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additional languages chosen by the DM. If a docent knows fewer than six languages, it can learn a new language after it hears or reads the language through your senses.
Skills. The docent has a +7 bonus to
one of the following skills (roll a d4): (1) Arcana, (2) History, (3) Investigation, or (4) Nature.
Spells. The docent knows one of the following spells and can cast it at will, requiring no components
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
live in the mountains and hills of Icewind Dale are among the hardiest of their kind. Drawn to the north by a desire to find and serve white dragons, these kobolds adapted as best they can to the
into Ten-Towns to escape the dreadful cold, hoping to trade what few skills they have for some warm soup and shelter. The people of Ten-Towns, accustomed to the presence of strange outlanders, allow
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
thoughts, fear
1/day each: confusion, dominate person, mass suggestionGreen abishais are adept at discovering secrets and other sensitive information, while their diplomatic skills and their magic
draconic devil to serve at her pleasure in the Nine Hells. Each type of abishai is associated with one of Tiamat’s five dragon heads: black, blue, green, red, and white.
Tiamat deploys
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
sun sets, the newly hatched young emerge from the lair to eat the captives alive.
These predators see themselves as great hunters, and respect others with such skills. If a tlincalli encounters a more
powerful hunter, such as a blue dragon, they carefully weigh whether to serve the superior hunter, move on, or fight to the death to remove it as competition.
Tlincallis rarely build cities, make
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
damage.Deep within the Ethereal Plane are the demiplanes, miniatures worlds built by powerful archmages and other mighty entities to serve as a private domain. Each demiplane is a designed realm
realities. Such is the realm that spawned the xill, horrific, insectoid creatures created long ago to serve an ancient, evil master.
Gruesome Collectors. Xills are horrid, four-armed creatures that seem to
Firbolg
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
formidable skills with weapons and druidic magic.
Humble Guardians
Firbolgs love nothing more than a peaceful day spent among the trees of an old forest. They see forests as sacred places, representing the
, typically those used to mask their presence, and many go on to master nature magic.
Firbolgs who become druids serve as stronghold leaders. With every action the tribe takes, the druids weigh not only
Goblin
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with goblins for at least as long as humans have worked with dogs and horses, and in goblin society those two animals serve similar purposes.
Family Matters
A goblin tribe is organized in a four
higher-ranking castes keep their status by not sharing their knowledge and skills with other families, while those in the lower castes have little hope of escaping their plight.
Outsiders who don&rsquo
Orc
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who serve Yurtrus and Shargaas. Some are sent forth into the cities dominated by humans, on dark missions. Beware them.
— Elminster
Search, Destroy, Repeat
When a tribe is on the move, orc
raid just as another group returns, laden with severed heads, sacks of loot, and armfuls of food. Warriors also serve as scouts, bringing back detailed reports about the surrounding area so that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, and enemies Suggestions for various roles that characters in your party might take on, including classes, backgrounds, and skills that are useful for filling that role Possibilities regarding your
compensation, equipment, privileges, and proficiencies A list of potential contacts who can serve as your personal connection to your patron
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
10(+0)
WIS
11(+0)
CHA
11(+0)
Skills Athletics +7, Stealth +7
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages Common
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Bonded Mount. The knight is magically bound
to a beast with an innate swimming speed trained to serve as its mount. While mounted on this beast, the knight gains the beast’s senses and ability to breathe underwater. The bonded mount obeys the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Blue Dragon Wyrmling Blue dragon wyrmlings often serve other powerful creatures, learning the ways of control and establishing fearful reputations among weaker creatures. Many wyrmlings initially
serve loyally, but as their powers grow to match their ambitions, they eventually betray or abandon their associates. These wyrmlings tempt small groups of creatures into their service, rewarding them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Scout Scouts are skilled hunters and trackers who offer their services for a fee. Most hunt wild game, but a few work as bounty hunters, serve as guides, or provide military reconnaissance. Scout
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WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
11 (+0)
Skills Nature +4, Perception +5, Stealth +6, Survival +5
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages any one language (usually Common)
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Apprentice Wizard Apprentice wizards are novice arcane spellcasters who serve more experienced wizards or attend school. They perform menial work, such as cooking and cleaning, in exchange for
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INT
14(+2)
WIS
10(+0)
CHA
11(+0)
Skills Arcana +4, History +4
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages any one language (usually Common)
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Giant Sea Eel Snaking predators lurking in the dark waters of the ocean, these kelp-colored beasts serve as guards and mounts for the locathah (including those found in Danger at Dunwater). Giant Sea
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WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
7 (-2)
Saving Throws Dex +4
Skills Perception +2, Stealth +4
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages —
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Water
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Quadrone Astute combatants, quadrones serve as artillery and field officers in the regiments of modron armies. Quadrone
Medium construct, lawful neutral
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit
Points 22 (4d8 + 4)
Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft.
