person alone and his college

Quandrix Professor of Theory

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

probability to impede attacks and strike at the minds of their foes with lancing equations that disrupt the opponent’s resolve. Professors of theory hold that altering the way a person

Scholars The scholars of Quandrix College focus on the mathematical principles that govern reality. Through these formulas, they can manipulate properties of matter and space, as well as abstract and conceptual space such as the mind, probability, and the flow of magic itself.Psychic

Mercion

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

(spell save DC 13): At will: light, spare the dying 2/day each: command, create food and water, cure wounds, faerie fire, hold person, revivify 1/day: death wardMercion strikes the balance of a

administers healing. She uses Radiant Fire against groups of foes when there’s no chance of harming allies or innocent lives, otherwise resorting to hold person spells and Divine Radiance attacks

Ringlerun

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

person, detect magic, sleep 1/day each: banishment, dispel magic, fly, knock Staff Spell. While holding his staff of power, Ringlerun can expend 1 or more of its charges to cast one of the following

resolute human paladin committed to destroying evil wherever it rears its ugly head. Strongheart alone determines who can become a member of this prestigious group, which has more members than those

Drow Mother of Rebellion

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 20): At will: command, dancing lights, detect magic, thaumaturgy 2/day each: banishment, blade barrier, cure wounds, hold person, plane

mother is almost never encountered alone. She is typically accompanied by a drow favored consort and a drow house captain. Other Underdark creatures might also be in the priestess’s presence

Drow Matron Mother

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 20): At will: command, dancing lights, detect magic, thaumaturgy 2/day each: banishment, blade barrier, cure wounds, hold person, plane

favor, and the goddess sometimes capriciously takes back what she has given. This represents a matron mother at the height of her power. A matron mother is almost never encountered alone. She is

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

to some imaginary or extinguished patriar lineage. Because of your skill in passing yourself off as a patriar, you have a Watch token that allows you alone into the Upper City of Baldur’s Gate

come and go. Bonds of friendship last forever. (Good) 6 Aspiration. I’m determined to make something of myself. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I fleeced the wrong person and must

Urchin - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

of the Guild or pressed into dirty and dangerous work by unscrupulous masters. You grew up on the streets alone, orphaned, and poor. You had no one to watch over you or to provide for you, so you

owe my survival to another urchin who taught me to live on the streets. 4 I owe a debt I can never repay to the person who took pity on me. 5 I escaped my life of poverty by robbing an

Urban Bounty Hunter

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

. What’s more, you aren’t alone, as a bounty hunter in the wild would be: you routinely interact with both the criminal subculture and other bounty hunters, maintaining contacts in both

comes in the form of a contact in any city you visit, a person who provides information about the people and places of the local area. Suggested Characteristics Use the tables for the

Waterdhavian Noble

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

family alone, or it could be concerned with another noble house that sides with or opposes your own. Your ideal depends to some extent on how you view your role in the family, and how you intend to

wonderful and important person in the world. 2 The common folk love me for my kindness and generosity. 3 No one could doubt by looking at my regal bearing that I am a cut above the unwashed

Inheritor

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

You are the heir to something of great value — not mere coin or wealth, but an object that has been entrusted to you and you alone. Your inheritance might have come directly to you from a

inheritor. Your bond might be directly related to your inheritance, or to the person from whom you received it. Your ideal might be influenced by what you know about your inheritance, or by what you

Hermit - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

souls who manage to find isolation amid its tumult. You lived in seclusion — either in a sheltered community such as a monastery, or entirely alone—for a formative part of your life. In your

background. On the other hand, if you want to go in a more religious direction, the acolyte might be what you’re looking for. Or you could even be a charlatan, posing as a wise and holy person and letting pious fools support you.

Boros Legionnaire

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

;m alone. 2 I see everything in clear-cut black and white. 3 I’m just a little fascinated by the ways of the Gruul. 4 I trust the chain of command more than anything &mdash

instructors at Horizon Military Academy. 6 I competed with a fellow student for the attention of a mentor at Horizon Military Academy. 7 The person who recruited me into the legion changed the

College of Fools

classes

Laugh at Your Foes’ Terror It’s commonly believed the College of Fools is merely a front for a cult of Beleth. Bards in the College would say their relationship with the Arch Daemon of

’ terror encourages their obscene antics and cruel jests. One person’s trick is another person’s terror, after all.

