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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

overwhelming attack. Outcast Adventurers As guardians of the wood, few firbolgs would dream of leaving their homes or attempting to fit into human society. An exiled firbolg, or one whose clan has been

Dhampir

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

’s deathless prowess in the form of increased speed, darkvision, and a life-draining bite. With unique insights into the nature of the undead, many dhampirs become adventurers and monster hunters

others embrace the solitude of the hunt, striving to distance themselves from those who’d tempt their hunger. Dhampir Hungers Every dhampir knows a thirst slaked only by the living. Those who

Services

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

Services KATERINA LADON A Wizard and her familiar spend an afternoon shopping This section outlines services and other expenses that adventurers might spend money on.

Dhampir

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

vampire’s deathless prowess in the form of increased speed, darkvision, and a life-draining bite. With unique insights into the nature of the undead, many dhampirs become adventurers and monster hunters

others embrace the solitude of the hunt, striving to distance themselves from those who’d tempt their hunger.Dhampir rogue

Services

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

Services This section outlines services and other expenses that adventurers might spend money on.

Hirelings

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

Hirelings Adventurers can pay NPCs to provide services in a variety of circumstances. Information on hirelings appears in chapter 5, "Equipment" of the Player’s Handbook. Hireling NPCs rarely become

an ally, a patron, or even an enemy as the adventure unfolds. When the adventurers hire an NPC for long-term work, add the cost of that NPC’s services to the characters’ lifestyle expenses. See the “Additional Expenses” section of chapter 6, "Between Adventures," for more information.

Guild Benefits

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

comfortable inn, but at a modest price (5 sp per day). Dues. These benefits require the annual contribution of 13 gp paid to the Clifftop Adventurers’ Guild. These dues fund the guild’s services and

Guild Benefits As members of an adventurers’ guild, your group gains the following benefits: Accommodations. Guild members can stay at the guildhall. The room is comparable to one you’d find in a

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

. Other hirelings provide more expert or dangerous services. Mercenary soldiers paid to help the adventurers take on a hobgoblin army are hirelings, as are sages hired to research ancient or esoteric

Using an Overarching Story

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

Using an Overarching Story This section presents a couple of examples of overarching stories which have, over the years, fueled many classic D&D campaigns. The adventurers’ goal in the first example

Nine Dread Princes reside, with each of these dungeons stocked with enough monsters and hazards to advance the adventurers two or three levels. The adventurers spend their whole careers fighting the

Torver's Post

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

shrine’s services each morning, then offers advice from the sermons to his customers. Jack sells standard adventuring gear, with the exception of potions of healing. He directs adventurers looking for

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

the duke. Other hirelings provide more expert or dangerous services. Mercenary soldiers paid to help the adventurers take on a hobgoblin army are hirelings, as are sages hired to research ancient or

Torver's Post

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

shrine’s services each morning then offers advice from the sermons to his customers. Jack sells standard adventuring gear, with the exception of potions of healing. He directs adventurers looking for potions to the Tymora shrine and those looking for armor or weapons to the town square.

Clifftop Adventurers' Guild

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

contains practically every facility adventurers could need to train, study, and socialize. The neighborhood around it caters to adventurers’ other needs with its variety of shops and services. Membership

enclave in Clifftop specializes in translating texts from Xen’drik. It also provides legal services for adventurers in trouble. House Tharashk. The Tharashk enclave in Clifftop provides the services

Droaam

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

bent could appear anywhere in Khorvaire. House Tharashk brokers the services of Droaamish monsters across the continent. Some of these monsters can appear in traditionally aggressive roles, as mercenary

soldiers, a crime lord’s bodyguards, or assassins in the shadows of Sharn. But Tharashk also provides less violent services. Ogre laborers put their strength to practical use in many of the

Middle Menthis

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

on the traditions of these places. The Everbright district may be of particular interest to adventurers. This is a hub for mystical goods and services. There’s a wide assortment of magewrights, and

community even before the Last War; this has become a haven for Cyrans wealthy enough to avoid the refugee camps of High Walls. This results in a diverse array of cuisine, entertainment, and services drawing

Commerce

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

attention of adventurers. These merchants can’t provide the services normally found in a city. For instance, when the characters are in need of a library or a dedicated sage, a trainer who can handle

merchants carry armor, martial weapons, and more specialized gear. Most villages have inns that cater to travelers, where adventurers can find a hot meal and a bed, even if the quality leaves much to be

Back in Waterdeep

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

separate group of heroes assaulted Skyreach Castle and bravely gave their lives to crash the fortress. The characters are then invited to the council simply because of their reputation as powerful adventurers, and because the council expects to need their services.

against the Cult of the Dragon, the factions have sent important delegates for secret meetings in Waterdeep. If the adventurers played through Hoard of the Dragon Queen, they now know as much as anyone

Wealth

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

, 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

Wards of Sharn

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

. Thus, wards have names such as Lower Dura, Upper Central, and Middle Menthis. Upper wards are the domain of the rich and powerful. Here you’ll find the finest goods and the most expensive services

. Only those who maintain a wealthy or aristocratic lifestyle can easily afford the prices for meals and lodging, and adventurers who maintain a squalid or wretched lifestyle might be treated with

