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Lifferlas

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

would do anything to make them feel happy and safe.” Flaw: “I can’t remember people’s names and often get them mixed up.”Bludgeoning, PiercingFire

"} bludgeoning damage. Roleplaying Information A druid of the Emerald Enclave awakened the tree Lifferlas with a spell. Goldenfields is his home, its people his friends. Children like to carve their names and

Setessan Hoplite

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

strategies often emulate the favored servants of Nylea—especially wild beasts like wolves and lynxes. Typically a few soldiers harry an enemy while the rest capitalize on their foe's distraction. Hoplites

military unit. In combat, hoplites typically work in groups and use coordinated tactics to win victories. The three Hoplite Unit Names tables present the sorts of titles used by hoplite contingents hailing

Ogre Howdah

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

as a fighting platform for up to four Small people. Ogre howdahs are most often seen bearing bow- and spear-wielding goblin;goblins into battle, or perhaps kobold;kobolds or deep gnome (svirfneblin

of them learn to carry out specialized missions. The names they are given—the ogre battering ram;battering ram, the ogre bolt launcher;bolt launcher, the ogre chain brute;chain brute, and the

Hadozee Warrior

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

warriors often adopt colorful names, such as the Soaring Hadozees, the Jammin’ Wingbats, and the Night Howlers. Hadozees Hadozees are slender, highly adaptive Humanoids with simian features

. Today, Wildspace is where most of them feel at home. Hadozees are often hired as mercenary crews by other spacefaring folk. Their natural climbing ability comes in handy, as does their ability to glide

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

Reghed Chieftain

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

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 kept them alive

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.

Neogi Void Hunter

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

neogi and often fills the role of captain aboard a nightspider (see the Astral Adventurer’s Guide). The void hunter pledges fealty to one or more stellar entities in exchange for a taste of

their immense power. These entities—known by such names as Acamar, Caiphon, Gibbeth, and Hadar—resemble stars and embody the essence of evil. Neogi A neogi looks like an outsize spider

Vedalken

races Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

feelings about them. To members of other races, vedalken often seem cold, even emotionless. That assessment isn’t fair—they feel emotion every bit as intensely as other folk do, but they are

. Reasoning toward Perfection Their curious intellects and rational minds incline vedalken toward membership in the Azorius Senate, the Simic Combine, and (less often) the Izzet League. Whatever their guild

Unbound Satarre

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means. Unbound satarre are a subrace of satarre. You can find more about the base satarre race in Tome of Heroes. Unbound Satarre Names Like other satarre, unbound satarre names often resemble names

of the cultures where they are raised, though satarre raised on the planes or in cults of darkness or death tend toward names common to those planes or that invoke the cult’s tenets. Names in

Endelyn Moongrave

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

): At will: detect magic, mage hand 2/day each: augury, polymorph 1/day: plane shift (self only)Endelyn, also known by the names Creeping Lyn and Bitter End, is the youngest member of the Hourglass

them from taking certain courses of action in their lives. Her petitioners often learn of a dreadful fate that awaits them but find themselves unable to prevent it due to the cursed terms of their

Jeholrak

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described. Reproduction and Gender The Jeholrak are an egg-laying species and typically construct a nursery within their homes. This is often an elaborate and colourfully decorated room in which

tiers, with individuals able to purchase or swindle their hierarchical position, often trading places with another. As mentioned above, Jeholrak typically have large numbers of offspring, so inherited

Tanukin

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Tanukin believe that civilization is a sacrilegious destruction of the beautiful chaos of nature. So rarely do tanukin venture into humanoid settlements that they are often mistaken for racoons, or

. Tanukin Names With deeper ties to their ancestry, tanukin stick to one name over the course of their lifetime. Tanukin regard family with uncharacteristic solemnity; their names are a portmanteau of their caregivers’. Because of this, gender plays little to no role in their naming conventions.

Lunar Elf

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: serving as an emissary to the Moonlit Glades, taking up residence in the Starry Court, or training to hunt the beasts of the region is often preferable to the suspicious gaze of the Queen of Night

, moments of strong emotion tend to reveal their true natures. The horns of lunar elves tend to be long, spiraled, and pearlescent. Lunar Elf Names Lunar elves who wish to remain in shadow fey high

Leonin

races Mythic Odysseys of Theros

-shaking roars, gives most leonin an air that readily shifts between regal and fearsome. Leonin often act with confidence, which can come off as imperiousness. While this can reassure their allies, it can

also suggest defiance in the face of what they perceive as imposed authority or unworthy experts. Quick to Quarrel Other peoples often perceive leonin as quick to take offense, intolerant of criticism

Minotaur Legacy

races Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

from about 1 foot long to great, curling weapons easily three times that length. They often ornament their horns with metal rings or sheathe them in metal to protect them from damage. Manes of shaggy

). Since each family line has so many members, minotaurs don’t usually find it helpful to connect the name of the line to their personal names; even though Commander Grozdan of the Boros Legion

Tortle Legacy

races The Tortle Package

friendships. They have no inbred animus toward people of other races. In fact, a tortle will often seek out friendships with non tortles to learn new customs and new points of view. Tortle Names Tortles

set out on their own. Beliefs Tortles don’t have their own pantheon of gods, but they often worship the gods of other races. It’s not unusual for a tortle to hear stories or legends

Shifter Legacy

races Eberron: Rising from the Last War

their urge to wander and hunt. A shifter rogue harnesses their own predatory instincts. But shifters can pursue any path or faith. Shifter Names Shifters have no language of their own and often live

within they physically transform for a short time. A shifter’s beast within is reflected by the shifter’s subrace. Four subraces are especially common: Beasthide often signifies the