Lurker in the Dark

monsters

, vulnerable, and alone. They resemble nightmarishly distorted people with gray skin, lank hair, and three-fingered, clawed hands. Their limbs move in impossible ways, allowing them to slip through and

hide within spaces that seem far too small. They delight in stoking their victim’s fears by whispering from spaces a person couldn’t fit. When the terror crests, the lurkers strike, drag

Hermit Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

You lived in seclusion—either in a sheltered community such as a monastery, or entirely alone—for a formative part of your life. In your time apart from the clamor of society, you found

I needed to commune with nature, far from civilization. 7 I was the caretaker of an ancient ruin or relic. 8 I was a pilgrim in search of a person, place, or relic of spiritual

Scholar of the Forbidden

backgrounds

whispers out of your grasp, but you have seized both forbidden knowledge and cursed power from them. The deeper you plunge into depravity, the more certainty you feel that you are not there alone.

alone, acting as a debate partner and sounding board in your studies. 5 The reflections of your eyes are black voids, but no one else seems to notice. 6 An order of inquisitors or witch

Urchin Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

You grew up on the streets alone, orphaned, and poor. You had no one to watch over you or to provide for you, so you learned to provide for yourself. You fought fiercely over food and kept a constant

. 3 I owe my survival to another urchin who taught me to live on the streets. 4 I owe a debt I can never repay to the person who took pity on me. 5 I escaped my life of poverty by

Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

a master, following the more experienced bard until you were ready to strike out on your own? Or did you attend a college where you studied bardic lore and practiced your musical magic? Perhaps you

person, detect magic, healing word, and thunderwave. The Bard Table Level ProficiencyBonus Features Cantrips Known Spells Known

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

caste system based on how complete a person’s transformation was. The vast majority of yuan-ti fall into three categories — abominations, malisons, and purebloods — while the mutated

serpent gods taught the humans how to take on aspects of the snake, but the cost of the change was high, requiring many sacrifices for each person to be transformed. Entire households of slaves in

College of Whispers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

College of Whispers Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing

songs, and telling tales to the audiences they gather. In truth, the College of Whispers teaches its students that they are wolves among sheep. These bards use their knowledge and magic to uncover

College of Whispers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

College of Whispers Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing

songs, and telling tales to the audiences they gather. In truth, the College of Whispers teaches its students that they are wolves among sheep. These bards use their knowledge and magic to uncover

Quick Build

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

, choose the dancing lights and vicious mockery cantrips, along with the following 1st-level spells: charm person, detect magic, healing word, and thunderwave. The Bard —Spell Slots per Spell

— — — — — — — — 2nd +2 Jack of All Trades, Song of Rest (d6) 2 5 3 — — — — — — — — 3rd +2 Bard College, Expertise 2 6 4 2

Quick Build

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

, choose the dancing lights and vicious mockery cantrips, along with the following 1st-level spells: charm person, detect magic, healing word, and thunderwave. The Bard —Spell Slots per Spell

— — — — — — — — 2nd +2 Jack of All Trades, Song of Rest (d6) 2 5 3 — — — — — — — — 3rd +2 Bard College, Expertise 2 6 4 2

Chapter 3: Backgrounds

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide

transformative or life-changing experience that led you to become the person you are. This does involve training, of course. But it can be so much more. The different national situations and perspectives

point shaped their personality and drove their decisions. What made you want or need to leave the safety of the cathedral or college to pursue the dangers of the adventuring life? Was the choice yours

Bard Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

RYU College of Glamour Subclass Level 3: Beguiling Magic You always have the Charm Person and Mirror Image spells prepared. In addition, immediately after you cast an Enchantment or Illusion spell

their traditions. This section presents the College of Dance, College of Glamour, College of Lore, and College of Valor subclasses. College of Dance KATERINA LADON College of Dance Subclass Move in

Creating a Bard

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

, following the more experienced bard until you were ready to strike out on your own? Or did you attend a college where you studied bardic lore and practiced your musical magic? Perhaps you were a

ability score, followed by Dexterity. Second, choose the entertainer background. Third, choose the dancing lights and vicious mockery cantrips, along with the following 1st-level spells: charm person

Creating a Bard

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

, following the more experienced bard until you were ready to strike out on your own? Or did you attend a college where you studied bardic lore and practiced your musical magic? Perhaps you were a

ability score, followed by Dexterity. Second, choose the entertainer background. Third, choose the dancing lights and vicious mockery cantrips, along with the following 1st-level spells: charm person

Bard Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

RYU College of Glamour Subclass Level 3: Beguiling Magic You always have the Charm Person and Mirror Image spells prepared. In addition, immediately after you cast an Enchantment or Illusion spell

their traditions. This section presents the College of Dance, College of Glamour, College of Lore, and College of Valor subclasses. College of Dance KATERINA LADON College of Dance Subclass Move in

Studies and Philosophy