progress allies and his common

Spotted Lion

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Pack Tactics. The lion has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the lion’s allies is within 5 feet of the target and the ally doesn’t have the incapacitated

Strength saving throw or have the prone condition. If the target has the prone condition, the lion can make another Rend attack against it as a bonus action.Roughly twice the size of a common lion, a

Ki-rin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

of evil. Having one horn is most common, but a particularly fierce ki-rin might have two horns or a set of antlers like those of a great stag. In many lands, common folk view ki-rins as heralds of

advancement of just societies. For instance, in the Forgotten Realms, ki-rins rally mostly to Torm, although they also serve his allies Tyr and Ilmater. Ki-rins that serve good deities go wherever they

Gruul Anarch

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

’s march of progress. Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Athletics Tool Proficiencies: Herbalism kit Languages: Choose one of Draconic, Giant, Goblin, or Sylvan

vast, sprawling rubblebelts of broken terrain that civilized folk have long abandoned. You can find a suitable place for you and your allies to hide or rest in these areas. In addition, you can find

Folk Hero - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

their champion, and your destiny calls you to stand against the tyrants and monsters that threaten the common folk everywhere. Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival Tool

Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land) Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a shovel, an iron pot, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp

Boros Legionnaire

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

;s wing, a tattered piece of a Boros banner (a souvenir from a famous battle), a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 2 gp (Boros-minted 1-zino coins) Feature: Legion Station You have

Your magic often features dramatic bursts of flame or radiance. When you cast beneficial spells on your allies, they appear momentarily surrounded with halos of bright fire. Suggested Characteristics

Warforged

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

their muscles, wrapped around a framework of steel, darkwood, or stone. Armored plates form a protective outer shell and reinforce joints. Warforged share a common facial design, with a hinged jaw

and crystal eyes embedded beneath a reinforced brow ridge. Beyond these common elements of warforged design, the precise materials and build of a warforged vary based on the purpose for which it was

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

clade — a diverse group of individuals combining disparate talents in pursuit of a common goal — or a researcher on a specialized, short-term project focused on addressing an immediate

in my communication. Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Change. All life is meant to progress toward perfection, and

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

and twisted remains of a failed experiment, a hammer, a block and tackle, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 5 gp (Azorius 1-zino coins) Feature: Urban Infrastructure The popular

protocols will lead us toward progress more surely than any belief system. (Lawful) 5 Fun. I love my job! Despite the dangerous working conditions, there’s nothing I’d rather do

Winter Wolf Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

of the wolf's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated. Snow Camouflage. The wolf has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in snowy terrain.Bite. Melee

. Winter wolves communicate with one another using growls and barks, but they speak Common and Giant well enough to follow simple conversations.Cold

The Vermintoll Abomination

monsters

":"damage", "rollAction":"Waking Nightmare", "rollDamageType":"Psychic"} Psychic damage, and the target has the Frightened condition. While Frightened, the target perceives its allies as enemies but

effects: Endless Vermin. Within 1 mile of the lair, Giant Centipede;Centipedes, weasel;Weasels, (including giant varieties of both), and pigeons (use the Raven stat block) are common nuisances. They steal

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

have more in common with iguanas or dragons than they do with humans, dwarves, or elves. Lizardfolk possess an alien and inscrutable mindset, their desires and thoughts driven by a different set of

skilled allies. Alien Minds The lizardfolk’s reptilian nature comes through not only in their appearance, but also in how they think and act. Lizardfolk experience a more limited emotional life than

Folk Hero Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

tyrants and monsters that threaten the common folk everywhere. Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land

) Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a shovel, an iron pot, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp Defining Event You previously pursued a simple

Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

, ensuring that her companions’ words will be well received. Whether scholar, skald, or scoundrel, a bard weaves magic through words and music to inspire allies, demoralize foes, manipulate minds

versatility. Many bards prefer to stick to the sidelines in combat, using their magic to inspire their allies and hinder their foes from a distance. But bards are capable of defending themselves in melee if

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the foresight to declare a successor, often a child or other family member the boss has been able to trust. But such a declaration doesn’t always prevent a mad scramble for influence and allies

, or secret backstabbing and outright fights over the title. Most often, the victor in such a struggle comes from another family of the lasher caste, and any allies of the previous boss count themselves

The Final Countdown

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

The Final Countdown Now is the time for the characters, and any allies they’ve managed to acquire, to face oﬀ against Gar Shatterkeel and his drowned minions. Time is of the essence and events

progress while the characters are attempting to free themselves from area 13, so it’s best to keep track of the number of rounds it takes for the characters to break through the coral and ﬁnd their way back

The Final Countdown

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

The Final Countdown Now is the time for the characters, and any allies they’ve managed to acquire, to face oﬀ against Gar Shatterkeel and his drowned minions. Time is of the essence and events

progress while the characters are attempting to free themselves from area 13, so it’s best to keep track of the number of rounds it takes for the characters to break through the coral and ﬁnd their way back

Star Forge Magic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

every 8 hours of work, the creature can make an Intelligence check using its tool proficiency, with a DC set by the item’s rarity. On a successful check, the creature makes 100 gp worth of progress. On

a failed check, no progress is made. For every 10 by which the check exceeds the DC, the creature makes an additional 100 gp of progress. The item is complete when the progress equals the cost of

Star Forge Magic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

every 8 hours of work, the creature can make an Intelligence check using its tool proficiency, with a DC set by the item’s rarity. On a successful check, the creature makes 100 gp worth of progress. On

a failed check, no progress is made. For every 10 by which the check exceeds the DC, the creature makes an additional 100 gp of progress. The item is complete when the progress equals the cost of

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

crawl to make progress. In places where a tunnel opens into a chasm and continues on the other side, the kobolds might connect the two passages with a rope bridge or some other rickety structure

religious significance. Most kobold sorcerers are of the draconic bloodline origin and specialize in either damaging magic (which can also be used in mining), augmentation (of materials or allies), or

Orc Legacy

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

order from the encroachments of Fiends and other extraplanar threats. Gruumsh’s blessings have made orcs tireless guardians and mighty allies wherever they are found, even when they turn their

, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of languages to choose from. The DM is free to modify

Ability Checks

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

relevant to the task at hand and the difficulty of the task, represented by a Difficulty Class. The more difficult a task, the higher its DC. The Typical Difficulty Classes table shows the most common

hand. Otherwise, it’s a failure, which means the character or monster makes no progress toward the objective or makes progress combined with a setback determined by the DM.

