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Dragonflesh Grafter

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

a hulking fusion of draconic and bipedal characteristics, standing between 8 and 12 feet tall. As its original nature wanes, its draconic powers grow, giving it a thick layer of dragon scale armor

collect dragon parts—scales, teeth, skin, flesh, wings, and bones—that they scavenge from around dragon lairs, take from dragon corpses, or buy from merchants and adventurers. They stitch on

Half-Elf Legacy

races Basic Rules (2014)

Flint squinted into the setting sun. He thought he saw the figure of a man striding up the path. Standing, Flint drew back into the shadow of a tall pine to see better. The man’s walk was

, wandering the wilds as trappers, foresters, hunters, or adventurers and visiting civilization only rarely. Like elves, they are driven by the wanderlust that comes of their longevity. Others, in

Dragonborn Legacy

races Basic Rules (2014)

known that reading her father’s face was a skill she’d been fortunate to learn. A human who couldn’t spot the shift of her eyes or Havilar’s would certainly see only the

calling in life. Proud Dragon Kin Dragonborn look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings or a tail. The first dragonborn had scales of vibrant hues matching the

Kenku Legacy

races Volo's Guide to Monsters

their ingenuity and skill had turned toward scheming against their patron, the spark of creativity was torn from their souls. Finally, to ensure that the kenku could never divulge any secrets, their

copy existing items with exceptional skill, allowing them to become excellent artisans and scribes. They can copy books, make replicas of objects, and otherwise thrive in situations where they can

House Orien Heir

backgrounds Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Ability Scores: Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence Feat: Mark of Passage Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics and Athletics Tool Proficiencies: Cartographer's Tools Equipment: Choose A or B: (A

continent, finding a way to reestablish routes across the Mournland remains the house’s top priority. In the meantime, Orien adventurers can serve their house by investigating missing couriers, recovering goods stolen from caravans, and troubleshooting disruptions to the lightning rail.

Goliath Legacy

races Elemental Evil Player's Companion

individual skill. They have a compulsion to keep score, counting their deeds and tallying their accomplishments to compare to others. Goliaths love to win, but they see defeat as a prod to improve their

seek out a larger, more powerful wyrm to battle. Few goliath adventurers reach old age, as most die attempting to surpass their past accomplishments. Fair Play For goliaths, competition exists only

Halfling Legacy

races Basic Rules (2014)

that, avoiding offense. Standing about 3 feet tall, they appear relatively harmless and so have managed to survive for centuries in the shadow of empires and on the edges of wars and political strife

Curious Halflings are an affable and cheerful people. They cherish the bonds of family and friendship as well as the comforts of hearth and home, harboring few dreams of gold or glory. Even adventurers

Guild Artisan / Guild Merchant Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

. Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Persuasion Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools Languages: One of your choice Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a letter

you if a good case can be made for your innocence or the crime is justifiable. You can also gain access to powerful political figures through the guild, if you are a member in good standing. Such

Soldier Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

standing army, a town guard, or a village militia? Or it might have been a noble’s or merchant’s private army, or a mercenary company. Skill Proficiencies: Athletics

battlefield. You might have been part of a standing national army or a mercenary company, or perhaps a member of a local militia who rose to prominence during a recent war. When you choose this background

Dwarf Legacy

races Basic Rules (2014)

human standing nearly two feet taller. Their courage and endurance are also easily a match for any of the larger folk. Dwarven skin ranges from deep brown to a paler hue tinged with red, but the most

industrious labor, skill in battle, and devotion to the forge. Individual dwarves are determined and loyal, true to their word and decisive in action, sometimes to the point of stubbornness. Many dwarves

Rogue

classes Basic Rules (2014)

companions are free to make their escape. Rogues rely on skill, stealth, and their foes’ vulnerabilities to get the upper hand in any situation. They have a knack for finding the solution to just about

any problem, demonstrating a resourcefulness and versatility that is the cornerstone of any successful adventuring party. Skill and Precision Rogues devote as much effort to mastering the use of a

