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Urgala Meltimer

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

; homes destroyed. She has no tolerance for monsters or bullies. Ideal: “We live in a violent world, and sometimes violence is necessary for survival.” Bond: “My home is my life

Naxene Drathkala

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

missile, suggestion Roleplaying Information Goldenfields’ crops are vital to Waterdeep’s survival, which is why the Watchful Order of Magists and Protectors sent Naxene to make sure the

magic.” Bond: “I have great respect for Lady Laeral Silverhand of Waterdeep. She and the Lords’ Alliance are going to bring some much-needed order to this lawless land.” Flaw: “I’m too smart to be wrong about anything.”

Longbow of the Healing Hearth

Magic Items Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

instant after it hits or misses a target. The bow has 8 charges for the following properties, which you can use while wielding the bow. The bow regains 1d4 + 1 charges daily at dawn. Curative Arrow

cast one of the following spells from it (save DC 18): create food and water (1 charge), warding bond (2 charges), guardian of faith (3 charges).

Urchin Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

better life. d6 Bond 1 My town or city is my home, and I’ll fight to defend it. 2 I sponsor an orphanage to keep others from enduring what I was forced to endure

. 3 I owe my survival to another urchin who taught me to live on the streets. 4 I owe a debt I can never repay to the person who took pity on me. 5 I escaped my life of poverty by

Legendary Bonds

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

the Player’s Handbook: “I owe my survival to Phenax, god of thieves, who taught me to live on the streets while disguised as another mortal urchin.” In this case, the secret divine identity of the person in the bond makes the bond more significant.

character’s ideal, think on a legendary scale as you define your character’s bonds. What if a person mentioned in your bond is actually a god? Consider this twist on a bond from the urchin background in

Folk Hero Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

tyrants and monsters that threaten the common folk everywhere. Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land

no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again. 2 I worked the land

Soldier Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

War has been your life for as long as you care to remember. You trained as a youth, studied the use of weapons and armor, learned basic survival techniques, including how to stay alive on the

Let Live. Ideals aren’t worth killing over or going to war for. (Neutral) 6 Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I would still

Smuggler

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

presence (and that of your companions) a secret. Suggested Characteristics In general, smugglers value survival, and then profit, above other things. One could be a part of a larger

value on friendship. (Any) 6 Daring. I am most happy when risking everything. (Any) D6 BOND 1 My vessel was stolen from me, and I burn with the desire to

Chakuna's Torment

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

Chakuna’s Torment Chakuna’s tie to Valachan is different from the domain bonds of most other Darklords, as hers is a willing bond. She must endlessly steep the land in blood to ensure her survival

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

of purebloods and slaves are thrown at opposing forces in the hope of allowing the malisons and abominations time to escape. Survival First Yuan-ti are likely to retreat or flee from conflict if

. (Evil) Yuan-ti Bonds d6 Bond 1 I will see our empire rise again and, in so doing, win the favor of the serpent gods. 2 I am enamored with the culture and trappings of

Marine

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

home, the rain your shelter, and the crashing waves your battle cry. Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Survival Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (water, land) Equipment: A dagger that

Perseverance. No injury or obstacle can turn me from my goal. (Any) D6 BOND 1 I face danger and evil to offset an unredeemable act in my past. 2 I. Will. Finish. The

Urban Bounty Hunter

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

aren’t a savage who follows quarry into or through the wilderness. You’re involved in a lucrative trade, in the place where you live, that routinely tests your skills and survival instincts

bond might involve other bounty hunters or the organizations or individuals that employ you. Your ideal could be associated with your determination always to catch your quarry or your desire to maintain

Inheritor

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

Proficiencies: Survival, plus one from among Arcana, History, and ReligionTool Proficiencies: Your choice of a gaming set or a musical instrumentLanguages: Any one of your choiceEquipment: Your

inheritor. Your bond might be directly related to your inheritance, or to the person from whom you received it. Your ideal might be influenced by what you know about your inheritance, or by what you

