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Species
Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Over the course of centuries, those descended from both humans and elves have developed their own communities and traditions in Khorvaire. The rise of House Lyrandar and House Medani has strengthened
Thelanis. These Khoravar often become druids or warlocks with archfey patrons.
Khoravar Traits
Creature Type: HumanoidSize: Medium (about 4–6 feet tall) or Small (about 2–4 feet tall), chosen when you select this speciesSpeed: 30 feet
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
motivation behind another strike performed in a different part of the city, or simply to spread fear.
As part of your covert work for House Dimir, you maintain a false identity as a member of another guild
chapter for your secondary guild
Feature: False Identity
You have more than one identity. The one you wear most of the time makes you appear to be a member of a guild other than House Dimir. You
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
illusions, allowing them to better conceal their treasures from prying eyes and divinations.
Creating an Emerald Dragon
Use the Emerald Dragon Personality Traits and Emerald Dragon Ideals tables to
inspire your portrayal of distinctive emerald dragon characters.
Emerald Dragon Personality Traits
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Trait
1
I repeat
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, allowing them to better conceal their treasures from prying eyes and divinations.
Creating an Emerald Dragon
Use the Emerald Dragon Personality Traits and Emerald Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your
portrayal of distinctive emerald dragon characters.
Emerald Dragon Personality Traits
d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"}
Trait
1
I repeat what others have
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
world.
Perhaps instead you were taken in by the scholars of the Vault of the Sages or the Map House in Silverymoon, and now you have struck out to increase your knowledge and to make yourself available
professional courtesy shown to a fellow scholar.
Suggested Characteristics
Use the tables for the sage background below as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
zzar or wine, and a purse containing 20 gp
FEATURE: KEPT IN STYLE
While you are in Waterdeep or elsewhere in the North, your house sees to your everyday needs. Your name and signet are
background below as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity as a member of a Waterdhavian family.
Like other nobles, you were born
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
that replaces traits associated with those races. For half-elves, a dragonmark is a variant race that lets you keep some half-elf traits and replace others with the traits associated with your mark
to the dragonmark houses and can be taken by a character of any race. Dragonmarks and Their Houses Dragonmark House Race Guild Specialties Detection Medani Half-elf Bodyguards, investigation, risk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Khoravar Daarken Over the course of centuries, those descended from both humans and elves have developed their own communities and traditions in Khorvaire. The rise of House Lyrandar and House
Khoravar often become druids or warlocks with archfey patrons. Khoravar Traits Creature Type: Humanoid
Size: Medium (about 4–6 feet tall) or Small (about 2–4 feet tall), chosen when you select this species
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Personification Ascribing human characteristics to an inanimate thing is one way to turn something ordinary into something malevolent. A groaning house, the wailing wind, grasping mud, and a
squatting chest aren’t just mundane things—they’re characters in your story, made all the creepier thanks to their humanlike traits. Torches sputter nervously, rusty hinges shatter silence with their sudden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Marches centuries ago, and the first half-orcs helped to cement the bond between these outsiders and the native orcs. Many Marchers feel that the half-orc carries the best traits of both races, with the
strength of the orc and the cunning of the human. The rise of House Tharashk has brought prosperity to the Marches. Many of the Marcher clans work for the house in some capacity, and you could be an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, reins, and stirrups, and have the Spider Climb trait (see the “Variant: Giant Lizard Traits” sidebar in appendix A of the Monster Manual). The drow take the lizards up the walls so they can get a
better look at the characters as they approach. If the characters veer toward area 12 from here, Akora and Danafay try to get there first to warn Shindreer. Treasure. Each drow wears an obsidian scarab engraved with the insignia of House Auvryndar (25 gp).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
House Auvryndar House Auvryndar uses Muiral’s Gauntlet as a staging ground for raids into other levels and as a base from which to launch attacks against House Freth, a rival drow house that has a
