Gnolls are classic low level humanoids in Dungeons and Dragons and in this 5 minute DM tip I go over the basics, some expansion, and ideas on how to make them interesting in combat and in your campaign

Kobolds are maybe my favorite low level humanoids in Dungeons and Dragons game. I quickly cover the basics, share a few ideas, and a classic resource

Orcs are iconic low level humanoids to put in your Dungeons and Dragons game. A DM can lean into expectations or give your players some surprises.

Bugbears are fantastic low level humanoids to add to you Dungeons and Dragons game. Get the basics, some new ideas, and become a better DM in under 5 minutes

Hobgoblins are excellent low level humanoids for your Dungeons and Dragons game, for one combat encounter or the cornerstone of your campaign.

Goblins are great low level humanoids for your Dungeons and Dragons game. Here’s the basics, and maybe some new ideas

Sometimes a Dungeon Master has to overcome a lot to run a game of Dungeons and Dragons, but one of the biggest hurdles we may face are our own unreasonably high expectations for ourselves.

A New Dungeon Master in Dungeons and Dragons needs to learn when to have the players make an ability check, and when to skip the roll entirely

1 HP minions can make it easy for a Dungeon Master to run huge battles in Dungeon and Dragons.

When was the last time your D&D combat went over 10 rounds? Create rising action, make Boss battles feel bigger, and give your players an all out war by utilizing waves of enemies.