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Valenar Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

to Khorvaire over the years and have integrated with the cultures of the Five Nations. As a whole, elves are driven by tradition and respect for the past. Where humans value innovation, elves strive

last five thousand years, while Khorvaire is constantly evolving. As an elf, consider your relationship with the past. Do you value the traditions of your ancestors? Or do you fear that your people

Charlatan Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

weapons of choice. 7 I keep multiple holy symbols on me and invoke whatever deity might come in useful at any given moment. 8 I pocket anything I see that might have some value. d6

stole them from me. 5 A powerful person killed someone I love. Some day soon, I’ll have my revenge. 6 I swindled and ruined a person who didn’t deserve it. I seek to atone for my

Investigator

backgrounds Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

You relentlessly seek the truth. Perhaps you’re motivated by belief in the law and a sense of universal justice, or maybe that very law has failed you and you seek to make things right. You

escaped, but you’ve continued to uncover magical hoaxes. 5 You were wrongfully accused and convicted of a crime. You managed to escape and seek to help others avoid the experience you

Ancient Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

your selves do, really. 7 It is not my place to interfere. I merely seek to observe, learn, and understand. 8 With a true understanding of metaphysics, anything is possible—including

’s hoard. 3 An amethyst dragon magically disables all teleportation within a thousand miles of their lair. Governments within that area seek emissaries who can negotiate an end to the

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

you do … or than any of your selves do, really. 7 It is not my place to interfere. I merely seek to observe, learn, and understand. 8 With a true understanding of metaphysics

rests within an amethyst dragon’s hoard. 3 An amethyst dragon magically disables all teleportation within a thousand miles of their lair. Governments within that area seek emissaries who can

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

value. d6 Ideal 1 Independence. I am a free spirit—no one tells me what to do. (Chaotic) 2 Fairness. I never target people who can’t afford to lose a few coins

seek to atone for my misdeeds but might never be able to forgive myself. d6 Flaw 1 I can’t resist a pretty face. 2 I’m always in debt. I spend my ill-gotten

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

hook, sending you on quests to learn more about its history or true nature, or confronting you with foes who want to claim it for themselves or prevent you from learning what you seek. The DM also

Tabaxi Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

figure responsible for the creation of the tabaxi, gifts each of his children with one specific feline trait. Those tabaxi gifted with curiosity are compelled to wander far and wide. They seek out

, tabaxi value knowledge and new experiences. Their ears perk up in a busy tavern, and they tease out stories with offers of food, drink, and coin. Tabaxi might walk away with empty purses, but they

Young Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, collections of prophecy, works on astronomy, and star charts. When it comes to magical treasure, they seek items and spells that predict the future, create or manipulate light, or channel positive energy for

and hunters. 2 A young crystal dragon has adopted a group of kobold;kobolds and is trying to teach them the value of a good practical joke. 3 A young crystal dragon has captured a pack of

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

dwarves value their beards highly and groom them carefully. Long Memory, Long Grudges Dwarves can live to be more than 400 years old, so the oldest living dwarves often remember a very different world

some areas are off limits even to them. The chief unit of dwarven society is the clan, and dwarves highly value social standing. Even dwarves who live far from their own kingdoms cherish their clan

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

of far-off lands. Many seek out new insights and tricks that they can use against other denizens of the Underdark, preferring social manipulation and crafty dealmaking to exerting themselves in combat

treasures with significant financial or sentimental value to the host dragon are stored away in the protected hoard, these tastefully appointed visitors’ chambers contain lesser treasures from

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

far-off lands. Many seek out new insights and tricks that they can use against other denizens of the Underdark, preferring social manipulation and crafty dealmaking to exerting themselves in combat

financial or sentimental value to the host dragon are stored away in the protected hoard, these tastefully appointed visitors’ chambers contain lesser treasures from inaccessible or storied locales

Kelemvor

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

afterlife they seek. The faithful of Kelemvor provide people with peaceful transitions into the care of the Lord of the Dead. They help the dying put their affairs in order, and they officiate at funeral

