NPC Essentials-Quick Reference Cards

NPC Essentials-Quick Reference Cards is a distilled adaptation of Johnn Four’s NPC Essentials, a great roleplaying aid for Game Masters. The purpose of these cards is to provide Game Masters a quick reference for dealing with the likely event of having to create/define an NPC, or Non-Playing Character, during a game session. These cards are intended for use in accompaniment with the NPC Essentials book, not to supersede it. It is highly recommended that NPC Essentials continue to be referenced for the creation of anticipated or planned NPC’s.

Each NPCE-QRC card provides a variety of information useful for defining and describing NPC’s. The information of a single card is not meant to be taken as a whole, but rather as a collection of suggestions to be used as the GM sees fit. Some aspects - such as appearance, mood, and traits - are merely a collection of words to be used individually, while other categories, such as Quirks, Secrets and Events, may be used as they are presented.

To use the cards, the GM should randomly select at least three cards, then select the information desired to apply to the NPC needing definition.

Each deck of NPC Essentials-Quick Reference Cards includes 100 cards, which provide information on the following NPC-creation topics: Name, Race, Gender, Power Base, Alignment, Archetype, Appearance, Mood, Quirks, Secrets, Traits, and Events.

In-depth information on these aspects of NPC creation (and more!) can be found in Johnn Four’s NPC Essentials.

Designed by Michael Downey November 23, 2007

1 2 3 4 Abudric (m) - Acendra (f) Adilan (m) - Adalind (f) Adirak (m) - Adryn (f) Agreri (m) - Agatha (f)

Aasimar Bugbear Doppleganger Drow

Female Female Female Male

Charisma Constitution Defense Dexterity

Chaotic Evil Chaotic Good Chaotic Good Chaotic Good

Artist/Entertainer Beggar Clergy Craftsman

Aggressive - Aquamarine eyes - Ash Blonde hair - Beige Aggressive - Yellow Green eyes - Ash Blonde hair - Pink Aggressive - Yellow Green eyes - Ash Blonde hair - Pink Aloof - Black eyes - Ash Brown hair - Beige skin - skin - Athletic clothing skin - Athletic clothing skin - Athletic clothing Business clothing Depressed - Angry - Adventurous - Animated Disgusted - Annoyed - Carefree - Blissful Fuming - Anxious - Casual - Elated Hateful - Unlucky - Sincere - Whimsical

Absent minded Always agrees with everything Always sits with back to a wall; refuses to sit down otherwise Always snorts when laughing or chuckling

Accidentally killed a sibling as a child Acts as if they are physically challenged (blind - one - Admires a criminal for his gusto Deserted from the military legged - etc.) but really are not Absorbed - Enthusiastic - Nervous - Thrilled Accepting - Envious - Neurotic - Timid Affectionate - Evasive - Nihilist - Torn Aggressive - Excited - Nonconformist - Trusting

A feud (family or otherwise) began A feud (family or otherwise) ended Acquaintance died Acquaintance had a life threatening illness

5 6 7 8 Agrin (m) - Aideen (f) Argi (m) - Alwyn (f) Athelstan (m) - Alyvia (f) Attor (m) - Arabeth (f)

Dwarf Dwarf Dwarf Dwarf

Male Male Male Male

Equipment Feats Followers Intelligence

Chaotic Good Lawful Evil Lawful Good Lawful Good

Guild Leader Merchant Politico/Minor Noble Servant

Aloof - Warm Brown eyes - Ash Brown hair - Pink skin - Aloof - Warm Brown eyes - Ash Brown hair - Pink skin - Cheerful - Blue eyes - Black Brown hair - Black skin - Cheerful - Violet eyes - Black Brown hair - Peach skin - Business clothing Business clothing Fashionable clothing Fashionable clothing Hostile - Sad - Playful - Triumphant Incensed - Belligerant - Cheerful - Euphoric Malicious - Pessimistic - Mischevious - Exultant Mean - Vexed - Suprised - Thrilled

