The Trainer

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The young elf is thrown to the ground by a savage orc. Her

loyal bear, “Biscuit”, sees the attack and lunges forward with

a roar, forcing the orc to break away. The elf seizes the

moment of respite, draws her bow and dispatches the orc

with a well-placed shot while he wrestles with Biscuit.

Holding his hand high, the human whistles to his eagle,

“Loft”, who observes the world from high overhead. Loft

returns to his human’s side, receiving whispered instructions

with an understanding nestle against his companion. The

human points to an owlbear they’ve been tracking together

and whispers an attack word in elvish. Loft launches a

distracting assault with talons and beak while his human

stealthily advances with his sword drawn.

On the roof of the cantina, a Tiefling lays her head on her

panther, “Midnight”, relaxing to the music played below after

a successful heist. The bandits were taken off guard by their

coordinated raid and are a constant presence as they keep a

sharp eye out for a counterattack.

Each of these unique pairs denotes what it means to be a

trainer. Trainers are as equally loyal to their companions as

their companions to them. Each, fierce and dependable, rely

on one another as they journey through life. Though diverse

in background, they all share a common kinship with the

animal kingdom.

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Trainers form a strong bond with their animal companion.

This bond strengthens with age, through sharing the

struggles of life, and through successful adventures on their

travels throughout the world. Some trainers are destined to

travel the roads and venture deep into the wilds, while others

stay closer to home, seeking employment as entertainers or

enlisting in various services. United in focus, companion and

trainer fight the monsters that threaten civilization or haunt

the wastes.

Trainers are a diverse bunch. Ringmasters, hunters,

calvary, or scouts. It doesn’t matter what their background

may be, they each find their way to mark the world they live

in. Trainers are known for their loyalty and empathy above all

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sparks, trainers are ready for battle. Their animal companion Fighting synchronously, the duo of heroes stand side by side
is similar in temperament, bonded to their trainer, and always against all odds. They out move, out pace, and out flank
ready to leap to their aid. Animal companions can be less opponents by working as one. Communication is key, and
restrained than their more civilized trainers. It would be wise their symbiotic bond allows for communication without
not to poke the bear, so to speak. words. This bond extends beyond mere communication. It

strengthens with time, letting the duo share skills, trainings,

 and spells; even letting the pair share minds and thoughts

across great distance.

As you create your trainer character, consider the nature that
Just as the trainer gains strength with age, so too does the
gave you your particular abilities. Do you have innate animal
companion. Companions have unique capabilities that only a
empathy? Did you train with a single mentor? What are your
trainer can evoke. Its only through the cultivation of spirit that
past allegiances? Most importantly, how did you meet and
the trainer can unlock their hidden aspect. This opens the
bond with your animal companion? Did they choose you or
door for an incredible display of power that only a trainer and
did you choose them?
companion duo are capable of achieving.

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As a trainer, you gain the following class features
Trainer Class Table

Proficiency Command 

Level Bonus Features Points Hit Dice: 1d8 per trainer level

Hit Points at 1st Level: 8 + your Constitution modifier

Companion, Commands,
1st +2 2 Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d8 or 5 + your Constitution
Way of Life
modifier per trainer level after 1st

Fighting Style, Animal

2nd +2
Friendship
3 
Armor: Light armor, medium armor
Way of Life Feature, Weapons: Simple weapons, martial weapons
3rd +2 Coordinated Movement, 3 Tools: none
Linked Minds Saving Throws: Wisdom, Charisma

4th +2 Ability Score Improvement 4 Skills: Choose two from Animal Handling, Athletics,

Intimidation, Insight, Nature, Performance, and

5th +3 Growth, Coached 4 Persuasion.

Supernatural Training, 

6th +3 5
Commune
You start with the following equipment, in addition to the

Way of Life Feature, Defense equipment granted by your background:

7th +3 5
Style
(a) hide armor or (b) leather armor
8th +3 Ability Score Improvement 6 (a) a entertainer’s pack or (b) an explorer’s pack

9th +4 Shared Spell 6 (a) one martial melee weapon or (b) two simple melee

weapons
10th +4 Way of Life Feature 7 one ranged weapon and a carrier for 20 ammunition

11th +4 Evolution 7
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12th +4 Ability Score Improvement 8 To multiclass, you must have a minimum Wisdom score of 13.

13th +5 Saving Grace 8 If this is not your first class, you gain proficiency with light

armor, medium armor, and martial weapons.

14th +5 Way of Life Feature 9
15th +5 Aspect 9 
16th +5 Ability Score Improvement 10 You've come across a friend in nature. How you came to cross

paths is up to you. Select your companion from among the

17th +6 Fearless 10 following animal families: a bruiser, a pack, a fowl, or a

18th +6 Inexhaustible 11 prowler. You decide the species of beast, but their statistics

are specified under the Animal Companions stat block. When

19th +6 Ability Score Improvement 11 your companion makes an attack, it uses its ability modifier

20th +6 Legendary 12 and your proficiency bonus for the attack and damage

modifiers.

You can only have one ever have one companion. You

create a symbiotic bond with your companion. While

touching your companion, your spirits resonate. Your

companion can understand you telepathically, and it can

telepathically communicate simple emotions and concepts

back to you.

You are always aware of the direction and approximate

distance between you and your companion, so long as it is on

the same plane of existence and within 5 miles of you. If your

companion is in motion, you know the direction of its

movement. Additionally, you know if it is alive or not.

Your companion gains all benefits from short and long

rests, like any other creature. If your companion is dead, you

can spend 5 minutes performing a small ritual within 30ft of

the corpse with 5gp worth of rare herbs, spices, and other

uncommon components to resurrect it with 1 hit point, which

can be done during a rest. If the location of your companion

is unknown to you for more than 7 days, you can perform the

same ritual to summon your companion to an unoccupied

space within 30ft of you that you can see.

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Your companion obeys your commands as best it can. It can At 2nd level, you gain the innate ability to communicate with

easily follow simple commands such as sit, stay, speak (bark beasts, and they recognize you as a kindred spirit. Through

or growl), come, go there, or play(such as paw shake and roll sounds and gestures, you can communicate simple ideas to a

over). However, more complex commands, such as making beast as an action, and can read its basic mood and intent.

attacks in combat or doing powerful stunts requires You learn its emotional state, whether it is affected by magic

dedicated training. of any sort, its short-term needs (such as food or safety), and

In combat, your companion shares your initiative count, actions you can take (if any) to persuade it to not attack.

and may act simultaneously. On your turn, you can verbally or Additionally, you can cast the animal friendship and speak

semantically command your companion where to move to(no with animals spells once. You regain the ability to do so after

action required by you). Your companion will instinctively take finishing a long rest.

the Dodge action. However, it can also perform the Dash,

Disengage, Hide, Search, or Use an Object(if possible) action 

on your command(no action required by you).
At 2nd level, you adopt a style of fighting as your specialty.
If you are incapacitated or absent, your companion acts on
Choose one of the following options. You can’t take a Fighting
its own, focusing on protecting you and itself. Your
Style option more than once, even if you later get to choose
companion never requires your command to use its bonus
again.
action or reaction, such as when making an opportunity

attack. Archery You gain a +2 bonus to attack rolls you make with

ranged weapons.
Command points

Beginning at 1st level you gain access to Command Points. Defense While you are wearing armor, you gain a +1 bonus

You have a number of command points equal to 2 + 1/2 your to AC.

