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                                                    Playerâs Handbook
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Dwarves were raised from the earth in the elder days by a deity of the forge. Called by various names on different worldsâMoradin, Reorx, and othersâthat god gave dwarves an affinity for
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     of dwarves were built in hills or mountains, and the families who trace their ancestry to those settlements call themselves hill dwarves or mountain dwarves, respectively. The Greyhawk and Dragonlance
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Species
                                                    Playerâs Handbook
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     Xenâdrik.
High Elves
High elves have been infused with the magic of crossings between the Feywild and the Material Plane. On some worlds, high elves refer to themselves by other names. For
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     magic of primeval forests within themselves. They are known by many other names, including wild elves, green elves, and forest elves. Grugach are reclusive wood elves of the Greyhawk setting, while
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     of the warlord until the end of warlordâs next turn.Warlords are legendary battlefield commanders, whose names are spoken with awe. After a string of decisive victories, a warlord could easily
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     Warlord Battle Cries table to select one, or choose a battle cry that fits with your campaign.
Warlord Battle Cries
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                                                     Monsters
                                                    The Book of Many Things
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Malaxxix fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Malaxxix has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    âll be found by mortals who are desperate for power and ripe for corruption.
Malaxxix seeks the Books of Keeping: ancient tomes that contain the true names of all yugoloths. To this end, it
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Magic Items
                                                    Keys from the Golden Vault
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     choose:
Vile Apotheosis. The book could hold a ritual that allows a character to become a lich or death knight.
True Names. The true names of any number of fiends might be in the book.
Dark Magic
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If the baernaloth fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. The baernaloth has advantage on saving throws against spells and other
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     the Books of Keepingâancient tomes detailing the true names of the first yugolothsâreport no mention of baernaloths within. Some posit that these enigmatic yugoloths were created by a
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Infernal Machine Rebuild
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     addressing one another as Aameul and Hathradiahâmispronounced as Emmanuel and Hebediah, respectively. A successful DC 14 Intelligence (History) check allows a character to recall the real names of
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                    Book of Vile Darkness
                                                    
    
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                                                     Magic Items
                                                    Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    , plus whatever else you choose:
Vile Apotheosis. The book could hold a ritual that allows a character to become a lich or death knight.
True Names. The true names of any number of fiends might be in
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                    Gnome
                                                    
    
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                                                    Basic Rules (2014)
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     enjoy a mix of serious learning and delighted enjoyment. A gnome might tutor several generations of a single human family over the course of his or her long life.
Gnome Names
Gnomes love names, and
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     over time. Gnome names are typically variants on the names of ancestors or distant relatives, though some are purely new inventions. When dealing with humans and others who are âstuffyâ about
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                    Halfling
                                                    
    
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                                                     wide and wonder-filled world. For them, adventuring is less a career than an opportunity or sometimes a necessity.
Halfling Names
A halfling has a given name, a family name, and possibly a nickname
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    . Family names are often nicknames that stuck so tenaciously they have been passed down through the generations.
Male Names: Alton, Ander, Cade, Corrin, Eldon, Errich, Finnan, Garret, Lindal, Lyle
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                    Elf
                                                    
    
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                                                     accomplished, and you have to appreciate their achievements. If only they could slow down and learn some refinement.â
Elf Names
Elves are considered children until they declare themselves adults, some
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     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
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                    Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     usually choose new names for themselves as part of their transition into adulthood. They rarely use family names.
Male Names: Aglar, Bellin, Dallid, Firellan, Kavin, Koplony, Lomar, Mathvan, Modar, Nebun
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     bioengineering or through extensive study, and others concentrate on perfecting society through the careful drafting and application of laws.
Vedalken Names
Vedalken are given names at birth, but
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                    Minotaur
                                                    
    
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                                                    Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    , are much better known and respected. Boros minotaurs choose the precision of the legion over the fury of the pack.
Minotaurs tend to vent their outrage through violence, but they arenât
                                                
                                            
                                                
