merciless score with only acting from for leader

Phylaskia

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

necrotic damage, its Strength score is reduced by 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Strength Drain"}. The target dies if this reduces its Strength to 0. Otherwise, the reduction

lasts until the target finishes a short or long rest.These armored skeletal spirits guard the borders of the Underworld and its various wards. Sleepless and merciless, they scrutinize all who would

Grim Champion of Pestilence

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Delight long ago and is the nominal leader of all the Undead in the demiplane. The other two champions—Wynemar Brack, Grim Champion of Bloodshed, and Aleron, Grim Champion of Pestilence&mdash

;rival Jyn for power and together can oppose her. The fact that the three champions rarely agree on anything is a major check on the group’s power. Instead of the Grim Harrow acting as a unified

Duergar Warlord

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, inspiring, and merciless in equal parts. A skilled leader in battle, the warlord can use spikes of psionic energy to compel the warriors they command to fight harder. Duergar Duergar are dwarves of

Grim Champion of Desolation

Monsters The Book of Many Things

the oldest and most powerful of the three and embodies all-consuming nothingness. She led the Grim Harrow to the Gardens of Delight long ago and is the nominal leader of all the Undead in the

champions rarely agree on anything is a major check on the group’s power. Instead of the Grim Harrow acting as a unified force, each of the three champions usually pursues their own interests, seldom

Grim Champion of Bloodshed

Monsters The Book of Many Things

embodies all-consuming nothingness. She led the Grim Harrow to the Gardens of Delight long ago and is the nominal leader of all the Undead in the demiplane. The other two champions—Wynemar Brack

the group’s power. Instead of the Grim Harrow acting as a unified force, each of the three champions usually pursues their own interests, seldom cooperating or sharing intelligence or resources.PoisonCold, Necrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Elder Brain

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Creature Sense. The elder brain is aware of the presence of creatures within 5 miles of it that have an Intelligence score of 4 or higher. It knows the distance and direction to each creature, as

well as each one’s Intelligence score, but can’t sense anything else about it. A creature protected by a mind blank spell, a nondetection spell, or similar magic can’t be perceived in

Norker War Leader

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

Multiattack. The norker war leader makes one greataxe and one bite attack, and also uses Fight On, You Slugs. Bite. Melee weapon attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Fight On, You Slugs. The norker war leader picks up to three allied goblinoids within 60 feet that can see it. The chosen creatures can each use their reactions to

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

acting. Baron Elvinor Elorrenthi leads the house from the last of those, the Demesne of Shadow, which is located in Sharn. The hydra serves as House Phiarlan’s emblem.

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

Bandit

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

by greed. Some are driven to lives of crime by unjust laws, desperation, or the threats of merciless leaders. Bandit Medium or Small Humanoid, Neutral AC 12 Initiative +1 (11) HP 11 (2d8 + 2

) Speed 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 11 +0 +0 Dex 12 +1 +1 Con 12 +1 +1 Ability Score Mod Save Int 10 +0 +0 Wis 10 +0 +0 Cha 10 +0 +0

Reghed Heir

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Solvigsdottir, leader of the Tiger Tribe. My mother cast me into the Sea of Moving Ice when I was a young child as a sacrifice to Auril the Frostmaiden. A polar bear pulled me from the water and spared me a

freezing death. This bear then transformed into a goliath who bore me safely to Ten-Towns. I remember the goliath’s name—Oyaminartok—but haven’t seen her since. I owe her my life, just as I owe my mother a merciless death.

Bandits

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

mercenaries. Yet not all bandits are motivated by greed. Some are driven to lives of crime by unjust laws, desperation, or the threats of merciless leaders. Roll on or choose a result from the Bandit

now takes what they were promised. 3 Is in a gang that views nonmembers as foes. 4 Hesitantly serves a villainous leader. 5 Secretly works for a government or a regional ruler to sow chaos. 6 Takes what they need to survive.

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

little to conceal an underlying brutality that hobgoblins practice on each other and perfect upon other races. Punishment for infractions of hobgoblin law are swift and merciless. Beauty is something

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

White Dragon Wyrmling

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

are merciless. Most white dragon wyrmlings survive by scavenging, hunting opportunistically, and quickly fleeing foes—including other white dragons. White Dragon Wyrmling Medium Dragon (Chromatic

), Chaotic Evil AC 16 Initiative +2 (12) HP 32 (5d8 + 10) Speed 30 ft., Burrow 15 ft., Fly 60 ft., Swim 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 14 +2 +2 Dex 10 +0 +2 Con 14 +2 +2

