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Variant Feral Tiefling

Species Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

Since not all tieflings are of the blood of Asmodeus, some have traits that differ from those in the Player’s Handbook. The Dungeon Master may permit the following variants for your

tiefling character, although Devil’s Tongue, Hellfire, and Winged are mutually exclusive. Feral. Your Intelligence score increases by 1, and your Dexterity score increases by 2. This trait

Dhampir Legacy

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

. Their reasons are often deeply personal. Some seek danger, imagining monsters as personifications of their own hungers. Others pursue revenge against whatever turned them into a dhampir. And still

of immortality. Perhaps you joined and advanced through their lesser ranks, known as the Kargatane, and were rewarded by being transformed into a dhampir. I’Cath. At night, the starving city

Barbarian

classes Basic Rules (2014)

Rage, Unarmored Defense 2 +2 2nd +2 Reckless Attack, Danger Sense 2 +2 3rd +2 Primal Path 3 +2 4th +2 Ability Score

sufficient to defeat whatever threats arise. A Life of Danger A barbarian plays an important role as a protector of their people and a leader in times of war. Life in the wild places of the world is

Barbarian

classes Player’s Handbook

Defense, Weapon Mastery 2 +2 2 2 +2 Danger Sense, Reckless Attack 2 +2 2 3 +2 Barbarian Subclass, Primal Knowledge 3 +2 2 4 +2 Ability Score Improvement 3 +2 3 5 +3

communities. They charge headlong into danger so those under their protection don’t have to. Their courage in the face of danger makes Barbarians perfectly suited for adventure. Becoming a

Wizard

classes Basic Rules (2014)

spell and launches a tiny bead of fire toward the enemy ranks, where it erupts into a conflagration that engulfs the soldiers. Checking and rechecking his work, a human scribes an intricate magic

other wizard? Perhaps you’re simply eager to put your newfound magical skills to the test in the face of danger. QUICK BUILD You can make a wizard quickly by following these suggestions. First

Fighter

classes Basic Rules (2014)

combatants on battlefields and in dungeons alike. Trained for Danger Not every member of the city watch, the village militia, or the queen’s army is a fighter. Most of these troops are relatively

these suggestions. First, make Strength or Dexterity your highest ability score, depending on whether you want to focus on melee weapons or on archery (or finesse weapons). Your next-highest score should

Folk Hero Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

leadership and was commended for my heroism. FEATURE: RUSTIC HOSPITALITY Since you come from the ranks of the common folk, you fit in among them with ease. You can find a place to hide, rest

, or recuperate among other commoners, unless you have shown yourself to be a danger to them. They will shield you from the law or anyone else searching for you, though they will not risk their lives for

Hobgoblin

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

hobgoblin legions have emerged, with ranks of devoted soldiers famed for their unity. Hobgoblins are generally taller than their goblin cousins but not quite as big as bugbears. They have curved

fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score

Rogue

classes Basic Rules (2014)

avoiding danger, and a few learn magical tricks to supplement their other abilities. A Shady Living Every town and city has its share of rogues. Most of them live up to the worst stereotypes of the

. QUICK BUILD You can make a rogue quickly by following these suggestions. First, Dexterity should be your highest ability score. Make Intelligence your next-highest if you want to excel at

Paladin

classes Player’s Handbook

definition, the life of a Paladin is an adventuring life, for every Paladin lives on the front lines of the cosmic struggle against annihilation. Fighters are rare enough among the ranks of a world&rsquo

; — — 4 +2 Ability Score Improvement 2 5 3 — — — — 5 +3 Extra Attack, Faithful Steed 2 6 4 2 — — — 6 +3 Aura of

Monk

classes Basic Rules (2014)

Her fists a blur as they deflect an incoming hail of arrows, a half-elf springs over a barricade and throws herself into the massed ranks of hobgoblins on the other side. She whirls among them

lawful in alignment. QUICK BUILD You can make a monk quickly by following these suggestions. First, make Dexterity your highest ability score, followed by Wisdom. Second, choose the hermit background

Cleric

classes Basic Rules (2014)

his axe in wide swaths to cut through the ranks of orcs arrayed against him, shouting praise to the gods with every foe’s fall. Calling down a curse upon the forces of undeath, a human lifts

quickly by following these suggestions. First, Wisdom should be your highest ability score, followed by Strength or Constitution. Second, choose the acolyte background. The Cleric Table

Initiative Legacy

Rules

foe who is unaware that combat is starting, that foe is surprised.Initiative Order. A combatant's check total is called their Initiative count, or Initiative for short. The DM ranks the combatants, from

Initiative scores instead of rolling Initiative. Your Initiative score equals 10 plus your Dexterity modifier. If you have Advantage on Initiative rolls, increase your Initiative score by 5. If you have Disadvantage on those rolls, decrease that score by 5.