Kelemvor routinely destroy any writings about the creation of the undead that they find — an act that offends those who value knowledge for its own sake, such as the faithful of Oghma and Deneir. And

Tomb of Diderius

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

entrances dot the bluffs, marking former residences and simple tombs. None of the ruins hold anything of value or interest, but the caves offer safe places for the party to rest. Knowledge of the settlement

that once stood here has been lost to all except Ilda, a ghostly librarian in area 9 of the crypt, who has answers to many forgotten questions. As well, though few seek the pool these days, a small

Tomb of Diderius

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

entrances dot the bluffs, marking former residences and simple tombs. None of the ruins hold anything of value or interest, but the caves offer safe places for the party to rest. Knowledge of the settlement

that once stood here has been lost to all except Ilda, a ghostly librarian in area 9 of the crypt, who has answers to many forgotten questions. As well, though few seek the pool these days, a small

Roleplaying an Orc

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

commit great deeds in battle. 4 To avenge Gruumsh, I will kill every elf I see. 5 I will seek and destroy those who murdered my tribe. 6 I owe my survival to a non-orc. Orc Flaws d6 Flaw 1 I have a

, no matter the cost. 4 I understand the value of civilization and the order that society brings. 5 I don’t trust anyone. 6 I believe in living to fight another day.

Khyber

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

this valuable mineral resource—though such journeys rarely risk delving into the weirdest depths of Khyber. Increasingly, House Tharashk prospectors seek partnerships with academic expeditions into

scholarly interest or monetary value. Nevertheless, the professors who study Khyber occasionally lead or send expeditions to research such obscure topics as the binding seals of the Gatekeepers, the spacedistorting effects of planar confluence, and the psychological impact of exposure to daelkyr magic.

Eladrin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Eladrin Eladrin dwell in the verdant splendor of the Feywild. They are related to the elves found on the Material Plane, and resemble them in both their love of beauty and the value they place on

Beauty. Regardless of the aspect they express, eladrin love beauty and surround themselves with lovely things. Eladrin try to possess any objects they find striking. They might seek to own a painting, a

Factions of Cynidicea

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Factions of Cynidicea Three factions of Cynidiceans seek to restore the worship of the old gods Gorm, Usamigaras, and Madarua. Opposed by the cultists of Zargon, each faction hopes to stop the slow

followers of Gorm, a god of justice, storms, and war. Members of this tight-knit fellowship value bravery, honesty, and justice tempered by mercy. They view storms as holy and believe thunder to be Gorm’s

Pharika's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

antidote for a powerful affliction that resists conventional treatments. 2 Seek out a powerful beast whose blood has unique alchemical value. 3 Infiltrate the Underworld to extract a

Path to Mystery

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

magic-user escaped, but you’ve continued to uncover magical hoaxes. 5 You were wrongfully accused and convicted of a crime. You managed to escape and seek to help others avoid the experience you

, but no one believed you. You’re still trying to prove what you know is true. 8 You got a job with an agency that investigates crimes that local law enforcement can’t solve. You often wonder which you value more, the truth or your pay.

The Chamber

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

. Goals of the Chamber Though most members of the Chamber simply observe events in Khorvaire and gather information about new aspects of the Prophecy, many dragons seek to understand the connection between

. Fundamentally, though, the dragons of the Chamber count the value of dragonmarked individuals only in terms of the marks they carry and their place in the Prophecy. This means the dragons consider

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. 4 To avenge Gruumsh, I will kill every elf I see. 5 I will seek and destroy those who murdered my tribe. 6 I owe my survival to a non-orc. Orc Flaws d6 Flaw 1 I

until my enemies are dead, no matter the cost. 4 I understand the value of civilization and the order that society brings. 5 I don’t trust anyone. 6 I believe in living to