Ability Checks

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

relevant to the task at hand and the difficulty of the task, represented by a Difficulty Class. The more difficult a task, the higher its DC. The Typical Difficulty Classes table shows the most common

hand. Otherwise, it’s a failure, which means the character or monster makes no progress toward the objective or makes progress combined with a setback determined by the DM.

Triton Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

them. Tritons also have a tendency to emerge from their isolation under the assumption that other folk will welcome them as respected allies and mentors. Again, distance drives much of this attitude

readily sacrifice themselves for the common good. They will fight and die for humans, merfolk, and other creatures without question. Their self-absorbed nature makes them overlook the history of other

Figurine of Wondrous Power

magic-items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2024)

the creature, the figurine doesn’t become a creature. The creature is Friendly to you and your allies. It understands your languages, obeys your commands, and takes its turn immediately after

has an Intelligence of 8 and can speak Common. It also has Blindsight with a range of 60 feet. Once it has been used, it can’t be used again until 7 days have passed. Figurine of Wondrous

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

reputation that is not wholly unearned, but they can prove to be valuable allies. An Ancient Curse The kenku once served a mysterious, powerful entity on another plane of existence. Some believe they

city, alerting their allies to the approach of a guard patrol or signaling a prime opportunity for a robbery. Since kenku can precisely reproduce any sound, the messages they carry rarely suffer

A Campaign of Heists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

between jobs. If you go this route, encourage the players to create a crack team and a base of operations, a supporting cast of allies, and other hallmarks of a heist crew. Have your group decide on

these details before play begins so the adventures progress seamlessly. To ensure the characters are always prepared for their next heist, make sure their level matches the heist’s level, as shown in the

Uninvited Guests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

its way toward Araumycos. The demon lord wants to slow Zuggtmoy’s progress toward her goal. More importantly, though, Juiblex seeks the opportunity to appear at the ceremony, either to thwart its

both forces on the move, outbreaks of violence between oozes and fungi become more common, although the followers of Zuggtmoy outnumber the Faceless Lord’s creatures. ARAUMYCOS: GENERAL FEATURES The

A Campaign of Heists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

between jobs. If you go this route, encourage the players to create a crack team and a base of operations, a supporting cast of allies, and other hallmarks of a heist crew. Have your group decide on

these details before play begins so the adventures progress seamlessly. To ensure the characters are always prepared for their next heist, make sure their level matches the heist’s level, as shown in the

Hobgoblin Warrior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Hobgoblin Warrior Hobgoblin warriors might hunt and raid alone or with trained mastiffs, worgs, goblin gangs, or other allies. They employ simple tactics and exploit every advantage their allies

Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10 Languages Common, Goblin CR 1/2 (XP 100; PB +2) Traits Pack Tactics. The hobgoblin has Advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at

Hobgoblin Warrior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Hobgoblin Warrior Hobgoblin warriors might hunt and raid alone or with trained mastiffs, worgs, goblin gangs, or other allies. They employ simple tactics and exploit every advantage their allies

Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10 Languages Common, Goblin CR 1/2 (XP 100; PB +2) Traits Pack Tactics. The hobgoblin has Advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at

Uninvited Guests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

its way toward Araumycos. The demon lord wants to slow Zuggtmoy’s progress toward her goal. More importantly, though, Juiblex seeks the opportunity to appear at the ceremony, either to thwart its

both forces on the move, outbreaks of violence between oozes and fungi become more common, although the followers of Zuggtmoy outnumber the Faceless Lord’s creatures. ARAUMYCOS: GENERAL FEATURES The

Draconic Magic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Draconic Magic Dragons are known to take humanoid form and live among lesser creatures for decades. Some of these dragons have liaisons with humanoids, or invest their allies or minions with dragon

the actions of individual dragons or experimentation by dragon cults, but they are significantly more common around Chessenta, which was once ruled by a dragon, and the land of Murghôm near Thay, where dragon princes have ruled for the last eighty years.

Draconic Magic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Draconic Magic Dragons are known to take humanoid form and live among lesser creatures for decades. Some of these dragons have liaisons with humanoids, or invest their allies or minions with dragon

the actions of individual dragons or experimentation by dragon cults, but they are significantly more common around Chessenta, which was once ruled by a dragon, and the land of Murghôm near Thay, where dragon princes have ruled for the last eighty years.

Marks of Prestige

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Marks of Prestige Sometimes the most memorable reward for adventurers is the prestige that they acquire throughout a realm. Their adventures often earn them fame and power, allies and enemies, and

. This section details the most common marks of prestige that adventures might acquire during a campaign. These marks are usually gained along with treasure, but sometimes they stand on their own.

Marks of Prestige

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Marks of Prestige Sometimes the most memorable reward for adventurers is the prestige that they acquire throughout a realm. Their adventures often earn them fame and power, allies and enemies, and

. This section details the most common marks of prestige that adventures might acquire during a campaign. These marks are usually gained along with treasure, but sometimes they stand on their own.

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