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Since each family line has so many members, minotaurs donât usually find it helpful to connect the name of the line to their personal names; even though Commander Grozdan of the Boros Legion
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Appendix D: Premade Characters If a player doesnât have a level-appropriate character to play, have them choose one from this section. The Premade Characters table summarizes the characters, all of
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     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
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                    Half-Elf
                                                    
    
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                                                     children. Many half-elves, unable to fit into either society, choose lives of solitary wandering or join with other misfits and outcasts in the adventuring life.
Of Two Worlds
To humans, half-elves look
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     contrast, throw themselves into the thick of society, putting their charisma and social skills to great use in diplomatic roles or as swindlers.
Half-Elf Names
Half-elves use either human or elven
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                    Dwarf
                                                    
    
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                                                     identities and affiliations, recognize related dwarves, and invoke their ancestorsâ names in oaths and curses. To be clanless is the worst fate that can befall a dwarf.
Dwarves in other lands are
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     kind of dedication, even if it gets them in trouble more often than not.â
Dwarf Names
A dwarfâs name is granted by a clan elder, in accordance with tradition. Every proper dwarven name
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                    Tortle
                                                    
    
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                                                     related to a god and choose to worship that deity. In the Forgotten Realms, tortles are especially fond of Eldath, Gond, Lathander, Savras, Selûne, and Tymora. In the Greyhawk setting, they
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    . Tortles often choose such days to leave their homes and begin a wilderness expedition, or perform some other task they know to be dangerous.
Adventurers at Heart
Tortles have a saying: âWe wear
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Species
                                                    Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     him or her, the tiefling learns to extend the same trust to them. And once a tiefling gives someone loyalty, the tiefling is a firm friend or ally for life.
Tiefling Names
Tiefling names fall into
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     three broad categories. Tieflings born into another culture typically have names reflective of that culture. Some have names derived from the Infernal language, passed down through generations, that
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     you like, you can roll 1d6 to determine which table to choose a name from, then roll 1d12 to get a name. You can also alter or combine names, pull from a book of names, or use a name inspired by a movie
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     or book.  1: Common Names   1d12 Common Given Name Common Surname   1 Adrik Brightsun 2 Alvyn Dundragon 3 Aurora Frostbeard 4 Eldeth Garrick 5 Eldon Goodbarrel 6 Farris Greycastle 7 Kathra Ironfist 8
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                    Aasimar
                                                    
    
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                                                    Volo's Guide to Monsters
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     that it knows about.
As part of fleshing out an aasimar character, consider the nature of that characterâs angelic guide. The Angelic Guide tables offer names and natures that you can use to
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     on a greater quest. To a distant angel, saving a few commoners might pale in comparison to defeating a cult of Orcus. An aasimarâs guide is wise but not infallible.
Aasimar Names
Most aasimar
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Backgrounds
                                                    Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     possibilities.)
Now youâre looking for something else, perhaps greater reward for the risks you take, or the freedom to choose your own activities. For whatever reason, youâre leaving
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     company, including the names and reputations of its commanders and leaders, and who has hired them recently. You can find the taverns and festhalls where mercenaries abide in any area, as long as you speak
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     High elves have been infused with the magic of crossings between the Feywild and the Material Plane. On some worlds, high elves refer to themselves by other names. For example, they call themselves sun
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     themselves. They are known by many other names, including wild elves, green elves, and forest elves. Grugach are reclusive wood elves of the Greyhawk setting, while the Kagonesti and the Tairnadal are
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                    Yuan-ti Pureblood
                                                    
    
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                                                     live births arenât uncommon. A mating between yuan-ti of different types almost always produces eggs that hatch into yuan-ti of the weaker parent, so most choose partners of the same type in the
                                                
                                            
                                                
