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Lizardfolk
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
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
quirk for a lizardfolk character or to inspire a unique mannerism.
Lizardfolk Quirks
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Quirk
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You hate waste and see no reason not to scavenge fallen enemies. Fingers are tasty and
Kenku
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. The kenku lack the talent to improvise or alter a plan, but a wise Master sets multiple plans in motion at once, confident that underlings can follow orders to the letter.
For this reason, many
might sound like fun, but it can prove distracting and could slow down the game.
Kenku Names
Given that kenku can duplicate any sound, their names are drawn from a staggering variety of
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
existence, dwarves have carved out their strongholds underground for a variety of reasons. Their unmatched prowess in mining and stonework makes them ideal candidates to use the subterranean realm for
of art makes any stronghold a prime target for thieves and raiders. For that reason, the entrance to a stronghold doesn’t broadcast its presence by being a stellar example of dwarven stonework. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
for the world to heal. If Klothys didn’t intend this, they reason, then surely she wouldn’t have brought so many monsters along in her wake. The Klothys’s Villains table suggests just a few foes that
free one of those ancient terrors.
Klothys’s Monsters A variety of monstrous creatures might arise in an area as a result of Klothys’s influence, particularly those presented on the Klothys’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
horrors — a variety of things that lurk in the dark and embody the deepest fears of Ravnica’s people. All are evil creatures with dim reason and preternatural cunning. At least three guilds have been
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
yourself in a bustling city, you’re likely to spot a wonderful variety of folk. You hear words in languages utterly foreign to you, and you smell dishes both delectable and strange. Waterdeep is the
charitable actions such as burial of the unknown dead. Their motives are manifold, but their actions — no matter the reason — earn them loyalty and high regard from those who benefit from their largesse
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
pursue the goals of the Solar Bastion, the order’s eponymous headquarters is staffed with a variety of scholars, researchers, diviners, and retired knights who train active members. Leadership The
, the angel chose to establish the Solar Bastion rather than return to his god’s service. A powerful and immortal Celestial, Hilarion sees no reason for additional tiers of leadership in the organization
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
suggests a variety of parts you might play in an aristocrat’s agenda and the backgrounds frequently associated with each role. Aristocrat Retainer Roles Role Backgrounds Advisor Acolyte
tomorrow’s target. The only things that are certain are the variety of your patron’s whims and that tomorrow there will surely be more. The Aristocrat Quests table presents the sorts of work you might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
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.
Class-Based Living Loot Satchel Class Satchel
with a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. Living the Good Life Also at rank 2, Head Office trusts that as long as your needs are met, you have no reason to skim any profits. You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
chamber where they may lounge on pillows, cushions, and divans as they place orders for extravagant dishes from across the planes of existence and enjoy a variety of spa services that range from the
variety of spa services. Light spa amenities (body, foot, and hand treatments, massage therapy, skin care, general grooming and bathing) are included along with the standard dining menu at no additional
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
marriages and funerals. Temples are places where worshipers go either to spend personal or family time in a space consecrated to a deity or to seek the aid of the priests for some reason. Small
, but they aren’t taken into custody or punished as long as they obey the laws of the city. Some places take this form of persecution a step further, for a variety of reasons. A tyrant might outlaw
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
, and other peoples, as some of them rise to greet the morning and others retire after a hard night of work or play. They are the reason she is here: sworn to protect them, she leads a flight of roc
of the cards. Chapter 6 presents new monsters and NPCs, again reflecting the creatures seen on Magic cards as well as the nature of each guild. The guildmaster of each guild is detailed in this chapter, as are a variety of guild members.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
of their defenses. For the same reason, only the Stoneshaft elders know and plan all the details of those defenses, so any single dwarf doesn’t know everything and can’t reveal it. Stoneshafts like
and are interested in the full variety of clothing and fashions, music, jokes and current news and rumors, and household goods and tools that Waterdeep offers. They tend to favor maces and morningstars
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Chaos Incarnate Although sages group demons into types according to their power, the Abyss knows no such categories. Demons are spawned from the stuff of the Abyss in a near-infinite variety of
seemingly obliterated in a battle (perhaps to be reborn in another location). For this reason, imposing a sense of order on the relationship between the Abyss’s layers is a fool’s errand. All that can be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the characters to reach the scene, depending on how they’re traveling. But if they tarry for no particular reason, Menard is dragged into the water, never to surface again. A similar period later, a
they leave his ship immediately — without the use of the boat. If the characters try to reason with him, the captain quickly proves how unreasonable he can be by ordering the crew to kill the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (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
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
later. If you failed the check, this property can’t be used again until the next dawn. Why Be a Documancer? d8 Reason
1 You heard a rumor once that signing a contract with your off hand is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Anatomy of a War Band A gnoll war band is likely to contain a variety of gnolls and other creatures, and no two of these groups have the same composition. The gnolls that make up the rank and file
touched by Yeenoghu and turns into a flind itself. The death or disappearance of a flind for any other reason causes a war band to descend into brutal infighting. Sometimes a new leader emerges from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
has made two allied contacts. 21+ Character has made three allied contacts. Contacts are NPCs who now share a bond with the character. Each one either owes the character a favor or has some reason to
boring noble insists you visit each day and listen to long, tedious theories of magic. 7 You have become the target of a variety of embarrassing rumors.* 8 You spent an additional 500 gp trying to impress people. *Might involve a rival
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
fellow named Carralag, and his supporters are quite passionate about their winged champion.
