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Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.The Elk King is Jarund Elkhardt, a terse yet thoughtful giant of a man who is nearly fifty years old—ancient by tribal standards. He has led the Elk Tribe for over half
his life, and age has made him cautious. He has seen other kings and queens rise and fall, has made war with friends and peace with his enemies, and has led warriors he knew as babes to their deaths
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, ready to pick off targets from a safe distance.
These snipers are so adept with their crossbows that their targets gain no benefit from less than total cover against ranged attacks the harengons make
life, their disposition shaped in part by the company they keep. One harengon might travel to far lands, make friends along the way, delight in freedom and the open trail, and find inner peace. Another might become an adventurer with a strong heart and fervent dreams.
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
who seek to rule through martial strength and intimidation, cruel tyrants who use threats and gifts as needed to ensure loyalty. They enslave those too weak to resist them and shower the strong with
to strict military hierarchies. The lowest rank consists of the fist of Bane;fists of Bane, foot soldiers who obey all orders without hesitation. They are led by iron consul;iron consuls, cunning
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
needed to ensure loyalty. They enslave those too weak to resist them and shower the strong with gifts and promises of power to turn them into loyal vassals.
Cruel Tyrants. Whenever Bane’s
soldiers who obey all orders without hesitation. They are led by iron consul;iron consuls, cunning field officers who excel at coordinating the fists in combat. The black gauntlet of bane;black gauntlets are the priests who command the consuls.
Dragonborn
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Basic Rules (2014)
Her father stood on the first of the three stairs that led down from the portal, unmoving. The scales of his face had grown paler around the edges, but Clanless Mehen still looked as if he could
, gold, or copper-green. They are tall and strongly built, often standing close to 6½ feet tall and weighing 300 pounds or more. Their hands and feet are strong, talonlike claws with three
Folk Hero
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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
after I led a symbolic act of protest against it.
9
A celestial, fey, or similar creature gave me a blessing or revealed my secret origin.
10
Recruited into a lord’s army, I rose to
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
strong that he adopted the name of the Vistana who welcomed him into his clan, a man named Velikov. Although Velikov passed away more than a century ago, Kasimir continues to live among Velikov's
led her down a path of evil and deceit. For that reason, Kasimir wants to see the vampire destroyed so that his sister can be rescued from her eternal damnation.
Secrets of the Amber Temple. Patrina
Barbarian
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Basic Rules (2014)
, though, a settled life is no virtue, but a sign of weakness. The strong embrace nature—valuing keen instincts, primal physicality, and ferocious rage. Barbarians are uncomfortable when hedged in
stranger in the area of the campaign? Or is the campaign set in a rough-and-tumble frontier where barbarians are common?
What led you to take up the adventuring life? Were you lured to settled lands
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
more, as a member of an Uthgardt tribe.
Your people have always tried to hold to the old ways. Tradition and taboo have kept the Uthgardt strong while the kingdoms of others have collapsed into chaos
among the people as living embodiments of his power. Perhaps they needed a reminder of who they were and from whence they came. The Chosen of Uthgar led bands back to the old ways, and most of your people
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
traditions and instruct each monk according to his or her aptitude and interest. All three traditions rely on the same basic techniques, diverging as the student grows more adept. Thus, a monk need choose a tradition only upon reaching 3rd level.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
traditions and instruct each monk according to his or her aptitude and interest. All three traditions rely on the same basic techniques, diverging as the student grows more adept. Thus, a monk need choose a tradition only upon reaching 3rd level.
Hobgoblin
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
necessarily commensurate from one legion to another or even between banners in the same legion. A phalanx of foot soldiers led by a captain in one legion might be two hundred strong, while in another such
a force numbers just twenty. One banner might have four warriors mounted on worgs led by a fist, while a fist in another banner of the same legion might lead ten mounted warriors. If any rank doesn
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Tomb of Annihilation
Elf
7
Lizardfolk
4
Goblin
8
Orc
FEATURE: ADEPT LINGUIST
You can communicate with humanoids who don’t speak any language you know. You must observe the
culture—even one in need of aid. (Lawful)
3
Knowledge. By understanding other races and cultures, we learn to understand ourselves. (Any)
4
Power. Common people crave strong
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
role in an Acq Inc franchise: that of an infiltrator. As a shadow monk, you’re likely more adept than even a rogue at moving around without being seen, slipping into dangerous places unnoticed, and
Nontraditional Traditions The diversity of monk traditions makes those traditions different from each other in abilities as well as in attitude. And since an Acquisitions Incorporated franchise runs
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Ghosts of Saltmarsh
how you survived a particular battle. Every arrow and bolt missed you. You slew scores of enemies single-handedly and led your comrades to victory.
5
Stowaway. For days, you hid in the bilge
Might. The strong train so that they might rule those who are weak. (Evil)
5
Bravery. To act when others quake in fear — this is the essence of the warrior. (Any)
6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
difficult time here. The Martial Adept feat is a way to give a character a strong sense of military experience. Martial Tradition. Karrnathi tradition emphasizes teamwork, focus, and force. Heavy armor and
Service. Karrns have a strong tradition of military service, and soldier or sailor are appropriate backgrounds for any character. The laws of Karrnath are harsh, and criminals and charlatans have a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
A Sordid Past Neither Skalanthas nor the monks know that until recently, Ronnom led an assassins’ guild that carried out political killings for profit. Rival factions banded together to destroy the
sheltered the survivors. One survivor saw Ronnom, recognized him as a wanted criminal, and told the others. A monk witnessed the conversation and told Anish, the monastery’s hierarch. Hierarch Anish met with Ronnom privately and asked him to leave Najkir peacefully. Ronnom refused.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
. Then downplay those NPCs’ secret agendas as needed to increase their party loyalty.
