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Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
Ability Scores: Strength, Intelligence, CharismaFeat: Lords’ Alliance AgentSkill Proficiencies: Insight and PersuasionTool Proficiency: Calligrapher's SuppliesEquipment: Choose A or B: (A) 2
house, whether that means securing trade roads for a merchant-lord of Waterdeep or vanquishing monsters upriver of Daggerford. You’ve trained in the arts of swordplay and statecraft and are as deft with a blade as you are with a quill.
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
feet.
Beast. You immediately transform into a random Beast with a CR of 5 or lower. Your game statistics—including your ability scores, hit points, and possible actions—are replaced by the
. The wyrmling views you as its parent and is staunchly loyal to you and your allies.
Elemental. You become immune to one of the following damage types (choose immediately upon drawing this card
Knight
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Backgrounds
Player’s Handbook (2014)
unfamiliar with work or discomfort, a former merchant just elevated to the nobility, or a disinherited scoundrel with a disproportionate sense of entitlement. Or you could be an honest, hard-working
retainers loyal to your family. These retainers can be attendants or messengers, and one might be a majordomo. Your retainers are commoners who can perform mundane tasks for you, but they do not fight
Noble
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
unfamiliar with work or discomfort, a former merchant just elevated to the nobility, or a disinherited scoundrel with a disproportionate sense of entitlement. Or you could be an honest, hard-working
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Variant Feature: Retainers
If your character has a noble background, you may select this background feature instead of Position of Privilege.
You have the service of three retainers loyal to your
Soldier
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standing army, a town guard, or a village militia? Or it might have been a noble’s or merchant’s private army, or a mercenary company.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics
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Support staff (cook, blacksmith, or the like)
FEATURE: MILITARY RANK
You have a military rank from your career as a soldier. Soldiers loyal to your former military
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Merchant KAMILA SZUTENBERG Ability Scores: Constitution, Intelligence, Charisma
Feat: Lucky (see chapter 5)
Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling and Persuasion
Tool Proficiency: Navigator’s
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
unfamiliar with work or discomfort, a former merchant just elevated to the nobility, or a disinherited scoundrel with a disproportionate sense of entitlement. Or you could be an honest, hard-working
: Retainers
If your character has a noble background, you may select this background feature instead of Position of Privilege.
You have the service of three retainers loyal to your family. These retainers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Merchant Prince’s Villa Each merchant prince maintains a lavish villa where he or she lives and conducts private business. These airy, opulent mansions include guest quarters for important visitors
and trading partners, and they’re patrolled by loyal, well-drilled guards at all hours. Map 1.2 provides a sample floor plan. Each villa is both a palatial tropical home and a fortress. The outer walls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
you choose influences step 3, when you determine your character’s ability scores. If you’re having trouble choosing, the Ability Scores and Backgrounds table shows which backgrounds benefit which
ability scores. Look for your class’s primary ability there. Ability Scores and Backgrounds Ability Backgrounds Strength Artisan, Entertainer, Farmer, Guard, Noble, Sailor, Soldier Dexterity Artisan
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
militia? Or it might have been a noble’s or merchant’s private army, or a mercenary company.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Intimidation
Tool Proficiencies: One type of
, blacksmith, or the like)
FEATURE: MILITARY RANK
You have a military rank from your career as a soldier. Soldiers loyal to your former military organization still recognize your authority and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
are causing trouble in the Cairn Hills. They’re raiding merchants, hoping the dragon will allow them to return home as its loyal servants. Hook. A merchant named Nondy Barducks (a Lawful Neutral, gnome
Warriors (Neutral) who demand that the merchant surrender his goods. In combat, the kobolds shout things like “For the Winged God!” and “Fight to reclaim our home!” If four of them fall in battle, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
of them sits atop a web of debts, favors, incriminating information, and loyal muscle that allows them to get things done with an efficiency that the merchant princes sometimes envy. Unlike the
flimsy new huts and longhouses of bamboo and thatch. The Old City is run by “beggar princes” in a mocking parallel to the merchant princes of the city proper. They have no official authority, but each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
family during their most vulnerable time, when they’re sleeping or relaxing in their own chambers. This station is always manned by 1d4 + 1 gladiators who are fanatically loyal to the merchant prince
