dnd

name	dnd
description	D&D 5e toolkit for players and DMs. Roll dice, look up spells and monsters, generate characters, create encounters, and spawn NPCs. Uses the official D&D 5e SRD API.
version	1.0.0
author	captmarbles

D&D 5e Toolkit

Your complete Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition assistant! Look up spells, monsters, roll dice, generate characters, encounters, and NPCs.

Features

🎲 Dice Roller - Roll any dice with modifiers
✨ Spell Lookup - Search the entire SRD spell list
👹 Monster Stats - Get full stat blocks for any creature
⚔️ Character Generator - Random characters with stats
🗡️ Encounter Builder - Generate balanced encounters by CR
👤 NPC Generator - Create random NPCs with personality

Usage

All commands use the dnd.py script.

Roll Dice

# Roll 2d6 with +3 modifier
python3 dnd.py roll 2d6+3

# Roll d20
python3 dnd.py roll 1d20

# Roll with negative modifier
python3 dnd.py roll 1d20-2

# Roll multiple dice
python3 dnd.py roll 8d6

Output:

🎲 Rolling 2d6+3
   Rolls: [4 + 5] +3
   Total: 12

Look Up Spells

# Search for a spell
python3 dnd.py spell --search fireball

# Direct lookup
python3 dnd.py spell fire-bolt

# List all spells
python3 dnd.py spell --list

Output:

✨ Fireball
   Level: 3 Evocation
   Casting Time: 1 action
   Range: 150 feet
   Components: V, S, M
   Duration: Instantaneous
   
   A bright streak flashes from your pointing finger to a point 
   you choose within range and then blossoms with a low roar into 
   an explosion of flame...

Look Up Monsters

# Search for a monster
python3 dnd.py monster --search dragon

# Direct lookup
python3 dnd.py monster ancient-red-dragon

# List all monsters
python3 dnd.py monster --list

Output:

👹 Adult Red Dragon
   Huge Dragon, chaotic evil
   CR 17 (18,000 XP)
   
   AC: 19
   HP: 256 (19d12+133)
   Speed: walk 40 ft., climb 40 ft., fly 80 ft.
   
   STR 27 | DEX 10 | CON 25
   INT 16 | WIS 13 | CHA 21
   
   Special Abilities:
   • Legendary Resistance (3/Day): If the dragon fails a saving throw...
   
   Actions:
   • Multiattack: The dragon can use its Frightful Presence...

Generate Random Character

# Generate character with rolled stats
python3 dnd.py character

Output:

⚔️  Elara
   Race: Elf
   Class: Wizard
   
   Stats:
   STR: 10 (+0)
   DEX: 15 (+2)
   CON: 12 (+1)
   INT: 16 (+3)
   WIS: 13 (+1)
   CHA: 8 (-1)

Generate Random Encounter

# Generate encounter with challenge rating
python3 dnd.py encounter --cr 5

# Random CR
python3 dnd.py encounter

Output:

🎲 Random Encounter (CR ~5)

   2x Troll (CR 5)
      AC 15, HP 84
   1x Ogre (CR 2)
      AC 11, HP 59

Generate Random NPC

python3 dnd.py npc

Output:

👤 Finn Shadowend
   Race: Halfling
   Occupation: Merchant
   Trait: Curious

Example Prompts for Clawdbot

• "Roll 2d20 with advantage" (I'll roll twice!)
• "Look up the Fireball spell"
• "Show me stats for a Beholder"
• "Generate a random character"
• "Create an encounter for level 5 party"
• "Give me an NPC for my tavern scene"

JSON Output

Add --json to any command for structured output:

python3 dnd.py roll 2d6 --json
python3 dnd.py spell --search fireball --json
python3 dnd.py character --json

API Source

Uses the official D&D 5e API which includes all System Reference Document (SRD) content.

Tips

• Spell names use lowercase with hyphens: fireball, magic-missile, cure-wounds
• Monster names same format: ancient-red-dragon, goblin, beholder
• Search if unsure of exact name: --search dragon will show all dragons
• Dice format is flexible: 1d20, 2d6+5, 3d8-2, 100d100

Future Ideas

• Initiative tracker
• Treasure generator
• Quest/plot hook generator
• Random dungeon generator
• Party manager
• Campaign notes

Enjoy your adventure! 🐉⚔️✨