merchant score with only are from for leader

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

bandits, raiders, spies, and criminals. In some cases, such a network might grow large enough that minions in the lower ranks are ignorant of their leader’s true nature. Fog giants who amass

Mark of Shadow Elf

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

avoid detection. The Houses of Shadow Leader: House Phiarlan, Elvinor Elorrenthi d’Phiarlan; House Thuranni, Elar d’Thuranni Headquarters: House Phiarlan, the Demesnes (various); House

assassins within House Phiarlan. Only special clients—nobles, merchant lords, and the like—have access to these spies. Toward the end of the Last War, a bitter feud broke out between the

Orc Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Orcs trace their creation to the one-eyed god Gruumsh, an unstoppable warrior and powerful leader. The divine qualities of Gruumsh resonate within orcs, granting them a reflection of his toughness

additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase

Important NPCs

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

Male duergar merchant with a mission for the party Stonespeaker Hgraam Male stone giant leader with a side quest for the party Narrak Male derro savant, junior member of the Council of Savants and leader of a cult dedicated to Demogorgon

duergar merchant with a side quest for the party Droki Male derro courier in the employ of both the Gray Ghosts and the Council of Savants, and the subject of different possible side quests Werz Saltbaron

Mayhem in the Market

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

make an innocent merchant attack the local lordling. Kala Mabarin Kala Mabarin (neutral evil, human druid) is a skilled herbalist and datura, a protector of the spirits of the land. After years in the

herbalist who works the stall coughing as he attacks a man on the ground. Characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 14 or higher also notice a dissipating pink cloud around the figures

Merchants' Ward

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

Merchants’ Ward The western half of the city is called the Merchants’ Ward because it’s the site of the Grand Souk and because many of the merchant princes’ villas are there. In general, this is the

upper-class section of the city. The majority of the city’s merchants and traders actually live and work in the Market Ward. 4. Goldenthrone This palace serves as the meeting place for the merchant

Inspiring Leader

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Inspiring Leader General Feat (Prerequisite: Level 4+, Wisdom or Charisma 13+) You gain the following benefits. Ability Score Increase. Increase your Wisdom or Charisma score by 1, to a maximum of 20

Zodiac Associations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

the twelve signs. The Ability Score column suggests individuals born under a specific sign are believed to have characteristics related to this attribute. People born under the Balance, for example

, might be referred to as shrewd or cunning, a sign of their high Intelligence score. Common Zodiac Associations Sign Nickname Prominence Birthstone Creature Color Ability Score Skull The

Tough

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Tough Toughs might work in groups at the direction of a leader, or individual toughs might bully weaker folk into doing what they say. Tough Medium or Small Humanoid, Neutral AC 12 Initiative +1

(11) HP 32 (5d8 + 10) Speed 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 15 +2 +2 Dex 12 +1 +1 Con 14 +2 +2 Ability Score Mod Save Int 10 +0 +0 Wis 10 +0

Smoke Mephit

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

, Slayer of Fiends, Merchant Most Excellent, Purveyor of Death! —Seamusxanthuszenus, smoke mephit with a typically inflated impression of itself Smoke Mephit Small Elemental, Neutral Evil

AC 12 Initiative +2 (12) HP 13 (3d6 + 3) Speed 30 ft., Fly 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 6 −2 −2 Dex 14 +2 +2 Con 12 +1 +1 Ability Score Mod Save Int

Phandalin Miner's Exchange

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

, she acts as more than a simple merchant. She is also an agent of the Zhentarim, a powerful organization that seeks to exert secret control over the North through wealth and influence. Halia is working

house and have a base under Tresendar Manor, on the east edge of town. She then offers the characters 100 gp to eliminate the Redbrand leader, whom the outlaws call Glasstaff, and bring her any

Bargewright Inn

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

(and few or low fees) within its walls. The Zhentarim spy on everyone, even each other (or as one merchant put it, “especially each other”). Bargewright Inn is ruled by a plutocracy of business owners

, most of whom are in the pockets of the Zhentarim. The unofficial leader is Chalaska Muruin (female Damaran human veteran), the terse, cold-eyed “Senior Sword” and master of the gate guards. The

Wyrm's Crossing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

island that rises from the middle of the Chionthar River. Buildings and merchant stalls line the sides of both bridges, making it impossible to see the river from the narrow, congested roadway that cuts