Mixed Heritage

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

Mixed Heritage Half-elves are a diverse lot, given the number of combinations of elf subraces and human ethnicities in their ranks. Most of them consider their dual nature a blessing more than a

Handbook, although some variations are possible; see the “Half-Elf Variants” sidebar. HALF-ELF VARIANTS Some half-elves in Faerûn have a racial trait in place of the Skill Versatility trait. If your DM

Druid

classes Basic Rules (2014)

; territory. Druids are often found guarding sacred sites or watching over regions of unspoiled nature. But when a significant danger arises, threatening nature’s balance or the lands they protect

. First, Wisdom should be your highest ability score, followed by Constitution. Second, choose the hermit background. The Druid Table Level ProficiencyBonus Features

Paladin

classes Basic Rules (2014)

has taken him or her away from adventuring for a time, every paladin lives on the front lines of the cosmic struggle against evil. Fighters are rare enough among the ranks of the militias and armies

quickly by following these suggestions. First, Strength should be your highest ability score, followed by Charisma. Second, choose the noble background. The Paladin Table Level ProficiencyBonus

Druid

classes Player’s Handbook

regions of unspoiled nature, but when a significant danger arises, Druids take a more active role as adventurers who combat the threat. Becoming a Druid... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the

; — — 4 +2 Ability Score Improvement 2 3 7 4 3 — — — — — — — 5 +3 Wild Resurgence 2 3 9 4 3 2 — &mdash

Eye and Hand of Vecna Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

neutral evil, and you gain the following benefits: Your Strength score becomes 20, unless it is already 20 or higher. Any melee spell attack you make with the hand, and any melee weapon attack made

premonitions of danger and, unless you are incapacitated, can’t be surprise;surprised. If you start your turn with at least 1 hit point, you regain 1d10 hit points. If a creature has a skeleton

Folk Hero - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

name. FEATURE: RUSTIC HOSPITALITY Since you come from the ranks of the common folk, you fit in among them with ease. You can find a place to hide, rest, or recuperate among other commoners

, unless you have shown yourself to be a danger to them. They will shield you from the law or anyone else searching for you, though they will not risk their lives for you. BALDUR’S GATE FEATURE

Renown

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

or party’s Renown Score starts at 0, then increases as characters earn favor and reputation with respect to the group. You can tie benefits to a character’s renown, including ranks, titles, and access

to resources. Players track renown separately for each group their characters are associated with. For example, an adventurer might have a Renown Score of 5 with one faction and a Renown Score of 20

Guild Keyrune

Magic Items Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

access to privileged places in its guild’s headquarters and outposts. At the DM’s discretion, a character might be given a keyrune upon attaining a renown score of 25 in their guild

hostile to you). It understands your languages and obeys your spoken commands. If you issue no commands, the creature takes the Dodge action and moves to avoid danger. The creature exists for a duration

Lone Faithful

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

lady of fortune” (Tymora) — an indication, tieflings say, that one’s outward appearance and bloodline are less important to the gods than the heart and soul within. TIEFLING VARIANTS Since not all

tieflings are of the blood of Asmodeus, some have traits that differ from those in the Player’s Handbook. The Dungeon Master may permit the following variants for your tiefling character, although

Benefits of Renown

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

ranks and titles for the groups in your campaign. Perks Earning renown within a group might come with certain benefits. A character with a Renown Score of 3+ might gain access to a reliable contact, a

Benefits of Renown Use these guidelines when determining the benefits of increasing renown. Recognition A character who has a Renown Score of 3+ with a group is a respected member of that group

Activity While Traveling

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

Activity While Traveling As adventurers travel through a dungeon or the wilderness, they need to remain alert for danger, and some characters might perform other tasks to help the group’s journey

are the closest to those enemies when a fight breaks out. A character might occupy the front rank, one or more middle ranks, or the back rank. Characters in the front and back ranks need enough room