destroyed drow house, Zress was adopted by Vlonwelv Auvryndar and is ready to die in the service of her savior. Vlonwelv has come to trust Zress more than she does her own children, keeping her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
House Tarkanan House Tarkanan is a criminal gang in Sharn, founded when Thora Tavin assembled the survivors of a suicide squad of Brelish spies who bore aberrant dragonmarks. She adopted the surname
. However, the gang lacks the recognition, power, and resources of the actual houses. Goals of House Tarkanan House Tarkanan is a gang of thieves and assassins operating within the city of Sharn, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
T4. Corellon’s Crown Fala Lefaliir, an herbalist and a member of the Guild of Apothecaries and Physicians, operates out of this stately, three-story town house, the third floor of which has been
these racial traits: Fala has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put Fala to sleep. Fala has a walking speed of 35 feet and darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. Fala
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
28. Hospital and Armory Drow in the service of House Auvryndar come here to equip themselves for battle and to have their wounds treated. 28a. Hospital This chamber contains two dozen wooden cots in
neutral evil. Each has two 1st-level spell slots and no spell slots of higher level remaining. They have these racial traits: They speak Elvish and Undercommon. They have advantage on saving throws
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
30. Natural Cavern House Auvryndar keeps a large force stationed here in case the forces of House Freth launch an attack from level 11. This cavern provides most of the food that sustains House
their lizard mounts as prized pets. These docile reptiles have saddles, reins, stirrups, saddlebags, and the Spider Climb trait (see the “Variant: Giant Lizard Traits” sidebar in appendix A of the
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
provide you with access to a hidden safe house, free room and board, or assistance in finding information. These agents never risk their lives for you or risk revealing their true identities.
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Suggested Characteristics
Use the tables for the acolyte background below as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity as a faction
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
villains. Some races have unusual traits in different worlds. The halflings of the Dark Sun setting, for example, are jungle-dwelling cannibals, and the elves are desert nomads. Some worlds feature races
worlds or on one that he or she created. Because there is so much diversity among the worlds of D&D, you should check with your DM about any house rules that will affect your play of the game
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
oversees all House Freth ventures in Undermountain, with her brother Drivvin as her advisor. The central oval of the keep (areas 19e through 19k) has 15-foot-high walls and a 30-foot-high domed roof
insignia scarabs of House Freth can ignore. A successful DC 25 Strength (Athletics) check is needed to force open such a door. The inner doors have no locks. When an alarm sounds outside, the occupants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
ago, the Dreaming Dark compromised House Deneith’s enclave in Upper Tavick’s Landing. Although the enclave seems normal to outsiders, and even to many in House Deneith, it is now a stronghold of
. Even members of the house who work directly with the Inspired believe that the Inspired consider them equal partners, but in fact the Inspired view them merely as useful pawns. Now quori spirits have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
villains. Some races have unusual traits in different worlds. The halflings of the Dark Sun setting, for example, are jungle-dwelling cannibals, and the elves are desert nomads. Some worlds feature races
worlds or on one that he or she created. Because there is so much diversity among the worlds of D&D, you should check with your DM about any house rules that will affect your play of the game
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
false reputation. Now a Deck of Many Things—or another calamity—has knocked them down like a house of cards. If your character’s life was ruined by a Deck of Many Things, consider which card was
with vast debt. Suggested Characteristics. Rising above misfortune shapes one’s perspective. The Ruined Personality Traits table suggests traits you might adopt for your character (and ruinous cards that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
lizards have the Spider Climb trait (see the “Variant: Giant Lizard Traits” sidebar in appendix A of the Monster Manual), which allows them to climb over the web cables and exit this area. Treasure. Fastened to Talabsyn’s cloak is an obsidian scarab engraved with the insignia of House Freth (25 gp).
