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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
use by the faction’s operatives), haven keepers, and message drop minders, to name a few. At the core of every faction are those who don’t merely fulfill a small function for that
organization, but who serve as its hands, head, and heart.
As a prelude to your adventuring career (and in preparation for it), you served as an agent of a particular faction in Faerûn. You might have
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
different context: as an espionage agent. You might have been an officially sanctioned agent of the crown, or perhaps you sold the secrets you uncovered to the highest bidder.
Suggested
Characteristics
Criminals might seem like villains on the surface, and many of them are villainous to the core. But some have an abundance of endearing, if not redeeming, characteristics. There might be honor
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Basic Rules (2014)
from those of a burglar or smuggler, you learned and practiced them in a very different context: as an espionage agent. You might have been an officially sanctioned agent of the crown, or perhaps you
sold the secrets you uncovered to the highest bidder.
Suggested Characteristics
Criminals might seem like villains on the surface, and many of them are villainous to the core. But some have an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Faction Agent Many organizations active in the North and across the face of Faerûn aren’t bound by strictures of geography. These factions pursue their agendas without regard for political boundaries
use by the faction’s operatives), haven keepers, and message drop minders, to name a few. At the core of every faction are those who don’t merely fulfill a small function for that organization, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Faction Agent Many organizations active in the North and across the face of Faerûn aren’t bound by strictures of geography. These factions pursue their agendas without regard for political boundaries
use by the faction’s operatives), haven keepers, and message drop minders, to name a few. At the core of every faction are those who don’t merely fulfill a small function for that organization, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Redbrands’ hideout
Sister Garaele: Elf cleric of Tymora and Harper agent with a quest for the party
Harbin Wester: Townmaster of Phandalin with a quest for the party
Sildar Hallwinter: Member of the Lords’ Alliance with two quests for the party
the party if you are using the “Meet Me in Phandalin” adventure hook
Daran Edermath: Member of the Order of the Gauntlet with a quest for the party
Linene Graywind: Runs a trading post and offers a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
money to the characters Daran Edermath Drow member of the Order of the Gauntlet who has a quest for the party Sister Garaele Elf cleric of Tymora and Harper agent who has a quest for the party Linene
Graywind Runs a trading post and offers a reward for retrieving her supplies Sildar Hallwinter Member of the Lords’ Alliance who has two quests for the party Toblen Stonehill Local innkeeper Halia
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
money to the characters Daran Edermath Drow member of the Order of the Gauntlet who has a quest for the party Sister Garaele Elf cleric of Tymora and Harper agent who has a quest for the party Linene
Graywind Runs a trading post and offers a reward for retrieving her supplies Sildar Hallwinter Member of the Lords’ Alliance who has two quests for the party Toblen Stonehill Local innkeeper Halia
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Redbrands’ hideout
Sister Garaele: Elf cleric of Tymora and Harper agent with a quest for the party
Harbin Wester: Townmaster of Phandalin with a quest for the party
Sildar Hallwinter: Member of the Lords’ Alliance with two quests for the party
the party if you are using the “Meet Me in Phandalin” adventure hook
Daran Edermath: Member of the Order of the Gauntlet with a quest for the party
Linene Graywind: Runs a trading post and offers a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Coup de Grace Once the aforementioned noble has gained leverage over the party, they might make all sorts of demands. It’s then up to the characters whether they obey or find a way to escape the
noble’s schemes. This might even be the point where the noble reveals that they’ve been an agent of Ivana Boritsi or Ivan Dilisnya all along, and now the Darklord they serve has a use for the characters.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Coup de Grace Once the aforementioned noble has gained leverage over the party, they might make all sorts of demands. It’s then up to the characters whether they obey or find a way to escape the
noble’s schemes. This might even be the point where the noble reveals that they’ve been an agent of Ivana Boritsi or Ivan Dilisnya all along, and now the Darklord they serve has a use for the characters.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Core Assumptions The rules of the game are based on the following core assumptions about the game world. Gods Oversee the World. The gods are real and embody a variety of beliefs, with each god
. The follower of a god serves as an agent of that god in the world. The agent seeks to further the ideals of that god and defeat its rivals. While some folk might refuse to honor the gods, none can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Core Assumptions The rules of the game are based on the following core assumptions about the game world. Gods Oversee the World. The gods are real and embody a variety of beliefs, with each god
. The follower of a god serves as an agent of that god in the world. The agent seeks to further the ideals of that god and defeat its rivals. While some folk might refuse to honor the gods, none can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
of the spacecraft’s core systems, including its arsenal of robots. Depending on how the characters respond, the computer can be a useful temporary ally or a dangerous enemy. Eventually, the party
part of its original cargo and others recent invaders—Aphelion asks the party to carry out tasks on each level of the spacecraft in exchange for its assistance and rewards. Aphelion can override many
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
of the spacecraft’s core systems, including its arsenal of robots. Depending on how the characters respond, the computer can be a useful temporary ally or a dangerous enemy. Eventually, the party
part of its original cargo and others recent invaders—Aphelion asks the party to carry out tasks on each level of the spacecraft in exchange for its assistance and rewards. Aphelion can override many
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
or less intact, the orcs leave themselves the option of returning to raid the community over and over.
