighing only 100 to 145 pounds

enjoy simple yet lovely jewelry. A Timeless Perspective Elves can live well over 700 years, giving them a broad perspective on events that might trouble the shorter-lived races more deeply. They are

Gnoll Hunter

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

viciously barbed heads. Even when a hunter doesn’t kill their target with their first shot, the arrow strike brings so much pain that the victim is hobbled in its attempt to run away. Gnolls

The first gnolls were hyenas transformed by magic. Many of them were then corrupted by the demon lord Yeenoghu. Whether in service to Yeenoghu or dedicated to the survival of their kin, gnoll war

Leucrotta

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

cover up the stink of death. The first leucrottas came into being alongside some gnolls during the rampages of Yeenoghu on the Material Plane. While many of the hyenas that ate Yeenoghu’s

that can crush bones and lacerate flesh. These plates are so tough that a leucrotta can use them to peel plate armor away from the body of a slain knight. A leucrotta’s stench would normally warn

Kasimir Velikov

Monsters Curse of Strahd

surrendered. Strahd left the few survivors to the mercy of the Vistani, who bore them to the valley of Barovia, where they have lived ever since. Old Friends. Kasimir's allegiance to the Vistani is so

strong that he adopted the name of the Vistana who welcomed him into his clan, a man named Velikov. Although Velikov passed away more than a century ago, Kasimir continues to live among Velikov's

Goose Mother

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

many Beak attacks as it has heads and one Wing attack. Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Beak"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6

falls into a magical slumber. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage only. The honks can be heard up to 300 feet away. A creature under magical slumber has the unconscious

Fog Giant

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

roof of a merchant’s home, seizing what they seek, and stalking away before the town watch can rally. Intricate Networks. Clever, ambitious, and greedy, many fog giants build up whole networks of

for a treasure or two. Bandit Kings. Forced to dwell in exile in the lands of the small folk, many fog giants develop an interest in those folk. Using a combination of threats and the promise of vast

Giff Shock Trooper

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

bomb and throws it at a point up to 60 feet away, where it explodes. Each creature within a 10-foot-radius sphere centered on that point must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 18 (4d8

death, each has a military rank. Promotions don’t depend on time in service but are granted by superiors as rewards for valor. Muskets and grenades are the specialties of many giff regiments

Doomwake Giant

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

typically roam to the edges of the world, where they either fade away over time or become legends that take on their own terrible life. A spectrum of giants claims territory across Theros, drawing

strength from aspects of the world itself—from ancient stone and roiling flames to the depths of the seas and skies. Unlike many creatures of legend, most giants owe their existence not to Nyx and the

Fisher

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

become depressed and anxious if I’m away from the sea too long. 3 I have lived a hard life and find it difficult to empathize with others. 4 I am inclined to tell long-winded stories

containing a pearl the size of your head claimed one of your fingers before jetting away; one day, you’ll find that clam. 6 It Swallowed the Sun. You once saw a fish leap from the water and

Hobgoblin Iron Shadow

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

throughout the multiverse, with many of them ending up on the worlds of the Material Plane. Most goblinoids encountered on those worlds are members of families that have been away from the Feywild for

receive secret training in the arts of magic and stealth. This indoctrination is a slow and arduous process; many aspirants don’t finish it, and years might go by during which the iron shadows

Young Kruthik

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

the dark and can detect vibrations in the earth around them. They take the scent of their own dead as a warning and avoid areas where many other kruthiks have died. Slaying a sufficient number of

Constructs, Elementals, Oozes, and Undead, and they use such creatures to help guard their hive. They are smart enough to barricade some tunnels and dig new ones that keep their neighbors away from their eggs.

Criminal / Spy Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

containing 15 gp Criminal Specialty There are many kinds of criminals, and within a thieves’ guild or similar criminal organization, individual members have particular specialties

sold the secrets you uncovered to the highest bidder. Suggested Characteristics Criminals might seem like villains on the surface, and many of them are villainous to the core. But some have an

Xill

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

, built for a specific purpose. Some are fortresses, designed to keep wanderers from the material world away. Others are far more sinister, dark realms where evil dreams take root and become ghastly

Kerpatis's followers. Brainwashed by his magic and set to guard his many dungeons, these fanatics are among his most dangerous followers. It is telling that the xills rarely kidnap commoners. Instead, they

Ember

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

", "rollAction":"Firestorm Breath", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage and is pushed up to 30 feet away from Ember and knocked prone. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage with no other

who serves the Dragon Queen Takhisis. In his service to the Dragon Queen, Ember has taken on many roles at her behest—including that of a black-robed human member of the Mages of High Sorcery

Thessalkraken

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

the cloud, which otherwise disappears at the end of the thessalkraken’s next turn.The alchemist Thessalar created unknown numbers of misshapen magical creatures, including his many thessalbeasts

creature within 60 feet of the thessalkraken must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 60 feet away from the thessalkraken. On a success, the creature is pushed 10 feet away from

Jiangshi

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Jiangshi Weaknesses. The jiangshi has the following flaws: Fear of Its Own Reflection. If the jiangshi sees its own reflection, it immediately uses its reaction, if available, to move as far away

afflicts the limbs of jiangshi, causing them to hold their arms rigidly and to walk with a stiff gait. This, along with their flight, lead many to call them hopping vampires. By day, jiangshi lurk

Ancient Sea Serpent

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 20 Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 30 feet away from the sea serpent and knocked prone. Rime Breath (Recharge

as some of the most feared predators of the deep and inspire many sailors’ worst nightmares. Their strong fins propel them through the water at great speed. Young sea serpents are agile

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