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War Domain

classes Player’s Handbook

excellence and courage. Clerics who tap into the magic of the War Domain excel in battle, inspiring others to fight the good fight or offering acts of violence as prayers. Gods of the War Domain watch over

warriors and reward them for their great deeds. They include champions of honor and chivalry as well as gods of destruction and pillage. Other war gods take a more neutral stance, promoting war in all its manifestations and supporting warriors in any circumstance.

Moonstone Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, encourage great thinkers, and spur adventurers to heroic deeds. They sometimes give guidance to those in need or request help from adventurers to encourage them to greatness. As a rule

age, and I can’t wait for the day I can retire to my lair to be taken care of by doting fey. 5 I look down upon any being who resorts to violence to solve a problem. 6 Conversing with

Minotaur Legacy

Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

, are much better known and respected. Boros minotaurs choose the precision of the legion over the fury of the pack. Minotaurs tend to vent their outrage through violence, but they aren’t

’s Kamen Fortress is a prominent member of the Ordruun line, he would never call himself Grozdan Ordruun the way a human would. Minotaur Names The legends that recount the deeds of ancient

War Domain

classes Player’s Handbook (2014)

, the gods of war watch over warriors and reward them for their great deeds. The clerics of such gods excel in battle, inspiring others to fight the good fight or offering acts of violence as prayers

Vladimir Horngaard

Monsters Curse of Strahd

. When Strahd became a vampire, Vladimir and his revenants should have gone to their eternal rest. But Strahd's deeds were so heinous that Barovia and the knight's spirits became trapped behind

Dragon. Broken though the order may be, my allegiance never dies.” Flaw. “Destroying Strahd would end the vampire's torment, and that is something I will never allow.”PoisonNecrotic, Psychic

Young Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

into the realm of dreams to communicate with the creatures that sleep near their lairs. In this way, they inspire artists and poets, encourage great thinkers, and spur adventurers to heroic deeds

lair to be taken care of by doting fey. 5 I look down upon any being who resorts to violence to solve a problem. 6 Conversing with others is often difficult because I’m so easily distr

Mister Light

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

over the carnival’s Big Top, he sparkles like a disco ball. Alignment. Chaotic good. Personality Trait. “There’s always something for me to smile about.” Ideal. &ldquo

of the two of us, long ago. Perhaps that streak of violence hasn’t quite left me.”NecroticLightningBlessing of the Raven Queen (1/Day). Witch magically teleports, along with any equipment

Relentless Slasher Legacy

monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

disguise, its visage becoming a symbol of its crimes. 6 Penitent. The killer can’t help itself from committing crimes and seeks help to thwart its own continuing violence. 7 Ritualist

. The killer always attacks the same type of person in the same type of place in the same way. 8 Trophy Taker. The killer reliably collects something from its victims, hoarding them as trophies.

Rakdos Cultist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

I’m secretly hoping that I can change the cult from the inside, using my influence to help rein in the wanton violence. 4 I own something that Rakdos once touched (it’s seared

a member of a cult devoted to an ancient demon who delights in violence and chaos. It just so happens that Rakdos loves a good show, and your highest aspiration is to please the Defiler, the Lord of

Criminal / Spy Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

than most people to the world of murder, theft, and violence that pervades the underbelly of civilization, and you have survived up to this point by flouting the rules and regulations of society

who seem the fairest often have the most to hide. 6 I don’t pay attention to the risks in a situation. Never tell me the odds. 7 The best way to get me to do something is to tell me

Relentless Juggernaut Legacy

monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

killer can’t help itself from committing crimes and seeks help to thwart its own continuing violence. 7 Ritualist. The killer always attacks the same type of person in the same type of place

in the same way. 8 Trophy Taker. The killer reliably collects something from its victims, hoarding them as trophies.