When orcs fight elves, all of that changes. The enmity between the two races cuts to the core
,” or “go this way.” A orc raiding party might leave such a sign in its wake, as an aid to other warriors that travel through the same area later on. Mountain guides, druids, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
party interacts with a Deck of Many Things. Consider linking the character to one of the factions below to connect them to the party’s adventures: Established Ally or Organization. The temporary
. Perhaps a beloved ally has expressed a desire to come on adventures before. Temples, governments, guilds, and other societies the party has previously dealt with can all provide allies to help the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
party interacts with a Deck of Many Things. Consider linking the character to one of the factions below to connect them to the party’s adventures: Established Ally or Organization. The temporary
. Perhaps a beloved ally has expressed a desire to come on adventures before. Temples, governments, guilds, and other societies the party has previously dealt with can all provide allies to help the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
might be a criminal agent working for the Monastery of the Distressed Body, sending party after adventuring party to become new prisoners of the Grand Master. He might even be a construct sent from the
costs, and any hirelings accompanying the party attempt to complete this secret agenda over any others. Even if his goals are legitimate, the Cartophile’s desire to trace the original expedition of his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
might be a criminal agent working for the Monastery of the Distressed Body, sending party after adventuring party to become new prisoners of the Grand Master. He might even be a construct sent from the
costs, and any hirelings accompanying the party attempt to complete this secret agenda over any others. Even if his goals are legitimate, the Cartophile’s desire to trace the original expedition of his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
characters in your group might have different relationships with your patron, though; consider some or all of these roles for your characters: Agent. The Agent doesn’t receive direct communications
, combining humble origins with a sense of destiny. Any class or proficiencies are suited for this role. Visionary. At least one character in the party should have a particular connection to your immortal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Dragonmarked House Contacts Your primary contact within your patron house is another house agent—perhaps a dragonmarked heir, another family member, or a guild leader. Some contacts are devoted to
the house and its interests, while others might use your group to pursue a personal agenda. Consult the House Contacts table to determine what sort of arbiter oversees your party. House Contacts d8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the party must convince the loggers to relocate before their work touches off a conflict with the Gatekeepers. 4 Working with an agent of the Chamber, the Gatekeepers are convinced the actions of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the party must convince the loggers to relocate before their work touches off a conflict with the Gatekeepers. 4 Working with an agent of the Chamber, the Gatekeepers are convinced the actions of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
characters in your group might have different relationships with your patron, though; consider some or all of these roles for your characters: Agent. The Agent doesn’t receive direct communications
, combining humble origins with a sense of destiny. Any class or proficiencies are suited for this role. Visionary. At least one character in the party should have a particular connection to your immortal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
Meeting the Captains Within a few days, the two captains arrive via rowboat through the marsh to talk to the party. Their vessels are anchored out at sea, awaiting the party if they are selected as
would even consider choosing the drunken tabaxi and her ship over him and his. He explains to the party that his ship is more reliable and safer, which they might need on the seas that have become
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Dragonmarked House Contacts Your primary contact within your patron house is another house agent—perhaps a dragonmarked heir, another family member, or a guild leader. Some contacts are devoted to
the house and its interests, while others might use your group to pursue a personal agenda. Consult the House Contacts table to determine what sort of arbiter oversees your party. House Contacts d8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
, she acts as more than a simple merchant. She is also an agent of the Zhentarim, a powerful organization that seeks to exert secret control over the North through wealth and influence. Halia is working
Redbrand leader dead. Joining the Zhentarim If the party disposes of the Redbrand leader, Halia Thornton approaches certain members of the group to urge them to join the Zhentarim. She speaks with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
, she acts as more than a simple merchant. She is also an agent of the Zhentarim, a powerful organization that seeks to exert secret control over the North through wealth and influence. Halia is working
Redbrand leader dead. Joining the Zhentarim If the party disposes of the Redbrand leader, Halia Thornton approaches certain members of the group to urge them to join the Zhentarim. She speaks with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
Meeting the Captains Within a few days, the two captains arrive via rowboat through the marsh to talk to the party. Their vessels are anchored out at sea, awaiting the party if they are selected as
would even consider choosing the drunken tabaxi and her ship over him and his. He explains to the party that his ship is more reliable and safer, which they might need on the seas that have become
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
authority, she acts as more than a simple merchant. She is also an agent of the Zhentarim, a powerful organization that seeks to exert secret control over the North through wealth and influence. Halia is
out of town and into the Zhentarim’s custody, allowing the villain to escape justice. Joining the Zhentarim
If the party dispatches the Redbrands’ leader, Halia Thornton converses with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
authority, she acts as more than a simple merchant. She is also an agent of the Zhentarim, a powerful organization that seeks to exert secret control over the North through wealth and influence. Halia is
out of town and into the Zhentarim’s custody, allowing the villain to escape justice. Joining the Zhentarim
If the party dispatches the Redbrands’ leader, Halia Thornton converses with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
ruby in Ghazrim’s ring has a white, star-shaped core that guides its wearer along the safest, shortest route to Gravenhollow. Society of Brilliance If one or more members of the Society of Brilliance
are traveling with the party (see the “Society of Brilliance” random encounter in chapter 2), they can find the way to Gravenhollow, having found it once before. Any Society of Brilliance member who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
its ability scores. Each guide has 6 charges, and regains 1d6 expended charges daily at dawn. Teleporting itself and the party to either adventure locale or back to its home manor costs a guide 1
appropriate suggestions for how the characters might repair or replace a destroyed guide. Each guide follows the party and obeys all the characters’ commands. If two characters issue commands to the guide at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the house than with the specific roles in the party. Consider some or all of these roles for your characters: Adventurer. Some characters are associated with your patron house because of their
character most likely chooses the race that matches the bloodline of the house. The Heir can be dragonmarked (with the appropriate marked subrace or racial variant) or unmarked. The house agent background (described in this chapter) proves particularly appropriate for this character.