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Returning 35 results for 'merchant shared with only are from for leader'.
Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
occupy a portion of the Sunless Citadel are not a combative lot, as long as they are not attacked. That attitude is shared by their leader, Yusdrayl. She is not automatically hostile to strangers
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
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
Barbarian
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sufficient to defeat whatever threats arise.
A Life of Danger
A barbarian plays an important role as a protector of their people and a leader in times of war. Life in the wild places of the world is
by the promise of riches? Did you join forces with soldiers of those lands to face a shared threat? Did monsters or an invading horde drive you out of your homeland, making you a rootless refugee
Hobgoblin
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
; entire society forever stands prepared for war.
Brutal Civility
Hobgoblins hold themselves to high standards of military honor. The race has a long history of shared traditions, recorded and retold
two and the more frequently honored. He is seen as a stoic, cold-blooded, and tyrannical leader, and hobgoblins believe he expects the same behavior from them. Bargrivyek is a god of duty, unity, and
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Fate of Lord Viallis If the zealous cult leader died in his showdown with the characters, the cult is no more. Because Viallis shared none of his magical knowledge with his followers, any cultists
who might have escaped have no connection to Gaernoo or the entity’s power. If the characters keep Lord Viallis alive, they can deliver him to Waterdeep for justice. The cult leader freely admits his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
indicates the war band’s commander (if it has one) and gives a modifier to apply to the composition results: for a band led by a flind, double all the results, and for a band that lacks a leader
, halve them. Roll once on the Special Creatures table to see which special creature is part of the war band and in what numbers. The Shared Physical Trait and Notable Behavior or Tactics tables add some
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
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
. Seeing this, the horrified crowd stampedes. Each character in the market must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or take 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage from the crush. Poisoned Merchant. The merchant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Stag, their leader, has enormous antlers growing from her head, on which she hangs herb pouches, charms, and dozens of lit candles. Mother Skunk has wide, white streaks in her long black hair. Mother
coven’s Shared Spellcasting. This feature is something the hags gain only after capturing Banrion.
If Banrion joins the fight against the hags, consider providing them a few additional allies to help
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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
. NIKYA OF THE OLD WAYS
The Zhur-Taa leader, Nikya, is a powerful centaur druid of the Old Ways. In fact, she considers herself to be the last of the true Gruul druids. Though raised to be a warrior
another leader — one who is loyal to the Old Ways — will arise among the Gruul before the End-Raze begins.
Druid of the Old Ways
Medium humanoid (any race), chaotic neutral
Armor Class 14 (hide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
to share body heat for warmth. Anyone who dares to light a fire is savagely beaten. COUNCIL OF SPEAKERS
Each town is an independent settlement that elects a leader, or speaker, to represent its
interests at meetings of the Council of Speakers, which are infrequent and take place at the Council Hall in Bryn Shander. These meetings are called to discuss matters of shared interest and to settle disputes between towns.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Kas and Vecna Lily Abdullina A young Kas and Vecna muse about the destruction of Oerth Hundreds of years ago, Vecna and Kas were close associates. They were driven men who shared similar evil
the leader of Vecna’s armies and the lich’s most trusted lieutenant. Kas pledged his life to Vecna, and Vecna gave Kas generous gifts. The lich created the Sword of Kas (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
work for a franchise or its allies, perhaps tending a garden for a noble family or helping a merchant unload cargo from ships. They will not engage in combat and do not leave the headquarters to join
the party on adventures. The DM should name at least one hireling who acts as a leader for any interactions with groups of untrained laborers. Providing hirelings with a similar background (such as a
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
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
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
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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
influential figure in the city or were powerful travelers in their own right. Meeting Sangora Shortly after the characters enter the Corpse Market, they draw the attention of a vampire merchant named
Dolindar family was exiled to the Shadowfell for reasons they never shared. The family studied wizardry and knew much about planar gates despite being unable to use them due to a family curse. They were miserable and lonely in life.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
me. I waited as patiently as I could until one who seemed to be their leader addressed me in heavily accented Common. I replied a greeting in Bothii, their own ancient language, which again set the
group to argument. At last, the leader dismounted and approached me, giving her name as Gyrt. Glad was I then that I took the time to learn the language from a learned friend in Evereska! In
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
a longer talk from an industrial or civic leader on a topic of general interest. Attendants often bring meals to eat while on a break from their jobs. Ephara’s face is a common sight in cities. Marble
shared designs from her scrolls of sacred knowledge with the architects of Meletis so they could rebuild the city to be much more resistant to earthquakes.
