merchant spoke with only are for for life

Warforged Soldier

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

steel, then magically imbued with life and sentience. The warforged were created to fight in the Last War, and in the aftermath of that conflict, they struggle to understand their place in the world. Most

warforged soldiers still serve their former masters, often guarding dragonmarked houses or merchant caravans. Many warforged find it difficult to separate themselves from the soldiers they were made

Returned Drifter

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

places where they’ll be left in peace, such as lonely tombs or the necropoleis of Asphodel and Odunos. There they go through half-hearted parodies of life, impeded by distraction and ennui

Returned and want nothing to do with such cursed relics or with those who try to traffic in them. Finding an unscrupulous merchant willing to trade for Returned masks is rare, as the items are

Bheur Hag

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

wintry lands, favoring snowy mountains. These hags become more active during winter, using their ice and weather magic to make life miserable for nearby settlements. A bheur hag’s skin has the

or chopping down a dryad;dryad's grove for firewood. These actions are especially sweet to a bheur if they are unwarranted, such as a greedy merchant hoarding excess food for the winter while others

Adult Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena. Emerald dragons&rsquo

disguised as a human merchant prince. 5 An adult emerald dragon shows an emerald dragon wyrmling how to safely observe Humanoids without being detected. 6 An adult emerald dragon keeps a

Guild Artisan / Guild Merchant Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

. In some ways, the traveling merchant’s life lends itself to adventure far more than the life of an artisan.

in the guild’s good graces. Variant Guild Artisan: Guild Merchant Instead of an artisans’ guild, you might belong to a guild of traders, caravan masters, or shopkeepers. You don&rsquo

Dragonborn Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

foreign house. The sword at his back was the same, though, the one he had carried since even before he had found the twins left in swaddling at the gates of Arush Vayem. For all her life, Farideh had

indifference of a dragon in Clanless Mehen’s face. But the shift of scales, the arch of a ridge, the set of his eyes, the gape of his teeth—her father’s face spoke volumes. But every scale of

Mark of Shadow Elf

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

The illusions that I weave dazzle and deceive. Sometimes that deception eases your burdens, letting you forget your troubles for a moment. But I can also ease your burdens by ending your life

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

Harengon

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Harengons originated in the Feywild, where they spoke Sylvan and embodied the spirit of freedom and travel. In time, these rabbitfolk hopped into other worlds, bringing the fey realm’s

themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds spell doesn’t work on a Construct or an Undead. Life Span The typical life span

Failed Merchant

Backgrounds Acquisitions Incorporated

business acumen was weak, you lost everything. With failure, however, comes experience. You’re free of that old life, having made some connections and learned your lessons. Prepared to pursue

the life of an adventurer, your insight into the world of commerce brought you into the sphere of Acquisitions Incorporated — and a franchise just might be in your future. Skill Proficiencies

Soldier Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

War has been your life for as long as you care to remember. You trained as a youth, studied the use of weapons and armor, learned basic survival techniques, including how to stay alive on the

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

Fairy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

The Feywild is home to many fantastic peoples, including fairies. Fairies are a wee folk, but not nearly as much so as their pixie and sprite friends. The first fairies spoke Elvish, Goblin, or

cure wounds spell doesn’t work on a Construct or an Undead. Life Span The typical life span of a player character in the D&D multiverse is about a century, assuming the character doesn&rsquo

Guild Artisan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

across the region. Perhaps you transported goods from one place to another, by ship, wagon, or caravan, or bought them from traveling traders and sold them in your own little shop. In some ways, the traveling merchant’s life lends itself to adventure far more than the life of an artisan.

your district. Variant Guild Artisan: Guild Merchant Instead of an artisans’ guild, you might belong to a guild of traders, caravan masters, or shopkeepers. You don’t craft items yourself

Folk Hero Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

disaster. 3 I stood alone against a terrible monster. 4 I stole from a corrupt merchant to help the poor. 5 I led a militia to fight off an invading army. 6 I broke into a tyrant