12. Guarded Caves These caves and the tunnels connecting them are free of fog. 12a. Standing Gate to Level 14 House Freth posts guards here to watch for trouble that might ascend from level 13
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
for House Freth, is posing as a House Auvryndar assassin. He came here to pray to Vhaeraun before setting out on two missions: the rescue of Tazirahc Oussar (see area 19) and the assassination of
drow assassin, with these changes: Xarann is neutral evil. He has these racial traits: He speaks Elvish and Undercommon. He has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put him
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
25. Auvryndar Hall This hall was once a market where the drow kept and sold slaves. It now serves as House Auvryndar’s main military stronghold in Undermountain. If Vlonwelv Auvryndar is here, the
drow priestess is seated on the throne in the southern alcove (area 25b), listening to tedious reports of the battles waging against House Freth. 25a. Hall of the Dark Seldarine Any character who tries
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
catch their attention, and they guard these hoards fiercely. Crystal Sully Pseudodragons grow to the size of large house cats, and most have red-brown scales. Some have scales with other hues or
.; Passive Perception 15
Languages Understands Common and Draconic but can’t speak
CR 1/4 (XP 50; PB +2)
Traits
Magic Resistance. The pseudodragon has Advantage on saving throws against spells and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
town guard in case of an emergency. He is loath to use it, as the locals might react to his seizure of power with an open revolt. Personality Traits. Caution guides Eliander’s thoughts and his every
voice. A more diplomatic figure might have smoothed over the tension, but Manistrad has little patience and sees the rest of the council, save for Eliander, as rustic dullards. Personality Traits
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
without arousing suspicion. NPC Harpers are the kinds of characters who consistently pop up when they’re least expected and most useful. If the characters need a safe house in a strange city, are
(“Our failure would spell an end to all beautiful and honest things.”) Interaction Traits: Honest, friendly Pledged Resources: Harper mages and scouts The elf noble Remallia—“Remi” to her friends—is the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
without arousing suspicion. NPC Harpers are the kinds of characters who consistently pop up when they’re least expected and most useful. If the characters need a safe house in a strange city, are
(“Our failure would spell an end to all beautiful and honest things.”) Interaction Traits: Honest, friendly Pledged Resources: Harper mages and scouts The elf noble Remallia—“Remi” to her friends—is the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
5. House Auvryndar This area outside the old temple of Dumathoin marks the beginning of the drow settlement. All the chambers have flat, 10-foot-high ceilings. 5a. Welcoming Committee Guards. Four
. Confined inside is a prisoner named Marta Moonshadow. Fascinated by drow culture, Marta hoped to join the ranks of House Auvryndar but was captured and locked up instead. She seeks an opportunity to prove
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
without arousing suspicion. NPC Harpers are the kinds of characters who consistently pop up when they’re least expected and most useful. If the characters need a safe house in a strange city, are
(“Our failure would spell an end to all beautiful and honest things.”) Interaction Traits: Honest, friendly Pledged Resources: Harper mages and scouts The elf noble Remallia—“Remi” to her friends—is the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
. Most fire giants dwell in volcanically active mountains or cavernous depths that house their fortress-forges. Evil fire giants tend to be martially minded, and they craft mighty arms to conquer their
, Poison; Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Paralyzed, Poisoned, Prone
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 12
Languages Common plus two other languages
CR 4 (XP 1,100; PB +2)
Traits
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
discretion), you and your companions can stay for free in safe houses. Safe houses provide a poor lifestyle. While staying at a safe house, you can choose to keep your presence (and that of your
. Smugglers live the lies they have told, and they have a natural ability to recall all the falsehoods and half-truths they have ever spouted. Smuggler Personality Traits d8 Personality Trait 1 I love
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
their enemy is asleep). Although a hag can always resort to attacking with her claws, if it comes to that then something has gone very wrong with her plans. Hag Personality Traits d8 Personality Trait
with a rival of similar power and status. 3 My house holds everything that I hold dear. I can’t abide visitors who threaten my hearth and home. 4 I owe a great favor to a hag grandmother. 5 I traded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
for reinforcing the conventions of a particular genre. Under this approach, think of the motifs of a genre as personality traits, flaws, and bonds that can apply to any of the adventurers. For
can’t help but spend a night in a haunted house to learn its secrets. They probably also go off alone when they shouldn’t. If the party splits up, consider giving each character inspiration. A sensible