Speed, Precision, and Inner Power: Why Play a Monk in D&D

Ever wanted to punch a demon in the face, run up walls, and catch arrows with your bare hands? The Monk is your path to spiritual mastery and martial perfection. Channeling ki to move faster than the eye can see, strike with stunning force, and transcend the limits of the body, Monks are living weapons—disciplined, deadly, and serene in the face of the evils of the world. Whether you’re a calm ascetic, a wandering warrior-philosopher, or a religious healer, the Monk lets you harness your inner power to reshape the world with nothing but your focus and fists.

  • Araj Vago Elf Warrior of Shadow

    Araj Vago is a Lawful Evil Drow Elf. They are an assassin and spy sworn to the goddess Shar, the Lady of Darkness and Loss, and were sent into the world to spread their Dark Ladies word and so that they could rise in their order. Like all Monks, they are excellent martial combatants with good damage output and battlefield control, even if their defense isn’t the best. In addition, they have access to magic that allows them to create shadows and darkness which is perfect for this spy and assassin. This is an easy character to play and is perfect if you are looking to play someone that is a little morally bankrupt and you want to play around with subterfuge and deception and not stand on the frontlines trading blows with foes.

  • Donnick Rivers Aasimar Warrior of the Elements

    Donnick Rivers is a Lawful Good Aasimar. Part angel, they are dedicated to peace and compassion and set off into the world to try and rebuild the ruined ancient city that they grew up in the shadows of. Like all Monks, they are excellent martial combatants with good damage output and battlefield control, even if their defense isn’t the best. In addition, they are able to call upon the elements to aid them in combat turning water, air, fire, and earth into their allies. This is an easy character to play and is perfect if you want to play a character like Aang from the Avatar, fast, powerful, and using the elements to your advantage

  • Merit Ptah Human Warrior of Mercy

    Merit Ptah is a Lawful Neutral Human. Sworn to the god Anubis, the god of Judgement and the Dead Merit has set out into the world to hunt down and kill a powerful necromance, who is cheating death and therefor his god. Like all Monks, they are excellent martial combatants with good damage output and battlefield control, even if their defense isn’t the best. In addition, they can use their powers to heal allies or deal extra damage to foes. They are great for a player that is looking to deal damage to enemies and heal allies in equal measure

  • Polyhemus Storm Goliath Warrior of the Open Hand

    Polyhemus Storm is a Lawful Neutral Cloud Goliath. A sailor with an appetite for the good things in life Polyhemus is questing looking for a long lost treasure fleet that disappeared in a great storm ages ago, and is supposed to have carried incredible wealth and magic with it. Like all Monks, they are excellent martial combatants with good damage output and battlefield control, even if their defense isn’t the best. In addition, Polyhemus is probably the best hand to hand combatant of the Monks. Able to Push, Topple, and Addle enemies they are excellent at wearing down enemies and delivering the killing blow. This is an easy character to play and is great if you want to be a great martial artist destroying enemies with deadly blows or knocking them down or scrambling their brains