Loxodon

races Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

often translate them into titles, such as Hierarch, Revered, Grandmother, Healer, or Saint, when interacting with other races. Male Names: Bayul, Berov, Brooj, Chedumov, Dobrun, Droozh, Golomov, Heruj

The humanoid elephants called loxodons are often oases of calm in the busy streets of Ravnica. They hum or chant in sonorous tones and move slowly or sit in perfect stillness. If provoked to action

Changeling

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drastically diverging in some ways. Changeling Names Changelings typically take on the naming customs of the dominant peoples in the communities they grow up in. Where umbral humans are concentrated

, the newcomers will often retain naming customs from the mortal lands from whence they originated—if their memories remain—while long-settled umbral human families use an amalgam of naming

Halfling Legacy

races Basic Rules (2014)

. 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

brown or hazel eyes. Halfling men often sport long sideburns, but beards are rare among them and mustaches even more so. They like to wear simple, comfortable, and practical clothes, favoring bright

Dragonborn Legacy

races Basic Rules (2014)

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

, gold, or copper-green. They are tall and strongly built, often standing close to 6½ feet tall and weighing 300 pounds or more. Their hands and feet are strong, talonlike claws with three

Stygian Shade

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. Rediscovering one’s name is a huge piece of reclaiming identity, so shades that do learn their own names use them with pride. For shades who don’t yet remember, they often choose and

often called the City of Shades. And a small community of shades have set up camp near the River Styx in hopes of preemptively finding and guiding the unfortunate individuals who wander out of its

Gnome Legacy

races Basic Rules (2014)

his or her appearance. A male gnome’s beard, in contrast to his wild hair, is kept carefully trimmed but often styled into curious forks or neat points. A gnome’s clothing, though usually

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

Human Legacy

races Basic Rules (2014)

, humans champion causes rather than territories or groups. Human Names and Ethnicities Having so much more variety than other cultures, humans as a whole have no typical names. Some human parents

give their children names from other languages, such as Dwarvish or Elvish (pronounced more or less correctly), but most parents give names that are linked to their region’s culture or to the

Warforged Legacy

races Eberron: Rising from the Last War

. Warforged Names Most warforged were assigned numerical designations for use in military service. Many of them adopted nicknames, often given to them by their comrades. As independent individuals, some have

chosen new names as a way to express their path in life. A few take on human names, often the name of a fallen friend or mentor. Warforged Names: Anchor, Banner, Bastion, Blade, Blue, Bow, Cart

Malaxxix

Monsters The Book of Many Things

attack.Legends describe the dread being Malaxxix as the child of one of the night hags who created the first yugoloths. Malaxxix is often lumped in with such Fiends, perhaps because it too has a grand

’ll 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

Pluvenn

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considered bonding experiences and family units will often hunt together and share their stories around the firelight. In the morning, the remaining meat is prepared for consumption in later weeks. It may be

the targets of any intruding raids. Pluvenn may travel to these sites to ask their forebearers for guidance during the rare times of hardship or social strife. Names The Pluvenn favour high-pitched

Verdan

races Acquisitions Incorporated

. Verdan make no differentiation between male, female, and family names, and often eschew family names altogether. Verdan Names: Bronn, Crahma, Dolar, Dreeda, Duglee, Gruvald, Hulm, Jeal, Kalo, Klesh

, the verdan found that they were often mistaken for smaller, green-skinned half-elves. Attracting curiosity but no real questions, they have thus been able to make their way reasonably freely in the

Shadow Fey

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white, ebon black, or subtle grays. Many have horns that range widely in size and shape. A Life at Court. The shadow fey are heavily concerned with courtly politics and often spend their lives

worthwhile pursuits. Shadow Fey Names Naming conventions among the shadow fey are similar to those favored by elves, but their imagery is darker and more guarded. They favor themes of gloom and seclusion

The Children of Seth

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weeks or months, and are often the only opportunity for the Children of Seth to form mated pairs before departing again. History and Religion Due to their remarkable memories, the Children of Seth

’s stories. This has led to a wide range of beliefs and religions among the Children of Seth, as they are often greatly influenced by the varied places they visit and the myriad societies they

Half-Orc Legacy

races Basic Rules (2014)

orc comrades didn’t last long among the Bloody Skulls or any other orc tribe for that matter. But it was often true that a bit of human blood gave a warrior just the right mix of cunning

of great kindness and compassion. Half-Orc Names Half-orcs usually have names appropriate to the culture in which they were raised. A half-orc who wants to fit in among humans might trade an orc

Half-Elf Legacy

races Basic Rules (2014)

naming conventions. As if to emphasize that they don’t really fit in to either society, half-elves raised among humans are often given elven names, and those raised among elves often take human names

humans interact often, half-elves are sometimes numerous enough to form small communities of their own. They enjoy the company of other half-elves, the only people who truly understand what it is to live

Ankylier

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trade for other essential goods. This lifestyle has made most Ankylier natural smiths and master metalworkers, often hammering iron with their own tails. Their brutal appearance is conveyed in their

their tail are common. History and Religion The Ankylier of Blazestone Gully have a long history of conflict and warfare. Their stern attitudes and aggressiveness often land them in hot water with

Feral Tiefling

races Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

, blue, or purple. Self-Reliant and Suspicious Tieflings subsist in small minorities found mostly in human cities or towns, often in the roughest quarters of those places, where they grow up to be

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

Dwarf

races Player’s Handbook

Dwarves were raised from the earth in the elder days by a deity of the forge. Called by various names on different worlds—Moradin, Reorx, and others—that god gave dwarves an affinity for

stone and metal and for living underground. The god also made them resilient like the mountains, with a life span of about 350 years. Squat and often bearded, the original dwarves carved cities and

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