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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
NPC Tracker Downloadable PDF
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
NPC Statistics When you give an NPC game statistics, you have three main options: giving the NPC only the few statistics it needs, give the NPC a monster stat block, or give the NPC a class and
these rules offers guidelines on adjusting their statistics and creating a new stat block. Using Classes and Levels You can create an NPC just as you would a player character, using the rules in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
NPC Support Ten-Towners are happy to let adventurers fight the dragon while they flee for their lives. If the characters are the ones who need saving, you can have one or more courageous NPCs help
them. Helpful Ten-Towners If a character ends up in a tight spot, you can have a friendly NPC act immediately before the character in the initiative order. This NPC can help the imperiled character in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
NPC Information Petty Officer Winston Ryeback takes command of Miken, Krik’Lit, and Pffred and puts them to work unpacking gear (see “Equipment List” below), taking inventory, and setting up a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
NPC Descriptions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
NPC Tracker Downloadable PDF
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
NPC Stat Blocks The Monster Manual contains stat blocks for common NPC archetypes such as bandits and guards, as well as tips for customizing them. Those tips include adding racial traits from the
Player’s Handbook, equipping NPCs with magic items, and swapping armor, weapons, and spells. If you want to take an NPC stat block and adapt it for a specific monster race, apply the ability modifiers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Running NPC Party Members Nonplayer characters (NPCs) are normally controlled by the DM. However, there are times in this adventure when a friendly NPC might join the party for one or more game
sessions. If roleplaying that NPC becomes a burden to you, see if one of your players is willing to run the NPC as a secondary character. If a player agrees to take control of a friendly NPC, provide that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
NPC Party Members NPCs might join the adventuring party because they want a share of the loot and are willing to accept an equal share of the risk, or they might follow the adventurers because of a
bond of loyalty, gratitude, or love. Such NPCs are controlled by you, or you can transfer control to the players. Even if a player controls an NPC, it’s up to you to make sure the NPC is portrayed as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
NPC Mannerisms Table (pg. 90) Row 4 is now “Speaks in an unusually formal manner.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
NPC Flaws and Secrets Table (pg. 91) Row 8 is now “Prone to sudden suspicion.”
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
yourself. The knight has the same alignment as you and serves you loyally until death, believing the two of you have been drawn together by fate. Work with your DM to create a name and backstory for this NPC
a minimum score of 1). You can draw one additional card beyond your declared draws.
Rogue. An NPC of the DM’s choice becomes Hostile toward you. You don’t know the identity of this NPC
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
your body, devours it, and then takes control of the body like a puppet. If that happens, you become an NPC under the DM’s control.
Eye of Vecna Spells
Spell
Charge Cost
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
a roll of 1, the character must succeed on a DC 13 Charisma saving throw or become an evil NPC under the DM’s control, unless the character is evil already. This alignment change can be undone
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
target doesn’t have. During any night when there’s a full moon in the sky, the target becomes an NPC under the DM’s control and remains so until the night ends. A Remove Curse spell
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
but otherwise uses the wererat stat block, excluding actions that require equipment the target doesn’t have. During any night when there’s a full moon in the sky, the target becomes an NPC
Species
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
might come to accept over the course of centuries. Once a hexblood undergoes this irreversible ritual, they emerge as a hag NPC no longer under the control of the hexblood’s player, unless the DM rules otherwise.
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
Special Equipment. In addition to his sword cane, Rictavio wears a hat of disguise and a ring of mind shielding, and he carries a spell scroll of raise dead.
Spellcasting. Rictavio is a 9th-level
Monsters
Out of the Abyss
Special Equipment. Droki wears boots of speed.
Insanity. Droki has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.
Innate Spellcasting. Droki’s innate spellcasting ability is
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
Assassinate. During its first turn, Ghald has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn’t taken a turn. Any hit Ghald scores against a surprised creature is a critical hit
Monsters
Tyranny of Dragons
Cunning Action. Jamna can take a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Gnome Cunning. Jamna has advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic
Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
Amphibious. Kalka-Kylla can breathe air and water.
False Appearance. While Kalka-Kylla remains motionless and hidden in its shell, it is indistinguishable from a polished boulder.
Shell. Kalka-Kylla
Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
Spellcasting. Yusdrayl is a 2nd-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Magic Resistance. Nester has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Spellcasting. Nester is an 18th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell
Monsters
Out of the Abyss
Spellcasting. Grisha is a 6th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12, +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell
Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
Amphibious. Tecuziztecatl can breathe air and water.
Glowing. Tecuziztecatl sheds dim light within 20 feet of itself.
Flexible. Tecuziztecatl can enter a space large enough for a Medium creature
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
Sneak Attack (1/Turn). Shalvus deals an extra 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Sneak Attack"} damage when he hits a target with a weapon attack and has advantage on the
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
Rapier. Melee Weapon Attack: +2;{"diceNotation":"1d20+2","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Rapier"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d8);{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction
Monsters
Out of the Abyss
Pack Tactics. The thug has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the thug's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.Multiattack. The thug
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Divine Eminence. As a bonus action, Avi can expend a spell slot to cause its melee weapon attacks to magically deal an extra 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the clay gladiator hits with it (included in the attack).
Construct. It doesn't need to eat, drink, sleep, or breathe.Multiattack. The clay
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
Spellcasting. Flabbergast is a 9th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13, +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
Special Equipment. In addition to her magic armor and weapons, Ezmerelda has two potions of greater healing, six vials of holy water, and three wooden stakes.
Spellcasting. Ezmerelda is a 7th-level
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
Deathly Choir. Any creature within 10 feet of Rahadin that isn't protected by a mind blank spell hears in its mind the screams of the thousands of people Rahadin has killed. As a bonus action, Rahadin
Monsters
Out of the Abyss
Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If Yestabrod fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Slam"} to hit