Urchin - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

. d6 Bond 1 My town or city is my home, and I’ll fight to defend it. 2 I sponsor an orphanage to keep others from enduring what I was forced to endure. 3 I

owe my survival to another urchin who taught me to live on the streets. 4 I owe a debt I can never repay to the person who took pity on me. 5 I escaped my life of poverty by robbing an

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

for survival in the material world, but to keep Maglubiyet at bay in the conflict on the planes. Her children will remain in her care, and if need be she wouldn’t hesitate to take to the field

goals of the tribe don’t concern me. Personal glory is what I crave. (Chaotic) 6 Savagery. I will not be controlled. (Chaotic) Orc Bonds d6 Bond 1 I will defend my

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

of survival and living off the land. They are often proficient in Nature, and can seek assistance from woodsmen, hunters, rangers, barbarian tribes, druid circles, and priests who revere the gods of

agent. (For instance, consider the words “faith” and “faction” to be interchangeable.) Your bond might be associated with other members of your faction, or a location or an

Oozing Royalty

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

telepathic bond, telekinesis, wall of stone 6th level: chain lightning, disintegrate, Drawmij’s instant summons, eyebite, flesh to stone, Otto’s irresistible dance, true seeing 7th level: forcecage

NPCs

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

necessary for survival.” Bond: “My home is my life. Threaten it, and I’ll hurt you.” Flaw: “I know how treacherous and greedy adventurers can be. I don’t trust them — any of them.” Othovir Medium

kind word than an axe.” Bond: “Bryn Shander is my home. It’s my job to protect her.” Flaw: “I’m head over heels in love with Sheriff Southwell. One day I hope to marry him.” Sirac of Suzail

Golgari Agent

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Golgari, no fear of death or taboo about the dead, just a fierce affirmation of the cycle. Skill Proficiencies: Nature, Survival Tool Proficiencies: Poisoner’s kit Languages

affairs of other guilds is a great way to get squashed like a bug. (Neutral) Bonds d6 Bond 1 I cherish the finger of a family member who was petrified by a

Roleplaying an Orc

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

) Orc Bonds d6 Bond 1 I will defend my tribe to the death. 2 Every serious choice I make must be decided by signs or omens from the gods. 3 I carry the teeth of a great warrior. They inspire me to

commit great deeds in battle. 4 To avenge Gruumsh, I will kill every elf I see. 5 I will seek and destroy those who murdered my tribe. 6 I owe my survival to a non-orc. Orc Flaws d6 Flaw 1 I have a

Fisher

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

art of fishing, and the promise of the eternal horizon. Skill Proficiencies: History, Survival Languages: One of your choice Equipment: Fishing tackle, a net, a

work. (Any) D6 BOND 1 I lost something important in the deep sea, and I intend to find it. 2 Someone else’s greed destroyed my livelihood, and I will be

Festivities

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

, if so, the DC of the Wisdom (Survival) check required to catch it. The character then makes a Wisdom (Survival) check, catching the fish if they succeed and losing it if they fail. A character has

catching it makes a fisher an instant town legend. Benebog can be caught only once. If a character rolls a 20 on the Fish to Catch table after Benebog has been caught, a greater cuirassed carp tugs on

Xandala

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

-aligned characters. XANDALA’S TRAITS Ideal. “I have the blood of dragons flowing through my veins. I am destined for greatness.” Bond. “The Ring of Winter will bring me power and immortality

) CON 14 (+2) INT 18 (+4) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 18 (+4) Saving Throws Int +7, Wis +6 Skills Arcana +7, Deception +10, History +7, Insight +6, Survival +6 Senses

B'rohg

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie

eking out a meager existence in their natural habitat, and they rarely bond with other kinds of creatures. A b’rohg that benefits from a stranger’s act of kindness is at first puzzled by the effort, then

