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Reghed Chieftain

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

would hit it. To do so, the chieftain must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.Reghed Nomads Reghed nomads are the children of the Reghed Glacier, as suggested by their name. They are

chieftain (the most powerful of whom often carries the title of king or queen). A clan might set up its camp for a tenday or two, then dismantle it and go back on the move, allowing the clan to stay close to a migrating herd of reindeer as it travels across the tundra.

Reghed Great Warrior

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

name. They are people of the wild, as revealed by their tribal names—the Elk, the Tiger, the Wolf, the Bear. They are the tribes of Icewind Dale, proud and strong, bound to ancient traditions that have

with its own chieftain (the most powerful of whom often carries the title of king or queen). A clan might set up its camp for a tenday or two, then dismantle it and go back on the move, allowing the

Frost Giant Everlasting One

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

troll upon a sacred quest to find the frost giant and meet the giant in secret. The troll offers up its own body to be devoured in Vaprak’s name. Only the boldest and most determined frost giants

touch of Vaprak can no longer be hidden then, and the everlasting one is either killed or exiled by their clan. Sometimes small communities of everlasting ones gather and even reproduce, passing the

Kasimir Velikov

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

Darkling Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

speak of a seelie fey who betrayed the Summer Queen. His true name has been stricken from history, but the stories call him Dubh Catha ("Dark Crow" in Common). So great was the Summer Queen's wrath

absorbs over the course of its lifetime explodes outward when the darkling dies, incinerating the creature and much of its possessions. Love of Art. Despite their curse, darklings retain a fondness

Dragonborn Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

it, this time, seemed completely still—the indifference of a dragon, even to Farideh. — Erin M. Evans, The Adversary Born of dragons, as their name proclaims, the dragonborn walk

ancestor—bright red, green, blue, or white, lustrous black, or gleaming metallic gold, silver, brass, copper, or bronze. Self-Sufficient Clans To any dragonborn, the clan is more important

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

kind of dedication, even if it gets them in trouble more often than not.” Dwarf Names A dwarf’s name is granted by a clan elder, in accordance with tradition. Every proper dwarven name

has been used and reused down through the generations. A dwarf’s name belongs to the clan, not to the individual. A dwarf who misuses or brings shame to a clan name is stripped of the name and

Darkling Elder Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

without any components. Wisdom is its spellcasting ability. Ancient legends speak of a seelie fey who betrayed the Summer Queen. His true name has been stricken from history, but the stories

much of its possessions. Love of Art. Despite their curse, darklings retain a fondness for the beauty of art. A darkling might risk taking a peek at a sunset or lighting a tiny candle to glimpse

Gnome Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

most have half a dozen or so. A gnome’s mother, father, clan elder, aunts, and uncles each give the gnome a name, and various nicknames from just about everyone else might or might not stick

names, a gnome learns to use no more than three names: a personal name, a clan name, and a nickname, choosing the one in each category that’s the most fun to say. Male Names: Alston, Alvyn

Simic Hybrid

Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

retain their basic physical form. All are augmented with characteristics of animals, mostly aquatic, reptilian, or amphibian creatures. These include crab claws, squid tentacles, wings or fins like

usually bears the name given by their human, elf, or vedalken parents. Some hybrids assume a new name after their transformation - a name chosen personally or by those who transformed them.

Mark of Finding Human

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

appeared in the Shadow Marches, where clan hunters used it to find their prey. House Tharashk Leader: The Triumvirate (Maagrim Torrn, Khandar’aashta, and Daric Velderan) Headquarters: Zarash&rsquo

customs of the others. The distinct clans that united to form the house remain important, and heirs of the family usually retain their family names rather than adopting “d’Tharashk” as

Mark of Finding Half-Orc

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

appeared in the Shadow Marches, where clan hunters used it to find their prey. House Tharashk Leader: The Triumvirate (Maagrim Torrn, Khandar’aashta, and Daric Velderan) Headquarters: Zarash&rsquo

customs of the others. The distinct clans that united to form the house remain important, and heirs of the family usually retain their family names rather than adopting “d’Tharashk” as

