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Zhentilar Soldier

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

organization is so steep that many Zhentilar soldiers would rather die for the Zhentarim than abandon their post.

Samara Strongbones

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

gather information. Loyal spies would rather die than divulge information that could compromise them or their employers.

Dracophage Subject

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

tadpole chews its way through vital organs and out of the host’s chest in 1 round, killing the host in the process. If the disease is cured before the tadpole’s emergence, the tadpole

, making them formidable assassins as well. Their small wings don’t allow kapaks to fly, but they do help the draconians turn a fall into a rough glide. When they die, kapaks dissolve into acid

Corrin Delmaco

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

trained to secretly gather information. Loyal spies would rather die than divulge information that could compromise them or their employers.

Spy Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

cutthroat politics. A spy is trained to secretly gather information. Loyal spies would rather die than divulge information that could compromise them or their employers.

Orvex Ocrammas

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

politics. A spy is trained to secretly gather information. Loyal spies would rather die than divulge information that could compromise them or their employers.

Vampirate

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

vampire’s but doesn’t use them to draw vital fluids from prey, which vampirates consider an unsavory act. Rather, a vampirate drains life energy from another creature by touching it or by

Khalessa Draga

Monsters Out of the Abyss

individuals use spies to gain the upper hand in a world of cutthroat politics. A spy is trained to secretly gather information. Loyal spies would rather die than divulge information that could compromise them or their employers.

Vampirate Mage

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

use them to draw vital fluids from prey, which vampirates consider an unsavory act. Rather, a vampirate drains life energy from another creature by touching it or by siphoning off its energy from a

Vampirate Captain

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

parchment. A vampirate has fangs like a vampire’s but doesn’t use them to draw vital fluids from prey, which vampirates consider an unsavory act. Rather, a vampirate drains life energy from

Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

away in the night to seek the cold will of fate. In some ways, the goliath drive to outdo themselves feeds into the grim inevitability of their decline and death. A goliath would much rather die in

the responsibility to earn a place in the tribe or die trying. Driven Competitors Every day brings a new challenge to a goliath. Food, water, and shelter are rare in the uppermost mountain reaches. A

War Magic

classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

A variety of arcane colleges specialize in training wizards for war. The tradition of War Magic blends principles of evocation and abjuration, rather than specializing in either of those schools. It

response: “What good is being able to throw a mighty fireball if I die before I can cast it?” War Magic Features Wizard Level Feature 2nd Arcane Deflection, Tactical Wit 6th Power Surge 10th Durable Magic 14th Deflecting Shroud

War Magic (XGtE)

classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

A variety of arcane colleges specialize in training wizards for war. The tradition of War Magic blends principles of evocation and abjuration, rather than specializing in either of those schools. It

response: “What good is being able to throw a mighty fireball if I die before I can cast it?” War Magic Features Wizard Level Feature 3rd Arcane Deflection, Tactical Wit 6th Power Surge 10th Durable Magic 14th Deflecting Shroud

Rogue

classes Player’s Handbook

Core Rogue Traits Primary Ability Dexterity Hit Point Die D8 per Rogue level Saving Throw Proficiencies Dexterity and Intelligence Skill Proficiencies Choose 4: Acrobatics

skills that help them in a dungeon environment, such as climbing, finding and disarming traps, and opening locks. In combat, Rogues prioritize subtle strikes over brute strength. They would rather make

Knight of the Order

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

You belong to an order of knights who have sworn oaths to achieve a certain goal. The nature of this goal depends on the order you serve, but in your eyes it is without question a vital and honorable

important than the gear and fighting style of its members, and so most of these orders aren’t limited to fighting types, but are open to all sorts of folk who are willing to battle and die for the

Auril (Second Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

her to explode and die. A mephit that dies in this way does not use its Death Burst. Instead, each creature within 10 feet of the exploding mephit must succeed on a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw, taking

might prove helpful: So long as she has mortal worshipers, Auril can’t truly die (although the characters can rid the world of her for a time). Thus, she has no reason to capitulate to mortals

Auril (Third Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

. For roleplaying purposes, the following suggestions might prove helpful: So long as she has mortal worshipers, Auril can’t truly die (although the characters can rid the world of her for a

. A stat block is given for each of Auril’s three forms. These descriptions do not reflect Auril at full power, but rather Auril as she is encountered in this adventure.Lair Actions Auril

Bavlorna Blightstraw

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Amphibious. Bavlorna can breathe air and water. Boon of Immortality. Bavlorna is immune to any effect that would age her, and she can’t die from old age. Widdershins Allergy. If a creature

Trait. “I detest chores and would rather have other creatures do them for me.” Ideal. “I don’t care about the past or the future. I live in the present. What I do now, this very

Auril (First Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

can’t truly die (although the characters can rid the world of her for a time). Thus, she has no reason to capitulate to mortals’ demands. As the embodiment of winter’s cruelty, she is

rather Auril as she is encountered in this adventure.Lair Actions Auril dwells on Solstice, a frozen island hidden among the titanic icebergs in the Sea of Moving Ice. Few creatures know of this

