most some with only are flaws for long

Kobold Vampire Spawn

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

holy water, this trait doesn’t function at the start of its next turn. Unusual Nature. The vampire doesn’t require air. Vampire Weaknesses. The vampire has the following flaws

, and the vampire regains hit points equal to that amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0.The gnoll vampire Tekeli-li

Auril (First Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Sundering, most of the gods withdrew from Toril, leaving mortals to govern their own fates without the gods’ meddling, but the Frostmaiden could not stay away for long. Auril returned to her icy

Portraying a deity, even a lesser god such as Auril the Frostmaiden, can be daunting. For roleplaying purposes, the following suggestions might prove helpful: So long as she has mortal worshipers, Auril

Auril (Third Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

her divine spark vanishes. She is dead until the next winter solstice, when she reappears at full health in a cold, remote location of her choosing. Frigid Aura. So long as Auril has at least 1 hit

their own fates without the gods’ meddling, but the Frostmaiden could not stay away for long. Auril returned to her icy realm in the far north and, after a time, plunged it into frigid darkness

Strahd, Master of Death House

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

flaws: Harmed by Running Water. While in running water, Strahd takes 20 acid damage if he ends his turn there, and he can’t use his Change Shape. Sunlight Hypersensitivity. While in sunlight

the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. A Humanoid slain in this way and then buried rises the following night as a vampire spawn under Strahd&rsquo

Auril (Second Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Short or Long Rest). Auril causes a magical blast of cold air to erupt from her hand. Each creature in a 60-foot cone must make a DC 21 Constitution saving throw, taking 36 (8d8);{"diceNotation":"8d8

thin cloak of mist forms around her. Blades of ice grow out of her body at odd angles, breaking off before they get too long. When she moves, her body crackles. In this form, Auril creates weapons of

Zorak Lightdrinker

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

an ability check. Vampire Weaknesses. Zorak has the following flaws: Forbiddance. Zorak can't enter a residence without an invitation from one of the occupants. Harmed by Running Water. Zorak takes 20

amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. A humanoid slain in this way and then buried in the ground rises

Gnoll Vampire

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

to all nonmagical damage, except the damage it takes from sunlight. Unusual Nature. The vampire doesn’t require air. Vampire Weaknesses. The vampire has the following flaws: Enraged by

equal to the necrotic damage taken, and the vampire regains hit points equal to that amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. the target dies if its hit point maximum is

Keresta Delvingstone

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. Vampire Weaknesses. Keresta has the following flaws: Forbiddance. Keresta can't enter a residence without an invitation from one of the occupants

points equal to that amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. A humanoid slain in this way and then buried in

Strahd von Zarovich

Monsters Curse of Strahd

following flaws: Forbiddance. He can’t enter a residence without an invitation from one of the occupants. Harmed by Running Water. He takes 20 acid damage if he ends his turn in running water

reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. A humanoid slain in this way and then buried in the ground rises the following night as a

Vampire Spawn Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

ability check. Vampire Weaknesses. The vampire has the following flaws: Forbiddance. The vampire can't enter a residence without an invitation from one of the occupants. Harmed by Running Water. The

hit points equal to that amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0.A Vampire’s Lair A vampire chooses a

Acolyte Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

affect their mannerisms and ideals. Their flaws might be some hidden hypocrisy or heretical idea, or an ideal or bond taken to an extreme. d8 Personality Trait 1 I idolize a

society among my temple’s elite. Rough living grates on me. 8 I’ve spent so long in the temple that I have little practical experience dealing with people in the outside world

Vampire Warrior Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. Vampire Weaknesses. The vampire has the following flaws: Forbiddance. The vampire can't enter a residence without an invitation

, and the vampire regains hit points equal to that amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. A humanoid slain

Vampire Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

next turn. Spider Climb. The vampire can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. Vampire Weaknesses. The vampire has the following flaws

point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken, and the vampire regains hit points equal to that amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target

Vampire Spellcaster Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. Vampire Weaknesses. The vampire has the following flaws: Forbiddance. The vampire can't enter a residence without an invitation

regains hit points equal to that amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. A humanoid slain in this way and

Eladrin Legacy

Species Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

finishing a long rest, any eladrin can change their season. An eladrin might choose the season that is present in the world or perhaps the season that most closely matches the eladrin’s current

winter, all must watch out for themselves. 4 You speak only to point out the flaws in others’ plans. Spring d4 Spring Personality Trait 1 Every day is the

Aberrant Dragonmark

feats Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

cast it, you must finish a short or long rest before you can cast it again through the mark. Constitution is your spellcasting ability for these spells. When you cast the 1st-level spell through your

Dragonmark Flaws table. Aberrant Dragonmark Flaws d8 Flaw 1 Your mark is a source of constant physical pain. 2 Your mark whispers to you. Its meaning can be unclear. 3 When

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

. Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: An Orzhov insignia, a foot-long chain made of ten gold coins, vestments, a set of fine clothes, and

the flesh as long as possible, and as a spirit afterward. (Any) Bonds d6 Bond 1 The unbearable weight of my debt has driven me to desperation. 2 I’m duty-bound

Acolyte - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

or other religious communities. Their study of the history and tenets of their faith and their relationships to temples, shrines, or hierarchies affect their mannerisms and ideals. Their flaws might

on me. 8 I’ve spent so long in the temple that I have little practical experience dealing with people in the outside world. d6 Ideal 1 Tradition. The ancient

Gruul Anarch

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

vast, sprawling rubblebelts of broken terrain that civilized folk have long abandoned. You can find a suitable place for you and your allies to hide or rest in these areas. In addition, you can find