Fighter

classes Basic Rules (2014)

skill. Likewise, a fighter is adept with shields and every form of armor. Beyond that basic degree of familiarity, each fighter specializes in a certain style of combat. Some concentrate on archery

use their training as adventurers. The dungeon delving, monster slaying, and other dangerous work common among adventurers is second nature for a fighter, not all that different from the life he or she

Celebrity Adventurer's Scion

Backgrounds Acquisitions Incorporated

parent, and when they were around, it was all about them and tales of slaying this demon or vanquishing that dragon. All too often, you’d be woken out of a sound sleep by someone standing outside

prove yourself. Skill Proficiencies: Perception, Performance Tool Proficiencies: Disguise kit Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: Disguise kit, a set of fine clothes, and a belt pouch

Ruined

Backgrounds The Book of Many Things

, you could do so again. Skill Proficiencies: Stealth, Survival Languages: One of your choice Tool Proficiencies: One gaming set of your choice (such as playing cards or three-dragon ante cards

containing 13 gp Feature: Still Standing You have weathered ruinous misfortune, and you possess hidden reserves others don’t expect. You gain the Alert, Skilled, or Tough feat (your choice). Your

House Agent (Sivis)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

. Skill Proficiencies: Investigation, Persuasion Tool Proficiency: Calligrapher’s tools and forgery kit. Equipment: A set of fine clothes, house signet ring, identification papers

encounter one of them when you interact with a house business. The degree to which such acquaintances are willing to help you depends on your current standing in your house.. Suggested

House Agent (Vadalis)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

. Skill Proficiencies: Investigation, Persuasion Tool Proficiency: vehicles (land) and herbalism kit Equipment: A set of fine clothes, house signet ring, identification papers, and a purse

one of them when you interact with a house business. The degree to which such acquaintances are willing to help you depends on your current standing in your house.. Suggested Characteristics House

Social Interaction

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

Social Interaction During a social interaction, the adventurers usually have a goal. They want to extract information, secure aid, win someone’s trust, escape punishment, avoid combat, negotiate a

somewhere in between, balancing player skill (roleplaying and persuading) with character skill (reflected by ability checks).

House Agent (Deneith)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

. Skill Proficiencies: Investigation, Persuasion Tool Proficiency: One gaming set and vehicles (land). Equipment: A set of fine clothes, house signet ring, identification papers, and a

encounter one of them when you interact with a house business. The degree to which such acquaintances are willing to help you depends on your current standing in your house.. Suggested Characteristics House

House Agent (Lyrandar)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

. Skill Proficiencies: Investigation, Persuasion Tool Proficiency: Navigator’s tools and vehicles (air and sea). Equipment: A set of fine clothes, house signet ring, identification

you may encounter one of them when you interact with a house business. The degree to which such acquaintances are willing to help you depends on your current standing in your house.. Suggested

House Agent (Medani)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

. Skill Proficiencies: Investigation, Persuasion Tool Proficiency: Disguise kit and thieves’ tools. Equipment: A set of fine clothes, house signet ring, identification papers, and a

encounter one of them when you interact with a house business. The degree to which such acquaintances are willing to help you depends on your current standing in your house.. Suggested Characteristics

House Agent (Thuranni)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

. Skill Proficiencies: Investigation, Persuasion Tool Proficiency: One musical instrument and poisoner’s kit. Equipment: A set of fine clothes, house signet ring, identification

, and you may encounter one of them when you interact with a house business. The degree to which such acquaintances are willing to help you depends on your current standing in your house.. Suggested

House Agent (Cannith)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

. Skill Proficiencies: Investigation, Persuasion Tool Proficiency: Alchemist’s supplies and tinker’s tools. Equipment: A set of fine clothes, house signet ring, identification

you may encounter one of them when you interact with a house business. The degree to which such acquaintances are willing to help you depends on your current standing in your house.. Suggested

House Agent (Jorasco)

Backgrounds Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

. Skill Proficiencies: Investigation, Persuasion Tool Proficiency: Alchemist’s supplies and herbalism kit. Equipment: A set of fine clothes, house signet ring, identification papers

may encounter one of them when you interact with a house business. The degree to which such acquaintances are willing to help you depends on your current standing in your house.. Suggested

