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Norker

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

creature within 5 feet of the norker makes a melee attack against it, the norker can use its reaction to cause 4 piercing damage to it.Cruel, vicious, and lazy even by the standards of goblinoids

and his followers the initial, unwilling recruits into his crusade. Today, hobgoblins chafe at the suggestion that creatures as lazy and untamed as norkers could claim such an honor. For that reason

Norker War Leader

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

defeat goblinoids that underestimate the norkers' strength and ferocity.. For this reason, norkers are likely encountered away from their brethren. Their natural armor and weapons make them dangerous

make a single melee attack.Defensive Rebuke. If a creature within 5 feet of the norker makes a melee attack against it, the norker can use its reaction to cause 6 piercing damage to it.Cruel, vicious

Howler

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

hesitation. Howler packs course over the battlefields of the Blood War and also serve evil mortals powerful and vicious enough to command their loyalty. Howlers rely on speed, numbers, and their mind

around the battlefield in a search for safety. Fiends especially prize howlers for this reason, because for a few crucial moments in a battle, their howls can neutralize an enemy.Cold, Fire, Lightning; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Ironscale Hydra

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

their own. Often, they steal lairs from other monsters in prolonged, devastating battles. Vicious Growth. Soon after a hydra claims a territory, it typically buries itself, entering a period of

lore of a people that, even after a hydra’s defeat, the beast might reappear as a Nyxborn being and begin its legend anew.Acid

Neothelid

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Creature Sense. The neothelid is aware of the presence of creatures within 1 mile of it that have an Intelligence score of 4 or higher. It knows the distance and direction to each creature, as well

as each creature’s Intelligence score, but can’t sense anything else about it. A creature protected by a mind blank spell, a nondetection spell, or similar magic can’t be perceived in

K'thriss Drow'b

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

blast, mending, prestidigitation, thorn whip, vicious mockery 1st–3rd level (2 3rd-level slots): dissonant whispers, fly, hex, misty step, sending, shatterMultiattack. K'thriss makes two attacks with his

uses the stat block of a poisonous snake with these changes: It has an Intelligence score of 12 (+2). It has telepathy out to a range of 30 feet.

Polukranos

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

territory to claim as their own. Often, they steal lairs from other monsters in prolonged, devastating battles. Vicious Growth. Soon after a hydra claims a territory, it typically buries itself, entering a

the minds and lore of a people that, even after a hydra’s defeat, the beast might reappear as a Nyxborn being and begin its legend anew.Acid

Returned Palamnite

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, where they serve the vicious will of Tymaret the Murder King (see chapter 3). Returned have escaped the Underworld and dwell among the living once more, but their second lives are rarely what they

who defeat Returned foes might marvel at their fortune in claiming such rich spoils after a battle. The mask of a Returned is worth approximately 100 gp, based on its composition and craftsmanship

Pugilist

classes

snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, even when outarmed and outnumbered. Even when they ultimately fail, Pugilists go down swinging. Pugilists tap into their inner strength in the form of moxie. This

Score Improvement, Dig Deep 1d8 3 5 +3 Extra Attack, Haymaker 1d10 3 6 +3 Moxie-Fueled Fists, Subclass feature 1d10 4 7 +3 Down But Not Out 1d10 4 8 +3 Ability Score

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

aggression toward creatures that they could defeat in a fight and that can’t be dealt with in some other manner. They are aggressive toward prey they want to eat, creatures that want to harm them, and

quirk for a lizardfolk character or to inspire a unique mannerism. Lizardfolk Quirks d8 Quirk 1 You hate waste and see no reason not to scavenge fallen enemies. Fingers are tasty and

Barbarian

classes Basic Rules (2014)

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

violated, or a coup that removed you from a position of authority. QUICK BUILD You can make a barbarian quickly by following these suggestions. First, put your highest ability score in Strength

Dhampir Legacy

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Poised between the worlds of the living and the dead, dhampirs retain their grip on life yet are endlessly tested by vicious hungers. Their ties to the undead grant dhampirs a taste of a vampire

lineage option, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When determining your ability scores, you increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different

