more selling with only advisor for for life

Mister Witch

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

youth as a homeless orphan, eking out a meager and dreary existence on the fog-shrouded streets of Gloomwrought, a city in the Shadowfell. He earned a few coppers selling broadsheets as a young boy, then

to reckless acts.” Bond. “This carnival is our opportunity for a new life, far away from the gloomy world we came from.” Flaw. “I’m too confident in my own authority to

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

approximately 100 gp, based on its composition and craftsmanship. However, selling a Returned mask isn’t a simple matter of cashing it in for coin. Most people on Theros know the tales of the

Guild Artisan / Guild Merchant Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

;t craft items yourself but earn a living by buying and selling the works of others (or the raw materials artisans need to practice their craft). Your guild might be a large merchant consortium (or

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

Guild Artisan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

but earn a living by buying and selling the works of others (or the raw materials artisans need to practice their craft). Your guild might be a large merchant consortium (or family) with interests

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.

Interesting Things About Thrane

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

fire born when Tira Miron sacrificed herself to bind the demon Bel Shalor. Faith is a part of daily life in Thrane, and divine adepts provide many important services. However, arcane magic is still a

part of life in Thrane. The streets are lit with everbright lanterns, and there are magewrights and even wizards, just not as many as in other nations. The feudal system of nobility remains in place

Interesting Things About Thrane

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

Interesting Things About Thrane Faith is part of daily life in Thrane, and divine adepts provide important services. Magic is also common in Thrane. Everbright lanterns light the streets while

system of nobility remains in place, but ultimate authority rests in the hands of the church. Queen Diani ir’Wynarn is the “blood regent,” serving as a symbolic advisor to the Keeper of the Flame. A small fraction of the population would like to see the traditional monarchy restored to power.

Eldeen Reaches

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

Reaches as a nation, but its citizens fear Aundair will try to reclaim the region. Druidic magic is central to life in the Eldeen Reaches. Its people seek to live in harmony with the natural world, and each

community has a druidic advisor who helps with planning and planting. The Towering Wood is also home to tribes of shifters, who maintain a nomadic existence. The Wardens of the Wood uphold order and settle disputes, and the Great Druid Oalian—an awakened greatpine—is the spiritual leader of the Reaches.

The Eldeen Reaches

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

by the Treaty of Thronehold, but many fear Aundair will try to reclaim the region. Druidic magic is a central part of life in the Eldeen Reaches. Most of its people seek to live in harmony with the

natural world, and communities have a druidic advisor who helps with planning and planting. The Towering Woods are also home to tribes of shifters, who maintain a nomadic existence. The Wardens of the

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

advisor in human society. The very rare offspring of such a union are always purebloods, although they may appear fully human at birth and for several years afterward. The yuan-ti know rituals that

or in daily life, the following principles guide the yuan-ti in all they do. Other Lives Are Cheap Yuan-ti put little value on humanoid lives, even those of their own slaves and cultists. They would

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

Vistani

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

silversmiths, coppersmiths, haberdashers, cooks, weavers, musicians, entertainers, storytellers, toolmakers, and horse traders. They also earn money by telling fortunes and selling information. They spend

preserving the Vistani way of life. Vistani elders make all the important decisions, but whether by choice or because of their age, tend to speak in cryptic, flowing riddles. Vistani families and clans

Adventure Background

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

life in their service. Xeluan and his heroic friends went on to perform great deeds. When earthquakes and volcanic eruptions threatened to destroy the heroes’ homeland, Xeluan carved a citadel into a

mountain crumbled and volcanic rifts threatened to engulf those he loved, Xeluan lifted the sanctuary above his shoulders and made a final, desperate sacrifice. He wove his life energy into the magic

Background

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

Background For decades, Dae Won-Ha dedicated her life to Yeonido, serving as a magistrate and protector as the city-state developed into a hub for trade. As Yeonido’s population exploded after years

forest without care for sustainability, and the local nobility began to monopolize the benefits of the booming economy. Whenever Won-Ha protested, royal advisor Young-Gi—the brother of Queen Young-Soo

