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Species
Player’s Handbook
Dwarves were raised from the earth in the elder days by a deity of the forge. Called by various names on different worlds—Moradin, Reorx, and others—that god gave dwarves an affinity for
settings have such communities.
Dwarf Traits
Creature Type: HumanoidSize: Medium (about 4–5 feet tall)Speed: 30 feet
Dragonborn
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
fingers and a thumb on each hand.
The blood of a particular type of dragon runs very strong through some dragonborn clans. These dragonborn often boast scales that more closely match those of their dragon
to another dragonborn clan before seeking aid from other races—or even from the gods.
Dragonborn Names
Dragonborn have personal names given at birth, but they put their clan names first as a
races
Player’s Handbook
Xen’drik.
High Elves
High elves have been infused with the magic of crossings between the Feywild and the Material Plane. On some worlds, high elves refer to themselves by other names. For
the magic of primeval forests within themselves. They are known by many other names, including wild elves, green elves, and forest elves. Grugach are reclusive wood elves of the Greyhawk setting, while
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
sort looking for a fresh start and a new family among the bold Bloodaxes.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, PersuasionTool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, vehicles (land
company, including the names and reputations of its commanders and leaders, and who has hired them recently. You can find the taverns and festhalls where mercenaries abide in any area, as long as you speak
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Proficiencies: Athletics, SurvivalTool Proficiencies: One type of musical instrument or artisan’s toolsLanguages: One of your choiceEquipment: A hunting trap, a totemic token or set of
homeland.
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I am the last of my tribe, and it is up to me to ensure their names enter legend.
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I suffer awful visions of a coming disaster and will do anything to prevent it.
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It is my
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Fey might have true names that function similarly. True names aren’t restricted to spoken language or script. A creature’s true name could be a specific gesture, sound, or other type of expression
True Names Every Fiend has a true name that it tries to keep secret. One who knows a Fiend’s true name can use this name to bind that Fiend to service. Other powerful creatures such as Celestials and
Kenku
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
might sound like fun, but it can prove distracting and could slow down the game.
Kenku Names
Given that kenku can duplicate any sound, their names are drawn from a staggering variety of
noises and phrases. Kenku names tend to break down into three categories that make no distinction between male and female names.
Kenku thugs, warriors, and toughs adopt noises made by weapons, such as the
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
live births aren’t uncommon. A mating between yuan-ti of different types almost always produces eggs that hatch into yuan-ti of the weaker parent, so most choose partners of the same type in the
can transform an individual into a more powerful type. The cost and time required to perform the ritual is prohibitive, and as a result most yuan-ti never get the opportunity to undergo such a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Kenku Names Given that kenku can duplicate any sound, their names are drawn from a staggering variety of noises and phrases. Kenku names tend to break down into three categories that make no
distinction between male and female names. Kenku thugs, warriors, and toughs adopt noises made by weapons, such as the clang of a mace against armor or the sound made by a breaking bone. Non-kenku refer to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
appendix B; their names appear in bold type. Rules elements the premade characters can use are described on their character sheets. The premade characters’ spells are described in the Spells handout. Text
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
yuan-ti purebloods and two type 2 yuan-ti malisons bathe in the warm pools. Five enslaved Chultan humans (male and female commoners) tend to their every need. Give names to humans as needed (see the
“Chultan Names” sidebar in the book’s introduction). The blood-drenched yuan-ti keep their weapons at the back of each alcove. If they hear the gong alarm sound, the yuan-ti command their slaves to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Appendix A: Animals This appendix provides stat blocks for animals of the Beast type—along with many of their gigantic or mythologized kin—in alphabetical order. Most represent versions of animals
represent a buffalo. Any of these stat blocks might also serve as fantastical animals with distinctive names and cosmetic details unique to your D&D adventures. Fantastic Animals
The following stat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
generate a crew using the suggestions in the “Ship Purpose” section below or by using the suggested crew for a ship’s type. Crew Member Names Should you need to quickly generate the name of a member
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
hordes of creatures overran this fledgling world, waging war on the dragons and colonizing the realm in the names of their gods. Bahamut and Tiamat were defeated, and Sardior disappeared. Sometime after
