The Basics
Pronunciation rhymes with ‘witch’, a lich is always a powerful sorcerer. Though other details vary, they are almost always human-shaped– either still appearing human or else having begun as a human, though I did find one reference claiming a shape-shifting ability for them.

Appearance
- Human
- Skeletal or cadaverous
- Heavily armored
- Rich, flowing robes
- Ragged remains of once-rich robes
- Glowing eyes

Behavior
- Highly intelligent
- Very strong magic
- Sometimes depicted as having imbued their soul into a phylactery to grant themselves immortality. This would make them obsessively protective of the phylactery.
- Often a leader of hordes
- Seek knowledge above all
- Seek power above all
Powers
- Sorcery/magic
- Levitation
- Necromancy
- Immortality
- Command of lesser beings
- Soul magic
- Immunity to most attacks
- Shape-shifting
References
- https://monster.fandom.com/wiki/Lich
- http://dnd.wizards.com/dungeons-and-dragons/what-is-dnd/monsters/lich
- https://wow.gamepedia.com/Lich
- https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Lich
- https://roll20.net/compendium/dnd5e/Lich#content
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lich
- https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/OurLichesAreDifferent
- https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/lich