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Traag Draconian

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

engines of carnage. Few commanders have successfully used a traag draconian’s reckless violence to their advantage in battle; for most, a traag draconian is as much of a danger to its allies as it is

to its enemies. Even magic cannot tame a traag draconian’s thirst for violence. A traag draconian’s vestigial wings lack the strength to support its hulking body in true flight, and they

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

Archaeologist

Backgrounds Tomb of Annihilation

An archaeologist learns about the long-lost and fallen cultures of the past by studying their remains — their bones, their ruins, their surviving masterworks, and their tombs. Those who

and ruins. Though you managed to sell a few of your discoveries and earn enough coin to buy proper adventuring gear, you have held onto an item that has great emotional value to you. Roll on the

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

, while others take up a life of adventure to escape from the law. Some have learned and perfected their skills with the explicit purpose of infiltrating ancient ruins and hidden crypts in search of

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

Adult Gold Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

ruins. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the dragon can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row

creatures in the mist, warning such creatures of the danger. Gems and pearls within 1 mile of the dragon’s lair sparkle and gleam, shedding dim light in a 5-foot radius. If the dragon dies, these effects end immediately.Fire

Wizard

classes Basic Rules (2014)

knowledge and power calls even the most unadventurous wizards out of the safety of their libraries and laboratories and into crumbling ruins and lost cities. Most wizards believe that their counterparts

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

Ancient Gold Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

ancient ruins. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the dragon can’t use the same effect two rounds

-evil creatures in the mist, warning such creatures of the danger. Gems and pearls within 1 mile of the dragon’s lair sparkle and gleam, shedding dim light in a 5-foot radius. If the dragon dies, these effects end immediately.Fire

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

Artus Cimber

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

ancient guardian naga, can help him. As such, his search has been focused on locating the ruins of Orolunga, where the naga is said to dwell. Fate has handed Artus a saurial traveling companion named

presence in the party might put the characters in danger. Artus Cimber’s Traits Ideal. “The preservation of knowledge and history is important to me.” Bond. “I long to be

Bugbear Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

indolence offers no clue to how vicious the creatures are. Bugbears are capable of bouts of incredible ferocity, using their muscular bodies to exact swift and ruthless violence. At their core

commands to the severed heads to wake Hruggek if any danger threatens him. Bugbears admire the qualities of both brothers. Because of Hruggek, they consider bravery and physical superiority to be their

Marine

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

. 2 I laugh loudly and see the humor in stressful situations. 3 I prefer to solve problems without violence, but I finish fights decisively. 4 I enjoy being out in nature; poor weather

Perseverance. No injury or obstacle can turn me from my goal. (Any) D6 BOND 1 I face danger and evil to offset an unredeemable act in my past. 2 I. Will. Finish. The

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

violence from people who mistake them for fiends. Facing a hard life, these genasi seek isolation in the wilds, making their homes in mountains or forests, near lakes, or underground. Most air and fire

favored element. When they emerge from their caves, they might roam the hills and mountains or lay claim to old ruins. Appropriate backgrounds for earth genasi include hermit, outlander, and soldier

Wizard

classes Player’s Handbook

pursue lives of crime or domination. But the lure of knowledge calls even the most unadventurous Wizards from the safety of their libraries and laboratories and into crumbling ruins and lost cities. Most

; — — 4 +2 Ability Score Improvement 4 7 4 3 — — — — — — — 5 +3 Memorize Spell 4 9 4 3 2 — — &mdash

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

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

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

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

insults with vengeance. Like the branches of a young tree, elves are flexible in the face of danger. They trust in diplomacy and compromise to resolve differences before they escalate to violence. They

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

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

Guardian Naga

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

host civilizations might linger in whatever ruins remain, preserving the civilizations’ stories so their lost people might live on. Roll on or choose a result from the Guardian Naga Lore table to

vulnerabilities of a legendary monster. Guardian Naga Large Celestial, Lawful Good AC 18 Initiative +4 (14) HP 136 (16d10 + 48) Speed 40 ft., Climb 40 ft., Swim 40 ft. Ability Score Mod Save