Activity While Traveling

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

Activity While Traveling As adventurers travel through a dungeon or the wilderness, they need to remain alert for danger, and some characters might perform other tasks to help the group’s journey

are the closest to those enemies when a fight breaks out. A character might occupy the front rank, one or more middle ranks, or the back rank. Characters in the front and back ranks need enough room

Guard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

first sign of danger and defend their charges with their lives. Others flee outright if their compensation doesn’t match the danger they face. They’re perceptive, but most have little martial training

. Ability Score Mod Save Str 13 +1 +1 Dex 12 +1 +1 Con 12 +1 +1 Ability Score Mod Save Int 10 +0 +0 Wis 11 +0 +0 Cha 10 +0 +0 Skills Perception

Details

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

Details In a horror story, there’s no telling where danger might be lurking. A leering gargoyle might be a monster in disguise, or merely a fiendish sculpture. A mirror hanging on a wall might have

it, and might distract from the real danger. Here are a couple of tricks you can use: In a given encounter area, choose one object or feature to describe in some detail. It need not be important to

Quick Build

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

Quick Build You can make a barbarian quickly by following these suggestions. First, put your highest ability score in Strength, followed by Constitution. Second, choose the outlander background. The

Barbarian Level Proficiency Bonus Features Rages Rage Damage 1st +2 Rage, Unarmored Defense 2 +2 2nd +2 Reckless Attack, Danger Sense 2 +2 3rd +2 Primal Path

Tabaxi Hunter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Tabaxi Hunter Any character with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 15 or higher spots a tabaxi hunter (see appendix D) watching the party from a vantage point 300 feet away. If the tabaxi goes

unseen, it might shadow the characters for a while, then suddenly appear to help them fight off a tough encounter or warn them of danger in the vicinity. If this encounter takes place in Omu, see chapter 3 for more information on the tabaxi hunters found there.

Narthus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

cult’s ranks through macabre rituals, conscripting the dead to serve the cult’s depraved goals. Narthus Medium Humanoid (Human), Chaotic Evil AC 13 Initiative +0 (10) HP 22 (4d8 + 4) Speed 30 ft

. Ability Score Mod Save Str 14 +2 +2 Dex 11 +0 +0 Con 12 +1 +1 Ability Score Mod Save Int 10 +0 +0 Wis 14 +2 +2 Cha 10 +0 +0 Skills

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

Strength Orcs appreciate physical prowess and formidable combat ability in any form. As such, they might accept other creatures into their ranks from time to time. Orcs have been known to associate with

rarely keep records or write down their thoughts. When orcs need to communicate in writing, they use crude symbols to convey basic information, such as “food stored here,” “danger close

Guild Membership

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

ranks of the guild. When you join a guild as a starting character, your renown score with that guild is 1. Your renown score increases by 1 when you do something to advance the guild’s interests

will use to judge whether you earn an increase in your renown score. The various ranks within the guilds describe the range of tasks you might perform, from testing experimental Izzet weaponry to leading

Creating a Wizard

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

other wizard? Perhaps you’re simply eager to put your newfound magical skills to the test in the face of danger. Quick Build You can make a wizard quickly by following these suggestions. First

, Intelligence should be your highest ability score, followed by Constitution or Dexterity. If you plan to join the School of Enchantment, make Charisma your next-best score. Second, choose the sage background

Thri-kreen Psion

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

Thri-kreen Psion Thri-kreen psions harness their psychic powers to avoid danger and manipulate objects from afar. Thri-kreen Psion Medium Monstrosity, Neutral AC 16 Initiative +6 (16) HP 149

(23d8 + 46) Speed 40 ft., Fly 20 ft. (hover) Ability Score Mod Save Str 18 +4 +7 Dex 15 +2 +5 Con 14 +2 +5 Ability Score Mod Save Int 19 +4 +7 Wis 12

Fighters

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

professional soldiers, guards, or the like. Officers tend to come from the nobility, although there are opportunities for capable leaders to demonstrate their skills and rise through the ranks. Fighters

work affords the opportunity for frequent travel and danger. A good deal of danger comes from fighters who abandon legitimate employment to become bandits — raiding caravans, robbing travelers, and

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