Proficiencies

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

. Proficiency Swaps Proficiency Replacement Proficiency Skill Skill Armor Simple/martial weapon or tool Simple weapon Simple weapon or tool Martial weapon Simple/martial weapon or tool Tool Tool or

simple weapon For example, high elf adventurers have proficiency with longswords, which are martial weapons. Consulting the Proficiency Swaps table, we see that your high elf can swap that

Soldier - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

standing national army or a mercenary company, or perhaps a member of a local militia who rose to prominence during a recent war. When you choose this background, work with your DM to determine which

military organization you were a part of, how far through its ranks you progressed, and what kind of experiences you had during your military career. Was it a standing army, a town guard, or a village

House Deneith Heir

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

House Deneith Heir Ahmed Zulfiqar Ability Scores: Strength, Constitution, Wisdom Feat: Mark of Sentinel (see “Dragonmark Feats”) Skill Proficiencies: Insight and Perception Tool Proficiency

established your name in the house, you might have worked as a bodyguard for some minor dignitary, as a mercenary, or as a marshal hunting fugitives. Now you’re prepared to claim your rightful standing in the mightiest of the dragonmarked houses.

Magic in the Dying Domain

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

Magic in the Dying Domain Magic is a source of both prestige and terror in Hazlan. Commoners fear it but know it represents a path out of desperation, while the elite equate worth and magical skill

. Adventurers in Hazlan are treated as outsiders by the elite and potential threats by the common folk. Worse, visitors who don’t understand the dangerous nature of magic in the domain might accidentally unleash magical ruin.

Patron Benefits

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

needed for the spell, so long as you can demonstrate your need and are in good standing with the church. Equipment. Each member of your party has a holy symbol or druidic focus, even if it isn’t

needed for spellcasting. Each of you also has a book containing prayers, rites, and scriptures of your faith. Proficiencies. Each member of your party gains proficiency in the Religion skill, if the character doesn’t already have it.

Acolyte Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

. Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood), a prayer book or prayer wheel, 5 sticks of

near your temple, you can call upon the priests for assistance, provided the assistance you ask for is not hazardous and you remain in good standing with your temple. Suggested

Call for Aid

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

already scattered throughout the Misty Forest, he wants the adventurers to travel to one of the few dragon-raided settlements left standing in the aftermath—a village called Altand. If Delaan’s belief

Call for Aid Delaan Winterhound comes to the adventurers during the Council of Waterdeep or while they are returning to the city after completing another chapter. He speaks of the draconic incursions

Call for Aid

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

already scattered throughout the Misty Forest, he wants the adventurers to travel to one of the few dragon-raided settlements left standing in the aftermath — a village called Altand. If Delaan’s belief

Call for Aid Delaan Winterhound comes to the adventurers during the Council of Waterdeep or while they are returning to the city after completing another chapter. He speaks of the draconic incursions

Services

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

Services Adventurers can pay nonplayer characters to assist them or act on their behalf in a variety of circumstances. Most such hirelings have fairly ordinary skills, while others are masters of a

of people who inhabit a typical town or city, when the adventurers pay them to perform a specific task. For example, a wizard might pay a carpenter to construct an elaborate chest (and its miniature

Adventurers and Organizations

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

Adventurers and Organizations At the start of a campaign, backgrounds are a great way to connect adventurers to your world. As the game progresses, though, background ties often become less important

. Factions and organizations aimed at player characters are a way to keep higher-level adventurers connected to your world, providing ties to key NPCs and a clear agenda beyond individual gain. In the

Services

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

Services Adventurers can pay nonplayer characters to assist them or act on their behalf in a variety of circumstances. Most such hirelings have fairly ordinary skills, while others are masters of a

of people who inhabit a typical town or city, when the adventurers pay them to perform a specific task. For example, a wizard might pay a carpenter to construct an elaborate chest (and its miniature

Example Rival: High Priest Cheldar

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

bringing about peace and security for all. He believes keeping adventurers in check or driving them out of town is an important step in that plan. Assets. The charismatic high priest has his oratory skill

. Action Cheldar, along with a small group of followers, appears in a tavern frequented by adventurers and seeks converts. A few NPC adventurers join his cause. Action In a public address in the town

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