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Inspiration. My actions set an example for the lesser castes to emulate. (Any)
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Power. Everything I choose to do is determined by whether it will make me smarter and stronger
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    . High Elves High elves have been infused with the magic of crossings between the Feywild and the Material Plane. On some worlds, high elves refer to themselves by other names. For example, they call
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     forests within themselves. They are known by many other names, including wild elves, green elves, and forest elves. Grugach are reclusive wood elves of the Greyhawk setting, while the Kagonesti and the
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     lower-level Haunted Keeps (Feathergale Spire and Rivergard Keep, respectively). Choose a second reprisal to run after the characters visit the first of the Haunted Keeps. This is a good opportunity to
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     of danger and impels them to respond. You have four reprisals to choose from: âTremors,â âSkyriders,â âReaver Ambush,â and âFiery Fangs.â Let player interest and your own sense of pacing dictate
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     contemplate your place in the world there. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF Tell the players to read over the character sheets; give their characters names; and invent the details of their
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    Premade Characters To get started, have each player choose one character to play. Dwarf Cleric Shawn Wood  You trained as a soldier on the island of Mintarn and joined a mercenary company. You
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     Concordant Express. This quest, should you choose to undertake it, requires you board the train, locate the Stranger, and acquire the true names from them. Expect to be contacted shortly by a quadrone named
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     box, the lid pops open and a soothing voice says the following: âGreetings, operatives. The Golden Vault needs you to obtain the true names of three powerful denizens of the Lower Planes: the pit
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     the class is your first. For example, if you gain a level in Cleric and choose the Protector option of the Divine Order feature, you gain proficiency with Martial weapons and training with Heavy armor
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    , and if youâre a Gloom Stalker Ranger and gain the Iron Mind feature, you gain proficiency with Wisdom saving throwsâeven if Cleric or Ranger respectively isnât your first class.
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Backgrounds
                                                    Ghosts of Saltmarsh
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    You were trained for battle on sandy beaches and rocky shores. You have launched midnight raids from swift ships whose names evoke terror in the hearts of your adversaries. The water is your second
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     hardship is essential to you and is at the heart of a personal philosophy or ethos that often guides your actions. You can roll on the following table to determine this hardship or choose one that best fits
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     that they make an effort to fit in with humans or elves when possible. For instance, half-elves born and raised in human settlements tend to have human names, while half-elves in elven communities
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     generally have elven names. In some places half-elf children are named according to the âotherâ parent, or with a mix of human and elven names, as a way of setting half-elves apart from the rest of
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Dwarf Dwarves were raised from the earth in the elder days by a deity of the forge. Called by various names on different worldsâMoradin, Reorx, and othersâthat god gave dwarves an affinity for stone
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     were built in hills or mountains, and the families who trace their ancestry to those settlements call themselves hill dwarves or mountain dwarves, respectively. The Greyhawk and Dragonlance settings have
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Dwarf MIKE PAPE  Dwarves were raised from the earth in the elder days by a deity of the forge. Called by various names on different worldsâMoradin, Reorx, and othersâthat god gave dwarves an affinity
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     dwarves were built in hills or mountains, and the families who trace their ancestry to those settlements call themselves hill dwarves or mountain dwarves, respectively. The Greyhawk and Dragonlance
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     wool robes and wooden clogs. Monk Names If you need a name for a monk, make one up or choose a name from the following list:  1d12
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   1 Avishal 7 Jeneira 2 Beltumil 8 Lukai 3 Cayem 9 Nezlen 4 Fenlah 10 Penth 5 Garu 11 Symus 6 Huett 12 Vaara
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                    Genasi
                                                    
    
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                                                    Elemental Evil Player's Companion
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     natural homes. They go where they want, do what they want, and rarely feel bound to anything. Good backgrounds for water genasi include hermit and sailor.
Genasi Names
Genasi use the naming conventions
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     of the people among whom they were raised. They might later assume distinctive names to capture their heritage, such as Flame, Ember, Wave, or Onyx.
Subraces
Four major subraces of genasi are found
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     encounter with the arresting officers of the City Watch. The benefit of this approach is that characters can choose to go quietly or resist. The drawback is that the encounter might devolve into a fight
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     might allow fugitive characters to forge alliances with NPCs who can help clear their names. If the threat of arrest becomes tedious, you can switch to the second approach, which is to merely inform the
                                                
                                            
                                        