Wealth

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

, 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

Termalaine in a Nutshell

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

Termalaine in a Nutshell Friendliness ❄❄❄ Services ❄❄ Comfort ❄❄❄ Available Quest. “A Beautiful Mine". Population. 600. Leader. Oarus Masthew (lawful good half-orc scout) was declared speaker after a

close and contentious election. The child of half-orc adventurers, he was adopted by Shaelen Masthew, the previous speaker, who retired from her leadership role but still lives in Termalaine. Oarus

Upper Tavick's Landing

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

Upper Tavick’s Landing This ward is effectively a self-contained city catering to the nobles that live there. It has fine housing, skilled services, a luxurious mercantile district, and even an

entire district—Sunrise—designed for the servants of the nobles. The services and lodging in Sunrise accommodate those with poor or modest lifestyles, as opposed to the higher-priced goods found elsewhere

Back in Waterdeep

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

separate group of heroes assaulted Skyreach Castle and bravely gave their lives to crash the fortress. The characters are then invited to the council simply because of their reputation as powerful adventurers, and because the council expects to need their services.

against the Cult of the Dragon, the factions have sent important delegates for secret meetings in Waterdeep. If the adventurers played through Hoard of the Dragon Queen, they now know as much as anyone

Upper Tavick's Landing

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

Upper Tavick’s Landing This ward is effectively a self-contained city catering to the nobles that live there. It has fine housing, skilled services, a luxurious mercantile district, and even an

entire district—Sunrise—devoted to the servants of the nobles. Services and lodging in Sunrise are poor to modest, as opposed to the wealthy to aristocratic goods found elsewhere in the district. During

1: Outer Gatehouse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

ill. After confirming the characters are well-meaning adventurers, Bartho and Gala call for the drawbridge to be lowered, then welcome the party to the keep. Jane Katsubo Bartho Human Gate

Banner for the Keep Gatehouse Services The gatehouse offers the following services: Lower the Drawbridge. The drawbridge usually remains raised night and day. To lower or raise the bridge, wheels

Types of Inquisitive Work

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

relatively innocent investigations can lead into the shadowy underbelly of society and become more dangerous, but most adventurers prefer the more dangerous kinds of inquisitive work. Your group might

inquiring into others’ mysterious backgrounds. 6 Private Security. You provide services for a specific organization. Perhaps you travel on airships to provide security or work in a casino to catch cheaters.

Temple of the Restful Lily

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Sylvarie into a bargain that allowed them to take over the bathhouse. These cruel and cunning fey now use the temple to lure wealthy, greedy, and vain nobles and adventurers, preying on their

lair, and a former shrine to Sune has become a prison for the cursed elf. The main bathhouse looks exactly as Sylvarie built it, and it continues to provide services to visitors. Most of the staff of

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement

on the Snout of Omgar, not too far from High Horn (see “High Horn”). The commander of Fort Beluarian, Liara Portyr, hires the adventurers to explore the ruins of the Typhoon Palace and report back

payment for its services, requests their help in ridding the palace of monsters. The merchant princes of Port Nyanzaru are worried about the growing number of yuan-ti spies in their city and fear that

The Shape of the District

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

pinnacle, a high peak filled with shops and services catering to adventurers. The laborers and artisans who keep the district running are usually ready to drop their daily tasks and serve as hirelings. The

arise. However, the district is under the jurisdiction of Watch Commander Lian Halamar, a halfling who runs the Daggerwatch garrison in Upper Dura. Halamar has no love for adventurers and is always

Spellcasting Services

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

Spellcasting Services People who are able to cast spells don’t fall into the category of ordinary hirelings. It might be possible to find someone willing to cast a spell in exchange for coin or

might ask for a service instead of payment — the kind of service that only adventurers can provide, such as retrieving a rare item from a dangerous locale or traversing a monster-infested wilderness to deliver something important to a distant settlement.

Adventuring Life

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

Adventuring Life Another group of adventurers joins the caravan or is staying at the same roadside inn. Judging by their boasting, they have bested some of the most ferocious monsters and foes Faerûn

the characters that their services are no longer needed because he has hired more experienced guards. The newcomers are a troop of actors trying to pay their way to the next town. They are gambling that

Wandering Emporium Businesses

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

presents a very simple arrangement stipulating that patrons must pay for everything consumed and all services used before they leave. Mahadi employs many servants, each of them under the effect of a geas

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

Settlements

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

settlement — a home base for your adventurers — is a great place to start a campaign and begin your world building. Consider the following questions as you create any settlement in your world: What purpose

do characters go to find the goods and services they need? What temples and other organizations feature prominently? What fantastic elements distinguish it from an ordinary town? Why should the

Adventuring Life

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Adventuring Life Another group of adventurers joins the caravan or is staying at the same roadside inn. Judging by their boasting, they have bested some of the most ferocious monsters and foes Faerûn

the characters that their services are no longer needed because he has hired more experienced guards. The newcomers are a troop of actors trying to pay their way to the next town. They are gambling that

Dragonmarked Houses

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

House Deneith’s monopoly on providing mercenary services. House Cannith lost its leadership in the Mourning, and rival barons are fighting for control of the house. An organization called the Twelve

seeks to mediate disputes and encourage cooperation between the houses. Adventurers could be caught up in the rivalries and schemes of the houses, or they could work with the Twelve in an effort to resolve these feuds.

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