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Soldier - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp Specialty During your time as a soldier, you had a specific role to play in your unit or army. Roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below to

determine your role: d8 Specialty 1 Officer 2 Scout 3 Infantry 4 Cavalry 5 Healer 6 Quartermaster 7 Standard bearer 8 Support staff (cook

Soldier Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

or deck of cards, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp Specialty During your time as a soldier, you had a specific role to play in your unit or army. Roll a d8 or choose

from the options in the table below to determine your role: d8 Specialty 1 Officer 2 Scout 3 Infantry 4 Cavalry 5 Healer 6 Quartermaster 7 Standard

Ki-rin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Outer Planes, ki-rins in service to benevolent deities take a direct role in the eternal struggle between good and evil. In the mortal world, ki-rins are celebrated far and wide as harbingers of destiny

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

heart of the world and monuments to the durability of life. In their role as caretakers, firbolgs live off the land while striving to remain in balance with nature. Their methods reflect common

tactics fail, the firbolgs take more direct action. Their observations of a settlement determine what happens next. If the outsiders seem peaceful, the firbolgs approach and gently ask them to leave, even

Dragonmarked House Campaign Themes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Dragonmarked House Campaign Themes The dragonmarked houses provide an opportunity for your campaign to explore the role of magic in society and the power of industry in the postwar world. If the

certain houses, with idealistic leaders seeking to direct the house along a more responsible path while barons are driven by greed alone. As a prominent part of society, the dragonmarked houses strive

Faiths of Khorvaire

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Faiths of Khorvaire Religion plays an important role in Eberron. While gods don’t physically manifest as they do in other settings, people of faith believe that divine forces play a role in everyday

, including holy symbols and domains. This section provides a more direct look at what your faith means to you and how to reflect that devotion through your actions. In creating a devout character, it

Race and Class

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Race and Class Each guild description in chapter 2 provides suggested races and classes for characters belonging to that guild. Some races have strong traditions that direct them toward certain

guilds, but exceptions exist. If you choose a class or a race that’s not typical for your guild, you might have trouble finding a role in the guild — or, more accurately, your superiors might have trouble

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

common apes. Although some purebloods are able to reproduce with humans, most are disgusted by the idea and would do so only if seduction is necessary for a pureblood to preserve a role as a confidant or

yuan-ti know they can’t resort to direct attacks in order to reclaim their rightful place in the world. Operating out of the subterranean ruins of their buildings in foreign lands, yuan-ti

Types of Officers

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

experts to direct a crew’s efforts. Other roles focus on keeping the crew’s health and morale in order. The roles are meant to provide a sense of the types of ability checks useful to managing a ship

. Of these, though, captain is the only role that must be filled for the ship to function. A ship needs a single person to issue orders and respond to threats, otherwise a ship risks chaos and confusion

The Dreaming Dark in the War

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

The Dreaming Dark in the War The chaos that reigned during the Last War enabled the agents of the Dreaming Dark to move and act with absolute freedom throughout Khorvaire. Any direct conflict among

influence across Khorvaire, carrying its corruption into new populations. THE ROLE OF DREAMS If you plan to use the Dreaming Dark as a major villain in your campaign, it can be helpful to establish

Build Your Group

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

characters in your group might have different relationships with your patron, though; consider some or all of these roles for your characters: Agent. The Agent doesn’t receive direct communications

from an immortal patron, but puts faith in the dreams and inspiration of others, following such omens with an eager heart. This character is under no illusions of having a special role to play in the

Reporting for Duty

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

be found, as he has already reported to the castle. When the characters arrive at Castle Kalaman, any guard can direct them to Marshal Vendri’s office on the second floor (see “Within the Castle” for

stands as you enter. “Thank you for coming. I won’t mince words: we’re in the dark regarding the dangers I fear are fast approaching our gates, and your role will be to change that. But first, you must