The Library of Glossion. The small town
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
of Aristocrats From the heads of scheming merchant families to immortal sorcerer-queens, each member of the aristocracy holds a measure of wealth and power—and they desire more. The rulers of a barony
that power and prestige lie just around the corner, this minor lordling grasps for every opportunity to climb the ranks. 2 Merchant Mastermind. Reputation, wealth, and power are one and the same for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
more recent development has Basidia even more disturbed when the adventurers arrive in Neverlight Grove. Yestabrod, the leader of the Circle of Masters, has not attended an Inner Circle melding for
with their own unique interests and distinct personalities. They gravitate toward simple, shared joys, living by the wisdom and insight their melding provides. Because of their naive and sharing ways
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
8. Klarg’s Cave The leader of the goblinoids insists on keeping the bulk of the raiders’ stolen goods in his den. The Cragmaws’ plunder from the last month of raiding and ambushing caravans is here
can provide half cover to any creature fighting or hiding behind them. Most are marked with the image of a blue lion—the symbol of the Lionshield Coster, a merchant company with a warehouse and trading
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Story Overview The characters are drawn into the story by Syndra Silvane, a retired adventurer and merchant who, years ago, was raised from the dead. Now, she’s withering away. When she consulted
of transformation, becoming a yuan-ti malison. As a yuan-ti, Ras Nsi imposed his terrible will on the evil snake people and became their leader. Beneath the cracked and broken streets of Omu lies a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
negotiator is Ghuldur Flagonfist, who sells armor, arrowheads, locks, mining and smithing equipment, and smoked Darklake fish. Ghuldur is friends with Krimgol Muzgardt, a gray dwarf merchant who sells
spoiling for a fight and parley with intruders, sharing the following information: A svirfneblin mage stole a gemstone from a duergar ale merchant named Krimgol Muzgardt. Krimgol is a good friend of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Attempts to salvage a sunken merchant ship are being thwarted by a bronze dragon who claims “finder’s rights.”
2 Betrayed by corrupt city officials, a bronze dragon is punishing the city by
election is unworthy of the job, a bronze dragon is now supporting an authoritarian leader instead.
7 A bronze dragon has been approached by both sides in a war and needs agents to get close to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
all ride giant vultures. See chapter 7 for the cultists’ statistics Caravan. A caravan consists of a merchant and his or her entourage heading for the nearest settlement. The group consists of 1d4 + 2
guards, 2d4 commoners, and the caravan leader (a spy). Dwarf Miners. A band of dwarf miners consists of 1d4 + 1 shield dwarf scouts and a pugnacious leader (a shield dwarf thug). Earth Cult Marauders
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
south from Ruathym to settle here, and have fought occasional wars with the Ffolk in the centuries that the two groups have uneasily shared the islands. Alaron The largest and most populous isle of the
Northlanders, who herd sheep, fish the nearby waters, and occasionally go raiding or pirating. Dozens of separate settlements are their own mini-kingdoms with little that unifies them besides a shared
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
of Silver, listen for the children’s delighted screams and go give it a try. These shared stories and traditions impart to each ward a different culture, just as much as distinctions of class and
violence), “bullyblades” (battle-hardened mercenaries hired as muscle), and “alleyblades” (muggers and thieves).
“Longride” and “Last ride” To a caravan merchant, a drover, or a farmer from the lands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
, and to become a leader myself.
d6 Flaw
1 I’m overly concerned with following established procedures and protocols.
2 I’m obsessed with conspiracy theories and worried about secret
strong religious beliefs that aren’t shared by others in my house.
6 I’m working for a hidden faction in my house that gives me secret assignments.






