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Amrik Vanthampur

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Suave Defense. While Amrik is wearing light or no armor and wielding no shield, his AC includes his Charisma modifier.Multiattack. Amrik makes three dagger attacks. Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon

Vanthampur of Baldur’s Gate. Amrik loves to exchange pleasantries over drinks before conducting business. He has trained Laraelra’s staff to recognize a variety of innocuous hand gestures that

Fire Giant Dreadnought

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

"} to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 30 (4d10 + 8);{"diceNotation":"4d10+8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Rock","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Shield Charge (Recharge 5

–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Shield Charge"}. The giant moves up to 30 feet in a straight line and can move through the space of any creature smaller than Huge. The

Living Loot Satchel

Magic Items Acquisitions Incorporated

As a rank 2 hoardsperson, you are granted the use of a living loot satchel, which is an uncommon magic item. It functions as a bag of holding and is available in a variety of colors and styles

transfer any amount of your franchise funds back to your satchel with a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. Secret Satchel As a rank 3 hoardsperson, your living loot satchel gets an

Shago

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Spear","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack. Shield Bash. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shield Bash"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d4+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shield Bash","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning

Abjurer

classes Player’s Handbook

Shield Companions and Banish Foes Your study of magic is focused on spells that block, banish, or protect—ending harmful effects, banishing evil influences, and protecting the weak. Abjurers

are sought when baleful spirits require exorcism, when locations must be guarded against magical spying, and when portals to other planes of existence must be closed. Adventuring parties value Abjurers for the protection they provide against a variety of hostile magic and other attacks.

Badge of the Watch

Magic Items Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

A badge of the Watch is given only to those who have earned the trust of the Open Lord of Waterdeep. The badge, signifying the rank of captain in Waterdeep’s City Watch, bears the emblem of

Waterdeep and is meant to be worn or carried. While wearing the badge, you gain a +2 bonus to AC if you aren’t using a shield. If the badge is more than 5 feet away from you for more than 1

Knight of the Order

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

endeavor. Faerûn has a wide variety of knightly orders, all of which have a similar outlook concerning their actions and responsibilities. Though the term “knight” conjures ideas

instrument Languages: One of your choice Equipment: One set of traveler's clothes, a signet ring;signet, banner or seal representing your place or rank in the order, and a pouch containing 10 gp

Duergar Stone Guard

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Dexterity saving throws while standing within 5 feet of an ally wielding a shield. Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the duergar has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom

neighbors. To this end, duergar warriors fulfill a variety of combat roles, often marrying their fury in battle with their psionic abilities or training dangerous Underdark creatures as mounts. Denigrated by

Folk Hero - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

imagination can turn on such champions almost as quickly as it anoints them. You come from a humble social rank, but you are destined for so much more. Already the people of your home village regard you as

Folk Hero Origins Folk heroes might rise from a variety of circumstances, or their origins might be a secret as they do their work anonymously. If you wish, you may roll on the Folk Hero

Folk Hero Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

You come from a humble social rank, but you are destined for so much more. Already the people of your home village regard you as their champion, and your destiny calls you to stand against the

, 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

Bak Mei

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

Mei is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, his AC includes his Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. Bak Mei attacks three times: twice with Thunder Strike and once with his staff of striking. Thunder

distant homeland to the east of Faerûn. As he grew older, learned more about the world, and began to feel the weight of old age, his worldview changed dramatically. Motivated by his growing fear of

Adult Solar Dragon

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

. Solar dragons typically feed on kindori, scavvers, and other forms of space-dwelling wildlife. A solar dragon might mistake a distant spelljamming ship for possible prey and come within range of the

has the following effects on creatures: Brilliant Light. A creature that is within 10 miles of the star or inside it is blinded by its intense light unless the creature has protective gear to shield

Ancient Solar Dragon

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

. Solar dragons typically feed on kindori, scavvers, and other forms of space-dwelling wildlife. A solar dragon might mistake a distant spelljamming ship for possible prey and come within range of the

has the following effects on creatures: Brilliant Light. A creature that is within 10 miles of the star or inside it is blinded by its intense light unless the creature has protective gear to shield

