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Brain in a Jar Legacy

monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

whom it can speak. It also likes to think out loud and reflect on the events and decisions that led to its great transformation. Brain Vessels The brain floats in a jar of solution, pulsating as it

wrought masterwork, depending on its creator. Still other brains desire nothing more than to regain a body. This might be the brain’s original body, another frame they covet, or some more

Way of the Astral Self (TCoE)

classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

mighty. FORMS OF YOUR ASTRAL SELF The astral self is a translucent embodiment of the monk’s soul. As a result, an astral self can reflect aspects of a monk’s background, ideals, flaws, and

with something? Are you driven by justice or a selfish desire? Any of these motivations could manifest in the form of your astral self.

Way of the Astral Self

classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

. FORMS OF YOUR ASTRAL SELF The astral self is a translucent embodiment of the monk’s soul. As a result, an astral self can reflect aspects of a monk’s background, ideals, flaws, and

something? Are you driven by justice or a selfish desire? Any of these motivations could manifest in the form of your astral self.

Tabaxi Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

mull over the stories and rumors they collected like a miser counting coins. Although material wealth holds little attraction for the tabaxi, they have an insatiable desire to find and inspect ancient

. Fleeting Fancies Wandering tabaxi are mercurial creatures, trading one obsession or passion for the next as the whim strikes. A tabaxi’s desire burns bright, but once met it disappears to be

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

, sophistication, and manners, they make up in valor. And I must admit, their best smiths produce art that approaches elven quality.” Halflings. “Halflings are people of simple pleasures, and

might continue to use the child name. Each elf’s adult name is a unique creation, though it might reflect the names of respected individuals or other family members. Little distinction exists

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

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

Selesnya Initiate

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

fervent desire to share the joy you have experienced with Ravnica. Along with the rest of the conclave, you are committed to resisting the ambitions of the other guilds — with military force if

. 3 I enjoy comfort and quiet, and prefer to avoid extra effort. 4 I have a fierce temper that doesn’t reflect the inner calm I seek. 5 I’m convinced that everyone else in the

Monk

classes Player’s Handbook

’s Tools or Musical Instrument Armor Training None Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Spear, 5 Dagger;Daggers, Artisan’s Tools or Musical Instrument chosen for the tool

to fuel their determination and discipline. Monks generally view adventures as tests of their physical and mental development. They are driven by a desire to accomplish a greater mission than merely

Sphinx of Valor

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

Sphinx of Valor Sphinxes of valor guard world-changing or dangerous secrets—evidence of weird truths, deadly Artifacts, and things that shouldn’t exist. They inhabit hidden, magical sites and hold

their duty above mortal life. If threatened, a sphinx of valor defends its charge with its supernaturally empowered roar and fierce strikes. Sphinx of Valor Large Celestial, Lawful Neutral AC 17

Birth of a Darklord

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

Birth of a Darklord Now trapped in a domain tailor-made to be their prison, the Darklord is immortal, and their greatest desire is just out of reach. At this point, you should have an idea of who the

’ forms to reflect their evil. Alternatively, the Darklord might have been a monster to begin with, or perhaps they gained their form and powers through their deeds or a curse. Consider how your Darklord

Wealth

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

Wealth Wealth appears in many forms in a D&D world. Coins, gemstones, trade goods, art objects, animals, and property can reflect your character’s financial well-being. Members of the peasantry trade

, measuring gold by the pound rather than by the coin. Only merchants, adventurers, and those offering professional services for hire commonly deal in coins. Starting Wealth by Class Class Funds

Wealth

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

Wealth Wealth appears in many forms in a D&D world. Coins, gemstones, trade goods, art objects, animals, and property can reflect your character’s financial well-being. Members of the peasantry trade

, measuring gold by the pound rather than by the coin. Only merchants, adventurers, and those offering professional services for hire commonly deal in coins. Starting Wealth by Class Class Funds Cleric 5d4 × 10 gp Fighter 5d4 × 10 gp Rogue 4d4 × 10 gp Wizard 4d4 × 10 gp