Trainer level(round down), as listed in the Command Points

Dueling When you are wielding a melee weapon in one hand
column of the Trainer class table.
and no other weapons, you gain a +2 bonus to damage rolls
Command points excite the symbiotic bond you have with
with that weapon.
your companion, allowing you to telepathically communicate

your commands(no action required by you).

Great Weapon Fighting When you roll a 1 or 2 on a damage
When you spend a command point, it is unavailable until
die for an attack you make with a melee weapon that you are
you finish a short or long rest. You must spend at least 15
wielding with two hands, you can reroll the die and must use
minutes of the rest in light interaction with your companion
the new roll, even if the new roll is a 1 or a 2. The weapon
to regain your command points.
must have the two-handed or versatile property for you to

gain this benefit.

Commands

At 1st level you know the following three basic commands. Two-Weapon Fighting When you engage in two-weapon
You may spend 1 command point to issue a basic fighting, you can add your ability modifier to the damage of
command(no action required) or you may use your action to the second attack.
issue the command instead(no command point required).

As you gain levels in this class, you gain access to Thrown Weapon Fighting You can draw a weapon that has

additional ways to use your command points. Your the thrown property as part of the attack you make with the

companion will unlock new actions, bonus actions, and weapon. In addition, when you hit with a ranged attack using

reactions. If a feature lists a command point cost, you must a thrown weapon, you gain a +2 bonus to the damage roll.

spend the command points to use that feature, and that

Interception When a creature you can see hits a target, other
feature cannot be commanded by use of your action.
than you, within 5 feet of you with an attack, you can use your

Attack. Your companion takes the Attack action. reaction to reduce the damage the target takes by 1d10 +

your proficiency bonus (to a minimum of 0 damage). You must

Tackle. Your companion attempts to knock the target prone be wielding a shield or a simple or martial weapon to use this

using its action. It makes a Strength (Athletics) check reaction.

contested by the target’s Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity

(Acrobatics) check (the target chooses the ability to use). If Blind Fighting You have blindsight with a range of 10 feet.

your companion wins the contest, the target is knocked Within that range, you can effectively see anything that isn’t

prone. behind total cover, even if you’re blinded or in darkness.

Moreover, you can see an invisible creature within that range,

Help. Your companion takes the Help action. unless the creature successfully hides from you.

 Unarmed Fighting Your unarmed strikes can deal

bludgeoning damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier

Starting at 1st level, you choose an archetype which reflects
on a hit. If you aren’t wielding any weapons or a shield when
the personal life style you have with your companion. The
you make the attack roll, the d6 becomes a d8. At the start of
Life of the Woodsman, as well as other ways of life are
each of your turns, you can deal 1d4 bludgeoning damage to
detailed at the end of the class description. Your way of life
one creature grappled by you.
grants features at 1st, 3rd, 7th, 10th, and 14th level.

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At 3rd level, you can link your mind to that of your At level 6, you can send messages via the animal kingdom.

companion's. After 5 minutes of meditation, you can use your You can cast the animal messenger spell. Once you cast this

action to see through your companion’s eyes and hear what it spell, you cannot do so again until you finish a long rest.

hears. You may continue to do so until you use your action to Additionally, while you are using your companion's senses

return to your normal senses. as part your Linked Minds feature, you may spend 1

During this time, you can telepathically speak with your command point to telepathically communicate with one

companion. This has a maximum range of 1 mile. person who is touching your companion for up to 10 minutes.

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Starting at 3rd level, you can take advantage of an opening At 6th level, your animal companion has trained with you

made by your companion. Once per turn, after your enough to gain unique talents. Choose one of the following

companion hits a target, you may gain one of the following: features for your companion to learn.

Ferocious. Whenever your companion makes an attack, it

Move without provoking opportunity attacks from the
can reroll 1 of the damage dice and must use the new value.
attacked creature.
Guarded. Your companion gains +1 AC.
Gain partial cover against attacks from the attacked
Intercept. Whenever a target is attacked within 5ft of your
creature until the start of your next turn.
companion, your companion can use its reaction to reduce

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a minimum of 0 damage).
When you reach 4th level, and again at 8th, 12th, 14th, 16th,

and 19th level, you can increase one ability score of your No matter your choice above, your animal companion's

choice by 2, or you can increase two ability scores of your attacks count as magical for the purposes of overcoming

choice by 1. As normal, you can’t increase an ability score resistance and immunity to nonmagical attacks and damage.

above 20 using this feature.

Using the optional feats rule, you can forgo taking this 
feature to take a feat of your choice instead.
At 7th level, your honed reflexes enhance your ability to avoid

danger. Choose one of the following options. Each time you

Additionally, each time you gain an Ability Score
gain a level, you may change this choice.
Improvement, your companion can increase one ability score
Evasion. When you make a Dexterity saving throw against
of your choice by 1. As normal, you can’t increase an ability
an effect that deals half damage on a success, you take no
score above 20 using this feature.
damage on a success and half damage on a failure.

 Artful Avoidance. When you attack with a melee weapon

in one hand while your other hand is empty, you may use the
At 5th level, your companion grows in both size and maturity.
Dodge action as a bonus action.
It grows in size according to its stat block, and you can now
Uncanny Dodge. When you are hit by an attacker that you
use your companion's level 5 required features.
can see, you can use your reaction to halve the damage from
Additionally, your companion can take actions fully
the attack.
independently of your commands. They can take the Attack,

Tackle, or Help action, as well as other actions listed in the 

companion's stat block that do not require a command point.
At 9th level, when you or your companion is targeted by a
If you command your companion to attack, it can attack twice
spell, and you are within 60 feet of each other, the one not
instead of once when taking the Attack action.
targeted by the spell may use its reaction to also be affected

 by the spell.

Additionally, any resurrection magic cast on either you or

At 5th level, part of your proficiency is passed on to your
your companion affects both of you, so long as your bodies
companion. Your companion gains proficiency in one skill
are within 60 feet of each other.
that you are proficient in that it is not already proficient with.