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

pages were tales of bold heroes, strange and fierce animals, mighty primitive gods, and a magic that was part and fabric of that distant land. — Elaine Cunningham, Daughter of the Drow In the

dash of nonhuman blood, revealing hints of elf, orc, or other lineages. Humans reach adulthood in their late teens and rarely live even a single century. Variety in All Things Humans are the most

Halaster Blackcloak

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

, shield, silent image 2nd level (3 slots): arcane lock, cloud of daggers, darkvision, knock 3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, dispel magic, fireball 4th level (3 slots): confusion, hallucinatory

effect is triggered, as though Halaster had cast minor illusion in an area. Common illusions include the echo of rattling chains, the distant sound of explosive spells being cast, a dusty cloak or a rusty

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

Those who think of other planes at all consider them remote, distant realms, but planar influence can be felt throughout the world. It sometimes manifests in beings who, through an accident of birth

accustomed to a variety of different people. GENASI ON ATHAS Although any world that includes one or more elemental planes can feature genasi, on Athas, the world of the Dark Sun campaign setting

Paladin

classes Player’s Handbook

Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Chain Mail, Shield, Longsword, 6 Javelin;Javelins, Holy Symbol, Priest's Pack, and 9 GP; or (B) 150 GP Paladins are united by their oaths to stand against the

Paladin’s oath is a powerful bond. It is a source of power that turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion. Paladins train to learn the skills of combat, mastering a variety of weapons and

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

emotion and empathy. The same label serves as an apt depiction of lizardfolk. Lacking any internal emotional reactions, lizardfolk behave in a distant manner. They don’t mourn fallen comrades or

swamps they inhabit are filled with a staggering variety of threats. Lizardfolk focus on survival above all, without sentiment. Lizardfolk assess everyone and everything in terms of utility. Art and

Mother of Tears Cathedral

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

the world than on taking any action to cure or combat them. The clergy resists acknowledging any kind of distinction of class or rank among the worshipers, despite the stark stratification of society

outside the cathedral’s walls. All people are desperate wretches in the merciful hands of Ezra, who mourns for and with them all. A magnificent alabaster statue of Ezra, her sword and shield set aside as she weeps into her hands, adorns the sanctuary.

Badge of the Watch

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Lord of Waterdeep. The badge, signifying the rank of captain in Waterdeep’s City Watch, bears the emblem of Waterdeep and is meant to be worn or carried. While wearing the badge, you gain a +2 bonus to

AC if you aren’t using a shield. If the badge is more than 5 feet away from you for more than 1 minute, it vanishes and harmlessly reappears on a surface within 5 feet of the Open Lord. While holding

Kalaman Soldier

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Kalaman Soldier Kalaman soldiers are the rank-and-file troops of the army of Kalaman. They are trained to fight defensively, bolstering one another in battle. Kalaman Soldier Medium or Small

Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 18 (chain mail, shield) Hit Points 16 (3d8 + 3) Speed 30 ft. STR 13 (+1) DEX 12 (+1) CON 12 (+1) INT 10 (+0) WIS 11

Knights of the Shield

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Knights of the Shield The following encounter occurs only if the characters have the Shield of the Hidden Lord. Otherwise, skip ahead to the “Tale of the Hellriders” section. Read the following to

set the scene: As Wyrm’s Crossing and Baldur’s Gate disappear from view, you find yourselves heading down the Coast Way, a dirt road that leads to such distant lands as Tethyr, Amn, and Calimshan

Armor and Shields

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

Armor and Shields D&D worlds are a vast tapestry made up of many different cultures, each with its own technology level. For this reason, adventurers have access to a variety of armor types, ranging

separates them into three categories: light armor, medium armor, and heavy armor. Many warriors supplement their armor with a shield. The Armor table shows the cost, weight, and other properties of the common

Verdan

Species Acquisitions Incorporated

. Reality is a descent into chaos punctuated by brief flashes of order, whence we arose and so imagine it to be the norm rather than a distant outlier. That-Which-Endures held entropy back for a mere instant

same time, many verdan undergo changes in coloring as they age. Male verdan typically have little to no hair, while females sport shocks of wiry hair that they try to tame in a variety of styles. But

