minor some with only are from for leaders

Davil Starsong

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

, minor illusion, vicious mockery 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, disguise self, sleep 2nd level (3 slots): crown of madness, invisibility, suggestion 3rd level (3 slots): nondetection, sending

, even while drunk, and uses an elven lute as a spellcasting focus. Davil can put the characters in contact with other leaders of the Black Network's Waterdeep division, namely Istrid Horn (if they need

Mark of Making Human

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

mark can mend broken things with a touch, and always has a minor magic item they’ve been working on. An artificer or a wizard will get the most out of the mark, but anyone can find a use for an

enchanted blade. House Cannith Leaders: Cannith East, Zorlan d’Cannith; Cannith West, Jorlanna d’Cannith; Cannith South, Merrix d’Cannith Headquarters: Cannith East, Korth Enclave

Dzaan

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

spell attacks). He has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): acid splash,* light, minor illusion, shocking grasp* 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, disguise self, magic missile

more dart.Dzaan was a Red Wizard of Thay who studied the arcane tradition of illusion. The leaders of the Arcane Brotherhood welcomed him with open arms, eager to count a Red Wizard among their ranks

Barghest

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12): At will: levitate, minor illusion, pass without trace 1/day each: charm person, dimension door, suggestionLong

goblinoid leaders and other powerful individuals, a barghest earns elevated status in the afterlife. Barghests typically keep their true nature secret, preying on the occasional lone goblin when the

Luba's Tarokka of Souls

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

determine by rolling on the tables in the “Artifacts” section of the Dungeon Master’s Guide: 2 minor detrimental properties 2 minor beneficial properties Spells. While holding the

, Mother Luba was one of the most influential leaders of the Vistani. For untold generations, the Vistani have wandered the Shadowfell, which includes terrifying demiplanes like the vampire-haunted

Fisher

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Oweland and her family are the informal leaders of the fishing industry in Saltmarsh. You can always count on the Owelands for minor aid and can gain access to Eda if the need is obvious and imminent.

Religious Service

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

activity has a chance of winning the favor of the temple’s leaders. Resources. Performing religious service requires access to, and often attendance at, a temple whose beliefs and ethos align with the

percent. A favor could also take the form of a deity’s intervention, such as an omen, a vision, or a minor miracle provided at a key moment. This latter sort of favor is expended by the DM, who also

Barghest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

leaders and other powerful individuals, a barghest earns elevated status in the afterlife. Barghests typically keep their true nature secret, preying on the occasional lone goblin when the

. Spellcasting. The barghest casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12): At will: levitate, minor illusion

City Overview

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

are petty crimes. The perpetrator pays a fine of 2d10 GP or works to provide restitution. Minor Crime. The category of minor crimes includes armed assault (defined as any nonfatal attack made with a

evil aren’t tolerated, however. When an evil sect is discovered in the city, its wealth is confiscated, its leaders are put to death, and all other members are banished from the city for life. See the “Gods of Greyhawk” table for many deities worshiped by the inhabitants of the Free City.

Luba's Tarokka of Souls

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

Properties. The artifact has the following random properties, which you can determine by rolling on the tables in the “Artifacts” section of the Dungeon Master’s Guide: 2 minor detrimental properties 2 minor

. MOTHER LUBA AND THE VISTANI The creator of the Tarokka of Souls, Mother Luba was one of the most influential leaders of the Vistani. For untold generations, the Vistani have wandered the

City Government

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

City Government Sharn has many people in positions of power: beadles, ministers, bailiffs, and all manner of minor functionaries and officials. But ultimate power rests in the hands of the City

the city leaders you might bump into in Upper Central or at the Tain Gala. If your character has the noble background, you might already know one of them. Sharn Councilors d12 Councilor 1 Sorik

World-Shaking Events

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

influential religious sects. Major military leaders control the armed forces of countries. They include military dictators, warlords, and the heads of a ruler’s war council. Minor military leaders

defined by the prominent leaders, innovators, and tyrants of the day. These people change the world and etch their signatures indelibly on the pages of history. When they rise to power, they shape the

Haayon the Punisher

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

Haayon the Punisher This encounter occurs only after the prophets of the Cult of the Howling Hatred and the Cult of the Crushing Wave have been defeated. Bands of raiders roaming the area, minor

outposts and lairs far from the Haunted Keeps, and survivors of the party’s attacks are scattered and leaderless without direction. New leaders arise to gather the dispersed cultists and reestablish the

Unwelcome Party

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

. Harkina has heard from other survivors that this side of Elturel (formerly the eastern part of the city) is the worse off. The High Hall — the great castle that is home to Elturel’s leaders — is where she

forget about those NPCs, assuming that the most capable among them are dealing with minor threats in the background while the adventurers handle the potent foes. You can also have combat-worthy NPCs

Barghest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

. By devouring the souls of goblinoid leaders and other powerful individuals, rather than lowly goblins, a barghest earns elevated status in the afterlife. Barghests typically keep their true nature

components: At will: levitate, minor illusion, pass without trace 1/day each: charm person, dimension door, suggestion Actions Bite. Melee Weapon Attack (true form only): +6 to hit, reach 5 ft

Fisher

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

pursuits. Saltmarsh Ties Eda Oweland and her family are the informal leaders of the fishing industry in Saltmarsh. You can always count on the Owelands for minor aid and can gain access to Eda if the need is obvious and imminent.