) score to determine whether a theft made against that character is successful. If the character’s score is 11 or higher, the theft is detected and thwarted. Otherwise, the thief makes off with one

Commoner

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Gossip Hermit Hooligan Hunter Innkeeper Laborer Lamplighter Mason Merchant Miner Mud lark Patient Pilgrim Resurrectionist Rioter Scribe Servant Shepherd Student Tailor

Tanner Town crier Weaver Youngster Commoner Medium or Small Humanoid, Neutral AC 10 Initiative +0 (10) HP 4 (1d8) Speed 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 10 +0 +0

Phandalin Miner's Exchange

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

authority, she acts as more than a simple merchant. She is also an agent of the Zhentarim, a powerful organization that seeks to exert secret control over the North through wealth and influence. Halia is

’ leader, whom the outlaws call “Glasstaff,” and bring her any correspondence found in his quarters. The characters are wise to be cautious when dealing with Halia. She doesn’t reveal that she wants to take

Ivlis

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

Ivlis Secret Cult Leader Beneath a pretense of charity and goodness, Ivlis is a demon worshiper who leads a wicked cult. She uses deception and skulduggery to advance her power. Though she feigns

Initiative +2 (12) HP 55 (10d8 + 10) Speed 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 11 +0 +0 Dex 14 +2 +2 Con 12 +1 +1 Ability Score Mod Save Int 10 +0 +0

Morale

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

group of creatures might flee under any of the following circumstances: All the creatures in the group are surprised. The group’s leader is reduced to 0 hit points, incapacitated, taken prisoner, or

the creature or the group’s leader. If the opposition is overwhelming, the saving throw is made with disadvantage, or you can decide that the save fails automatically. If a group’s leader can’t make the

Githzerai Zerth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Githzerai Zerth Githzerai zerths embody the discipline espoused by their first leader, Zerthimon. Their psionic control aids them in protecting their people and traveling the planes of existence

without fear of being followed by githyanki or mind flayer foes. Githzerai Zerth Medium Aberration (Gith), Lawful Neutral AC 17 Initiative +7 (17) HP 84 (13d8 + 26) Speed 40 ft. Ability Score

Training

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

the King’s Guard, the leader of a powerful druid circle, a quirky monk who lives in a remote mountaintop pagoda, a barbarian chieftain, a warlock living among nomads as a fortune-teller, or an

an epic boon. These two options can be awarded to a character more than once. Ability Score Improvement. The character can increase one ability score by 2 or increase two ability scores by 1 each

Goblin Boss

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

Goblin Boss Bossy Goblin Leader Goblin bosses are often the most imaginative, disruptive, or forceful goblins. Goblin Boss Small Fey (Goblinoid), Chaotic Neutral AC 17 Initiative +2 (12) HP 21

(6d6) Speed 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 10 +0 +0 Dex 15 +2 +2 Con 10 +0 +0 Ability Score Mod Save Int 10 +0 +0 Wis 8 −1 −1 Cha 10 +0

Blade Bazaar

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

unload some of the treasures they might be carrying. Nonmagical weapons, armor, and shields can be purchased in the Blade Bazaar. Merchant Madness Characters who look around the bazaar notice a number of

odd things: A duergar merchant can’t stop insulting customers when they are trying to sell something, but becomes a picture of politeness when they want to buy. A number of duergar merchants give

The Houses of Shadow

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

The Houses of Shadow Leader: House Phiarlan, Elvinor Elorrenthi d’Phiarlan; House Thuranni, Elar d’Thuranni Headquarters: House Phiarlan, the Demesnes (various); House Thuranni, Regalport (Lhazaar

special clients—nobles, merchant lords, and the like—have access to these spies. Toward the end of the Last War, a bitter feud broke out between the major families of the house. Known as the Shadow

3. Determine Ability Scores

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

score, which is a number you record on your character sheet. The six abilities and their use in the game are described in chapter 7. The Ability Score Summary table provides a quick reference for

ability scores, determine your ability modifiers using the Ability Scores and Modifiers table. To determine an ability modifier without consulting the table, subtract 10 from the ability score and then

Fighting the Lizards

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

Vesper, as well as four humans who were part of a merchant caravan that foolishly attacked the lizardfolk when they saw the creatures moving through the swamp. Lizardfolk Forces The leader is a

addresses the fifty or so of his fellows, and they scatter, performing the tasks of setting up camp. A larger, bestial-looking lizardfolk moves closer to the leader, as if waiting for directions