Knight of the Order

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

a vital and honorable endeavor. Faerûn has a wide variety of knightly orders, all of which have a similar outlook concerning their actions and responsibilities. Though the term “knight” conjures ideas

Equipment: One set of traveler’s clothes, a signet, banner or seal representing your place or rank in the order, and a pouch containing 10 gp

Giants: World Shakers

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

of consorts in addition to his mate Othea, accounting for the variety in appearance and abilities among the types of giantkind. Giants and giant kin rank among the world’s most fearsome creatures

Hoardsperson

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

quality of equipment and treasure, or analyze resources in a local area. The Hoardsperson Franchise Rank Features 1 Proficiencies and Starting Equipment, What a Deal 2 Living Loot

Satchel, Living the Good Life 3 Secret Satchel, That Thing You Need 4 Portable Hole Satchel, That Expensive Thing You Need Proficiencies and Starting Equipment As a rank 1 hoardsperson

Documancer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

used again until the next dawn. Document Flexibility Also at rank 3, you gain proficiency with a forgery kit. One such kit (containing several different types of ink, a variety of parchments and

signature to has power. And Brynshal wields that power with ease. (The genasi can be found in Princes of the Apocalypse and the Elemental Evil Player’s Companion.) The Documancer Franchise Rank

Yuan-ti

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

, which often manifests as fangs or striking serpents. Yuan-ti have humanlike forms with a variety of horrifying serpentine transformations. Some have a scattering of reptilian scales, while others

Features From... 1 Bargaining parts of its soul to a pantheon of serpentine demigods. 2 A curse laid on its people in the distant past. 3 The dream-venom of Merrshaulk, a slumbering snake god. 4

Academy Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

Academy Locations The following descriptions are keyed to locations noted on the Spelljammer Academy map. Administration Security Level: Green (Visitor Rank) or Above, Purple (Officer Rank) or Above

mottled with patches of brilliant blue, and matching blue eyes. Quote: “Academy accounts payable, Sor’kur speaking, please hold.” Bridge Quarters Security Level: Gold (Bridge Rank) Only These opulent

Hobgoblins

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

, caring about nothing except the opportunity to demonstrate skill and cunning in battle. Hobgoblins of high military rank attain their positions by force, then hold those positions by imposing their

authority through draconian measures. Hobgoblins train to fight with a variety of weapons, and have great skill at crafting arms, armor, siege engines, and other military devices. Organized and disciplined

9. Vaults

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

9. Vaults These chambers have 15-foot-high, flat ceilings. 9a. Hall of Staffs Mosaics. Tiled mosaics depicting a variety of magic staffs cover the walls. (Hidden behind a mosaic depicting a staff of

area 9b. 9b. Diabolical Shield Hanging on the west wall of this otherwise empty 15-foot-high room is a steel shield cast in the form of a scowling devil’s face wreathed by bronze flames. A detect magic

The Mind of Araumycos

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

the length of the journey. The characters’ thoughts draw them toward a distant, floating object. It appears to be a hemisphere, until its slow rotation reveals its true form: a giant skull missing its

, the colors resembling those of Araumycos on the Material Plane. Through the empty eye sockets of the skull, the adventurers can see that its interior is hollow and filled with a bewildering variety

Chapter 2: The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh

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

, though prime agricultural land, remain untended and rank with weeds. This adventure is designed for four to six 1st-level characters. If the characters complete both portions, “The Haunted House” and

strong, central narratives that challenged players to take a creative approach to problem solving. They usually included multiple, smaller locations to explore, lending a sense of variety to a single adventure.

Giantkind

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

have the same rank in the ordning as the other descendants of Memnor. However, by turning away from the gods of their ancestors to serve the Raven Queen, they have abdicated their place in the ordning

them a distant and distorted connection to Annam. Oni are often said to be distantly related to ogres, but at this point they are more fiendish than Giant. Cyclopes. Contradictory legends explain the

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