Around the Market

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

Vi has a zest for life, Kasem is reserved and calculating. He’s also the one behind the sabotage currently afflicting the Tyenmo and Xungoon stalls. Several weeks ago, Vi told his brother he’s

Singh Night Market are family shops the owners would never consider selling. While on a trip to get more stock for Spicy Brothers, Kasem encountered a trio of rare Fey creatures called wynlings. Kasem

Gnomes of Zilargo

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

daily life in Zilargo, used both for entertainment and for trickery. The Thurimbar rod is a common magic item that amplifies this natural gift for purposes of creating music. The power to speak with small

. Will you turn them in, or try to get something in exchange for your silence? 7 You’ve been selling false treasure maps. But now you’ve found one that might be real. 8 You’ve acquired a

Magic in Your World

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

so the order’s members can profit from selling their services. Some D&D settings have more magic in them than others. On Athas, the harsh world of the Dark Sun setting, arcane magic is a hated

practice that can drain life from the world. Much of Athas’s magic lies in the hands of evildoers. Conversely, in the world of Eberron, magic is as commonplace as any other commodity. Mercantile houses sell

Noteworthy Sites

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

of community life. Dyn Singh Night Market Traders from Siabsungkoh’s scattered communities flock nightly to the Dyn Singh Night Market, an ever-changing, town-sized market. Food vendors take center

stage, selling noodles, seafood, pot stickers, and other delicacies from colorful stalls and carts. Visitors might sample fine desserts, seek the expert works of artisan families, or be entertained by

Gnomes of Zilargo

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

code. 6 You know the location of a wanted war criminal, and you’ve been trying to decide whether to turn them in or try to get something in exchange for your silence. 7 You’ve been selling false

to find out! 9 Your family is facing financial ruin, and they’ve taken out a life insurance policy on you. It only pays out if you die under unusual circumstances, and they’re encouraging you to seek

Planar Observatory

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

character has recurring nightmares that lead them to the observatory. 6 A thief or assassin has been using a derelict observatory as a hideout, occasionally selling bits of the observatory’s dragonshards

specifically target dragonmarked heirs, or start a popular movement that seeks to destroy the houses. 5 A royal advisor or prominent noble, secretly a servant of the Chamber, guides the leader in a

Franchise Tasks as Narrative

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

the roles of one or more staff members, helping to bring those NPCs to life through roleplaying. Ability Check Scenes For each ability check required by a franchise task, the DM describes what’s

, training Dungeon Master’s Guide (chapter 6): Building a stronghold, carousing, crafting a magic item, gaining renown, performing sacred rites, running a business, selling magic items, sowing rumors

Sovereign

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

their busy schedules or to maintain plausible deniability regarding your work. In such cases, an advisor or functionary oversees your assignments, serving as the primary contact between you and the

Proxy Roles Role Backgrounds Advisor Acolyte, Folk Hero, Noble, Sage, Soldier Ambassador Charlatan, Folk Hero, Guild Artisan, Noble, Sailor Secret Agent Charlatan, Criminal, Entertainer, Soldier

Character Backgrounds

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

You’ve planned your latest get-rich-quick scheme. The townspeople of Phandalin have never heard of what you’re selling, and you hope to establish a customer base. Criminal You’re wanted for crimes in

You spent your youth with a guardian who lived a simple life in the wilds outside Phandalin, but later you moved to the city. Now an adult, you’ve decided to return to the area where you feel most at

People of Setessa

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

can seem out of place among the idyllic forests and beautiful gardens and orchards, but that is the way of life in Setessa. Gender in Setessa Setessans believe that women become heroes through martial

council, considered Karametra’s closest advisor and the de facto ruler of the city. Defenders and the Four Towers Karametra includes defense of the home in her domains, and the residents of Setessa

Returned

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

spoils after a battle. The mask of a Returned is worth approximately 100 gp, based on its composition and craftsmanship. However, selling a Returned mask isn’t a simple matter of cashing it in for coin

go through half-hearted parodies of life, impeded by distraction and ennui. Despite this, even the most languorous Returned defend themselves if threatened and might be pressed into the service of