Invisible Stalker

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

choose a result from the Uncontrolled Invisible Stalkers table to inspire why one of these monsters lurks in an area without a direct command. Uncontrolled Invisible Stalkers 1d6 The Invisible

(1d8 + 3) Thunder damage, and the target has the Grappled condition (escape DC 13). Until the grapple ends, the target can’t cast spells with a Verbal component and takes 7 (2d6) Thunder damage at the

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

created the orcs and continues to direct their destiny. He is aided and abetted by the other warrior deities, Bahgtru and Ilneval, who bring strength and cunning to the battlefield. The followers of all

orcs can be dominated by evil creatures of immense power, and they accept this subservient role either because they are forced to or because it offers them a measure of security while they engage in

Aasimar Guides

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

in dreams. As such, the guidance is not a direct command or a simple spoken word. Instead, the aasimar receives visions, prophecies, and feelings. The angelic being is far from omniscient. Its

As DM, you take on the role of an aasimar’s angelic guide and decide what kind of advice or omens to send in dreams. The deva, or other celestial being, is your chance to add special roleplaying

Forming a Team

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

adventure. The Mage Tower game isn’t until the end of the academic year, but preparing for it plays a key role in this adventure. If you wish, roleplay the scene in which the characters register their team

with Professor Sharpbeak. The owlin counselor can be found in the Biblioplex near the Hall of Oracles. There, she’s helping direct new first-year students to vital places on campus. For a description

All for One: The Clan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

dwarf’s direct descendants — beloved sons, daughters, and grandchildren — are often the ones who inherit the inanimate works their ancestor leaves behind. Marriage is a sacred rite among the dwarves

vigilant warrior; the clan needs a wide range of labor and talents to meet all the needs of the group. Filling the second role are an equally large number of dwarves whose occupations involve the crafting of

Build Your Group

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

this kind of work. Characters with the criminal background excel at putting their skills and contacts to use on the church’s behalf. Prophet. The Prophet is a visionary with a more-or-less direct

demons they are hunting. Characters with access to divination magic (including clerics with the Knowledge domains as well as wizards) might excel at this role. Many Scholars come from the sage background

The Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad

Magic Items Infernal Machine Rebuild

bones. You have vulnerability to radiant damage, and you have disadvantage on attack rolls while in direct sunlight. 09 You summon a unicorn that obeys your commands. If you give a command that

any text. You lose the ability to speak any language. This has no effect on casting spells with verbal components. 31 You can cast the speak with plants spell three times. Your skin turns

Orogs

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

chief. Keeping the Balance What most war chiefs don’t realize, or trust in, is the fact that orogs aren’t a direct threat to their rule. By nothing more than their presence, orogs serve as a balancing

by the schism. At the other extreme, an orog might accept a role in battle or leadership under special circumstances. If a tribe finds itself up against formidable or unexpected resistance, the

Ancient Being

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

perhaps you work as its direct agents, enacting its will. Whether you chose this arrangement or were tricked into it, you can count on the strange resources of your benefactor as long as you serve its

to its patron might be a clearly defined exchange, or it could be uncertain or forceful. Whatever the nature of the being, as long as your group fulfills its role, the being offers rewards. Roll or

Soldier

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

set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp Specialty During your time as a soldier, you had a specific role to play in your unit or army. Roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below

to determine your role: d8 Specialty 1 Officer 2 Scout 3 Infantry 4 Cavalry 5 Healer 6 Quartermaster 7 Standard bearer 8 Support staff (cook, blacksmith, or the like) Feature: Military Rank You

Sovereign

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

celebrities—also fill a sovereign’s role. When choosing or creating a sovereign to serve, consider whether that leader commands a government organization or another faction. While this section assumes your

increases or decreases depending on the sovereign’s nature, the type of work you perform, and the length of your employment. Sovereign Contact You might benefit from direct contact with your group patron