(−2) Skills Athletics +8, Survival +6 Senses passive Perception 10 Languages — Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Actions Multiattack. The b’rohg makes four Fist attacks or two

Meloon Wardragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

bond with adventurers, and offers a helping hand whenever doing so feels appropriate. The intellect devourer’s primary goals are to steer adventurers away from Undermountain and get them to undertake

) CHA 15(+2) Saving Throws Str +9, Con +6 Skills Athletics +9, Survival +6 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12 Languages Common, Deep Speech, telepathy 60 ft. Challenge

Barbarian: Path of the Giant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

anything you are wearing. If there isn’t enough room for you to increase your size, your size doesn’t change. Elemental Cleaver 6th-Level Path of the Giant Feature Your bond with the elemental might of

hits, and it gains the thrown property, with a normal range of 20 feet and a long range of 60 feet. If you throw the weapon, it reappears in your hand the instant after it hits or misses a target. The

Elkhorn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

friend or ally of mine. We all have an obligation to fight atrocity and corruption, to whatever extent we can.” Bond. “Strongheart is a good egg, but I have yet to teach him all I know about being a

Throws Str +1, Con +5 Skills Perception +2, Survival +2 Damage Resistances poison Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12 Languages Common, Dwarvish Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency

Volothamp “Volo” Geddarm

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

wish to explore jungles, lost cities, and dungeons. Friendly taverns and bawdy festhalls are more my style.” Bond. “Planning an expedition? You really should buy a copy of my latest book, Volo’s Guide

Throws Con +2, Wis +2 Skills Animal Handling +4, Arcana +4, Deception +5, History +4, Insight +2, Investigation +4, Perception +2, Performance +7, Persuasion +7, Sleight of Hand +3, Survival +2 Senses

Folk Hero - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

their champion, and your destiny calls you to stand against the tyrants and monsters that threaten the common folk everywhere. Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival Tool

me away from my higher calling. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again. 2 I worked the land, I love the land

Soldier - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

you care to remember. You trained as a youth, studied the use of weapons and armor, learned basic survival techniques, including how to stay alive on the battlefield. You might have been part of a

. (Neutral) 6 Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I would still lay down my life for the people I served with. 2 Someone saved my

Chapter 3: Character Classes (Continued)

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

preserve life, joy, and nature. Vengeance to hunt down evildoers. Ranger. Weave together martial prowess, nature magic, and survival skills. Then embody the... Beast Master to bond with a primal

Chapter 3: Character Classes

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

. Weave together martial prowess, nature magic, and survival skills. Then embody the... Beast Master to bond with a primal beast. Fey Wanderer to manifest fey mirth and fury. Gloom Stalker to hunt

Wizard Spell List

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

Abjuration M Rary’s Telepathic Bond Divination R Scrying Divination C, M Seeming Illusion — Steel Wind Strike Conjuration M Summon Dragon Conjuration C, M Synaptic Static Enchantment — Telekinesis

Conjuration C Chain Lightning Evocation — Circle of Death Necromancy M Contingency Abjuration M Create Undead Necromancy M Disintegrate Transmutation — Drawmij’s Instant Summons Conjuration R, M

Reghed Nomads

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

that can represent most members of a Reghed tribe, as shown in the Reghed Tribesfolk table. Reghed Tribesfolk Role Stat Block Hunter or warrior Tribal warrior with Survival +4; speaks

Common Shaman Druid with Survival +4; speaks Common and Druidic Clan chieftain or great warrior Gladiator with hide armor instead of studded leather and Survival +5; speaks Common Reghed

Archon of the Triumvirate

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

beauty with a stern expression and blank white eyes. Eternal Riders. The bond between an archon and its winged felidar mount is so close that the two are sometimes considered a single being, acting

with a single mind. If an archon is ever thrown from its saddle, it can magically return to its place astride its mount in an instant. Immortal Nature. An archon doesn’t require food, drink, or sleep

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