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At 11th level, your animal companion grows to maturity. Its

ability scores increase as indicated in its Animal Companion

stat block, and you can now use your companion's level 11

required features.

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At 13th level, your spirits protect each other. Anytime either of Starting at 18th level, you reached your limits and surpassed

you are forced to make a saving throw, and you can see or them. You and your companion cannot be held back, as you

hear each other, the other can use its reaction to roll a d8 and have reached the pinnacle of your prowess. When you roll for

add the result to the saving throw. You can use this feature initiative and have less than 4 command points remaining,

before or after making the roll, but before any effects are you regain command points to up 4 total.

applied. Additionally, you and your companion's maximum hit point

If both you and your companion are effected by the same value cannot be reduced, you and your companion's speed

effect and both creatures use their reaction, the die roll may cannot be reduced, and you and your companion do not suffer

apply to both saving throws. the ill effects of the first 3 stages of exhaustion.

You cannot use this feature again until you complete a long

rest. Alternatively, you can spend 2 command points to regain 

the use of this feature.
At 20th level, your companion grows to embody part of the

most tremendous beasts of the world. Between each of your

 turns, your companion can take 1 of the following Legendary

At 15th level, the primal magic that flows through your animal Actions at the end of another creature's turn.

companion blooms and unlocks a transformation called an

Detect . Make a Wisdom (Perception) check.
Aspect, as specified in the Animal Companion stat block.

While the beast has transformed, it can use its Aspect

Recuperate . Roll a d6. Gain temporary hit points equal to

the die roll.

features as specified in the companion's stat block.
Move . Move up to 1/2 its speed.

 Demoralize . Roll a d6. A creature of your choice within 5ft

subtracts the value from their next attack roll before the
Starting at 17th level, through trials and tribulations, so long
start of your next turn.
as you have each other you can overcome. If you and your

companion can see or hear each other, you both gain

immunity to charmed and frightened.

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Medium (Level 5, Large) Beast, Your alignment
Bite or Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: reach 5ft., one
Armor Class 13 + proficiency bonus target. Hit: 1d6 + strength modifier piercing (Bite) or
Hit Points (4 + constitution modifier) x trainer level + 5 slashing (Claws) damage.
Hit Dice 1d6 per trainer level
Speed 30 ft. Grapple. It makes a Strength (Athletics) check
Proficiency Bonus your proficiency bonus contested by the target’s Strength (Athletics) or
Dexterity (Acrobatics) check (the target chooses the
ability to use). If its win the contest, the target
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA becomes grappled.
14(+2) 11(+0) 15(+2) 7(-2) 11(+0) 9(-1) Takedown (level 11). The beast attempts to restrain a
target that it has grappled. It makes another grapple
Level 11: +1 +1 +2 +0 +1 +1 attempt against the grappled target. If its win the
contest, the target becomes restrained so long as it is
Saving Throws Strength, Constitution grappled.
Skills Athletics, Intimidation Gift of Life (Aspect of Spring Only) (Recharge 5-6). 1
Senses passive Perception 10 + Wisdom modifier Command Point. A brilliant green light emits from the
Languages Understands all languages that you speak. beast in all directions. Any number of creatures of your
choice within 15 feet of the beast regain 2d8 hit
Sentinel. When the beast hits a creature of equal or points.
smaller size with an opportunity attack, the creature’s
speed becomes 0 for the rest of the turn.
Bind (Level 5). When the beast is successful with a
Reactions
grapple attempt, it can immediately make one attack Frontline (level 5). Make an attack of opportunity against
against the creature. a creature when it moves to within 5ft of the beast.
Cleave (Level 11). When the beast takes the Attack Impose (Aspect of Spring Only). If a creature within 5ft
action, its attacks target two creatures that are within of the beast drops to 0 hit points, the beast can
5ft of each other, and within 5ft of the beast. Make one willingly end its aspect early so that the creature drops
attack roll, and apply the result to both targets. to 1 hit point instead.
Regeneration (Aspect of Spring Only). The beast regains
5 hit points at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit
point, and less than 1/2 of its maximum hit points.

Bonus Actions
Aspect of Spring (Level 15). 2 Command Points. The
beast may transform into an Aspect of Spring. A soft
glow shimmers around the beast and seems to
rejuvenate the plant life around it. The beast
immediately regains 10 hit points. The transformation
lasts for 10 minutes or until the beast chooses to
revert to its normal form (no action required). The
transformation ends early if the beast drops to 0 hit
points. The beast may not use this ability again until it
has finished a long rest.

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Medium (Level 5, Large) Beast, Your alignment
Aspect of Winter (Level 15). 1 Command Point. The
beast may transform into an Aspect of Winter. The
Armor Class 12 + proficiency bonus beast’s fur turns white as snow and its eyes become
Hit Points (4 + constitution modifier) x trainer level + 4 pale blue. The air surrounding the beast covers
Hit Dice 1d6 per trainer level everything in frost. The transformation lasts for 10
Speed 30 ft. minutes or until the beast chooses to revert to its
Proficiency Bonus your proficiency bonus normal form (no action required). The transformation
ends early if the beast drops to 0 hit points. The beast
may not use this ability again until it has finished a long
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA rest.
11(+0) 14(+2) 13(+1) 8(-2) 12(+1) 11(+0)
Level 11: +2 +0 +1 +1 +2 +0 Actions
Saving Throws Strength, Dexterity Bite or Claws. Melee Weapon Attack (finesse): reach
Skills Athletics, Insight, Survival 5ft., one target. Hit: 1d6 + strength or dexterity
Senses passive Perception 10 + Wisdom modifier modifier piercing (Bite) or slashing (Claws) damage.
Languages Understands all languages that you speak. Snap Deposition (Aspect of Winter Only) (Recharge 5-6).
2 Command Points. The beast exudes a blast of
Stride. The beast ignores nonmagical difficult terrain. freezing wind in a 15-foot-radius. Each creature of your
choice in that area must make a DC 17 Constitution
Pin (Level 5). After the beast successfully tackles a saving throw. On a fail, a creature suffers 4d10 cold
creature, it may immediately make one attack against damage, its speed is halved, and all attacks it makes
that creature. until the end of its next turn gain disadvantage. On a
Pack Tactics (Level 5). Once per turn, the beast gains success, a creature suffers only half damage.
advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least
one of the beast’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature
and the ally isn’t incapacitated. Reactions
Shread (Level 11). The beast's attacks deal an additional Howl (Level 11). When an ally misses with an attack roll,
1d8 damage. the beast lets out an audacious howl. The ally that
Frozen Wastes (Aspect of Winter Only). The beast emits missed, rerolls the attack and uses the new result.
an aura of frigid hail. This hail of rock-hard ice turns the Frostbite (Aspect of Winter Only). When the beast is hit
ground in a 15-foot-radius around the beast into by an attack, the beast may make an attack of
difficult terrain. The beast ignores this difficult terrain. opportunity attack against the attacker.