Caer Locations (C1-C9)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Kadroth’s beck and call. It’s a mostly thankless role that comes with a mountain of verbal abuse. The only time Thoob feels rewarded is when Kadroth orders him to relay instructions to another cultist

and resistance to fire damage. From this usurped office, he coordinates all cult activities in Ten-Towns. It’s a role he carved out for himself by asserting that he’s tight with Levistus. He rules the

Mahadi, Emporium Master

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

patron. In his role as the master of the Wandering Emporium, Mahadi has received special dispensation from Asmodeus to travel freely between the Material Plane and the Nine Hells to operate his

adventurer with a rod of lordly might, to which only the recipient and its direct descendants can attune. Resurrection. Asmodeus sends one of his loyal priest followers to cast true resurrection on a

Religious Order

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

, even if their reasons are unclear until you arrive. 6 Divinity’s Voice. Otherworldly messages direct you to undertake divine quests. Religious Order Member Your primary duty to a religious order is

order and the backgrounds frequently associated with each role. Religious Order Member Roles Role Backgrounds Councilor Acolyte, Folk Hero, Hermit, Sage, Urchin Defender Acolyte, Criminal, Folk Hero

Decisionist

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

, or boost the morale of franchise hirelings. KELSHI ANNAB Human Decisionist (Ranger) There are decisionists of all stripes. Domineering narcissists gravitate toward the role, to be sure, and

occasionally that unyielding demeanor has its purpose. Decisionist Annab approaches the role in another way, considering herself in many ways outside the party she travels with, even though she has served

Guild Membership

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

that you maintain your association with it throughout your life. As a result, your choice of guild can play a more significant role than most backgrounds do in shaping what your character does now

, assuming that other members of the guild are aware of what you’ve done. Each guild’s description in this chapter includes a discussion of its goals and your role in pursuing those goals, which your DM

Unicorn

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

use it as a component in eldritch rituals. However, any creature that takes a role, no matter how small, in slaying a unicorn is likely to become the target of divine retribution. Blessed Mounts

. When darkness and evil threaten to overwhelm the mortal world, the gods sometimes see fit to pair a unicorn mount with a champion. A paladin astride a unicorn is a sign of the gods’ direct intervention

The Revered Queen

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

played a critical role in ensuring that the githyanki under her rule were protected from an immediate, direct assault by their kin. Using her mastery of arcane magic, she helped the githyanki establish a

Fierna and Belial

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

who are desperate to attain positions of power and status entreat her, as do those who — for whatever reason — need to be loved, feared, or respected. Fierna takes a direct interest in the soul trade

. Her prodigious intellect allows her to glean the best information from the mountains of reports generated by her agents on the Material Plane. Fierna sometimes personally takes a role in bending a

Divine Relationships

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

death—and its insatiable gluttony for new creatures to consume. Uro, Titan of Nature’s Wrath, might be seen as a direct predecessor of Keranos and Thassa, but it was the incarnation of natural disaster

almost certainly don’t imagine Kruphix and Klothys in that role. The other eight deities, the fourth generation, represent the application of abstract principles to the reality of mortal life. For

Campaign Characters

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

directly sharing what they want to see in a campaign. You can learn about your players’ preferences in two ways: Direct Input. Ask your players what they want to do in a campaign. Regularly inquire about how

characters buy a tavern using the treasure they’ve amassed, you can adjust the campaign so that the tavern has a role in future adventures. One adventure might involve a competitor trying to put the

Life in the Domains of Dread

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

players who want to create characters devoted to Ezra to define the god’s role in their domain of origin. Time and Dates The Domains of Dread don’t share a unified calendar. However, in most

Keepers provide to select clients, such as delivery to individuals whose whereabouts are unknown or verbal messages relayed by talking ravens.

Specific Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

an attack roll? The extra damage in the hex spell requires an attack that hits. Since resting identifies magic items, and the identify spell doesn’t spot curses, what is the role of the identify spell

round. Is the sentence of suggestion in the suggestion spell the verbal component, or is the verbal component separate? Verbal components are mystic words, not normal speech. The spell’s suggestion is an

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