Deck of Several Things

Magic Items Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

defeat the next hostile monster or group of monsters you encounter, you have advantage on ability checks made using one skill of your choice for the duration of the adventure. Otherwise, this card has no

already been claimed, you gain an equivalent hoard. Idiot. Reduce your Intelligence by 1d4 + 1 (to a minimum score of 1) for the duration of the adventure. You can draw one additional card beyond

Bard

classes Basic Rules (2014)

highest 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

— — — — — — — 4th +2 Ability Score Improvement 3 7 4 3 — &mdash

Mercenary Veteran

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

possibilities.) Now you’re looking for something else, perhaps greater reward for the risks you take, or the freedom to choose your own activities. For whatever reason, you’re leaving

never leave a friend behind. 3 My honor is my life. 4 I’ll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it. 5 Those who fight beside me are those

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

. Great Purpose Aarakocra enjoy peace and solitude. Most of them have little interest in dealing with other peoples and less interest in spending time on the ground. For this reason, it takes an

the Wind Dukes long ago to defeat the Queen of Chaos’s monstrous champion, Miska the Wolf-Spider. When plunged into Miska’s body, the chaos in his blood sundered the rod and scattered its

Deck of Many Things Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

-handedly defeat the next hostile monster or group of monsters you encounter, you gain experience points enough to gain one level. Otherwise, this card has no effect. Donjon. You disappear and become

1d4 + 1 (to a minimum score of 1). You can draw one additional card beyond your declared draws. Jester. You gain 10,000 XP, or you can draw two additional cards beyond your declared draws. Key. A

Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

individual skill. They have a compulsion to keep score, counting their deeds and tallying their accomplishments to compare to others. Goliaths love to win, but they see defeat as a prod to improve their

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

invasion and oppression. Although individually they are timid and shy away from conflict, kobolds are dangerous if cornered, vicious when defending their eggs, and notorious for the dangerous

undetected and don’t give their targets reason to harm them. For example, a group of city kobolds might sneak into a cobbler’s house at night to loot it of knives, leather bits, nails, and

Eye and Hand of Vecna Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

’s lieutenant Kas coveted the Spider Throne for himself, or that the sword his lord made for him seduced him into rebellion. Whatever the reason, Kas brought the Undying King’s rule to an

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

Quick Build

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

Quick Build You can make a bard quickly by following these suggestions. First, Charisma should be your highest 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, detect magic, healing word, and thunderwave. The Bard —Spell Slots per Spell

Dwarves and Dragonmarks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Dwarves and Dragonmarks House Kundarak carries the Mark of Warding. In addition to providing all manner of security, House Kundarak dominates the banking industry. Mror Past 1d6 Reason for Leaving

vendetta with a personal rival. Are you seeking to defeat them in battle or in business? 5 You’re searching for a legendary dwarven artifact, removed from the Mror Holds centuries ago by a

Dark Sun

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

followed the defeat of the gods, mighty sorcerer-kings came to power and nearly destroyed the world with their reckless use of defiling magic. They made Athas into a desert where terrible monsters roam and

only the strongest survive. One of the hallmarks of the Dark Sun setting is that the heroes don’t need to seek out forgotten dungeons to find adventure — mere survival is adventure enough. But there is no reason you can’t successfully adapt Princes of the Apocalypse to your Dark Sun campaign.

Returning War Band

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

heads are trophies from the hobgoblins’ recent victory over an elf hunting party. Clever characters might try to reason with Targor by urging him to think of himself as Grol’s successor rather than

) check. Awarding Experience Points Divide 500 XP equally among the characters if they defeat the hobgoblin war band or come to terms with Targor.

Steading of the Hill Giant Chief

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

of the hill giants. This chief, one Nosnra, is a thoroughly despicable creature, sly and vicious, loving ambush and back-stabbing. Furthermore, the party has been cautioned to expect a secret force

perils they are to face. They are to follow any clues that point toward the sinister hand suspected of guiding the uprising, but are to return at once if they determine exactly the reason or force behind the unholy alliance. Some relic of great evil might be at hand.