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beast may transform into an Aspect of the Sun. The
Small Beast, Your alignment beast feathers adopt a golden sheen that reflects the
light in iridescent colors. The transformation lasts for
Armor Class 11 + proficiency bonus 10 minutes or until the beast chooses to revert to its
Hit Points (4 + constitution modifier) x trainer level + 3 normal form (no action required). The transformation
Hit Dice 1d6 per trainer level ends early if the beast drops to 0 hit points. The beast
Speed 10 ft., flying 40 ft. may not use this ability again until it has finished a long
Proficiency Bonus your proficiency bonus rest.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Actions

7(-2) 15(+2) 10(+0) 12(+1) 14(+2) 11(+0) Talons. Melee Weapon Attack (finesse): reach 5ft., one
target. Hit: 1d4 + strength or dexterity modifier
Level 11: +1 +1 +0 +2 +0 +2
slashing damage.
Saving Throws Dexterity, Intelligence Jolt (level 5). 1 Command Point. The beast casts
Skills Perception, Survival, Investigation chromatic orb as a first level spell using intelligence as
Senses passive Perception 10 + Wisdom modifier + its spell casting ability. (Level 11. This spell is cast at
proficiency bonus, Darkvision 120ft. 2nd level instead of 1st)
Languages Understands all languages that you speak.
Wings of the Phoenix (Aspect of the Sun Only) (Recharge
6). 2 Command Points. The beast’s wings erupt in
Swooping Strike. As part of the attack action, if the the flames as it dashes towards its enemies. The beast flies
beast moved at least 10ft before attacking a creature, up to its speed. All creatures within 10 feet of the beast
the beast ignores opportunity attacks from that during its movement must succeed on a DC 18
creature this turn. Dexterity saving throw. Targets take 5d10 acid, cold,
Gouge (Level 5). 1 Command Point. Once per turn. after fire, lightning, poison, or thunder damage on a failed
hitting a target with its talons, the target must make a save, or half as much on a success.
DC 10+PB Dexterity saving throw or become blinded Chromawave (Level 11). 2 Command Points. The beast
until the end of its next turn. emits a wave of elemental force that sweeps out from
Elemental Talons (level 11). The beast's attacks deal an the beast. You choose acid, cold, fire, lightning, poison,
additional 1d6 acid, cold, fire, lightning, or poison or thunder as the type of wave emitted. Each creature
damage. in a 15-foot cube originating from the beast must make
a DC 16 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a
Beacon of Light (Aspect of the Sun Only). For the creature takes 5d8 damage and is pushed 10 feet away.
duration of the transformation, the beast burns bright On a successful save, the creature takes half as much
like the sun. This acts as if the Daylight spell is centered damage and isn't pushed. (Level 15. 7d8 thunder
on the beast. damage)
In addition, unsecured objects that are completely
Bonus Actions within the area of effect are automatically pushed 10
feet away by the spell's effect, and the spell emits a
thunderous boom audible out to 300 feet.

Reactions
Uncanny Dodge (Level 5). The beast can nimbly
maneuver to reduce the harm done to it. When an
attacker that the beast can see hits it with an attack, the
beast can use its reaction to halve the attack’s damage.

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  Silent Step (Aspect of the Moon Only). The beast creates
no sound for the duration of the transformation.
Medium Beast, Your alignment

Armor Class 12 + proficiency bonus Bonus Actions

Hit Points (4 + constitution modifier) x trainer level + 4 Cunning Action (Level 5). 1 Command Point. The beast
Hit Dice 1d6 per trainer level takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Speed 30 ft., climb 30ft.
Proficiency Bonus your proficiency bonus Shadow Step (Aspect of the Moon Only). When the beast
is in dim light or darkness, as a bonus action, the beast
can teleport up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space it
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA can see that is also in dim light or darkness. The beast
13(+1) 14(+2) 12(+1) 9(-1) 13(+1) 9(-1) then has advantage on the first melee attack it makes
before the end of the its turn.
Level 11: +0 +2 +1 +0 +2 +1

Saving Throws Dexterity, Charisma Actions

Skills Acrobatics, Perception, Stealth Bite or Claws. Melee Weapon Attack (finesse): reach
Senses passive Perception 10 + Wisdom modifier + 5ft., one target. Hit: 1d6 + strength or dexterity
proficiency bonus, Darkvision 60ft. modifier piercing (Bite) or slashing (Claws) damage.
Languages Understands all languages that you speak.
Mist of Ravenloft (Aspect of the Moon Only) (Recharge 5-
Pounce. As part of the attack action, if the beast moves 6). 2 Command Points. The beast momentarily
at least 20 feet straight toward a creature, the target dissipates into a mist, and rapidly lashing out at nearby
takes an extra 1d6 damage from the attack. foes. The beast chooses up to 5 targets within 30 feet.
It makes 1 attack against each target. On a hit, a target
Ambusher (Level 5). If the beast was hidden from a takes 4d10 force damage.
creature at the start of its turn, it can make its melee
attack rolls against that creature with advantage. After attacking, the beast can teleport to an unoccupied
space it can see within 5 feet of one of the targets it hit
Sneak Attack (level 11). Once per turn, the beast can or missed.
deal an extra 3d6 damage with an attack if the beast
had advantage on the attack roll. Aspect of the Moon (Level 15). 2 Command Points. The
beast may transform into an Aspect of the Moon.
Evasion (Level 11). The beast can nimbly dodge out of Wisps of shadow mask the beast in darkness. Upon
the way of certain area effects, such as an ancient red transformation, the beast becomes invisible for up to
dragon’s fiery breath or an ice storm spell. When the 10 minutes, or until the beast attacks. The
beast is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a transformation lasts for 10 minutes or until the beast
Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it chooses to revert to its normal form (no action
instead takes no damage if it succeed on the saving required). The transformation ends early if the beast
throw, and only half damage if it failed. drops to 0 hit points. The beast may not use this ability
Shadowed Veil (Aspect of the Moon Only). The beast's again until it has finished a long rest.
body becomes blurred, shifting and wavering in wisps
of darkness to all who can see it. For the duration of the
transformation, any creature has disadvantage on attack
rolls against it. An attacker is immune to this effect if it
doesn't rely on sight, as with blindsight, or can see
through illusions, as with truesight.

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3rd-level Life of the Woodsman feature
Something drew you away from the civilized, urban world,
Traversing the wilderness has gifted you with a knack for
where you journeyed out into the wilderness. It is here that
survival, allowing you to duplicate the effects of certain spells.
you find solace and comfort, trusting solely in your
You can cast the alarm, find traps, goodberry, lessor
companion and living off the land. Trusting that you will
restoration, and snare spells once. You regain the ability to
survive with your companion by your side, you can weather
cast each of these spells after finishing a long rest.
the harshest storms the world throws your way.