with Asmodeus, the ruler of the Nine Hells, and commands draconic devils called abishais as her agents. Each type of abishai bears the coloring of one of Tiamat’s five heads. Across many worlds, Tiamat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
quarters for 2d10 captives (commoners of various races, alignments, and genders). For names for these captives, see the “Chultan Names” sidebar in the introduction. Three yuan-ti broodguards (see appendix
D) guard the captives for Overseer Issar, a type 3 yuan-ti malison wearing a red cloth headdress. Issar is more interested in gazing at his own reflection in a hand mirror than overseeing anyone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
& Courtier, but a number of inanimate objects are sitting in chairs where people once were. Written on a chalkboard that would otherwise announce the inn’s meal of the day is the phrase: “The names of things
be scrambled to determine a password. You choose the password, then choose the nature of the objects so that their names provide the needed letters. For example, the password “lamp” could be created
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
City Encounters The City of Lost Names is full of Dragon Army troops and other threats. As the characters travel between locations, or whenever you please, roll on the Random City Encounters table
Army Engineers (see below) 5 A curious death slaad wants to eat one of each type of draconian. If the characters help it hunt all five, it rewards them with a ring of feather falling. 6 Monster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Dwarf MIKE PAPE Dwarves were raised from the earth in the elder days by a deity of the forge. Called by various names on different worlds—Moradin, Reorx, and others—that god gave dwarves an affinity
settings have such communities. Dwarf Traits Creature Type: Humanoid
Size: Medium (about 4–5 feet tall)
Speed: 30 feet
As a Dwarf, you have these special traits. Darkvision. You have Darkvision
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Dwarf Dwarves were raised from the earth in the elder days by a deity of the forge. Called by various names on different worlds—Moradin, Reorx, and others—that god gave dwarves an affinity for stone
such communities. Dwarf Traits Creature Type: Humanoid
Size: Medium (about 4–5 feet tall)
Speed: 30 feet
As a Dwarf, you have these special traits. Darkvision. You have Darkvision with a range
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
’ statistics; otherwise, let them come up with their own details. Players can give their survivors names, personalities, and lineages, but these details don’t affect the survivors’ stat blocks. Levels Survivors
point maximum increases. To determine the amount of the increase, roll the Hit Die (the type that appears in the survivor’s stat block), and add the survivor’s Constitution modifier. It gains a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
a whole. Their love of history and tradition also means that centaurs are more likely than most other Ravnicans to join the same guild that their parents did. Centaur Names Centaurs’ given names are
believe, some shard of the spirit — of the departed. Centaurs don’t use family names, but they wear symbols that represent their family membership. These symbols might include graphical representations of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
. High Elves High elves have been infused with the magic of crossings between the Feywild and the Material Plane. On some worlds, high elves refer to themselves by other names. For example, they call
forests within themselves. They are known by many other names, including wild elves, green elves, and forest elves. Grugach are reclusive wood elves of the Greyhawk setting, while the Kagonesti and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
High elves have been infused with the magic of crossings between the Feywild and the Material Plane. On some worlds, high elves refer to themselves by other names. For example, they call themselves sun
themselves. They are known by many other names, including wild elves, green elves, and forest elves. Grugach are reclusive wood elves of the Greyhawk setting, while the Kagonesti and the Tairnadal are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
help their band in times of need before disappearing once more. Pheres Band Centaur
(SLAWOMIR MANIAK) Centaur Names Lagonna centaurs tend to favor names of three or four syllables, often borrowed from
cultures they have met during their travels. Pheres centaurs tend to have shorter, sharper sounding names, often appended with an honorific gained in battle. Female Lagonna Names: Honotia, Kelitia
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
, the possession lasts until powerful magic is used to drive the demonic spirit out of its host. DEMON TRUE NAMES
Though demons all have common names, every demon lord and every demon of type 1
through 6 has a true name that it keeps secret. A demon can be forced to disclose its true name if charmed, and ancient scrolls and tomes are said to exist that list the true names of the most powerful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
respected leader or council 12 Religious leader or council Tavern Names* 1d20 First Part Second Part 1 The Golden Lyre 2 The Silver Dolphin 3 The Beardless Dwarf 4 The Laughing Pegasus 5 The
1d20 Type 1 Pawnshop 2 Apothecary 3 Grocer 4 Delicatessen 5 Potter 6 Undertaker 7 Bookstore 8 Moneylender 9 Armorer 10 Chandler 11 Smithy 12 Carpenter 13 Weaver 14 Jeweler 15 Baker 16 Mapmaker 17 Tailor 18 Ropemaker 19 Mason 20 Scribe Olga Drebas Joy Ang Downloadable PDF
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
sure to sing it.
Satyr Names A satyr’s name is as playful and mischievous as they are, and each one is given when a satyr’s personality shines through. Most satyrs also give each other nicknames
. Female Names: Aliki, Avra, Chara, Dafni, Eirini, Elpida, Irini, Kaiti, Lia, Niki, Tasia, Xeni, Yanna, Zoi Male Names: Alekos, Dimi, Filippos, Ilias, Kyriakos, Neofytos, Omiros, Pantelis, Spyro, Takis
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, including the names of places visited and people met during missions. Those records are then sent to Head Office (often through a franchise’s documancer) to ensure brand integrity. As a loremonger
important lore gained during the characters’ travels, and reporting on competitors’ goals and methods. Noteworthy Loremongers: Mabannok Kovri Essential Functions: Record names, dates, and vital
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
(Animal Handling) check, the skeletons stop, bow, and vanish. That character then gains the following charm (a type of supernatural gift detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Favor of the Heroic Steed
in this room records the Knights of Solamnia who served at Castle Kalaman and died with honor. A character who reads the monument finds the names of Knight Vogler and Knight Jandin (whom the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Plane to her inscrutable ends. Hexblade. What a cool name! So is your sword evil or cursed or something? But you’re evil, right? … Okay, now I don’t like the name. Names aren’t cool if they don’t make
benefit extends to every pact weapon you conjure with that feature, no matter the weapon’s type. Accursed Specter Starting at 6th level, you can curse the soul of a person you slay, temporarily binding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
glorious history. Few who see it fail to get the message. 13. Harbormaster’s Office Outside of the harbormaster’s office is a bulletin board that provides the names and whereabouts of several wilderness
. Warehouse District Goods of every type being shipped into or out of Port Nyanzaru are stored in these warehouses. Canals are cut between the rows of warehouses, allowing ships to be towed by harnessed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, or even a marauder. Even in places where you don’t know the specific features of the terrain, you know the ways of the wild. Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Survival Tool Proficiencies: One type of
down on the evildoers who destroyed my homeland. 4 I am the last of my tribe, and it is up to me to ensure their names enter legend. 5 I suffer awful visions of a coming disaster and will do anything
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
she’s been unimaginably bored. Lorry chatters at length and eventually provides the following information, only some of which is useful: Lorry came to the City of Lost Names about two hundred years
shrieking in triumph, the Dragon Armies marching across the face of Ansalon, and a dark temple rising from broken ground. The character gains the charm Dragon Queen’s Will (a type of supernatural gift
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
monster might be based on a real-world creature or a monster from myth, in which case its name might be obvious. If you need to invent a name, keep in mind that the best names either reflect the
Player’s Handbook. Step 3. Type A monster’s type provides insight into its origins and nature. The Monster Manual describes each monster type. Choose the type that best fits your concept for the monster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
’ names, as the rilmani know the characters have been inquiring about the modron and might know its whereabouts. If the characters share that they’ve heard R04M is in the area, Ascetelis is clearly
opens into the Desert of Rust (see the following section). The characters can’t be certain these are R04M’s tracks—particularly if they’re not sure what type of modron R04M is—but it’s the best lead they find.