Background

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

resented authority in my younger days and saw a life of crime as the best way to fight against tyranny and oppression. 2 Necessity forced me to take up the life, since it was the only way I could survive

what was right and wrong from my family. 2 I was always enamored by tales of heroes and wished I could be something more than ordinary. 3 I hated my mundane life, so when it was time for someone to

Moonstone Dragon Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

love to meet and share stories. While the dragon speaks of travels and adventures, the treant tells tales of the tiny moments that make up a forest’s life. 4 A young moonstone dragon has

encounter each other in the dream realm, but they have never met in the flesh. Adult Moonstone Dragon Connections d8 Connected Creatures 1 A Fey noble has sent an archmage advisor to

Opening the Crate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

of Spelljammer Academy Mirt was a loudmouthed rogue with a reputation as an adventurer and philanderer. The Old Wolf rose to serve as one of the Masked Lords of Waterdeep and became a close advisor

things in life but remains stout of heart and quick with a sword. Quote: “Toril is an island adrift in a sea of chaos. It must be protected at all costs… ooh, is that cake?”

Estate Gardens

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

Estate Gardens Former royal advisor Young-Gi spends little time at the great palace known as the Seat of Dragons these days, instead enjoying retirement in the gardens of his small estate, where the

-Mi, and brother of the previous queen, Young-Soo, Young-Gi (neutral, dragonborn noble) is accustomed to wealth and privilege. A life spent enjoying his status has made him charming and personable but

Dragon Hunters

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

) piercing damage. Paolo Maykapal One of the city of Laguna’s finest heroes, Paolo Maykapal has trained his entire life to kill bakunawa. He is warm and friendly but is uncompromising when it comes

Dayawlongon, he began to seek the creature so he can settle his clan’s blood feud. Paolo is also certain he and his group can make a profit from selling pieces of the bakunawa’s corpse and would split

Guild Artisan

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

don’t craft items yourself but earn a living by buying and selling the works of others (or the raw materials artisans need to practice their craft). Your guild might be a large merchant consortium (or

shop. In some ways, the traveling merchant’s life lends itself to adventure far more than the life of an artisan. Rather than proficiency with artisan’s tools, you might be proficient with navigator’s tools or an additional language. And instead of artisan’s tools, you can start with a mule and a cart.

Hopeless

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

, passing a host of dull establishments selling even duller sundries. Castle of Bone Said to be the quietest—or least depressing—inn in Hopeless, the Castle of Bone is run by Roric Witherblade

(neutral good wight) and his modest staff of neutral skeletons. A Sensate in life, Roric perished in Hopeless while touring the planes, killed by a beholder’s death ray for delighting townsfolk with his

Crime in Sharn

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

Crime in Sharn Crime is part of everyday life in Sharn, and just as in any other city, sometimes such acts are carried out by people who have no ties to organized crime. An upstanding citizen could

. NARCOTICS IN SHARN From the owners of incense-clouded dens to fast-talking street dealers, many entrepreneurs—legitimate and otherwise—make a profitable business selling narcotics in Sharn. The following

Laeral Silverhand

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

and married Khelben Arunsun, who would later become the Blackstaff, the Lord Mage of Waterdeep. After Khelben died, Laeral retired from public life. She resurfaced after the Spellplague and the

and advisor, knows the extent of her decline. Despite her diminished abilities, Laeral remains a formidable, clear-headed wizard with plenty of magic at her disposal. A few years ago, Dagult

Sylvira Savikas

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

, Infernal, and Primordial. Her quasit familiar, Jezebel, adds just the right amount of mischief and chaos to her life. In the unlikely event that Sylvira becomes embroiled in combat, remember that

you faithfully as both a guide and an advisor.” Gargauth’s offer is genuine, for the fiend desperately wants the shield taken to the Nine Hells. It believes (incorrectly) that it will be able to

Alliance in Doomspace

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

navigator’s tools A healing kit or potion of healing A musical instrument A magic weapon Rika Aarakocra Representative Rika is the oldest crew member of the shrike ship Skyrra and chief advisor to

requires the character to succeed on three DC 14 Strength (Athletics) checks before failing three of those checks Zoth’ess Ssurran Representative The ssurran of Fyreen are acclimating to life in Wildspace

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