Woodsman Origin

7th-level Life of the Woodsman feature
d6 Origin
You can mark a target as your quarry. As a bonus action

You tended to a wounded bear cub, in return its you can mark a target within 120ft that you can see with a
1
mother let you rest in her den. mystic brand that lasts 1 hour. Once per turn, either you or

Hired as a cartographer, you found yourself more your companion can deal an extra 1d4 damage to the target,
2
adept in the wilds than back in town. and both of you have advantage on any Wisdom (Perception)

or Wisdom (Survival) checks you make to find it.

Exiled from your home, you wandered aimlessly before
3 You can only have one target marked at a time.
a panther led you to water, and safe haven.
Guided by the moon and the stars, you make your 
4
home underneath those stars now. 10th-level Life of the Woodsman feature

Your companion gains preternatural senses that help it

As an outlander, you enjoy the journey more than the
5 fight creatures it can’t see. When your companion attacks a
destination.
creature it can’t see, its inability to see it doesn’t impose

Your father is from a barbarian tribe, while your mother disadvantage on the attack rolls against it.

6 a city girl. You find yourself calling home between the Also, your companion is aware of the location of any
two. invisible creature within 30 feet, provided that the creature

isn’t hidden from your companion.


1st-level Life of the Woodsman feature 
Living outside of the urban confines has taught you to live 14th-level Life of the Woodsman feature

off the land, and always keep one eye open to danger. You and Once per turn, when you and your companion make an

your companion cannot be surprised, so long as you are attack against the same target, you can roll 1d4 and add the

conscious. Additionally, you gain proficiency in Nature , result to either total, potentially changing a miss into a hit.

Survival , or Stealth . Additionally, as a special reaction between turns, when an

ally hits the target marked by your tracker feature, you can

 immediately use your reaction to make one weapon attack

1st-level Life of the Woodsman feature targeting the marked creature.

Both you and your companion’s hit point maximum You can use this special reaction a number of times equal

increases by 1. As you gain levels in this class, you both gain to your Wisdom modifier(minimum of once). You regain all

one additional hit point per level. expended uses after you finish a short or long rest.

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10th-level Life of the Rider feature
Born in the saddle, you've traveled from here to there and
You raise a call to arms, encouraging your allies and
back again. It's not you keeping up with your companion, but
demoralizing your foes. You can use a bonus action and
your companion keeping up with you as you always feel the
spend 2 command points to emit an aura of battle. You and
need to keep going, keep pushing to get to the next location.
friendly creatures within 60 feet of you gain temporary hit
Whatever your case maybe, it is true with your companion by
points equal to your trainer level, and have 10ft of bonus
your side, you move with a hastened step and a heart of gold.
move speed on their next turn. You have 10ft of bonus
Consider how or why you started this journey. The Rider
movement speed on your current only.
Origin table offers some examples.
Additionally, the aura lasts for 1 minute, and any foe within

Rider Origin 10ft of you has disadvantage on attack rolls against creatures

d4 Origin that are more than 10ft away from you.

Once you use this feature, you cannot do so again until

1 Your caravansary always had you ride and lead the way. you've completed a short or long rest.

Dodging the constabulary required that you always stay

2
one step ahead. 
14th-level Life of the Rider feature
The lost treasures of fearun were going to find
3 On the first round of combat, if you take the attack action,
themselves. you can attack 1 additional time, and that attack deals 1d12

4 You fought as a cavalryman in the war. extra damage.

Additionally, you can mark the first creature your

 companion hits during the first round of a combat; that

creatures becomes easier for others (excluding you and your

1st-level Life of the Rider feature
companion) to strike. Attack rolls against the marked target
Always being on the go has brought you to distance cities,
have advantage until the start of your next turn.
and let you interact with a multitude of characters. You've

studied with these characters, and have gained valuable

knowledge. You gain proficiency in one of the following skills

of your choice: Animal Handling, Arcana, History, Insight,

Investigation, Performance, or Persuasion. Additionally,

you learn one language of your choice.


1st-level Life of the Rider feature

A swift response in any situation has kept you alive until

now, and has become your mainstay approach. You gain

proficiency with initiative rolls.

When you are mounted, you have advantage on saving

throws made to avoid falling off. If you fall off and descend no

more than 10 feet, you can land on your feet if you’re not

incapacitated. Mounting or dismounting costs you only 5 feet

of movement, rather than half your speed.

Additionally, You and your companion become the master

pair of rider and steed. Your companion's actions are not

limited by having you mounted.


3rd-level Life of the Rider feature

You and your companion have your speed increased by 10

feet while you are within 60 feet of each other.

Additionally, when either you or your companion takes the

dash action, their jump distance is doubled for the turn.


7th-level Life of the Rider feature

You implicitly trust your companion and they trust you. You

gain additional Command Points equal to you Wisdom

modifier (minimum of 1).

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3rd-level Life of the Drakewarden feature
You, as a Drakewarden, formed an enduring bond with a
The bond you share with your drake intensifies, protecting
minor dragon, a drake. This drake, entrusted to you, is at your
you. You gain resistance to the damage type associated with
side, and shares with you the awe-inspiring power wielded by
your drake's Draconic Essence.
dragons.

Consider how you gained your bond with the drake. The 
Drakewarden Origin table offers some examples.
7th-level Life of the Drakewarden feature

You can briefly summon the might of the dragon's breath.

Drakewarden Origin
Once per turn, when you hit a target with an attack, you can
d6 Origin
cause the attack to flair with your drake's Draconic Essence.

You studied a dragon’s scale or claw, or a trinket from The target of the attack, and each creature of your choice

1 its hoard, and created your bond through the token’s within 5ft of the target take 1d6 extra damage of the type

lingering draconic magic based on your drake's Draconic Essence.

A secret order of rangers who collect and guard You can do this a number of times equal to your proficiency
2
draconic lore taught you their ways. bonus. You regain all expended uses after finishing a short or

long rest.
A true dragon gave you a drake egg to care for. When it
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hatched, the drake bonded to you. 
You drank a few drops of dragon blood, forever 10th-level Life of the Drakewarden feature
4
infusing your nature magic with draconic power. You awaken the power of a true dragon. As an action, each

creature of your choice that is within 120 feet of you and

An ancient Draconic inscription on a standing stone
5 aware of you must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw
empowered you when you read it aloud.
against a DC of 8 + your Wisdom modifier + PB, or become

You had a vivid dream of a mysterious man, frightened of you and your drake for 1 minute. A creature can

accompanied by seven yellow canaries, who warned

6 repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending
you of impending doom. When you awoke, your drake the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is
was there, watching you. successful or the effect ends for it.