The Material Plane

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

fantasy gaming worlds exist within the Material Plane, making it the starting point for most campaigns and adventures. The rest of the multiverse is defined in relation to the Material Plane. The worlds

of the Material Plane are infinitely diverse, for they reflect the creative imagination of the DMs who set their games there, as well as the players whose heroes adventure there. They include magic

Knight of Solamnia

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

of Solamnia character, consider playing a bard of the College of Valor (or the College of Swords from Xanathar’s Guide to Everything) or a barbarian devoted to the ideals of the nature god Habbakuk

on the Trinkets table in the Player’s Handbook for your starting trinket. A Knight of Solamnia of the Order of the Sword Knight of Solamnia Trinkets d6 Trinket 1 A flat silver disk

The Fiend

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

The Fiend You have made a pact with a fiend from the lower planes of existence, a being whose aims are evil, even if you strive against those aims. Such beings desire the corruption or destruction of

/deafness, scorching ray 3rd fireball, stinking cloud 4th fire shield, wall of fire 5th flame strike, hallow Dark One’s Blessing Starting at 1st level, when you reduce a hostile creature to 0

The Fiend

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

The Fiend You have made a pact with a fiend from the lower planes of existence, a being whose aims are evil, even if you strive against those aims. Such beings desire the corruption or destruction of

, scorching ray 3rd fireball, stinking cloud 4th fire shield, wall of fire 5th flame strike, hallow Dark One’s Blessing Starting at 1st level, when you reduce a hostile creature to 0 hit points, you gain

Setting the Tone

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

Setting the Tone Clifftop runs with the idea that the player characters are known as adventurers. They’ve accomplished remarkable feats and beaten impossible odds. One way to reflect this is to start

normal starting equipment. You have two common magic items and two uncommon magic items. All magic items are subject to the approval of the DM, and the DM may choose whether to assign these items or to

The Material Plane

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

the worlds of D&D exist within the Material Plane, making it the starting point for most campaigns and adventures. The rest of the multiverse is defined in relation to the Material Plane. The worlds of

the Material Plane are infinitely diverse, for they reflect the creative imagination of the DMs who set their games there, as well as the players whose heroes adventure there. They include magic

Defining Work

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

for years by those who view them, and some spectators have had their lives forever changed because of the experience. If your character is just starting out, your ultimate defining work is likely in

Defining Work 1 “The Three Flambinis,” a ribald song concerning mistaken identities and unfettered desire 2 “Waltz of the Myconids,” an upbeat tune that children in particular enjoy 3 “Asmodeus’s Golden

The Xorlarrin Alliance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

House Xorlarrin destroy its enemies, starting with the dwarves who cast the drow out of Gauntlgrym. For their part, the drow are more interested in supporting Zalto’s plan to wage war on dragonkind, for

such a war would spell certain doom for the human, dwarven, and elven civilizations of the North — something the Xorlarrin drow desire above all else. By the time the characters begin their journey to

Sorcerer

classes Player’s Handbook

: Arcana, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training None Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Spear, 2 Dagger;Daggers

more attuned to its origin, developing distinct powers that reflect its source. Sorcerers are rare. Some family lines produce exactly one Sorcerer in every generation, but most of the time, the

The Celestial

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

patron, and a desire to wander that paradise for the rest of your days. But you know that your mission is among mortals for now, and that your pact binds you to bring light to the dark places of the world

together, and restore a number of hit points equal to the total. Your pool regains all expended dice when you finish a long rest. Radiant Soul Starting at 6th level, your link to the Celestial allows

The Cartophile

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

The Cartophile The starting point for the adventure has a big impact on establishing the full identity of the Cartophile. In Waterdeep, Anaxi Zephries might be a member of that city’s Surveyors’, Map

costs, and any hirelings accompanying the party attempt to complete this secret agenda over any others. Even if his goals are legitimate, the Cartophile’s desire to trace the original expedition of his

