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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Strixhaven Campus Guide With cheerful dispositions and a knack for walking backward, Strixhaven campus guides lead gaggles of prospective students on tours. The guides’ gold and silver chassis are
built in shapes reminiscent of the star arches surrounding Strixhaven. Embedded in their chests are holographic maps of the university’s campuses, which the guides use to provide directions. However
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->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
The Undying Court
The Undying Court
Our greatest champions and sages will never be lost to us. Their wisdom guides us, and their power protects us all. Honor our past. Respect our traditions
. Perfect your skills and you may earn your place among the Deathless. Destroy those foul creatures that channel the power of Mabar, for they consume the essence of our world. The elves of Aerenal refuse
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
personality traits. Choose your character’s alignment (the moral compass that guides his or her decisions) and ideals. Chapter 4 also helps you identify the things your character holds most dear, called
background gives your character a background feature (a general benefit) and proficiency in two skills, and it might also give you additional languages or proficiency with certain kinds of tools. Record this information, along with the personality information you develop, on your character sheet.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Undying Court Our greatest champions and sages will never be lost to us. Their wisdom guides us, and their power protects us all. Honor our past. Respect our traditions. Perfect your skills and you
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
,” or “go this way.” A orc raiding party might leave such a sign in its wake, as an aid to other warriors that travel through the same area later on. Mountain guides, druids, and
battle skills.
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I always appear like I am about to kill everyone around me.
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I love a good brawl.
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I drink the blood of monsters to consume their power.
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I chant orcish war
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Faerûn and often operate in isolation from the others. This existence teaches the Enclave’s members a fierce self-reliance and mastery of certain fighting and survival skills. A ranger of the Enclave
intellectual concepts of it. To come into contact with that primal order is to touch the power that guides all of life.
“Those who walk the way of the Emerald Enclave are infused with this power; we embody it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
home plane, the Outlands, and the Great Wheel beyond. These bariaur wanderers often serve as guides in the Outlands, assisting visitors by eagerly suggesting gate-town attractions and other points of
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STR
18 (+4)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
10 (+0)
Saving Throws Str +6, Dex +4
Skills Athletics +6, Perception +4, Stealth +4, Survival +6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. Tabaxi hunters are trained to survive in the wild, making them excellent guides. Tabaxi minstrels gather in small troupes and make themselves at home in any settlement, earning coin through music and
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DEX
17 (+3)
CON
11 (+0)
INT
13 (+1)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
15 (+2)
Skills Athletics +2, Perception +4, Stealth +5, Survival +6
Senses darkvision 60 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
beasts is likewise something often put to practical use, and the Zil often use small animals as messengers or guides. While Zil gnomes don’t automatically have proficiency with Deception or
Persuasion, these skills are common in Zil society; you could take the charlatan or criminal background as a way of reflecting your Zil upbringing. As a player character, one question is why you’ve left
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
eye, tutors are teaching Ymezra the skills she needs to take over the family business one day. Jessamine’s Curse. Before she went into business for herself, Jessamine worked as an assassin for a
Soulmonger’s death curse. She covers her rotting flesh with scarves and bandage wrappings, and she is predisposed to help any adventurers actively trying to end the death curse. Jobal Deals in guides
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
test the snow ahead of them. Kobolds native to Icewind Dale frequently wander into Ten-Towns to escape the dreadful cold, hoping to trade what few skills they have for some warm soup and shelter. The
., climb 20 ft.
STR
7 (−2)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
8 (−1)
WIS
8 (−1)
CHA
8 (−1)
Saving Throws Dex +4, Con +3
Skills Perception +1, Stealth +4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
surface world makes them valuable guides, and their insights can help other stone giants grasp the dangers of living in a dream. Dreamwalkers become divorced from reality by isolation, shame, and their
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Speed 40 ft.
STR
23 (+6)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
21 (+5)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
8 (−1)
CHA
12 (+1)
Saving Throws Dex +6, Con +9, Wis +3
Skills
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
they are skilled at not displaying it. Cool rationality guides their actions, they make and follow careful plans, and they are patient enough to do nothing when the ideal outcome relies on such
is 30 feet. Vedalken Dispassion. You have advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws. Tireless Precision. You are proficient in one of the following skills of your choice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
statistics as follows: Both goblins are neutral. Add Acrobatics +6 and Athletics +3 to the goblins’ list of skills. The goblins have advantage on checks made to avoid being surprised. The goblins
notice the adventurers as they approach the Silken Paths and are willing to act as guides and helpers — for a fee, of course. They’ll settle for 2 gp per day each, but Yuk Yuk (who does all the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
leader of their company of guides, which at this point might also include Clapperclaw the scarecrow and Squirt the oilcan. If you feel burdened by all these nonplayer characters, give them
responsibilities that don’t require a lot of your attention. For example, Clapperclaw’s main duty might be to carry Squirt, while Amidor might spend nearly all its time watching over the other guides and whispering
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
resources, goals, and leaders—directly sponsors and guides your adventures. Types of Religious Orders Not every religious order represents an alliance of worshipers devoted to godly ideals. Perhaps your
Fierce Inquisitor. A severe hierarch directs you to cleanse wickedness from a region, from the order, or from within yourself. 5 Beloved Healer. A famed healer guides you to where you’ll be needed most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
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INT
12 (+1)
WIS
20 (+5)
CHA
12 (+1)
Saving Throws Wis +8, Cha +4
Skills Arcana +4, Medicine +8, Nature +4, Survival +8
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages Aquan
contain other treasures protected by magical wards, at your discretion. Development If the characters convince Krull to lead them to Arkhan, the tortle guides them safely to the Monument to Tiamat (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
her former skills and intellect, and bonded to an equally special flesh golem that she wears as a costumed skin. (If you are playing through Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus, this setup was one of
Guides” section below for information on Eludecia’s statistics. The construct travels with the characters, and can magically teleport them to either the Tomb of Horrors or the Temple of Moloch, transporting the party to either location in the distant past.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
your core belief system. Ideals might answer any of these questions: What are the principles that you will never betray? What would prompt you to make sacrifices? What drives you to act and guides
, and he constantly challenges himself to improve his skills. His lawful evil alignment gives him ideals of impartiality and a lust for power.