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

Sentient Magic Items

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

it. In any case, the item behaves like a character, complete with personality quirks, ideals, bonds, and sometimes flaws. A sentient item might be a cherished ally to its wielder or a continual thorn

under the DM’s control. Any activated property of the item is under the item’s control, not its wielder’s. As long as the wielder maintains a good relationship with the item, the wielder can access those

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

cluster of allied city-states. Conquered neighbors were allowed to keep their leaders and culture so long as they paid tribute, swore allegiance to the victors, and incorporated their conquerors

serpent gods began to demand more and more sacrifices, the yuan-ti stepped up their raids on bordering settlements to meet this need. Calm long-view schemers, innate deceivers, and immune to poison

Sentient Magic Items

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

it. In any case, the item behaves like a character, complete with personality quirks, ideals, bonds, and sometimes flaws. A sentient item might be a cherished ally to its wielder or a continual thorn

under the DM's control. Any activated property of the item is under the item's control, not its wielder's. As long as the wielder maintains a good relationship with the item, the wielder can access those

Feat: Aberrant Dragonmark

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

that spell and can cast it through your mark. Once you cast it, you must finish a short or long rest before you can cast it again through the mark. Constitution is your spellcasting ability for these

. You also develop a random flaw from the Aberrant Dragonmark Flaws table. Aberrant Dragonmark Flaws d8 Flaw 1 Your mark is a source of constant physical pain. 2 Your mark whispers to you. Its

Optional Rules

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

to take on personality traits or flaws that reflect the disposition of the plane, or even shift alignment to more closely match the native inhabitants of the plane. Each plane’s description includes

this optional rule. At the end of a long rest spent on an incompatible plane, a visitor must make a DC 10 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature gains one level of exhaustion

Character Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Character Traits As the players choose backgrounds for their characters, they can use the following tables to help determine their characters’ personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws. Players

. Personality Traits d8 Trait 1 I’m haunted by fey laughter that only I can hear, though I know it’s just my mind playing tricks on me. 2 Like a nomad, I can’t settle down in one place for very long

Crimes and Punishment

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

Crimes and Punishment Consistent with their long perspective on the world and their knowledge of its history, elves have a special view of morality. They abide by the traditional definitions of good

theft are usually considered evidence of significant character flaws, because elves don’t value material goods as highly as shorter-lived races do. An item’s intrinsic value is secondary to its

Suggested Characteristics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

careful, for I have no way of telling friend from foe here. (Any) Bonds d6 Bond 1 So long as I have this token from my homeland, I can face any adversity in this strange land. 2 The gods of my

fascinated by the beauty and wonder of this new land. 6 Though I had no choice, I lament having to leave my loved one(s) behind. I hope to see them again one day. Flaws d6 Flaw 1 I am secretly (or not

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

swallow a stone. A tribute of elf ears brings favor from Gruumsh. If you bury five stones at dawn before a long journey, you will always find your way back to the war hearth. Stomping your foot three

. 4 To avenge Gruumsh, I will kill every elf I see. 5 I will seek and destroy those who murdered my tribe. 6 I owe my survival to a non-orc. Orc Flaws d6 Flaw 1 I

Horror Characteristics

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

Misdirection. I work vigorously to keep others from realizing my flaws or misdeeds. 7 Obsession. I’ve lived this way for so long that I can’t imagine another way. 8 Obligation. I owe it to my people

within me. I will fight against it and the world’s other evils for as long as I can. 9 I’m desperately seeking a cure to an affliction or a curse, either for someone close to me for myself

Detailed NPCs

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

Enunciates overly clearly 6 Speaks loudly 7 Whispers 8 Uses flowery speech or long words 9 Frequently uses the wrong word 10 Uses colorful oaths and exclamations 11 Makes constant jokes or puns 12 Prone to

trying to hide. The NPC Flaws and Secrets table provides several ideas. The backgrounds in the Player’s Handbook can be used to create more detailed flaws. Player characters who uncover an NPC’s flaw or

Deathly Interludes

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

good or ill. Perhaps a villain the hero slew now exists as a broken misera, giving mute testament to the hero’s success. Characters who overcame their personal flaws might even be confronted with

insight into their current predicament or a portent of events to come. Maybe the soul of a long dead sage offers guidance or a legend the hero long idolized provides advice on how they defeated a

3: Private Apartments

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

3: Private Apartments Residents and long-term visitors rent apartments in this tenement building. The complex’s most notable resident is also its landlord, a crotchety jeweler who invests in

Mokhov Lenk Human Jeweler Stat Block: Noble This elderly jeweler can identify and appraise any gemstone. Faultfinder. Lenk has a knack for spotting flaws, be they in things or people

Vampire Spawn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

flaws: Forbiddance. The vampire can’t enter a residence without an invitation from one of the occupants. Harmed by Running Water. The vampire takes 20 acid damage when it ends its turn in running

until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. PLAYER CHARACTERS AS VAMPIRES The game statistics of a player character transformed into a

Aberrant Dragonmarks

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

the powers of a sorcerer. So, what makes them significant? First of all, aberrant marks always have flaws. These may not actively hurt a character, but they are always a burden in some way — a burden

. Long ago aberrant marks were more frequent and some people had aberrant marks that held greater powers. Aberrant leader Halas Tarkanan could devastate cities with powerful earthquakes, while the

Fisher

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

Traits d8 Personality Trait 1 I am unmoved by the wrath of nature. 2 My friends are my crew; we sink or float together. 3 I need long stretches of quiet to clear my head. 4 Rich folk don’t know

during a terrible storm, and I will honor their gift. 5 My destiny awaits me at the bottom of a particular pond in the Feywild. 6 I must repay my village’s debt. Fisher Flaws d6 Flaw 1 I am

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