Cult of the Crushing Wave

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

almost as patient and stoic as the followers of the earth cult. They understand the value of outlasting formidable foes and slowly eroding their defenses. However, they are far more flexible and

opening and then act to exploit it. This philosophy of pragmatism and opportunism means that the Crushing Wave is the most mercenary of the four elemental cults. Water cultists eagerly seek out rich

Aarakocra

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

it takes to guard against the incursions of Elemental Evil. Aarakocra have no concept of political borders or property ownership, and the value of gems, gold, and other precious materials means

spear. The rod shattered into seven shards that scattered across the multiverse. Aarakocra seek signs of the pieces’ locations in order to rebuild what is now know as the Rod of Seven Parts

The Dispute

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

the Dispute Mercy doesn’t understand that the Cyran veterans’ true motivation is money, nor does Mercy recognize the value of the items in the pilgrims’ possession. Though reluctant to bargain with

powered not by a Docent, but by a device called a graymatter engine that incorporated part of an artifact—perhaps that’s what you seek? The graymatter engine was said to generate a magical barrier

Dispater

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

knowledge, or it could be the identity of a petitioner’s secret admirer. Dispater and his minions know that the perceived value of a secret is a highly subjective matter. A farmer has no use for an arcane

then eventually the entire planar order. He covets the souls of those who seek secrets and those who have useful, secret information of their own that he can bargain for.

Blue Dragon Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Creatures In contrast to most chromatic dragons, blue dragons see value in relationships with other creatures, even if the power balance in those relationships is always weighted in the dragon’s favor

wyrmling, and its members are trying to teach the creature the value of compassion. 4 A family of gnolls is holding a blue dragon wyrmling hostage in an attempt to force the wyrmling’s parents

Trench of Love Lost Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

what brought the characters here so it can better understand the value of the site and the magical relics it has discovered. If the characters reveal what they seek, Ylch realizes the value of the

Inside the Syndicate

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

ministrant with a staff of knights and syndics. These sites are centers of commerce clothed in the trappings of religion, where lowly borrowers come to seek atonement for their sins — atonement that is

operation for Orzhov protection rackets and other criminal activities. Goals of the Orzhov The Orzhov Syndicate is dedicated to the quest for power. It sees the value in an organized, structured, law

Ephara's Influence

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

justice, and many politicians and other leaders seek her guidance in how to rule. Ephara’s Goals Ephara seeks always to further cities: establishing them, protecting them, and seeing them grow. She supports

, since they both value structure and justice. Ephara works toward establishing judicial systems that enforce the laws and uphold the values that Heliod holds dear. Ephara is also on good terms with Thassa

Silverquill Faculty

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

’ lives if she didn’t comply. Within an hour, she convinced him to free her, abandon his wicked ways, and seek wisdom from the archaics. Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils (lawful neutral human Silverquill

magical writing and symbols. With a dynamic lecturing style, this dhampir—a partial vampire—attracts students from across Strixhaven purely for his lessons’ value as performance art. He teaches a course

The Dual Role of Abbathor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

. Greed is at the heart of change. Greedy individuals aren’t content with their own accomplishments and seek to undermine the works that others have made, sometimes going so far as to take credit for

their creation, or actually steal them. Greed distorts the joy that dwarves normally take from their work. It focuses on the value of the end result, rather than the importance of the process of creation

Patron Benefits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

of the value of this magic, and grant spells and items as rewards appropriate to the favor and the power of the adventurers. THE DRACONIC PROPHECY AS GROUP PATRON Though it is not a sentient force

that can control or reward your party, the Draconic Prophecy can be similar to an Immortal Being patron. The Prophecy can act as a guide for adventurers who seek to fulfill it—or to steer its

Interloper Gods

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

is tempting to many giants, particularly those frost and hill giants who value size and strength above all. For these giants, demon worship paradoxically offers both freedom from the strictures of

—mostly hill and stone giants—seek the power to destroy the works of civilization with landslides, sinkholes, or mighty earthquakes. They believe the earth thirsts for the blood of those who don’t give

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