Centaur Legacy

Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

In the sprawling city of Ravnica, where “open road” seems like a contradiction and “open plain” is sheer nonsense, centaurs nevertheless retain a love of wide spaces and the

, they celebrate family and community as microcosms of that greater connection. Among the Gruul, they have a strong clan identity, and Selesnya centaurs are fiercely loyal to their individual communities

Tabaxi Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

on a particularly interesting item when an owner refuses to sell or trade it. Tabaxi Names Each tabaxi has a single name, determined by clan and based on a complex formula that involves astrology

, prophecy, clan history, and other esoteric factors. Tabaxi names can apply to both males and females, and most use nicknames derived from or inspired by their full names. Clan names are usually based

Minotaur Legacy

Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

tails, but minotaurs of the Ordruun clan (and some others) have their tails docked as part of a coming-of-age ceremony; they find the heavy armor of the Boros legion much more comfortable without a long

associated with the Gruul Scab clan), the Drendaa line (found scattered among the Gruul Clans), and the Tazgral line (divided between the Boros and the Gruul, with a significant number in the Rakdos as well

Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

assigned by the tribal chief, and a family or clan name. A birth name is up to three syllables long. Clan names are five syllables or more and end in a vowel. Birth names are rarely linked to gender

identifying themselves, in the order of birth name, nickname, and clan name. In casual conversation, they use their nickname. Birth Names: Aukan, Eglath, Gae-Al, Gauthak, Ilikan, Keothi, Kuori, Lo-Kag

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

time after the hundredth birthday, and before this period they are called by child names. On declaring adulthood, an elf selects an adult name, although those who knew him or her as a youngster

might continue to use the child name. Each elf’s adult name is a unique creation, though it might reflect the names of respected individuals or other family members. Little distinction exists

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

overwhelming attack. Outcast Adventurers As guardians of the wood, few firbolgs would dream of leaving their homes or attempting to fit into human society. An exiled firbolg, or one whose clan has been

world. A few rare firbolgs are entrusted by their clan with an important mission that takes them beyond their homes. These firbolgs feel like pilgrims in a strange land, and usually they wish only to

Appendix D: Premade Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

whom are 9th level. Give players who choose from these options time to read over their character sheets before starting the adventure. Premade Characters Name Species Class Cathartic Human Cleric

Dunil Halfling Rogue Ethelrede Human Fighter Flemin Dwarf Monk Rustle Berrydust Gnome Wizard Weslocke Tiefling Warlock Cathartic Fay Dalton View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF Dunil Fay Dalton

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

primordial world heeded the prayers of these people and hissed dark demands into their ears. The people tainted their souls by performing human sacrifices in the name of the gods, debased their flesh by

— yuan-ti make perfect courtiers. And, worse for the rest of us, rulers. — Elminster The physical and magical prowess of the yuan-ti empire allowed the former humans to retain their

Dwarf Names

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

Dwarf Names A dwarf’s name is granted by a clan elder, in accordance with tradition. Every proper dwarven name has been used and reused down through the generations. A dwarf’s name belongs to the

clan, not to the individual. A dwarf who misuses or brings shame to a clan name is stripped of the name and forbidden by law to use any dwarven name in its place. Male Names: Adrik, Alberich, Baern

Dwarf Names

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

Dwarf Names A dwarf’s name is granted by a clan elder, in accordance with tradition. Every proper dwarven name has been used and reused down through the generations. A dwarf’s name belongs to the

clan, not to the individual. A dwarf who misuses or brings shame to a clan name is stripped of the name and forbidden by law to use any dwarven name in its place. Male Names: Adrik, Alberich, Baern

Goliath Names

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

Goliath Names Every goliath has three names: a birth name assigned by the newborn’s mother and father, a nickname assigned by the tribal chief, and a family or clan name. A birth name is up to three

change them to refer to an individual’s notable deeds. Goliaths present all three names when identifying themselves, in the order of birth name, nickname, and clan name. In casual conversation, they