Gladiator Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

you something of a local figure. When strangers recognize you in a town where you have performed, they typically take a liking to you. Suggested Characteristics Successful entertainers have

I love. 2 Someone stole my precious instrument, and someday I’ll get it back. 3 I want to be famous, whatever it takes. 4 I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds

Key Plot Points

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Cove. The characters must foray into Cobblehook Cove, the pirates’ lair, to reclaim the gems. There, they discover that an evil dragon named Sablewing has goaded the pirates toward violence. The characters must contend with the dragon and return the gems before an imminent storm destroys Respite.

Key Plot Points The following information is key to this adventure’s story: Respite Ablaze. Pirates who call themselves the Cobblehook Corsairs have raided the village of Respite, and the characters

Adult Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

great thinkers, and spur adventurers to heroic deeds. They sometimes give guidance to those in need or request help from adventurers to encourage them to greatness. As a rule, moonstone dragons are

’t wait for the day I can retire to my lair to be taken care of by doting fey. 5 I look down upon any being who resorts to violence to solve a problem. 6 Conversing with others is

Ancient Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

artists and poets, encourage great thinkers, and spur adventurers to heroic deeds. They sometimes give guidance to those in need or request help from adventurers to encourage them to greatness. As a rule

for my age, and I can’t wait for the day I can retire to my lair to be taken care of by doting fey. 5 I look down upon any being who resorts to violence to solve a problem. 6

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

Genasi inherit something from both sides of their dual nature. They resemble humans but have unusual skin color (red, green, blue, or gray), and there is something odd about them. The elemental blood

violence from people who mistake them for fiends. Facing a hard life, these genasi seek isolation in the wilds, making their homes in mountains or forests, near lakes, or underground. Most air and fire

Entertainer Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

establishment), as long as you perform each night. In addition, your performance makes you something of a local figure. When strangers recognize you in a town where you have performed, they typically take a

. 3 I want to be famous, whatever it takes. 4 I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds against that person’s. 5 I will do anything to prove myself superior to my

Valenar Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

or clever? Whatever their nature, it’s your duty to follow their example. Is this something you proudly embrace, or do you resist it? Each patron ancestor is tied to many Valenar: do you have a

instead of serving in a Valenar warband. Are you driven by visions from your patron ancestor? Are you pursuing an epic quest that mirrors their legendary deeds? Do you seek vengeance for the death of a

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

on. Even a stupid or physically weak kobold is given a role in the tribe, whether something as simple as picking mushrooms for food or watching over hatchlings, and they all understand that their

responsible for blocking tunnels to deter pursuit. Kobolds feel a cool affinity or something like kinship for other members of their tribe, but they are rarely affectionate with each other. Two kobolds

Criminal - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

spent a lot of time among other criminals and still have contacts within the criminal underworld. You’re far closer than most people to the world of murder, theft, and violence that pervades the

attention to the risks in a situation. Never tell me the odds. 7 The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it. 8 I blow up at the slightest insult. d6

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

something that put their homeland at risk, such as starting a forest fire or killing a rare or beautiful wild creature. These firbolgs are loners who wander the world in hope of finding a new place to

forest’s children by their deeds, habits, and other actions. By the same token, their tribe names merely refer to their homes. When dealing with other races, firbolgs refer to their lands by

Faceless

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Being who you are, you could never be a hero. Whether due to your class, your people, your family, or your sins, something about you prevents you from effectively pursuing the path you’ve

chosen. Even so, that doesn’t stop you. You’ve left your old face behind, taking on a new persona, becoming something more. Characters with the faceless background don a disguise &mdash

Bugbear Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

wandering children unless they clearly have something to gain by doing so. From the viewpoint of the rest of the world, their aggression and savagery are thankfully offset by their rarity and lethargy

indolence offers no clue to how vicious the creatures are. Bugbears are capable of bouts of incredible ferocity, using their muscular bodies to exact swift and ruthless violence. At their core