Bandit

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

Bandit Criminal and Scoundrel Bandits use the threat of violence to take what they want. Such criminals include gang members, desperadoes, and lawless mercenaries. Yet not all bandits are motivated

) Speed 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 11 +0 +0 Dex 12 +1 +1 Con 12 +1 +1 Ability Score Mod Save Int 10 +0 +0 Wis 10 +0 +0 Cha 10 +0 +0

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

Exploring the Ruins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Exploring the Ruins Adventurers might come to the ruins of Gardmore Abbey for many reasons. They might be hired by minotaur archaeologists to serve as guards or troubleshooters. They might be hunting

connection to the Deck of Many Things; anyone seeking the deck could be drawn to the abbey, heedless of danger. The site is a sandbox that encourages exploration, roleplaying with multiple factions

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

Sparkrender's Kobold Allies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

), but they’re more likely to warn intruders to leave the ruins than to immediately attack. They readily threaten violence and back up their threats with combat if necessary. As an action, a character

sculpture in the rotunda ruins (area D2) to tell him it’s time to act. The kobolds think it must be soon—possibly even today. Dragon Visitor. Not long ago, another dragon arrived. This other dragon

Crew Members

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Crew Members A ship requires a number of able-bodied sailors to crew it, as specified in its stat block. A crew’s skill, experience, morale, and health are defined by its quality score. This score

can affect a number of general ship activities, like the crew’s ability to notice threats or contend with hazards. A crew starts with a quality score of +4, but that score varies over time, going as low

Merfolk Salvager

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed until the end of its next turn. Veterans of scouring the wrecks and ruins found in the deepest waters, these skilled warriors help defend their kin with rapier

-like weapons of living coral. The salvagers escort other merfolk on scavenging missions, using their keen senses to detect danger. They are found allying with the lizardfolk in Danger at Dunwater.

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.

Ruins of Thundertree

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

Ruins of Thundertree Near the place where the Neverwinter River emerges from Neverwinter Wood stands the abandoned village of Thundertree. Once, this was a prosperous community on the outskirts of

area 7). As the party approaches the ruins, read the following: Gradually, the trail becomes an old, overgrown lane winding between dilapidated buildings choked in vines and brush. Ahead of you, in the

Arrival

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

Arrival As the characters approach the ruins of Iniarv’s Tower, read the following boxed text aloud: Atop an escarpment on the eastern side of the High Road stands a crumbling keep with thirty-foot

. As the characters approach the keep, scouts atop the keep’s walls (area I1) watch for danger. The characters must succeed on a DC 15 group Dexterity (Stealth) check to approach the keep unseen. A 10

The Demon Wastes

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

The Demon Wastes Capital: None Noted for Fiends, pestilence, violence Rivers of lava cut across plains of black sand and volcanic glass. The only vegetation you can see is blood-red moss and a thick

still lingers in this place. Vile creatures continue to crawl up from the depths of Khyber. And there are a handful of primordial ruins sustained by dark magic… ruins that may still be home to fiends

Gnoll Pack Lord

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

violence, then claim the best of their servants’ spoils. Gnoll Pack Lord Medium Fiend, Chaotic Evil AC 15 Initiative +4 (14) HP 49 (9d8 + 9) Speed 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 16

+3 +3 Dex 14 +2 +2 Con 13 +1 +1 Ability Score Mod Save Int 8 −1 −1 Wis 11 +0 +0 Cha 9 −1 −1 Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10

Kuo-toa Whip

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

return for their zeal, these kuo-toa are granted minor magical abilities and pincerlike weapons for subduing foes. In battle, whips drive on other kuo-toa with threats of violence and burbling chants. Kuo

-toa Whip Medium Aberration, Neutral Evil AC 11 Initiative +0 (10) HP 45 (7d8 + 14) Speed 30 ft., Swim 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 14 +2 +2 Dex 10 +0 +0 Con 14

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