Eternal Flame Cultists

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

of fire. The cult leaders harness fire to cleanse their surroundings of anything impure and anyone who’s insufficiently dedicated to the cause. It’s perhaps too facile to say that those who follow

, minor illusion 1st level (4 slots): burning hands, expeditious retreat, mage armor 2nd level (3 slots): blur, scorching ray 3rd level (2 slots): fireball Actions Dagger. Melee or Ranged

Boromar Clan

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

in a favor to get minor criminal charges dismissed. Enemies. Despite the Boromar Clan’s position of strength in Sharn, it has many foes, and their unrelenting assaults have put the syndicate in what

might be its most precarious position ever. Currently, the following groups pose the greatest threats to Boromar interests: Daask. The monstrous criminal guild called Daask, a pawn of the leaders of

Pursuit Level

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

catch up to them, and the drow leaders arrive not long thereafter (see “Catching Up”). If the pursuit level drops to 0, the party has eluded the drow until circumstances bring both factions into contact

have the characters cornered, giving them a chance to run. Likewise, a minor earthquake (caused by instability from the demonic incursion or a wild magic surge) might cause a cave-in, cutting off a

Factions

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

weakness by establishing alliances with local leaders who share its goals, such as the Waterbaron of Yartar. The order is even pursuing negotiations with fringe organizations. The Emerald Enclave This

chambers. The Black Network disguises its ownership of the inn to avoid unwanted attention. The organization also has a vested interest in maintaining the prosperity of Yartar. Minor Factions A number of

Aristocrat

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

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

family leaders. Regardless of your skills or social standing, aristocratic patrons with enough foresight and imagination find a use for agents from any background. The Aristocrat Retainer Roles table

Creating a Race or Subrace

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

without changing their racial traits at all. Creating a New Subrace Creating a new subrace is more involved than making some minor tweaks to existing racial features, but it does have the advantage of

society, although they usually rise to the top, becoming revered leaders and honorable heroes. You might decide to use the aasimar as a counterpoint to the tiefling race. The two races could even be

Arcane Brotherhood

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

, feeding rumors that the brotherhood’s leaders are more interested in marketing their own brand of exclusivity than finding new talent. Yet wizards seem willing to debase themselves regardless, for

friends close and your enemies closer.” The brotherhood’s leaders seek out wizards who might by their exploits compete with the brotherhood’s acquisition and hoarding of arcane lore and magical secrets

The Doom Raiders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

lute as a spellcasting focus. Davil can put the characters in contact with other leaders of the Black Network’s Waterdeep division, namely Istrid Horn (if they need a loan), Skeemo Weirdbottle (if

save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following bard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mage hand, mending, minor illusion, vicious mockery 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds

The Dark Seldarine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

the Seldarine. That hope was dashed, however, by the insidious plotting of Lolth. The Queen of Spiders had long resented the existence of Zanassu, a minor demon lord that competed with her for divine

thousand ruled by necromancer clerics of Kiaransalee. It existed for a few decades before worshipers of Lolth and worshipers of Eilistraee teamed up to eliminate its leaders. Zinzerena As the patron of

Goldenfields Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Darovik many times for putting the defense of Goldenfields in the hands of incompetent military leaders, which has made her somewhat unpopular. When she isn’t busy with chores or prayers, Zi takes it upon

of golden wheat painted on their sides. Miros doesn’t sell these minor works of art, but the mugs are occasionally stolen and sold elsewhere. One of the patrons of Northfurrow’s End at present is a

Crushing Wave Cultists

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

touch, mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation, ray of frost 1st level (4 slots): expeditious retreat, ice knife,* magic missile, shield 2nd level (3 slots): blur, hold person 3rd level (2

fog. One-eyed shivers inspire dread and fear in all who meet them, including their fellow cultists. Only the leaders of the Crushing Wave cult dare to give commands to these masters of icy magic. One

Locations I - L

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Ten-Towns is composed mostly of humans and dwarves, with the humans outnumbering the dwarves roughly twenty to one. In times of great peril, the leaders of Ten-Towns, known as town speakers, meet at

languages, detect magic, mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation 2/day each: darkness, detect thoughts, ice storm 1/day each: banishment, cloudkill, disintegrate, etherealness, find the path (cast as

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