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

insults with vengeance. Like the branches of a young tree, elves are flexible in the face of danger. They trust in diplomacy and compromise to resolve differences before they escalate to violence. They

. “All that haste, their ambition and drive to accomplish something before their brief lives pass away—human endeavors seem so futile sometimes. But then you look at what they have

Eleanor's Loss

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

Eleanor’s Loss It might be that something one of the characters did in the past impressed a local female human by the name of Eleanor Loveage (N female human commoner). She could be the relative of

someone a party member saved in a previous adventure, or she might have heard of the characters’ prior good deeds. She is also Jarme’s sister, and she can’t believe that her brother could have done the

Entertainer - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

performance makes you something of a local figure. When strangers recognize you in a town where you have performed, they typically take a liking to you. BALDUR’S GATE FEATURE: BACKSTAGE PASS You

measure my deeds against that person’s. 5 I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated rival. 6 I would do anything for the other members of my old troupe. d6

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

that the gears of society turn smoothly and quietly. (Lawful) 3 Peace. The ultimate object of the law is to remove violence from society. (Good) 4 Compliance. Coercion is a fine

modeled my career after a highly respected lawmage or arrester, but I fear that my role model might be involved in something illegal. Flaws d6 Flaw 1 I’m

Temptation

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

thinking straight, and you fear you might do something you’ll regret. 2 Pride. Your deeds are noteworthy, and no one takes note of them more often than you. 3 Lust. You can’t resist an attractive

face and a pleasant smile. 4 Envy. You are mindful of what some famous folk have accomplished, and you feel inadequate when your deeds don’t compare to theirs. 5 Despair. You consider the great strength

Mercenary Veteran

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

possibilities.) Now you’re looking for something else, perhaps greater reward for the risks you take, or the freedom to choose your own activities. For whatever reason, you’re leaving

memories of war. I can’t get the images of violence out of my mind. 3 I’ve lost too many friends, and I’m slow to make new ones. 4 I’m full of inspiring and cautionary

Inheritor

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

Inheritor An ancestor or mentor’s deeds earned them a place in legend. Now it’s your turn. You are the clear inheritor of a famed legacy. You’ve inherited a token from your predecessor, something

Daask Villains

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

appear. Often what seems to be random violence might be motivated by something other than greed and cruelty. Examples of Daask villains appear on the Daask Villains table. Daask Villains d6 Villain

Daask Villains If Daask villains want something, they take it, and they destroy anything that gets in their way. Though some members of the organization are brutes, many are more cunning than they

Heroes of Destiny

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

and fame are good motives, but they’re often hiding something deeper—perhaps a longing to be accepted, or a burning desire to prove your naysayers wrong. Me? I fight to protect others and to kindle

hope. (And maybe, a little bit, to prove my father wrong.) Knight Destinies Card Heroic Tie Balance Someone—or something—wronged you in your past. You seek revenge. Comet You’ve been promised an

Myths and Deeds

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

Callapheia also serves as something of a gazetteer of Theros, describing its various lands and their inhabitants, at least as they existed some centuries ago. Finally, the deeds of the gods are sung

Myths and Deeds Countless tales tell the history, deeds, and nature of the gods. Sometimes these stories play out among the constellations in the night sky. They are chanted in hymns during the gods

Champions and Heroes

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

or forge a path that throws off the bonds of destiny. Regardless of the course they choose, the deeds of champions influence belief in the gods, but even more so, they fill the hearts of Theros’s

people with hope and wonder. More than just for their deeds, heroes fill an important role among the inhabitants of Theros. Legendary heroes form a vast collection of well-known archetypes whose deeds

Shar

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

pray to her for protection, such as miners, as well as by those who have fallen into melancholy and despair, who wish to forget something, or who have lost something and wish to recover it. Priests

followers of Shar have done dark deeds in her name — most notably the shadovar of Netheril, an entire society dedicated to Shar. The tragedies and losses brought about by the fanaticism of her

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