Upper Level The rooms on this level are decorated for comfort. The artwork and other decor reflects the taste of the merchant prince to whom the villa belongs. 10. Library Chultans are fans of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
ballistae that can launch heavy bolts or canisters of alchemist’s fire. Its garrison consists of a noble (the castellan), four veterans (officers), and forty guards loyal to the merchant princes. 16
Harbor Ward Port Nyanzaru’s harbor can accommodate ships of all sizes. The enclosed, eastern portion of the harbor is reserved for the use of the merchant princes, but the rest of the docks are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
(Perception) scores to determine whether they react to noises. Flickering oil lamps provide dim illumination. Thin mattresses of straw covered with badly cured furs form small beds that are haphazardly
and amulets are carved from bone, soapstone, wood, and ivory. The workmanship on most of them is terrible, but four have a unique, if vicious, artistic flair. These are worth 50, 60, 70, and 100 gp respectively if sold to a collector of artistic oddities. To any other merchant, they are worth 10 gp each.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
(Perception) scores to determine whether they react to noises. Flickering oil lamps provide dim illumination. Thin mattresses of straw covered with badly cured furs form small beds that are haphazardly
, 70, and 100 gp respectively if sold to a collector of artistic oddities. To any other merchant, they are worth 10 gp each.
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Astarion's Book of Hungers
and is loyal to its mysterious owner. Reigra Clawcroft For the past two hundred years, a Rakshasa named Reigra Clawcroft has owned Rat’s Run. Reigra was once a fearsome pirate captain who took the
guise of a tattooed tiefling. When she won ownership of Rat’s Run from a drunken merchant, the rakshasa saw an opportunity to expand her power. She retired from privateering, intent on easier paydays
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
is the current drow representative. A sophisticated merchant, she deals in luxury items from drow artisans: gems of high value, incense, art objects, various magical treasures, and exotic spices and
, he attempts to steal something from one randomly determined party member. Far from being a skilled thief, Zilch must succeed at a Dexterity check contested by the passive Wisdom (Perception) scores of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
immense wealth agreed on by the majority. The merchant princes surround themselves with loyal family and underlings, but they also employ foreign mercenaries both as city guards and as personal guards
Merchant Princes Seven merchant princes rule Port Nyanzaru, each one with an equal vote in matters of state. All are Chultan. Their single qualification is that they’re the seven richest people in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
’ wealth and influence. Whose interest, then, does the Chronicle serve?
All the more reason, loyal readers, to rely on the Voice of Breland for unbiased news you can use.
Civilian. Some groups include
important than any particular skills or abilities for this character, although many Networkers have high Charisma scores. Snoop. A Snoop pries into secrets and pieces together the clues behind a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
chapter have goals beyond helping the characters survive. Helping guides fulfill their personal goals increases their loyalty.
A particularly loyal guide (loyalty score of 10 or higher) will follow
characters into a dangerous location such as Omu or the Tomb of the Nine Gods. A tenuously loyal guide (loyalty score of 1 to 9) might choose to wait for the characters outside the location rather
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
score of your choice by 2, or the sidekick increases two ability scores of your choice by 1. The sidekick can’t increase an ability score above 20 using this feature. Coordinated Strike 6th-level
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Loyalty Score in secret so that the players won’t know for sure whether an NPC party member is loyal or disloyal. An NPC’s Loyalty Score increases by 1d4 if other party members help the NPC achieve a
Loyalty Scores drop to 0 during a voyage, the crew turns Hostile and stages a mutiny. If the ship is berthed, disloyal crew members leave the ship and never return.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
is the distant line of the horizon, but the time has come to try your hand at something new. Discuss the nature of the ship you previously sailed with your Dungeon Master. Was it a merchant ship, a
my crewmates, not to ideals. (Neutral) 6 Aspiration. Someday I’ll own my own ship and chart my own destiny. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I’m loyal to my captain first, everything else second. 2 The ship is most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
of the world. Instead, great city-states have emerged, enriched by trade and protected by stout walls and loyal defenders. Such cities — including Baldur’s Gate, Mirabar, Neverwinter, Silverymoon, and
threats they must — to further that goal. In the end, though, a merchant of Waterdeep and one of Baldur’s Gate are concerned mainly for their own purses and the welfare of their home cities, and are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
one elite warrior for every ten drow warriors. In addition, an estate holds 3d12 drow nobles and scores of slaves, 10d10 of which can be pressed into defending the house. These fighting slaves are
turn up at the least opportune moment to denounce the characters as escaped prisoners and enemies of the drow could well be it.
