Dungeons & Dragons Plague Doctor Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Plague Doctor.

This model was created by M3DM who makes amazingly accurate models of Dungeons & Dragons creatures and is provided by Commercial License.

A Plague Doctor in Dungeons & Dragons is often portrayed as a mysterious and ominous figure, typically a healer or a scholar who specializes in the study and treatment of plagues, diseases, and curses. Drawing inspiration from the historical plague doctors of the 17th century, they are known for their distinctive appearance, often wearing a long coat, wide-brimmed hat, gloves, and most notably, a beaked mask. This mask was historically used to protect the wearer from foul air, believed to carry disease. In D&D, this iconic look is typically adopted by characters who embrace the role of specialists in the fields of medicine, arcane healing, or even necromancy.

In the game, Plague Doctors are usually portrayed as skilled healers, whether using potent potions, curing diseases, or researching supernatural ailments. However, their methods might sometimes be seen as unorthodox or even unsettling, given their association with death and decay. They might use a blend of herbal remedies, alchemy, and magic to tend to the sick or injured. Depending on the campaign, a Plague Doctor could also take on a darker role, such as being a member of a secretive order studying the manipulation of life forces, or even someone who practices necromancy to understand the relationship between disease and death.

Plague Doctors are often shrouded in secrecy, their motives unclear. They might travel from town to town, offering their services in exchange for obscure knowledge or hidden lore. Their commitment to protecting others from illness can sometimes conflict with their morally ambiguous methods, leading them down a path of ethical grey areas. In D&D campaigns, a Plague Doctor might be an ally, a neutral figure, or even a villain, depending on the party's interactions and the story being told.