Once you use this feature, you can’t do so again until you
 finish a long rest.

1st-level Life of the Drakewarden feature

In place of a beastial companion, you've been gifted with a 

drake companion. The drake is friendly to you and your 14th-level Life of the Drakewarden feature

companions and obeys your commands. See its game You watch each other's back at all times. You become

statistics in the Drake Companion stat block. The drake has a immune to the damage and effects of your drake's Breath

Draconic Essence, which you choose when you bond with the attack, and at 15th level your drake's Wing Attack.

drake and cannot be changed. Additionally, when either you or your companion are the

target of an attack, the other can use its reaction to make an

 attack against the attacking creature if in range. If this attack

1st-level Life of the Drakewarden feature hits, it does damage as normal, and the initiating attack gains

The bond you share with your drake creates a deeper disadvantage.

connection to dragon kind, granting you understanding and

empowering your presence. You gain the following benefits:

If you can’t already, you learn to speak, read, and write

Draconic.

You learn the thaumaturgy cantrip; Wisdom is your spell

casting ability for this spell.

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Medium (Level 5, Large) dragon, Your alignment
Bite or Tail Whip. Melee Weapon Attack: reach 5ft., one
Armor Class 14 + proficiency bonus target. Hit: 1d8 + strength modifier piercing(bite) or
Hit Points (5 + constitution modifier) x trainer level + 5 bludgeoning(tail) damage.
Hit Dice 1d8 per trainer level
Speed 30 ft., (Level 15, fly 40ft) Drake’s Breath (Level 5) (Recharge 6). 2 command
Proficiency Bonus your proficiency bonus points. The drake exhales an blast in a 30-foot cone.
Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity
saving throw, taking damage equal to 5d6 on a failed
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The
damage type is based on the drake's Draconic Essence.
14(+2) 11(+0) 13(+1) 9(-1) 13(+1) 8(-1) (Level 11. 8d6 damage)(Level 15. 11d6 damage)
Level 11: +2 +1 +1 +0 +0 +2 Aspect of the Wyrm (Level 15). 5 command points
Draconic fury explodes and swirls around the drake.
Saving Throws Strength, Wisdom The drake creates a 30ft aura. Upon transforming,
Skills Perception, Survival, Athletics choose any number of creatures the drake can see
Senses passive Perception 10 + Wisdom modifier + PB, within its aura range. Those creatures each take 4d10
darkvision 30 ft. damage of the type determined by its Draconic
Languages Draconic. Essence. The transformation lasts for 10 minutes or
Damage Immunities determined by the drake’s Draconic until the drake chooses to revert to its normal form (no
Essence trait action required). The transformation ends early if the
drake drops to 0 hit points. The drake may not use this
ability again until it has finished a long rest.
Draconic Essence. Choose a damage type: acid, cold,
fire, lightning, or poison. The chosen type determines a Wing Attack (Aspect of the Wyrm Only) (Recharge 6). 2
number of the drake's traits. command points The drake beats its wings. Each
creature within 10 feet of the dragon must succeed on
Dragon Resistance (Level 5). 1 command point If the a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or take 2d6 + 4
drake fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The drake
instead. Once the drake uses this feature, it cannot do can then fly up to half its flying speed.
so again until it finishes a long rest.
Empowered Tail (Level 11). After hitting a target with its
Tail Whip, the drake can force the target to make a DC Reactions
15 Strength saving throw of be pushed 10ft away from
Infused Strikes (Aspect of the Wyrm Only). When another
the drake.
creature within the drake's aura that it can see hits with
Shread (Level 11). The drake's attacks deal an additional a weapon attack, the drake infuses the strike with its
1d8 damage. essence, causing the attack to deal an extra 1d8
damage of the type determined by its Draconic
Aura of the Dragon (Aspect of the Wyrm Only). Your allies
Essence.
within the aura of the drake gain resistance to the
damage type determined by its Draconic Essence.

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Mystic have seen the world through the eyes of others. You Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for your druid spells, since

too have seen the world through the eyes of nature's primal you learn your spells through memorization and harmony

spirits. They have graced with part of their power, and asked with nature. You use your Wisdom whenever a spell refers to

that you uphold the spirit of the wilds. your spellcasting ability. In addition, you use your Wisdom

Consider how you gained your mystical power. The Mystic modifier when setting the saving throw DC for a druid spell

Origin table offers some examples. you cast and when making an attack roll with one.

Mystic Origin Spell Save DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus +

d4 Origin your Wisdom modifier
The touch of an archfey has left a visible brand. It still Spell attack modifier = your proficiency bonus +
1
stings to this day. your Wisdom modifier
After months of a recurring dream, the spirit of the
forest stands nearby when you awake. It tells you that Mystic Spellcasting
2
you were dreaming through its eyes before fading into Level Cantrips Known Spells Known 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
ether.
1st 2 3 2 ฀ — —
Your companion is either blessed or cursed. You have
3
leached some of that enigmatic power. 2nd 2 3 2 ฀ — —

Your parents were part of a druid circle. A segment of 3rd 2 3 2 ฀ — —

4
their power has passed onto you. 4th 2 4 3 ฀ — —
5th 2 4 3 — — —

1st-level Life of the Mystic feature 6th 2 4 3 — — —
You embrace a mystical life, fueled by nature, gifting you
7th 2 5 4 2 — —
with the ability to cast spells. See Spells Rules for the general

rules of spellcasting and the Spells Listing for the druid spell
8th 2 6 4 2 — —
list. 9th 2 6 4 2 — —
Cantrips 10th 3 7 4 3 — —
You learn the druidcraft and one additional cantrip of your 11th 3 8 4 3 — —
choice from the druid spell list. You learn an additional druid

cantrip of your choice at 10th level.

12th 3 8 4 3 — —
13th 3 9 4 3 2 —
Spell Slots

The Mystic Spellcasting table shows how many spell slots

14th 3 10 4 3 2 —
you have to cast your druid spells of 1st level and higher. To 15th 3 10 4 3 2 —
cast one of these spells, you must expend a slot of the spell’s

level or higher. You regain all expended spell slots when you
16th 3 11 4 3 3 —
finish a long rest. 17th 3 11 4 3 3 —
—
For example, if you know the 1st-level spell shield and have
18th 3 11 4 3 3
a 1st-level and a 2nd-level spell slot available, you can cast

shield using either slot. 19th 3 12 4 3 3 1

Spells Known of 1st-Level and Higher
20th 3 13 4 3 3 1
You know three 1st-level druid spells of your choice, two of

which you must choose from the abjuration and evocation


spells on the druid spell list. 1st-level Life of the Mystic feature

The Spells Known column of the Mystic Spellcasting table You gain the ability to sense the magic within objects and

shows when you learn more druid spells of 1st level or higher. creatures. When you touch an object or a creature and spend

Each of these spells must be of a level for which you have 1 minute ruminating on it, you learn of its power. If it is a

spell slots. For instance, when you reach 7th level in this magic item or some other magic-imbued object, you learn its

class, you can learn one new spell of 1st or 2nd level. properties and how to use them, whether it requires

attunement to use, and how many charges it has, if any. You

Whenever you gain a level in this class, you can replace one
learn whether any spells or curses are affecting the item and
of the druid spells you know with another spell of your choice
what they are. If the item was created by a spell, you learn
from the druid spell list. The new spell must be of a level for
which spell created it. Instead, if you touch a creature, you
which you have spell slots.
learn what spells or curses, if any, are currently affecting it.