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, the kobolds are usually put to work enlarging their masters’ living area and protecting vital areas of the lair with traps and other defenses. Some human communities hire kobolds to dig their

other useful items, but if they are at risk of discovery, they run away rather than attack anyone in the house. By fleeing before they can be seen or identified, they avoid getting into a situation

Dimir Operative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

d6 Flaw 1 I like secrets so much that I’m reluctant to share details of a plan even with those who need to know. 2 I would let my friends die rather than reveal my true

Constitution

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

Constitution Constitution measures health, stamina, and vital force. Constitution Checks Constitution checks are uncommon, and no skills apply to Constitution checks, because the endurance this

ability represents is largely passive rather than involving a specific effort on the part of a character or monster. A Constitution check can model your attempt to push beyond normal limits, however. The

Anthropologist

backgrounds Tomb of Annihilation

. 2 I’m a stickler when it comes to observing proper etiquette and local customs. 3 I would rather observe than meddle. 4 By living among violent people, I have become

’s the point in saving people if they’re going to die anyway? (Chaotic) d6 Bond 1 My mentor gave me a journal filled with lore and wisdom. Losing it would devastate me

Constitution

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Constitution Constitution measures health, stamina, and vital force. Constitution Checks Constitution checks are uncommon, and no skills apply to Constitution checks, because the endurance this

ability represents is largely passive rather than involving a specific effort on the part of a character or monster. A Constitution check can model your attempt to push beyond normal limits, however. The

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

knowledge, rather than brute force. Harper agents are often proficient in Investigation, enabling them to be adept at snooping and spying. They often seek aid from other Harpers, sympathetic bards and

) 6 Aspiration. I seek to prove myself worthy of my god’s favor by matching my actions against his or her teachings. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I would die to recover an ancient

Ludendorf

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

cramped tenements and powering cranes serving the city’s fleet of ironclad ships. These ice-breaking, whaling vessels dare the Sea of Secrets to bring back massive beasts that provide vital food and fuel

speculative anatomy. The university continually needs new subjects for experiments and hires volunteers or pays individuals for “flesh rights”—ownership of their cadavers once they die. A secret society within Ludendorf University idolizes Viktra and follows the reckless paths laid by her work.

Trade Discal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel

nations or major trading companies, rather than individual sellers or producers, which is enforced by its high taxes and fees. Large quantities of goods, such as entire herds of animals or tons of metal

ore, can be transported via the Concord Jewels (described below) to the Trade Discal quickly and safely. The Trade Discal is a vital outlet; if something were to happen to it, the impact would be

Trade Discal

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

nations or major trading companies, rather than individual sellers or producers, which is enforced by its high taxes and fees. Large quantities of goods, such as entire herds of animals or tons of metal

ore, can be transported via the Concord Jewels (described below) to the Trade Discal quickly and safely. The Trade Discal is a vital outlet; if something were to happen to it, the impact would be

Vampirates

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie

use them to draw vital fluids from prey, which vampirates consider an unsavory act. Rather, a vampirate drains life energy from another creature by touching it or by siphoning off its energy from a

Ludendorf

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

cramped tenements and powering the cranes needed by the city’s fleet. These ironclad, ice-breaking whaling vessels dare the Sea of Secrets to bring back massive beasts that provide vital food and fuel for

cadavers once they die. A secret society within Ludendorf University idolizes Dr. Mordenheim and follows the reckless paths laid by her lesser-known early works.

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

than the gear and fighting style of its members, and so most of these orders aren’t limited to fighting types, but are open to all sorts of folk who are willing to battle and die for the order’s cause

Mentor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

training at a young age, and the mentor has a vital role in shaping a student’s attitudes and beliefs. If your character received training from someone else, who or what was that individual, and what

mentor was a wise treant who taught you to think in terms of years and decades rather than days or months. 2 You were tutored by a dryad who watched over a slumbering portal to the Abyss. During your

Rolling with It

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

might work. A drawback of this approach is that roleplaying can diminish if players feel that their die rolls, rather than their decisions and characterizations, always determine success.

Rolling with It Some DMs rely on die rolls for almost everything. When a character attempts a task, the DM calls for a check and picks a DC. As a DM using this style, you can’t rely on the

Healing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

divided by four (minimum of one die). For a more superheroic feel, you can let a character use a healing surge as a bonus action, rather than as an action. Slow Natural Healing Characters don’t regain

rare. As an action, a character can use a healing surge and spend up to half his or her Hit Dice. For each Hit Die spent in this way, the player rolls the die and adds the character’s Constitution

Wilfred's Tale

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

villain. He inherited the mantle of Darklord of the new domain of Mordent. Since then, Wilfred has claimed lordship of all who die in Mordent. He knows the location of the Apparatus and seeks to master

its powers, but how to do so and the location of a vital piece of the machine—the Rod of Rastinon—both elude him. He seeks to blackmail anyone who might be able to reveal the device’s secrets or find

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