Gargoyles These creatures are loyal to House Baenre and have magically
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
and cracked by the wind, giving their faces the look of tough leather set in an expressionless mask. They dress in leather and furs. At one time, scores of Reghed tribes roamed the frozen north. Now
fiercely loyal, Though Isarr’s clan has dwindled in recent years, the other Wolf chieftains fear Isarr and are too weak to challenge him. They are also afraid to ally with the other Reghed tribes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
unfamiliar with work or discomfort, a former merchant just elevated to the nobility, or a disinherited scoundrel with a disproportionate sense of entitlement. Or you could be an honest, hard-working
bond.) VARIANT FEATURE: RETAINERS
If your character has a noble background, you may select this background feature instead of Position of Privilege.
You have the service of three retainers loyal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi the rakshasa appears as a wealthy merchant lord. Though extremely powerful, Mahadi doesn’t believe in taking unnecessary risks, particularly in the Nine Hells where he
adventurer with a rod of lordly might, to which only the recipient and its direct descendants can attune. Resurrection. Asmodeus sends one of his loyal priest followers to cast true resurrection on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
beautiful 20 Exceptionally ugly Abilities You don’t need to roll ability scores for the NPC, but note abilities that are above or below average — great strength or monumental stupidity, for example — and
"Running the Game"). NPC Bonds d10 Bond 1 Dedicated to fulfilling a personal life goal 2 Protective of close family members 3 Protective of colleagues or compatriots 4 Loyal to a benefactor, patron, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Jahaka Anchorage, the pirates claim it’s a trading post or an exploratory base established by the Flaming Fist or a merchant consortium, and they’ll put up a convincing front to that effect. They’ll do
Laskilar (NE male Tethyrian human bandit captain wearing a cape of the mountebank) is a flamboyant, rakish pirate who’s grown tired of chasing merchant ships and hearing their captains whine and plead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Asmodeus’s most loyal and resourceful vassals, and few beings in the multiverse can outwit him. He is more obsessed than most devils with striking deals with mortals in exchange for their souls, and his
. Nessus The lowest layer of the Nine Hells, Nessus is a realm of dark pits whose walls are set with bleak fortresses. There, pit fiend generals loyal to Asmodeus garrison their diabolical legions and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
statistics—including your ability scores, hit points, and possible actions—are replaced by the Beast’s game statistics, and any nonmagical equipment you’re wearing or carrying melds into your new form and
wyrmling. The type of dragon is chosen by the DM. The wyrmling views you as its parent and is staunchly loyal to you and your allies. Elemental. You become immune to one of the following damage types
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
mortician. Balance The Merchant; Most Prominent in Late Winter A scale made of stars represents the Balance. The constellation’s brightest star forms the fulcrum on which the plates of the scale rest
succeed in a great quest. In adulthood, they take up the adventuring lifestyle and befriend other thrill-seeking heroes. There’s no more loyal friend than one born under the sign of the Knight. Euryale
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
two personalities. He appears to be a concerned, fatherly figure, a loyal retainer who worries about his young master. With a few moments of focus, however, he can shift to become a cold-blooded
, turning them into useful agents. 13–14 Tainted grain delivered by a merchant in league with the Brotherhood leads to an outbreak of plague. 15–16 The Brotherhood uses kidnapping, blackmail, or other