As befits a metropolis that boasts people of all cultures, Sharn hosts a wide variety of sports and athletic
the Stone Trees, part of the Cornerstone district, where the matches serve as both a spectator sport and a reason for gambling. Shifters created temporary hrazhak fields in the slums and warehouse
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
, consolidate wealth, and fragment a populace against itself. The numbers of the guildless include people engaged in a wide variety of trades and services that aren’t managed and regulated by the guilds
the bidding of their guild superiors. Most adventuring characters, though, prefer more independence. You can roll a d6 or choose from the options in the table below to establish a reason for the freedom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Serpent Hills, where we were taken prisoner by yuan-ti patrolling the borders of their domain. The half-elf was hauled away in slaver’s chains, but for some reason I was taken to the court of Jarant
many metallic dragons dwell in the Serpent Hills, and a clear rival for mates, wealth, and power — the green dragon known as Ralionate — lives in the nearby forest of Wyrms. A variety of advisors and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Elixir of Health. A drink loses its magic if it is removed from the Red Belvedere. Oganath also offers a variety of mundane cocktails, which cost 3 talons each. N2: Enchanting Arcana A sleek rakshasa in
lair. Unless the characters provide a compelling reason to enter, Drekarvynix attacks them. The red dragon doesn’t pursue the characters back through the tunnel to Dragon’s Pride.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
might have heard that much of this ward is set up as safe houses, meeting places, and fronts for a variety of criminal organizations, including the Xanathar Guild and the Zhentarim. None of these
when he has no reason to do so. However, when the second sight grips him, all that changes. Kal’s eyes come into focus and he becomes as sober as a priest of Ilmater at sunup. “Their plans are afoot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
receives a cut of the pirate’s profits, some of which goes toward paying bonuses to her garrison to keep the soldiers happy. Although she’s a villain of sorts, Liara Portyr has no reason to be an enemy to
Emerald Enclave has expert guides stationed here as well. One of them, a druid named Qawasha (see “Finding a Guide”), comes highly recommended. The main reason adventurers have for visiting Fort
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk
him. Quizlit Leitlink. She’s always helping people. No one is that nice for no reason. She must want something. Spugnoir. He’s got a secret book he’s always reading from. He won’t let anyone else look
bodyguard. Kobort directs all questions to Turuko and has no patience for small talk.
Secret Agent. Turuko is an acolyte of Rao, the god of reason, peace, and serenity. He’s also an agent of Veluna
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
an impressive variety of food. A rotund, red-faced man in a tall white hat barks orders at his underlings, brandishing a sharp knife with every instruction. Stairs in this room lead to the banquet
the middle of the room. Shelves of foodstuffs and ingredients line the walls. The back wall of the pantry is one large wine rack that contains a variety of splendid bottled wines. (This wine rack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
retired sailors, the bar’s regulars are in fact contacts for a variety of unsavory organizations, from smugglers and bandits to fences, drug dealers, and panderers. Some work for the Guild, others
by city stipends and tips from grieving loved ones. In secret, the Candulhallows have grown quietly rich off a variety of death-related scams. Chief among these is a secret smuggling arrangement with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
retired sailors, the bar’s regulars are in fact contacts for a variety of unsavory organizations, from smugglers and bandits to fences and drug dealers. Some work for the Guild, others for operations
stipends and tips from grieving loved ones. In secret, the Candulhallows have grown quietly rich off a variety of death-related scams. Chief among these is a secret smuggling arrangement with Nine-Fingers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
dragon in area 7. If they succeed, Reidoth will honor his part of the agreement but will not accompany the party inside the mine. If the characters attack him for any reason, Reidoth transforms into a
attack. When the zombies have caught sight of the characters, they pursue them no matter where they go. A variety of old tools—tongs, bellows, hammers, and a pair of iron anvils—are scattered around
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Venomfang the dragon in area U7, she’ll provide directions. If the characters attack her for any reason, Reidoth transforms into a gray squirrel and scurries from the cottage through a crack in the wall
forward to attack. Once the zombies see the characters, they pursue the characters relentlessly. A variety of old tools—tongs, bellows, hammers, and a pair of iron anvils—are scattered around the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, however, since the area is home to a huge variety of fish and shellfish, many of which are prized in Waterdeep. Reghed Glacier The cold winds that give Icewind Dale its name blow down off this high
, the High Moor to the south, and the Graypeak Mountains to the east, the Southwood has the same variety of trees found in the High Forest, without the High Forest’s mysterious reputation. Hunters and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
force field around Kolat Towers keeps out riffraff, Sidra assumes the characters are guests of Manshoon arriving for a clandestine meeting. If the characters give her no reason to believe otherwise, she
casting spells and throwing off fire rays. Bookshelves. Manshoon removed any tomes of value from the bedroom, leaving noticeable gaps on the shelves between mundane books on a variety of esoteric
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
in these rooms contain a variety of items. One chest has a wooden club and a leather purse containing 10 ep. Another holds a silver belt buckle (5 gp), a leather purse containing 20 sp, and a long
for copper pieces. Treasure. The lizardfolk scaleshield wears a silvered necklace (10 gp). The pot for the dice game consists of 20 cp. The chests are unlocked. They contain a variety of leather belts