Tika Waylan’s bond is to the Inn of the Last Home. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
lethal foe. Because they travel widely, orthons are unequaled as guides through the layers of the Nine Hells. Orthon
Large Fiend (Devil), Typically Lawful Evil
Armor Class 17 (half plate)
Hit
, Con +9, Wis +6
Skills Perception +10, Stealth +11, Survival +10
Damage Resistances cold; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks that aren’t silvered
Damage Immunities fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
work for anyone who offers it the promise of a worthy struggle against a lethal foe. Because they travel widely, orthons are unequaled as guides through the layers of the Nine Hells. Orthon
Large fiend
(+2)
CHA
16(+3)
Saving Throws Dex +7, Con +9, Wis +6
Skills Perception +10, Stealth +11, Survival +10
Damage Resistances cold; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
personality traits. Choose your character’s alignment (the moral compass that guides his or her decisions) and ideals. The Personality and Background section also helps you identify the things your character
that’s a more precise fit for your character concept.
A background gives your character a background feature (a general benefit) and proficiency in two skills, and it might also give you additional
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
15 (+2)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Con +7, Cha +7
Skills Deception +7, Intimidation +7, Persuasion +7
Damage Resistances cold, necrotic
Damage Immunities poison
14 (+2)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Con +5, Cha +6
Skills Deception +6, Intimidation +6, Persuasion +6
Damage Resistances cold, necrotic
Damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, farmhands, guides, or other unskilled laborers. For the most part, those who attend this fair are brutes, bandits, freeholders whose lands can no longer sustain them, or Uthgardt who wish to be among
duel. It’s quite common for a new adventuring company to come into being at one of these fairs, when those who stand out from the crowd because they have legitimate skills to sell gravitate toward one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
warden for its private prison. The individuals in these roles generally serve the Xanathar for months or years, because replacements that have the same specialized skills can be hard to come by. What
, such as a demon or a dragon, that guides its organization from the shadows. Most common folk dismiss these rumors and the fools who circulate them, asserting that the Lords of Waterdeep would never allow such creatures to roam the city.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
isn’t your patron’s priority. 4 Intimate Connection. A common-born confidant or lover of your patron guides you in creating circumstances to bolster the noble family’s best interests. 5 Outside Insider
family leaders. Regardless of your skills or social standing, aristocratic patrons with enough foresight and imagination find a use for agents from any background. The Aristocrat Retainer Roles table
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. They serve as guides and advisors to the living, and members of the noble lines of Aerenal can exercise the rite of counsel to consult with ancestors in Shae Mordai. The greatest members of the Undying
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Saving Throws Con +6, Int +7, Wis +9
Skills Arcana +7, History +11, Insight +9, Perception +9, Religion +7
Damage Vulnerabilities necrotic
Damage Immunities poison, radiant
Condition
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
+ 3)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
13(+1)
DEX
12(+1)
CON
12(+1)
INT
10(+0)
WIS
11(+0)
CHA
11(+0)
Skills Perception +2, Athletics +3
Senses passive Perception 12
up her privacy to deal with the increased crime and chaos on Ravnica.
Isperia is devoted to her guild’s belief that law is the ultimate bulwark against chaos, and it is her steady hand that guides
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
ago for her first taste of magical power. Levistus speaks to her in dreams and guides her path. Shortly after Avarice arrived in Ten-Towns, Levistus urged her to seek out the Black Sword. Avarice
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WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
9 (−1)
Saving Throws Int +6, Wis +3
Skills Arcana +6, History +6
Damage Resistances cold (granted by staff of frost), fire
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
)
INT
15(+2)
WIS
16(+3)
CHA
17(+3)
Saving Throws Con +10, Int +6, Cha +7
Skills Deception +11, Insight +7, Perception +7, Sleight of Hand +9
Senses passive Perception 17
Skills Athletics +13, Perception +5
Damage Immunities fire
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages Giant
Challenge 14 (11,500 XP)
Dual Shields. The giant carries two shields, each of which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
sacrifices? What drives you to act and guides your goals and ambitions? What is the single most important thing you strive for?
You can choose any ideals you like, but your character’s alignment is a good
. Artemis Entreri never allows his emotions to master him, and he constantly challenges himself to improve his skills. His lawful evil alignment gives him ideals of impartiality and a lust for power
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
in profit than quality. Lacking the carpentry skills of his ancestors, he relies on underpaid apprentices to assemble wagons that are little better than ordinary, yet they cost five times as much. The
staff cordial. The tavern is a popular hangout for rangers and scouts, most of whom sell their services as wilderness guides. One of Nemyth’s “regulars” is a friendly and capable guide named Zindra