STR
12 (+1)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
11 (+0)
Skills Perception +2
Senses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Worg Packs of worgs roam harsh frontiers and cursed lands. They sometimes conspire with goblinoids and gnolls and might serve them as mounts. Worg Large Fey, Neutral Evil
AC 13 Initiative +1 (11
Cha 8 −1 −1
Skills Perception +4
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 14
Languages Goblin, Worg
CR 1/2 (XP 100; PB +2)
Actions
Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. Hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
linger in grimlocks’ bodies, and they channel these eerie forces into their attacks. Roll on or choose a result from the Grimlock Tasks table to inspire how grimlocks serve illithids. Grimlock Tasks
1d4 The Grimlock Serves Mind Flayers By... 1 Carving caves to serve as illithid outposts. 2 Hiding the threat of mind flayers beneath fake, purposefully crude dwellings. 3 Pretending to be helpful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
intelligent as humanoids, and so can’t be traditionally broken and tamed. A pegasus must be persuaded to serve a good-aligned creature as a mount, but when it does so, it forges a life-long bond with its new
companion. Born of the Planes. Pegasi trace their origins to the Olympian Glades of Arborea, where they soar through the skies of that plane and serve as faithful mounts to the Seldarine, the pantheon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
the Material Plane, hell hounds typically serve cruel masters—such as fire giants and cultists—who appreciate their viciousness, obedience, and fiery characteristics. Hell hounds serve other creatures
+1 +1
Con 14 +2 +2
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 6 −2 −2
Wis 13 +1 +1
Cha 6 −2 −2
Skills Perception +5
Immunities Fire
Senses Darkvision 60 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
elusive. Most avoid the affairs of other creatures, preferring to dwell amid idyllic pastures or floating islands, or on other planes of existence. Others serve deities of the Feywild and Upper Planes
, aiding heroes in need. In rare cases, pegasi might befriend virtuous people and serve as their companions and steeds. Pegasi are hunted by servants of evil, leading many of these winged steeds to flee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Vampire Familiar Vampire familiars are living people who serve vampires, either willingly or due to coercion by their deathless masters. They channel deathly energy through their weapons
, incapacitating unsuspecting targets and leaving their victims as helpless prey for their vampire masters. Many vampire familiars aspire to eventually become vampires, while others are magically charmed or serve
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Xill Deep within the Ethereal Plane are the demiplanes, miniature worlds built by powerful archmages and other mighty entities to serve as a private domain. Each demiplane is a designed realm, built
. Such is the realm that spawned the xill, horrific, insectoid creatures created long ago to serve an ancient, evil master. Gruesome Collectors. Xills are horrid, four-armed creatures that seem to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
hirelings is an expert trainer; the others serve as training partners. When a Training Area becomes part of your Bastion, choose one trainer from the Expert Trainers table. On each Bastion turn, you
can take a Reaction to reduce this damage by 1d4. Skills Expert You gain proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Acrobatics, Athletics, Performance, Sleight of Hand, or Stealth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
senses. Skills. The docent has a +7 bonus to one of the following skills (roll a d4): (1) Arcana, (2) History, (3) Investigation, or (4) Nature. Spells. The docent knows one of the following spells
and assist the warforged it’s attached to. One of the simple functions of a docent is to serve as a translator. The docent’s properties are under its control, and if you have a bad relationship with your docent, it might refuse to assist you.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
senses. Skills. The docent has a +7 bonus to one of the following skills (roll a d4): (1) Arcana, (2) History, (3) Investigation, or (4) Nature. Spells. The docent knows one of the following spells
assist the warforged it’s attached to. One of the simple functions of a docent is to serve as a translator. The docent’s properties are under its control, and if you have a bad relationship with your docent, it might refuse to assist you.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Young Silver Dragon Young silver dragons usually have close ties with elder metallic dragons or heroic role models, helping those with great goals achieve their ambitions. They might serve as
Mod Save
Str 23 +6 +6
Dex 10 +0 +4
Con 21 +5 +5
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 14 +2 +2
Wis 11 +0 +4
Cha 19 +4 +4
Skills History +6
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
creatures that offend them and delight in luring humanoids to an unexpected death. Eblis also like to collect treasure, which they sometimes use to reward those who serve them. They build crude huts and
)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
11 (+0)
Skills Perception +4
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages Auran, Common
Challenge 1 (200 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
Thayan Warrior The Red Wizards have a number of helpers that perform tasks in the Doomvault (Dead in Thay). Thayan warriors provide muscle when it’s needed and often serve beside Thayan apprentices
10 (+0)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
11 (+0)
Skills Perception +2
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages Common, Thayan
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Doomvault Devotion. Within the Doomvault, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Bloodfray Giant Giants in the Cult of Rakdos act as enforcers, bouncers, and sometimes even pillars, holding the mobile platforms that serve as stages for Rakdos performances. Like other members of
8(−1)
CHA
9(−1)
Saving Throws Str +9, Con +8, Wis +2
Skills Athletics +9, Perception +2
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages Giant
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Actions
Chain. Melee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Sahuagin Champion Those sahuagin warriors who prove themselves through heroic acts are given both title and status. Sahuagin champions often serve as lieutenants in the sahuagin army, as they do in
(+2)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
9 (-1)
Skills Perception +5
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages Sahuagin
Challenge 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Dragon Chosen Dragon chosen are mighty warriors who offer their bodies as vessels for a dragon’s might. They serve as enforcers of their masters’ will; they often accompany dragon speakers—and are
Str +6, Dex +6, Con +4
Skills Athletics +6, Perception +3
Condition Immunities frightened
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Bandit Captain Bandit captains command gangs of scoundrels and conduct straightforward heists. Others serve as guards and muscle for more influential criminals. Bandit Captain Medium or Small
Int 14 +2 +2
Wis 11 +0 +2
Cha 14 +2 +2
Skills Athletics +4, Deception +4
Gear Pistol, Scimitar, Studded Leather Armor
Senses Passive Perception 10
Languages Common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Eccentricity Endless hours of solitary study and research can have a negative effect on anyone’s social skills. Wizards, who are a breed apart to begin with, are no exception. An odd mannerism or two
is not necessarily a drawback, though; an eccentricity of this sort is usually harmless and could provide a source of amusement or serve as a calling card of sorts. If your character has an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
sentinels, keen-eyed and vigilant, and serve as living walls to protect smaller soldiers fighting alongside them. Skorskal giants look much like enormous humans with huge muscles and comparatively
)
INT
10(+0)
WIS
18(+4)
CHA
12(+1)
Saving Throws Dex +6, Wis +7
Skills Insight +7, Perception +10
Senses passive Perception 20
Languages Common, Giant
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP