Oozes and Elementals from the Swamp of Oblivion
Para-elementals are sentient oozes, somewhat of a hybrid of the water and earth elementals commonly found on their respective planes.
Artificer NPCs and How to Use Them for EVERY Tier of Play
Part inventors, part mages, artificers use their skills with various tools and a bit of magic to do everything from cast spells to create their own magic items.
Monk NPCs and How to Use Them for EVERY Tier of Play
Fighters gain their martial prowess through rigorous training. Spellcasters gain the ability to do the impossible through their connection to, or knowledge of, the otherworldly. Monks combine these two approaches, utilizing meditation, study and their understanding of the human body and the universe to do things that seem supernatural.
Warlock NPCs and How to Use Them for EVERY Tier of Play
Living in secluded tribes and villages, there are warriors who fight with a primal ferocity. Whether they draw on the power of ancient spirits, that of a deity, or simply their own internal well of anger, these barbarians are frightening foes but staunch allies.
Barbarian NPCs and How to Use Them for EVERY Tier of Play
Living in secluded tribes and villages, there are warriors who fight with a primal ferocity. Whether they draw on the power of ancient spirits, that of a deity, or simply their own internal well of anger, these barbarians are frightening foes but staunch allies.
Rogue NPCs and How to Use Them for EVERY Tier of Play
Whether they be criminals, spies, or assassins, every setting needs some... less savory, characters. Enter, the NPC Rogues! Here you’ll find fun and easy to use statblocks to fill the seedy underbellies and dark alleyways of your game world.
Druid NPCs & How to Use Them for EVERY Tier of Play
Most people avoid the harsh, untamed areas of the world, far from civilizations. A druid, however, feels right at home. A druid may be sworn to protect a natural landmark, defend a forest from an encroaching, expanding city, or serve a nature deity. While they may shy away from the more congested living situations of those in large cities, druidic circles are tight-knit communities.
Wizard NPCs & How to Use Them for EVERY Tier of Play
Magic and spellcasting are among the hallmarks of D&D. Whether there is an expansive university in your setting or the rare mage who lives secluded in their tower, a magical world needs magical people. The most common spellcasters may be those who learned their craft in a wizarding school or from a powerful mentor.
Sorcerers NPCs & How to Use Them for EVERY Tier of Play
Magic and spellcasting are among the hallmarks of D&D. Whether there is an expansive university in your setting or the rare mage who lives secluded in their tower, a magical world needs magical people. The most common spellcasters may be those who learned their craft, but some special people are innately imbued with magical power. These sorcerers are as varied as they are unpredictable, living a dual existence as a mortal touched by something greater.
Bard NPCs & How to Use Them for EVERY Tier of Play
A D&D world is a place of rich history, full of fallen kingdoms, lost magical secrets, and strange connections to otherworldly places. Bards are often the ones who preserve the history of the world, whether through story, song, or written accounts. Whether they seek epic tales, forgotten lore, or simply to improve their own social standing, it is unsurprising that many are drawn to an adventuring life.
Cleric NPCs & How to Use Them for EVERY Tier of Play
Most D&D settings tend to skew on the side of high fantasy. Magic is relatively common and mystical services like healing are fairly accessible in larger cities (although they are often quite expensive). If your party ends up searching for a way to revive their fallen companion or to find hidden information through divination, they’ll probably head to a major city and seek out a temple. While not every priest, missionary and priestess in 5e should have access to divine magics, there certainly are some that do.
Ranger NPCs & How to Use Them for EVERY Tier of Play
Many DnD adventures take place in the wilderness, within long forgotten ruins, or other places far from civilization. I love a good mystery or criminal syndicate adventure as much as anyone, but there is something special about traversing through the unknown wilds. Whether you need a wilderness guide, an antagonist, or just someone living in these far off places, these NPC rangers can fill that role!
Fighter NPCs & How to Use Them for Every Tier of Play
The standard sword and shield baddies in the Monster Manual can be a bit underwhelming. Whether you are looking for a more mechanically interesting enemy or an imposing NPC, these new statblocks based on the fighter class can bring something to your table for any level party!
Paladin NPCs & How to Use Them for EVERY Tier of Play
Over the course of this series, we’ll be putting together NPC statblocks based on character class levels for each of the four tiers of play. In Fifth Edition, the four tiers of play are designed as a guidepost for how well-known your party should be and what types of threats they will most often face.
Storm Giants: Rulers of the Ordning
Storm giants are massive, temperamental giants that reside at the top of the ordening. They are amongst the most physically imposing monsters in the game; they stand over 25 feet tall with a Strength of 29. Their place within the ordening is determined through the appearance and interpretations of various omens.
Cloud Giants: The Strategists and Collectors
Cloud giants are wealthy and powerful giants that hold the second highest spot in the ordening of giantkin. They are strong; with a strength score of 27 they are once again second only to the storm giants in their physical might.
The Metallic Dragons that Fizban Forgot About
While metallic dragons are often neutral towards, or even fond of, humanoids, the chromatic dragons tend to have a different outlook. That outlook being that they should reign supreme over the clearly inferior non-draconic races.
The Chromatic Dragons that Fizban Forgot About
While no two chromatic dragons are exactly the same, they tend to share the belief that they are superior to the other intelligent beings of the world. Some seek to rule over those creatures, while others see non-dragons as little more than food.
Planar Dragons Part II: Paragons of Good and Planar Loners
Of course dragons are great for climatic encounters that put the fear of the gods into your players, but they can be more than that too! Whether you are looking for a social encounter, a party patron/quest-giver, or a staunch ally and mentor, here are six good and neutral aligned dragons from across the planes.
Planar Dragons Part I: Evil Aligned Dragons from Across the Planes
With the release of Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons last week, I thought we would take a break from our series on the different giant types to examine the dragons from previous editions that did not appear within the new book.