Rangers in the fantasy genre are professional adventurers. Hunters, survivalists, and martially capable, the ranger is like a guide to other characters in the story. However, whenever we write these woodland-loving characters, how can we enhance their backstories to something worth buying into? These characters …
In Dungeons and Dragons 5e, ranger hunters are trackers, professional adventurers and stealthy monster slayers. These characters are highly martial, blending ranger spells with skilled blade or bow work, but are deeply connected with the wild forces of nature. Consider these elements when building a …
Building ninja characters for DnD 5e can take many different forms, from the obvious rogue to the less obvious bard. These campaigns can be filled with intrigue, espionage and mystery, sprinkled with martial arts showdowns. Therefore, creating an entire party of ninjas can offer a …
In Dungeons and Dragons 5e, bugbear characters bring a monstrous, hairy goblinoid to the party dynamic. Somewhere between a bigfoot and goblinoid, these creatures dominate goblin and hobgoblin clans and often act as shock troops for warbands. Therefore, playing this brute means tapping into goblin …
The Fey Wanderer ranger in Dungeons and Dragons 5e leans into the tricky, magical elements of fairies and Fey creatures. This character is a bit more whimsical than your typical monster-hunting survivalist, tapping into a fairy source of Charisma to charm others. Plus, I’ll gain …
When building a firbolg character in DnD 5e, consider the following characteristics and builds: Firbolg culture and lifestyle Firbolg abilities: Hidden Step, Firbolg Magic, Speech of Beast and Leaf Druid Circle of Spores Druid Circle of Wildfire Ranger Horizon Walker Cleric Domain of Nature Firbolg …
Kobolds in Dungeons and Dragons 5e are small lizard people who gain a +2 Dexterity/-2 Strength ability score effect. This small, reptilian race is often used for early-level villains—much like a goblin, but in lizard form. However, playing one of these minions offers a creative …
When playing a kenku character in DnD 5e, consider the following: Kenku lore and background Special abilities like Expert Forgery, Mimicry Rogue- Thief Ranger- Swarmkeeper Druid- Circle of the Moon Artificer- Alchemist The raven-like kenku in Dungeons and Dragons 5e are cunning, gaining a +2 …
For those wanting to play a strange and feral character in Dungeons and Dragons 5e, the lizardfolk make for a fun option. Gaining a +2 Constitution/+1 Wisdom ability score bonus, this reptilian race often falls into nature-loving melee classes. When building a lizardfolk character in …
Consider these elements when building a goblin character in DnD 5e: Goblin character backgrounds—antiheros and cutthroats Goblin race abilities Ranger build: Gloom Stalker or Swarmkeeper Bard build: College of Swords Rogue: Thief Artificer: Artillerist Goblins in DnD 5e are small, furious and cunning creatures with …