, I love the land, and I will protect the land. 3 A proud noble once gave me a horrible beating, and I will take my revenge on any bully I encounter. 4 My tools are symbols of my past life

Kraken Priests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

the immortal undead servitors of their wicked masters. In their last weary moments, an aged kraken rose to the surface nearby, and spoke to them telepathically. The creature was actually on its ﬁnal

swim: a group of powerful adventurers sought it out for its treasure, and though they failed to slay the kraken, it was so badly wounded in the ﬁght that the rest of the sea life around it began to

Dragonborn

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

some foreign house. The sword at his back was the same, though, the one he had carried since even before he had found the twins left in swaddling at the gates of Arush Vayem. For all her life

dragon in Clanless Mehen’s face. But the shift of scales, the arch of a ridge, the set of his eyes, the gape of his teeth — her father’s face spoke volumes. But every scale of it, this time, seemed

Adventuring Life

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

Adventuring Life Another group of adventurers joins the caravan or is staying at the same roadside inn. Judging by their boasting, they have bested some of the most ferocious monsters and foes Faerûn

has to offer. They look prosperous, they’re filled with exciting tales, and they strike up a bond with a merchant who employs one or more of the characters. The next morning, that merchant informs

Adventuring Life

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Adventuring Life Another group of adventurers joins the caravan or is staying at the same roadside inn. Judging by their boasting, they have bested some of the most ferocious monsters and foes Faerûn

has to offer. They look prosperous, they’re filled with exciting tales, and they strike up a bond with a merchant who employs one or more of the characters. The next morning, that merchant informs

Life in Siabsungkoh

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

Life in Siabsungkoh The following truths are known to those who live in Siabsungkoh or travel through these lands. Dyn Singh Merchant Collective The finest merchant families in Siabsungkoh make up

the Dyn Singh Merchant Collective. These families worked for generations to grow their businesses’ reputations and the quality of their wares. The collective sets laws for trade throughout the land

Dragonborn

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

some foreign house. The sword at his back was the same, though, the one he had carried since even before he had found the twins left in swaddling at the gates of Arush Vayem. For all her life

dragon in Clanless Mehen’s face. But the shift of scales, the arch of a ridge, the set of his eyes, the gape of his teeth — her father’s face spoke volumes. But every scale of it, this time, seemed

Hermit

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

is your quest? Over the course of your isolation you became something of a tourist attraction; a gnome merchant used to sell plaster statues of you on your pillar. 2 You spent your life in a

workings of the universe? 4 You’re a librarian. You’ve spent your entire life in the labyrinth of books below Morgrave University. A few weeks ago you stumbled on a secret buried in the vaults

Elf Wizard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle

Elf Wizard Richard Whitters Your parents identified your magical talent early in your long elven life and arranged for you to be apprenticed to a kindly wizard in the city of Neverwinter. You

toward a source of lost knowledge. Shortly after the letter arrived, you learned tragic news: your friend died under mysterious circumstances. Personal Goal: Discover Lost Knowledge. The letter spoke of

Visiting the Night Market

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

rare treasure, local delicacy, or expert artisan available only at the night market. Alternatively, they want to sell a possession to or obtain an appraisal from a merchant with an unusual specialty

. Market Regular. A character grew up in the land surrounding the night market, and visiting the market is an important part of their life. Coming to the market and showing it to their friends is an

Casino Patrons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

Lysa Silvertongue (neutral, tiefling noble) is eager to break the monotony of her life of leisure. 2 Georgie Simmons (neutral good, human commoner) is a down-and-out loser who is determined to have a

good time. 3 Karlton Keyes (lawful neutral, human commoner), a merchant, hopes to open his own casino and is here doing research. 4 Lowell Brassborn (neutral good, dwarf commoner) thinks gambling is a