Rolling Initiative

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

. A high-level Barbarian can’t just punch their Paladin friend and roll Initiative to regain expended uses of Rage. In any situation where a character’s actions initiate combat, you can give the acting

characters, just for monsters, or for both. Initiative Scores for Characters. A character’s Initiative score is typically 10 plus all modifiers to the character’s Initiative roll (including their Dexterity

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

Loyalists of Kalakeri

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

supporting them through dramatic military actions and merciless trials and tests of loyalty. The loyalists covet Jadurai as a center of power and revere the Tower of Traitors, which serves as a command center

threshold at which they’ll be entertained are detailed on the Loyalist Benefits table—along with how the request adjusts the character’s renown score with the faction, if applicable. Ramya treats those with

Hell Hound

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

hounds enforce the merciless order of those realms and the whims of tyrannical masters. On their home planes of existence, these grim canines ensure that souls don’t escape their bleak afterlives. On

terror of their victims’ final moments. Hell Hound Medium Fiend, Lawful Evil AC 15 Initiative +1 (11) HP 58 (9d8 + 18) Speed 50 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 17 +3 +3 Dex 12

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

. The eldest acts as leader with the support of a shaman. AARAKOCRA IN THE FORGOTTEN REALMS Never well established in Faerûn, aarakocra have only four major colonies: in the Star Mounts

include clicks, trills, and whistles to the point that other peoples have a difficult time pronouncing them. Typically, a name has two to four syllables with the sounds acting as connectors. When

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

Vogler's Response

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

positions: Becklin Uth Viharin. The knight is deeply concerned. She’s heard rumors of strange armies in the east, and now there’s a strange army close to her home. As the most experienced military leader in

wants more information before acting. To further complicate the situation, Lord Bakaris joins the group mid-conversation, insulted that he hasn’t been involved in what are clearly important discussions

The Grim Champions

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

oldest and most powerful of the three and embodies all-consuming nothingness. She led the Grim Harrow to the Gardens of Delight long ago and is the nominal leader of all the Undead in the demiplane

agree on anything is a major check on the group’s power. Instead of the Grim Harrow acting as a unified force, each of the three champions usually pursues their own interests, seldom cooperating or

Shadow

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

ritual site. 3 Grasping hands that haunt a miser’s home. 4 A grim storybook character that follows those who speak its name. 5 Its target, acting in eerie pantomime. 6 An ominous priest that haunts a

defiled site. Shadow Medium Undead, Chaotic Evil AC 12 Initiative +2 (12) HP 27 (5d8 + 5) Speed 40 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 6 −2 −2 Dex 14 +2 +2 Con 13 +1 +1 Ability Score Mod Save

Relaxation

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

advantage on saving throws to recover from long-acting diseases and poisons. In addition, at the end of the week, a character can end one effect that keeps the character from regaining hit points, or can

restore one ability score that has been reduced to less than its normal value. This benefit cannot be used if the harmful effect was caused by a spell or some other magical effect with an ongoing

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

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

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

Ramya's Powers and Dominion

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

obsessions shape all of Kalakeri. War Leader. Ramya eagerly leads her troops in battle. She rides into combat upon a war elephant or wyvern and carries the legendary talwar (longsword) and longbow of

the Vasavadan dynasty’s founder. The Vasavadan coat of arms, a golden wyvern clutching a white lotus in its talons, emblazons her armor and that of her soldiers. Merciless. Ramya demands loyalty from

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

Encounters on the Way

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

floor when it appeared. Their leader, the wizard Gallio Elibro, is still up at the tower. The soldiers are too scared to go up and check on him. Any character who succeeds on a DC 12 Wisdom (Insight

) check discerns that the soldiers are holding something back. If pushed, they reveal another clue: Gallio Elibro has been acting strangely. He appears overtired, and he’s been spotted at night wandering

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

artistic tradition: the written word, movement arts, music, material arts, and the arts of illusion, puppetry, oratory, and acting. Baron Elvinor Elorrenthi leads the house from the last of those, the Demesne of Shadow, which is located in Sharn. The hydra serves as House Phiarlan’s emblem.

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

Keranos's Villains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Keranos’s Villains Inspiration, unguided by morals and ethics, is a dangerous force, but Keranos isn’t usually concerned with matters of good or evil. As such, a charismatic leader, acting on

Phylaskia

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Phylaskia These armored skeletal spirits guard the borders of the Underworld and its various wards. Sleepless and merciless, they scrutinize all who would pass, and they slay those who defy them

: 12 (2d6 + 5) necrotic damage. Unless the target is immune to necrotic damage, its Strength score is reduced by 1d4. The target dies if this reduces its Strength to 0. Otherwise, the reduction lasts until the target finishes a short or long rest. (EMRAH ELMASLI)

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