Additionally, you can cast druidcraft without verbal

components.

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3rd-level Life of the Mystic feature 14th-level Life of the Mystic feature

You can cast spells as though you were in your companion's As an action you can conjure a storming vortex around you

space, but you must use your own senses. and your companion. This vortex lasts for 1 minute, but ends

early if you are knocked unconscious. Once you use this

 feature, you cannot use it again until you finish a short or long
7th-level Life of the Mystic feature rest. While the vortex rages, it provides the following:

After casting a spell of 1st level or higher, your companion

becomes innervated. Their next attack in the next minute The vortex provides have half cover to you and your

gains 1d4 times the spell's level additional damage. companion.

Creatures other than you or your companion that start

 their turn within 10ft of you or your companion must

10th-level Life of the Mystic feature succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 1d8 lighting,

You and your companion can cast misty step without fire, or cold damage (your choice).

expending a spell slot. You and your companion can do so a As a bonus action before the vortex ends, you can collapse

combined number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier the vortex resulting is a nova burst ending the vortex early.

(minimum of once), and you regain all expended uses when Each creature of your choice that you can see within 15

you finish a long rest. feet of you and your companion must make a Constitution

In addition, whenever you or your companion casts misty saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 4d8

step, they can bring along one willing creature within 5 feet. lighting, fire, or cold damage (your choice), and is pushed

That creature teleports to an unoccupied space of their back 10ft and knocked prone. On a successful save, a

choice within 5 feet of the destination space. creature takes half as much damage and isn’t pushed nor

knocked prone.

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3rd-level Life of the Gravetender Feature
The Gravetender is of an even more ghastly interest,
As an action, you can touch one creature to curse it. The
summoning the dead to serve him. He is able to have a spirit
target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC of 8 +
of the departed to remain at his side. Gravetenders learn to
Constitution modifier + proficiency bonus) or become cursed.
sap the life force from the living and the dieing, and using that
The withering curse reduces the target's speed by 10ft, and
energy to manipulate rejuvenate themselves and their
they subtract 1d4 from the damage of each of their melee
companion.
attacks. At higher levels in this class, this curse reduces a
Though gravetenders may be seen as necromancers by
greater amount of damage: 2d4 at 8th level, 3d4 at 13th, and
some. Others may have been part of the clergy. Consider how
4d4 at 18th level.
you gained your undead power. The Gravetender Origin table
The curse lasts 10 minutes. A remove curse spell ends this
offers some examples.
effect early. You can use this curse a number of times equal to

Gravetender Origin your proficiency bonus. You regain all expended uses of this

d4 Origin feature after finishing a long rest.

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the dead on more than one occasion. 7th-level Life of the Gravetender Feature

As a failing student of wizardry, your companion has When you hit a target with an attack, you can covert the
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trusted you to practice your necromancy on them. damage of the attack to necrotic damage, and you leave a

smoldering, shadow-wreathed wound for the next minute. All

Your deal with a minor demon, a djin, or a minor wish
3 of your subsequent attacks against the target deal and
had gone awry. additional 1d4 necrotic damage, and heal you or your

A close call, a brush with death has linked your spirit to companion for the same amount.

4 the spirit of another. Yet, you were brought back, Additionally, you can cast speak with dead once, and can

bringing the spirit of the other with you. cast it without material components. You regain the ability to

do so after finishing a long rest.

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1st-level Life of the Gravetender Feature
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10th-level Life of the Gravetender Feature
Risen from the grave, your companion is bound to you and
As a bonus action, you can shield yourself and your
this world. Your companion's type becomes undead as well as
companion from magical harm. For 1 minute, you and your
beast, and it gains resistance to poison and necrotic damage.
companion have advantage on saving throws against spells

 and other magical effects.

1st-level Life of the Gravetender Feature Once you use this feature, you cannot use it again until you

You have an innate sense of death, undeath, and those that finish a short or long rest.

are not of this world. You know you know if there is an

celestial, fiend, or undead within 30 feet of you, as well as


14th-level Life of the Gravetender Feature
where the creature is located. Similarly, you know if there is a
You can cast the summon undead spell as a 3th level spell,
place or object within 30 feet of you that has been magically
and can cast it without material components. You can
consecrated or desecrated. However, this innate sense is
increase the level of the spell cast by spending command
blocked by 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal, a thin
points, as you and your companion combine force to draw the
sheet of lead, or 3 feet of wood or dirt.
undead spirit to life with increased strength. For each 2
This innate sense is supplemented by your intuition of life's
command points you spend, you increase the increase the
little machinations. You learn the spare the dying cantrip, if
level of the spell by 1, to a maximum of 6th level.
you don't already know it.
Once you cast this spell, you cannot do so again until you

finish a short or long rest.

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1st-level Life of the Swarmkeeper feature
The Swarmkeeper tames the surging hordes of small
When you and your swarm occupy the same space, it can
creatures that strike fear into the hearts of most. Rats, bees,
cling to you using its action, reducing its size to match yours
bats, and snakes are all options in the Swarmkeeper’s
if necessary. Conversely, on its turn, it can release from
arsenal, ready to spread out across the battlefield and then
you(no action required), returning to its original size.
coalesce onto targets in a suffocating flood. Some
However, it cannot cling and release on the same turn. If the
Swarmkeepers are outcasts or hermits, keeping to
swarm is ever forced to move while clinging to you, it first
themselves and their attendant swarms rather than dealing
releases itself from you.
with the discomfort of others. Other Swarmkeepers enjoy
When the swarm is clinging to you, the following applies:
building vibrant communities that work for the mutual

benefit of all those they consider part of their swarm.

It surrounds you and moves with you, without the need to
Consider how you came upon your swarm and how you move on its own.
came to bond with it. The Swarmkeeper Origin table offers It cannot take actions or reactions.
some examples. It cannot be attacked, or take damage from area of effects.

If it must make a saving throw, it does so with advantage.