Zil Names

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

Zil Names Zil society is divided into major houses, each of which is composed of multiple families. Each gnome has three names: their personal name, their family name, and their house name. For

example, Alina Lorridan Lyrris and Tallian Talius Lyrris are members of different families within House Lyrris. Gnomish names are long and lyrical; a Zil proverb claims “the sweetest song is the name of a

Gnome Names

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

Gnome Names Gnomes love names, and most have half a dozen or so. A gnome’s mother, father, clan elder, aunts, and uncles each give the gnome a name, and various nicknames from just about everyone

are “stuffy” about names, a gnome learns to use no more than three names: a personal name, a clan name, and a nickname, choosing the one in each category that’s the most fun to say. Male Names: Alston

Life in Yeonido

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

individual’s clan name is spoken before their given name. The royal family is an exception—they have no clan name, since it is expected that everyone should know them at first glance. Given names in Yeonido

typically have two syllables. Within each clan, siblings and cousins of the same generation often share one syllable of their name. For example, a couple might have a son named Ji-Min and a daughter

Shield Dwarves

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

, Worldthrone, Wyrmslayer, and Yund. Some dwarves hail from the family that founded or rules a given clan, and so they use the clan name as their family name. Others are simply “of” the clan, but bear the clan name with as much pride as their own surnames.

All dwarves count their clan heritage as an important part of their lineage and identity. While in some cities a single clan dominates (or is the only one in residence), in other dwarven communities

Reincarnation

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

Reincarnation I died and was brought back to life by a friendly human druid using the reincarnate spell. I have no idea what became of the druid, whose name I don’t know. I retain the memories of my

Gnome Names

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

Gnome Names Gnomes love names, and most have half a dozen or so. A gnome’s mother, father, clan elder, aunts, and uncles each give the gnome a name, and various nicknames from just about everyone

are “stuffy” about names, a gnome learns to use no more than three names: a personal name, a clan name, and a nickname, choosing the one in each category that’s the most fun to say. Male Names: Alston

Verdan

Species Acquisitions Incorporated

The verdan owe their existence to chaos. Descended and transformed from a large clan of goblins and hobgoblins, those who became the verdan were simply living their lives, doing goblinoid things. But

different ways. The verdan assign no cultural or biological relevance to any particular coloration, physical features, or gender. Cultural Chameleons The clan homes of the Underdark goblinoids who

Dragonborn Names

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

Dragonborn Names Dragonborn have personal names given at birth, but they put their clan names first as a mark of honor. A childhood name or nickname is often used among clutchmates as a descriptive

term or a term of endearment. The name might recall an event or center on a habit. Male Names: Arjhan, Balasar, Bharash, Donaar, Ghesh, Heskan, Kriv, Medrash, Mehen, Nadarr, Pandjed, Patrin, Rhogar

Dragonborn Names

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

Dragonborn Names Dragonborn have personal names given at birth, but they put their clan names first as a mark of honor. A childhood name or nickname is often used among clutchmates as a descriptive

term or a term of endearment. The name might recall an event or center on a habit. Male Names: Arjhan, Balasar, Bharash, Donaar, Ghesh, Heskan, Kriv, Medrash, Mehen, Nadarr, Pandjed, Patrin, Rhogar

Tabaxi Names

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

Tabaxi Names Each tabaxi has a single name, determined by clan and based on a complex formula that involves astrology, prophecy, clan history, and other esoteric factors. Tabaxi names can apply to

both males and females, and most use nicknames derived from or inspired by their full names. Clan names are usually based on a geographical feature located in or near the clan’s territory. The following

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

Maglubiyet, the greater god allows them to retain a measure of their influence over the hobgoblins because their philosophies are in line with his own. Hobgoblins don’t build temples to their gods, lest

but is nearly destroyed, the handful of members who remain are welcomed into another banner, taking their banner’s name and colors along with them, and assuming places of leadership in the group

Elf Names

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

name, typically a combination of other Elvish words. Some elves traveling among humans translate their family names into Common, but others retain the Elvish version. Child Names: Ara, Bryn, Del, Eryn

elf selects an adult name, although those who knew him or her as a youngster might continue to use the child name. Each elf’s adult name is a unique creation, though it might reflect the names of

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