Aasimar Traits

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

urge to stand against evil. Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score increases by 1. Radiant Soul. Starting at 3rd level, you can use your action to unleash the divine energy within yourself, causing

this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a long rest. Scourge Aasimar Scourge aasimar are imbued with a divine energy that blazes intensely within them. It feeds a powerful desire to destroy

Sorcerer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Arcana, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training None Starting Equipment Choose A or B:(A) Spear, 2

, developing distinct powers that reflect its source. Sorcerers are rare. Some family lines produce exactly one Sorcerer in every generation, but most of the time, the talents of sorcery appear as a

Sorcerer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training None Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Spear, 2 Daggers, Arcane Focus (crystal), Dungeoneer’s Pack

Sorcerer to discover new and staggering ways to unleash their power. As Sorcerers master their innate magic, they grow more attuned to its origin, developing distinct powers that reflect its source

Monk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

(see “Equipment”) Armor Training None Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Spear, 5 Daggers, Artisan’s Tools or Musical Instrument chosen for the tool proficiency above, Explorer’s Pack, and 11 GP; or

view adventures as tests of their physical and mental development. They are driven by a desire to accomplish a greater mission than merely slaying monsters and plundering treasure; they strive to

Monk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Choose one type of Artisan’s Tools or Musical Instrument (see chapter 6) Armor Training None Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Spear, 5 Daggers, Artisan’s Tools or Musical Instrument chosen for the

fuel their determination and discipline. Monks generally view adventures as tests of their physical and mental development. They are driven by a desire to accomplish a greater mission than merely slaying

Modifying a Class

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

modify existing classes to better serve your game’s needs. Changing Proficiencies Changing a class’s proficiencies is a safe and simple way to modify a class to better reflect your world. Swapping

your world might worship a patron deity, performing secret missions in that deity’s name. To reflect this cultural detail, you could add Religion to the list of skills that a rogue character can choose

Brain in a Jar

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

others with whom it can speak. It also likes to think out loud and reflect on the events and decisions that led to its great transformation. Brain Vessels The brain floats in a jar of solution

elegantly wrought masterwork, depending on its creator. Still other brains desire nothing more than to regain a body. This might be the brain’s original body, another frame they covet, or some more elaborate

Elemental Plane of Fire

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

best-known location on the Inner Planes is the City of Brass, which stands on the shores of the Sea of Fire. This is the fabled city of the efreet, and its ornate spires and spiked walls reflect the

of desire. The cults of Elemental Evil represent fire at its worst: cruel and wantonly destructive. Cultists of Evil Fire seek the power to burn away the impurities of the world with volcanic

Plane of Fire

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

warmth of compassion, and the flame of desire. A blazing sun hangs at the zenith of a golden sky above the Plane of Fire, waxing and waning on a 24-hour cycle. It ranges from white hot at noon to

best-known location in the Inner Planes is the City of Brass, on the shores of the Sea of Fire. This is the fabled city of the efreet, and its ornate spires and metal walls reflect their grandiose and

Skills

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

individual's proficiency in a skill demonstrates a focus on that aspect. (A character's starting skill proficiencies are determined at character creation, and a monster's skill proficiencies appear in the

monster's stat block.) For example, a Dexterity check might reflect a character's attempt to pull off an acrobatic stunt, to palm an object, or to stay hidden. Each of these aspects of Dexterity has an

Skills

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

individual’s proficiency in a skill demonstrates a focus on that aspect. (A character’s starting skill proficiencies are determined at character creation, and a monster’s skill proficiencies appear in the

monster’s stat block.) For example, a Dexterity check might reflect a character’s attempt to pull off an acrobatic stunt, to palm an object, or to stay hidden. Each of these aspects of Dexterity has an

Lorehold Student

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

, and your spell effects might reflect the appearance of the reference books you study. Building a Lorehold Character Any class or subclass that deals with knowledge of the past can be a good fit in

falls apart someday. Lorehold Trinkets. When you make your character, you may roll once on the Lorehold Trinkets table, instead of on the Trinkets table in the Player’s Handbook, for your starting

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