Swarmkeeper Origin
After taking the Attack action targeting a creature within
d4 Origin 10ft, you can spend 1 command point to have the swarm

You had often heard the whispers in the dark, in places lash out. Your companion can make 1 attack against that

where humans were not in abundance. It was not until creature(no action required).

1 years later that you actually thought to whisper back, Starting at level 5, you can attack twice, instead of once,

and when you did, he found a group of companions of whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.

the most unlikely sort.

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After years of tending to a bee hive, ensuring
3rd-level Life of the Swarmkeeper feature
2 continued floral growth, the queen came to your aid
when you needed it most. The magic of the swarm lightens your step, letting you

briefly float like a butterfly. As a bonus action, you gain a

Skulking through the underbelly of the city as a forlorn
3 flying speed of 10 feet for this turn. At the end of your turn,
urchin, the rants began to speak to you, aiding you. you fall back to the ground.

After years of solitude, you visited the deepest parts of Additionally, you can coalesce the spirits into various

4 the forest. There, you befriended a pixie and her tiny forms. You can cast silent image once, and can cast it without

compatriots. material components. Wisdom is your spell casting ability for

this spell. Once you cast this spell, you cannot do so again

 until you finish a long rest.

1st-level Life of the Swarmkeeper feature

In place of a beastial companion, a swarm of fey spirits has


7th-level Life of the Swarmkeeper feature
bonded itself to you and can assist you in battle. The swarm
Your attacks against targets that are occupying the same
is friendly to you and your companions and obeys your
space as your companion gain an additional 1d6 piercing
commands. See its game statistics in the Swarm Companion
damage from the swarm.
stat block. Also, remember that the swarm’s appearance is
Additionally, when the swarm is clinging to you, the swarm
yours to customize, and don’t feel confined to a single
aids your attacks. Your attacks deal an additional 1d6
appearance. Perhaps the spirits’ look changes with your
piercing damage from the swarm.
mood or with the seasons. You decide!

Swarm Appearance
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d4 Appearance 10th-level Life of the Swarmkeeper feature

By drawing on the fey spirit's power, the spirits mimic your

1 Swarming insects appearance and movements. As an action, you create 2

2 Miniature twig blights illusory duplicates of yourself that appear in your space and

last up to 1 minute. Each time a creature targets you with an

3 Throng of bees attack while you have active duplicates, roll a d20 to

4 Horde of rodents determine whether the attack targets you or one of your

duplicates. If the roll is 10 or greater, the attack targets a

duplicate instead of you.

Additionally, your connection to the natural spirits allows

you to mirror the effects of certain spells. You learn the A duplicate's AC equals 10 + your Dexterity modifier. If an

infestation and mage hand cantrips if you don’t already know attack hits a duplicate, the duplicate is destroyed. Duplicates

them. Wisdom is your spell casting ability for these spells. ignore all other damage and effects.

The mage hand takes the form of your swarming nature A creature is unaffected by the duplicates if it can't see, if it

spirits. relies on senses other than sight, such as blindsight, or if it

can perceive illusions as false, as with truesight.

Once you use this feature, you cannot use it again until you

finish a short or long rest.

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14th-level Life of the Swarmkeeper feature

Using both your and your companion's action, and while

the swarm clings to you, you can spend 2 command points to

disperse the swarm into a swirling 5 foot radius cloud around

you. For the duration of your turn, you and the swarm ignore

attacks of opportunity, and the swarm makes one attack

against each creature that you move within 5 feet of. The

swarm cannot attack the same target more than once.

 Tremendous Swarm (Aspect of the Flood Only). The

swarm increases it size to Gargantuan, filling a 20ft by
Medium (Level 5, Large) swarm of Tiny fey, Your 20ft space. Anytime the swarm takes the Attack,
alignment Engulf, or Tackle action, it can target each creature of
its choice that the swarm is sharing space with.
Armor Class 10 + proficiency bonus Additionally, any friendly creatures sharing a space with
Hit Points (3 + constitution modifier) x trainer level + 2 the swarm gain partial cover.
Hit Dice 1d4 per trainer level
Speed 30 ft.
Proficiency Bonus your proficiency bonus Bonus Actions
Aspect of the Flood (level 15). 3 Command Points. The
swarm may transform into an Aspect of the Flood. The
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA swarm grows in size, expanding in a torrential wave of
10(+0) 14(+2) 11(+0) 9(-1) 13(+1) 7(-2) tiny ravenous critters. Upon transformation, the swarm
gains 2d10 temporary hit points. For the duration of
Level 11: +2 +2 +1 +0 +1 +0 the transformation, the swarm cannot cling to you. The
transformation lasts for 10 minutes or until the swarm
Saving Throws Strength, Dexterity chooses to revert to its normal form (no action
Skills Acrobatics, Perception required). The transformation ends early if the swarm
Senses Blindsight 10 ft., passive Perception 10 + drops to 0 hit points. The swarm may not use this
Wisdom modifier + PB ability again until it has finished a long rest.
Languages Understands all languages that you speak.
Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
Condition Immunities Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified,
Prone, Restrained, Stunned
Actions
Sting. Melee Weapon Attack: reach 0ft., one target in
Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature's space the swarm's space. Hit: 1d4 + dexterity modifier
and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any piercing damage.
opening large enough for a Tiny rat. The swarm's
Engulf (level 5) (Recharge 5-6). 1 Command Point. The
attacks ignore any bonus AC provided by a shield.
swarm engulfs a target occupying the same space as
Cling. When the swarm takes the Tackle action, it can the swarm, causing an incapacitating fit of panic. The
use Acrobatics(Dexterity) instead of target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC of
Athletics(Strength). Additionally, if a Tackle attempt is 8 + Wisdom modifier + PB) or fall prone, becoming
successful, it may choose to move up to 10ft and carry incapacitated and unable to stand up for the duration.
the target with it instead of knocking the target prone. The swarm must concentrate on this, as if it were a
spell.
Terrifying Skitter (level 5). 1 Command Point. After the
swarm hits a target with an attack, the target must At the end of each of its turns, and each time it takes
succeed on a DC 14 Charisma saving throw or become damage, the target can make another Wisdom saving
frightened of the swarm for up to 1 minute. As an throw. The target has advantage on the saving throw if
action, the frightened creature can repeat this save to it's triggered by damage. On a success, the effect ends.
end the effect early.
Shred (Level 11). The swarm's attacks do an additional
1d6 damage.
Reactions
Dispersion (Aspect of the Flood Only). 2 Command
Sickening Sting (Level 11). After the swarm hits a target Points. When the swarm takes damage, the swarm
with an attack, the target becomes poisoned until the gains resistance to that damage. If the source of the
end their next turn. damage also effected friendly creatures sharing a space
with the swarm, they also gain resistance to that
damage.

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