Character Hooks

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

decided to join it. Anthropologist Appendix A A wizard-merchant named Syndra Silvane is wasting away, and she has hired you to join an expedition to Chult to find a cure. Syndra believes that your

expertise will prove invaluable, and you’ve wanted to study the cultures there. Archaeologist Appendix A You have learned that a wizard-merchant is planning an important expedition to Chult—a place full of

Failed Merchant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Failed Merchant Maybe you come from a long line of merchants. Perhaps you were an entrepreneur. Regardless, your ventures ended poorly. Whether it was because of outside influences, bad luck, or

simply because your business acumen was weak, you lost everything. With failure, however, comes experience. You’re free of that old life, having made some connections and learned your lessons. Prepared to

Port Nyanzaru Encounters

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

life. Roll a d20 three times per day of game time, checking for encounters each morning, afternoon, and evening or night. An encounter occurs on a roll of 16 or higher. Roll a d20 and check the Port

. 2 Near the harbor, an ankylosaurus that tows boats through the warehouse canals goes on a rampage and must be calmed, restrained, or killed. 3 A merchant shouts, “Stop! Thief!” as a furtive youngster

Soldier - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Mercenaries, private guards, Watch soldiers, and members of the Flaming Fist number among just a few of the many soldiers on the streets of Baldur’s Gate. War has been your life for as long as

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

Shrine of Luck

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

banshee. Before she fled for her life, Garaele noted that the banshee spoke wistfully about the beautiful baubles she owned in life. Garaele needs an intermediary to bring Agatha a suitable gift—a

Last Stop

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

others of her pact came to Uncle Polder’s pact a couple weeks ago to trade for tools, she seemed to be embracing life in the Rattle. She spoke of how happy she was that someone named Culley was coming

. Personality Trait. “If I can’t get it done, I know someone who can.” Ideal. “Everyone’s life is worth saving.” Bond. “I understand what it is to survive the Rattle—and what you can leave behind there.” Flaw

Commoner

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

magical talents, extraordinary training, or a life of adventure. Some are generous, helpful sorts, while others are more cautious in sharing what they have. Use the following list of jobs and roles to

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

Currency and Trade

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

money is usually good. However, some traders are particular about the currencies they accept. An efreeti merchant selling instruments from the City of Brass might accept only rainbow sapphires from

the Elemental Plane of Earth. Perhaps a night hag hawking rare spell components refuses all currency but fresh larvae from Hades, while a bone devil might siphon years off the buyer’s life as payment

Crime

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

are successful, the character earns the full value of the loot. Loot Value DC Value 10 50 gp, robbery of a struggling merchant 15 100 gp, robbery of a prosperous merchant 20 200 gp, robbery of a

noble 25 1,000 gp, robbery of one of the richest figures in town Complications. A life of crime is filled with complications. Roll on the Crime Complications table (or create a complication of your own

9. Quarters of the Kraken Priests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

aged kraken rose to the surface nearby, and spoke to them telepathically. The creature was actually on its final swim: a group of powerful adventurers sought it out for its treasure, and though they

failed to slay the kraken, it was so badly wounded in the fight that the rest of the sea life around it began to strike at it, taking advantage of its greatly weakened state. Just before passing away

Other Nonplayer Characters

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

spice up the journey, to help bring the trip to life, and to give characters people to like and protect, or dislike and quarrel with, along the way. Achreny Ulyeltin (Male Human Merchant). Ulyeltin is

. He is suspicious of everyone and makes outrageous accusations at the drop of a hat. Beyd Sechepol (Male Half-Elf Merchant). Ale and beer are so common that not much money can be made hauling them long

Legend of the Nine Gods

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

withered and died, and death swept through Omu. One morning, a wise zorbo emerged from her hollow tree and spoke to the dying Omuans. To convince Ubtao of their worth, she decided to cook him a stew made

fighting made her slither up to the surface, and when day dawned over her shell, the light blinded Ubtao and made his eyes water. Life returned to Omu, and the people built shrines to honor the animals who’d saved them.

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