Death Knight Aspirant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Death Knight Aspirant When the leader of a villainous order rises as a death knight, their wicked devotees might join them in their cursed existence as death knight aspirants. These followers bear a

Evil AC 20 Initiative +4 (14) HP 178 (21d8 + 84) Speed 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 20 +5 +5 Dex 10 +0 +4 Con 18 +4 +4 Ability Score Mod Save Int

Expert

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Expert The Expert is a master of certain tasks or knowledge, favoring cunning over brawn. It might be a scout, a musician, a librarian, a clever street kid, a wily merchant, or a burglar. To gain the

Expert Level Proficiency Bonus Features 1st +2 Bonus Proficiencies, Helpful 2nd +2 Cunning Action 3rd +2 Expertise 4th +2 Ability Score Improvement 5th +3 — 6th +3 Coordinated Strike 7th +3

Random Encounters

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

as a “Duergar Patrol” encounter instead. Random Encounters in Gracklstugh d20 Encounter 1–2 Abusive duergar guards 3–4 deep gnome (svirfneblin) merchant* 5–7 derro rioters* 8–9 drow emissary* 10–12

merchant and shouting accusations of heresy. Any Underdark native accompanying the party urges the characters not to intervene on the merchant’s behalf, telling them this isn’t their business and

3. Determine Ability Scores

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

score, which is a number you record on your character sheet. The six abilities and their use in the game are described in the Using Ability Scores section. The Ability Score Summary table provides

from the ability score and then divide the result by 2 (round down). Write the modifier next to each of your scores. BUILDING BRUENOR, STEP 3 Bob decides to use the standard set of scores (15, 14

Cult Members

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Cult Members Cults often form hierarchies around a charismatic or domineering leader. While cult members might work independently, they take their orders from superiors with greater supernatural

Humanoid, Neutral AC 12 Initiative +1 (11) HP 9 (2d8) Speed 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 11 +0 +0 Dex 12 +1 +1 Con 10 +0 +0 Ability Score Mod Save Int

Guests of the Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

or choose entries from the Temple Guests table, or use those guests as inspiration for your own NPCs. Temple Guests d8 Guest(s) 1 A drow poses as Jarlaxle Baenre, the leader of a famous

, but they are paranoid about other guests recognizing them. 4 A merchant and her wife (both commoners) have come to the bathhouse to celebrate their anniversary, but it is clear that the two are

New Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

character fought the cultists and defeated the cult’s archmage leader. 2 As a bodyguard for a high-ranking political or business figure, the character has staved off attacks from assassins and demons. 3

in the employ of a powerful merchant, mage, or monarch who sent the character to Lord Neverember as a favor. Neverember needed the character’s help to handle growing problems with undead in

Adventures in Kalakeri

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Kalakeri Adventures table when planning adventures in this domain. Kalakeri Adventures d10 Adventure 1 Bandits takes over the village of Neelakurinji, claiming Ramya or Arijani as their leader

grown only in the gardens of the Cerulean Citadel. Estavan, a mysterious oni merchant, offers to pay good money for the spice and even more for the seeds. 6 A parent asks the characters to bring

Guardian Naga

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

inspire what a naga knows. Guardian Naga Lore 1d8 The Guardian Naga Recalls... 1 The last words of an ancient sage or leader. 2 The location of a hidden city or continent. 3 A magic word, password, or

vulnerabilities of a legendary monster. Guardian Naga Large Celestial, Lawful Good AC 18 Initiative +4 (14) HP 136 (16d10 + 48) Speed 40 ft., Climb 40 ft., Swim 40 ft. Ability Score Mod Save

Battle at Steel Springs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Battle at Steel Springs The trip from Wheelwatch back to Kalaman is uneventful. On their return to Castle Kalaman, the character with the highest passive Wisdom (Perception) score notices the castle

characters find him, he isn’t a military leader, doesn’t understand the characters’ concern, and can do little now the troops have been sent.

Renown in Kalakeri

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Kalakeri’s two factions. Every character begins with 0 renown score with each faction. Characters gain or lose points as they act against or in the service of either faction. As they do so, their standing

with the factions changes, granting them access to favors or provoking reprisals. Characters adjust their renown score once per adventure, and rarely by more than 5 points. The Renown in Kalakeri table

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