Gnoll Fang of Yeenoghu

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

Yeenoghu and strive to interpret the demon lord’s vicious goals. Gnoll Fang of Yeenoghu Medium Fiend, Chaotic Evil AC 14 Initiative +4 (14) HP 71 (11d8 + 22) Speed 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save

Str 17 +3 +3 Dex 15 +2 +2 Con 15 +2 +4 Ability Score Mod Save Int 10 +0 +0 Wis 11 +0 +2 Cha 13 +1 +3 Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive

Sahuagin Warrior

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

Sahuagin Warrior Sahuagin warriors are vicious combatants that savage their foes with webbed claws. Once sahuagin draw blood, they usually attack until either they or their foe is slain. Sahuagin

Warrior Medium Fiend, Lawful Evil AC 12 Initiative +0 (10) HP 22 (4d8 + 4) Speed 30 ft., Swim 40 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 13 +1 +1 Dex 11 +0 +0 Con 12 +1 +1

Norker

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

allow them to rise up and defeat goblinoids that underestimate the norkers’ strength and ferocity.. For this reason, norkers are likely encountered away from their brethren. Their natural armor and

Norker Cruel, vicious, and lazy even by the standards of goblinoids, norkers are tough humanoids whose long, sharp fangs and thick, bony exoskeletons make them well-suited to the ranks of hobgoblin

Blue Slaad

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

Blue Slaad Almost as numerous as red slaadi, blue slaadi are muscular brutes with vicious blades extending from the backs of their claws. These claws carry a magical curse called chaos phage, which

slaad curses. Blue Slaad Large Aberration, Chaotic Neutral AC 15 Initiative +2 (12) HP 133 (14d10 + 56) Speed 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 20 +5 +5 Dex 15 +2 +2 Con

Merrow

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

Merrow Ogreish Undersea Abductor Habitat: Coastal, Underwater; Treasure: Any Vicious aquatic hunters, merrow combine the features of ogres with those of primeval, predatory fish. They lurk in coastal

+2 (12) HP 45 (6d10 + 12) Speed 10 ft., Swim 40 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 18 +4 +4 Dex 15 +2 +2 Con 15 +2 +2 Ability Score Mod Save Int 8 −1 −1

Driven Competitors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

individual’s heroic effort can ensure the entire group’s survival. Goliaths thus place a premium on self-sufficiency and individual skill. They have a compulsion to keep score, counting their deeds and

tallying their accomplishments to compare to others. Goliaths love to win, but they see defeat as a prod to improve their skills. This dedication to competition has a dark side. Goliaths are ferocious

Lizardfolk Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Lizardfolk Traits Your lizardfolk character has the following racial traits. Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1. Age. Lizardfolk

natural armor. Hungry Jaws. In battle, you can throw yourself into a vicious feeding frenzy. As a bonus action, you can make a special attack with your bite. If the attack hits, it deals its normal

Falkovnia

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

upon Lekar’s walls. The people might want to abandon their homes, but Vladeska Drakov will not know defeat. FALKOVNIAN CHARACTERS Characters from Falkovnia have good reason to be in other domains

? How did you escape the zombie hordes? Were you lucky enough not to encounter the undead? Did you defeat animate corpses or flee from them? Did you fall but somehow escape notice by the undead? Did

Creating a Bard

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

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

+2 Bard College, Expertise 2 6 4 2 — — — — — — — 4th +2 Ability Score Improvement 3 7 4 3 — — — — — — — 5th +3 Bardic Inspiration (d8), Font

Death Dog

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

. —Tablet fragment from the Bright Desert Death dogs are plagues on the arid lands they inhabit. These vicious, two-headed canines ambush creatures they perceive as weaker than themselves

Medium Monstrosity, Neutral Evil AC 12 Initiative +2 (12) HP 39 (6d8 + 12) Speed 40 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 15 +2 +2 Dex 14 +2 +2 Con 14 +2 +2 Ability Score Mod Save Int 3 −4

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