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XA>IDALA

VOLOTHAMP "VOLO" GEDDARM
The bombastic world traveler Volothamp Geddarmn
(stat block on page 235) has come to Chult to deliver
signed copies of his latest book, Volo's Guide to Mon-
sters. In addition to setting up audiences with the seven
merchant princes of Port Nyanzaru (whom he knows
well), Volo is visiting local taverns to promote his work,
and the characters might meet him at some point in the
city. Volo is a font of information (not all of it accurate),
but he won't join the party under any circumstances. He
might, however, allow the characters to tag along while
he visits each merchant prince in turn.
The personable Volo is more than willing to share
ld4 + 1 rumors from the Jungle Rumors table at the
end of chapter 1, which he's overheard since arriving in
Port Nyanzaru.
XANDALA
Medium humanoid (half elf), neulral evil
VoLo's TRAITS
Ideal. "I have no wish to explore jungles, lost cities,
Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
and dungeons. Friendly taverns and bawdy festhalls are
Hit Points 71 (lld8 + 22)
Speed 30 ft. more my style."
Bond. "Planning an expedition? You really should buy
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA a copy of my latest book, Volo's Guide to Monsters!"
10 (+0) 11 (+0) 14 (+2) 18 (+4) 16 (+3) 18 (+4) Flaw. "My penchant for indulgence and my propensity
for mockery have earned me a few enemies. I tend to
Saving Throws lnt +7, Wis +6 I wear out my welcome."
Skills Arcana +7, Deception +10, History +7, Insight +6, '""'
Survival +6
• .. I XANDALA
Senses passive Perception 13
The half-elf sorcerer Xandala has come to Chult in
Languages Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Elvish, Halfling
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) search of the Ring of Winter, an artifact in Artus Cim-
ber's possession. Xandala knows that the ring has kept
Artus alive for over a century, and she craves its power.
Spetlcasting. Xandala is a 9th-level spellcaster. Her s pellcasting
If she meets the characters, Xandala pretends to be
ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell at·
Artus's daughter and tries to convince them to help her
tacks). Xandala has the following sorcerer spells prepared:
find him. Her plan is to cast dominate person on Artus
Cantrips (at will): acid_sp/ash,firt bolt, light, mage hand, and force him to give her the ring, then escape using her
ray of fros I fly spell.
1st level (4 slots): chromatic orb.feather fall, shield
Xandala's magic traces back to a draconic bloodline,
2nd level (4 slots): invisibility, misty step
and parts of her skin are covered by a thin sheen of
3rd level (3 slots): fireball, fly
protective scales. She has befriended a pseudodragon
4th level (3 slots): ice storm, polymorph
named Summerwise, who thinks that Xandala's quest
5th level (1 slot): dominate person
for the ring is dangerous but has given up trying to
Quickened Spell (3/ Day). Wheh she casts a spell that has a talk the sorcerer out of it. Summerwise can be turned
casting time of l action, Xandala changes the casting time to l
against Xandala by good-aligned characters.
bonus action for that casting.
XANDALA'S TRAITS
ACTIONS
Ideal. "I have the blood of dragons flowing through my
Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach S ft., one veins. I am destined for greatness."
target. Hit: 3 (ld6) bludgeoning damage, or 4 (ld8) bludgeon· Bond. "The Ring of Winter will bring me power and
ing damage when used with two hands. immortality."
Flaw. "I'm surrounded by fools."