Part 2: Monastery of the Distressed Body. For encounters built around five monks led by an elder monk, use three
monks led by an elder monk instead. You can also limit those attending any audience in the central abbey to just the elder monks.
Part 3: The Ooze-Flooded City. Adjust the ooze-folk so that 1d4 of
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
siblings or ancestors.]
Flaws
d6
Flaw
1
If you question my courage, I will never back down.
2
HrrrGGGAAAARRuuuh! [My anger in battle led to the death of a loved one
the clan chief to help me sometimes.
8
I made a strong impression on Borborygmos.
Non-Gruul Contacts
d10
Contact
1
An Azorius arrester thinks I can be reformed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
province of Nightlund. Ancient Bastion. Kalaman is a thriving trade city known for its strong walls, castle, and harbor beacons, all of which predate the Cataclysm. Rulers. The city is led by a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
(see the sidebar) and teleported into one of these locked cells. Creatures. Five monks led by an elder monk guard the prisoners here. The elder monk carries keys to all the cells. The ten prisoners are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
numerous triton cultures exist throughout the Siren Sea, many of those closest to shore are led by priests of Thassa. Triton warriors enact their leaders’ will, with many specializing in doing battle
against massive beasts or ships sailing the surface. The most wary communities might even employ shorethieves, tritons adept at using magical disguises to infiltrate land-bound towns to watch and steal from “dryfolk.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
areas where a strong elemental node is present. Earth cults easily ally with creatures such as bulettes or umber hulks, water cults ally with merrow and sea hags, and so on. Monsters and NPCs by
Challenge Rating Monster Challenge Howling Hatred initiate 1/8 Crushing Wave reaver 1/2 Sacred Stone monk 1/2 Feathergale knight 1 Crushing Wave priest 2 Black Earth guard 2 Eternal Flame guardian 2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Leosin Erlanthar
Leosin Erlanthar
The monk is tied to a stake at the back of the camp (area 3). He has been severely beaten, and he has been denied food and water in an effort to break his
and fell in with the raiders when they retreated, hoping to learn more about the cult’s plans and the location of their camp. Rezmir spotted him after the sun came up, and the monk was quickly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Leosin Erlanthar The monk is tied to a stake at the back of the camp (area 3). He has been severely beaten, and he has been denied food and water in an effort to break his spirit. Rezmir knows from
fell in with the raiders when they retreated, hoping to learn more about the cult’s plans and the location of their camp. Rezmir spotted him after the sun came up, and the monk was quickly overpowered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
the Grand Master’s orders that any powerful visitors are to be brought to the devil’s attention. Alternatively, the Grand Master might send over a squad of five monks (cultists) led by an elder monk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
steady series of new residents over long years.
Creatures. A group of five monks led by an elder monk can be found here at any time, sleeping, eating, and taking part in decidedly non-monastic
Kobold
Legacy
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
strong social structure that stresses devotion to the tribe, are clever with their hands, and viciously work together in order to overcome their physical limitations.
In the kobolds’ version of
earth are strong or weak, are bearing a load or are safe to excavate, or are likely to contain minerals or offer access to water. This ability enables them to fashion secure homes in places where other
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
;n. Recent events in your homeland have led to the abolition of slavery, and a corresponding increase in the traffic between Mulhorand and the distant parts of Faerûn.
Those who leave behind
strong code of honor or sense of propriety that others don’t comprehend.
4
I express affection or contempt in ways that are unfamiliar to others.
5
I begin or end my day with small
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, spells, and class features can have their source in the power of dragons. A character of any class can have strong ties to dragonkind. The Draconic Character Ties table provides ideas you might draw on
, ranger)
3 I was part of an order that preserves the teachings of an ancient dragon founder. (Fighter, monk, paladin, wizard)
4 I have a dragon for a mentor or patron. (Bard, druid, fighter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
polearm on another target. In addition, each group of five monks is led by an elder monk. These are cult fanatics that have outfitted their polearms with laser weapons secured from the monastery’s stores of
of the monastery. All wear cowled robes to conceal their features, which can be seen only if a monk is forced to unmask, or if a watchful character gets close to a monk and succeeds on a DC 12 Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
properties, the city attracts an unusually large number of powerful adventurers and spellcasters. If the citadel is attacked, no fewer than a dozen archmages and twenty mages led by Sholeh rally. If
Diamond’s illumination also provides strong protection. It radiates bright light throughout the city and dim light 1,000 feet beyond the city’s borders. This light is akin to sunlight, which many natives of the Ethereal Plane and evil Undead abhor.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel
properties, the city attracts an unusually large number of powerful adventurers and spellcasters. If the citadel is attacked, no fewer than a dozen archmages and twenty mages led by Sholeh rally. If
Diamond’s illumination also provides strong protection. It radiates bright light throughout the city and dim light 1,000 feet beyond the city’s borders. This light is akin to sunlight, which many natives of the Ethereal Plane and evil Undead abhor.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Inside the Clans As a collection of disparate clans, the Gruul have no single leader and no headquarters. But the Gruul respect strength and are willing to follow a strong individual who points them
symbol for the entire Gruul guild. Ghor Clan. The Ghor clan is led by an ettin named Ruric Thar (or, perhaps more properly, Ruric and Thar, since the heads claim separate names). Of all the clans, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
might be passing instructions down from on high or just using you to pursue their own agendas of greed and ambition. Orzhov churches and basilicas are scattered across the city, each one led by a
-abiding community, because it is adept at exploiting laws and structures for its own gain. It sees itself, in a perfect world, as the arbiter and enforcer of a social order that keeps everyone in