Avoids making eye contact Bets on anything Blinks constantly Buck teeth

Enjoys a great reputation for some martial deed in the Fantasizes about being an adventurer Fought for both sides in a war Has a double life as both the villain and the hero helping the past - but it is a fabrication and they are actually cowardly PCs defeat him Agitator - Fascinated - Obsessive - Truthful Alarmed - Fearful - Obstructive - Uncertain Aloof - Fearless - Offended - Uncomfortable Altruist - Festive - Opinionated - Understanding

Acquaintance had a major accident Acquaintance had a minor accident Acquaintance had a minor illness Acquaintance was kidnapped 9 10 11 12 Avenal (m) - Ardra (f) Baymas (m) - Arella (f) Bellinus (m) - Astalella (f) Bersi (m) - Belindra (f)

Dwarf Dwarf Dwarf Elf

Male Male Unknown Female

Laws - Authority - Consent Reputation Skills Social Class

Lawful Good Lawful Good Neutral Neutral Evil

Soldier Upper Nobility Artist/Entertainer Beggar

Cheerful - Violet eyes - Black Brown hair - Peach skin - Cocky - Cocoa eyes - Cinnamon hair - Black skin - Cocky - Sky Blue eyes - Cinnamon hair - Peach skin - Cocky - Sky Blue eyes - Cinnamon hair - Peach skin - Fashionable clothing Formal clothing Formal clothing Formal clothing Miserable - Bitter - Content - Exuberant Pissed - Bored - Delighted - Generous Resentful - Uncaring - Romantic - Effervescent Sadistic - Remote - Optimistic - Exhilarated

Chews fingernails (or toenails...) Chews lips Clammy hands Confuses information and facts easily

Has a hatred of other subtypes of his race (i.e. a shield dwarf Has a position of authority but all their work - plans - and Has a treasure map tattooed on their scalp concealed by Has an illegitimate child who hates gold dwarves) ideas come from an unacknowledged underling their hair Amiable - Fidgety - Optimistic - Unforgiving Amoral - Fiendish - Organized - Uninformed Anarchist - Filthy - Overbearing - Unscrupulous Angry - Flippant - Paranoid - Unsettled

Acquired a new class Acquired a new enemy Acquired a new level Acquired a new skill

13 14 15 16 Bieven (m) - Brenna (f) Bordat (m) - Bress (f) Brogan (m) - Brielle (f) Cadedri (m) - Brithael (f)

Elf Elf Elf Elf

Female Female Male Male

Special Ability Spells Strength Travel & Communication

Neutral Good Neutral Good Neutral Good Neutral Good

Clergy Craftsman Guild Leader Merchant

Demeanor - Eyes eyes - Hair Color hair - Skin Tone Easy Going - Copper eyes - Copper hair - Café au Lait Easy Going - Sapphire Blue eyes - Copper hair - Pale Easy Going - Sapphire Blue eyes - Copper hair - Pale skin - Clothing Style clothing skin - Labor - Clean clothing Ivory skin - Labor - Clean clothing Ivory skin - Labor - Clean clothing Scornful - Weary - Thankful - Energized Spiteful - Peeved - Lucky - Rapturous Stinging - Irritable - Jubilant - Ecstatic Suicidal - Downhearted - Devilish - Gleeful

Constantly changes their gaze, making eye contact with Constantly hums or whistles to self Constantly refers to themselves in the third person Constantly toys with a piece of jewelry everyone around them again and again, in rapid succession Has an intelligent magic item that communicates through Has been slowly poisoning the food and drink of the sick Has committed a crime and the evidence is buried in the Has killed someone close to PC and has befriended the PC telepathy relative they are looking after backyard as penance Annoyed - Flirtatious - Passionate - Unsophisticated Antagonistic - Foolhardy - Patient - Unthinking Antisocial - Forgiving - Peaceful - Untidy Anxious - Formal - Peacemaker - Upset

Acquired a sum of money Adopted a child Attended a festival, fair, market, or sporting event Best friend died 17 18 19 20 Cadmon (m) - Bruswen (f) Cavia (m) - Cadaewen (f) Cendarwen (m) - Cambree (f) Cethien (m) - Caryne (f)

Elf Elf Elf Gnoll

Male Male Male Male

Wealth Wisdom Charisma Constitution

Chaotic Evil Chaotic Good Chaotic Good Chaotic Good

Politico/Minor Noble Servant Soldier Upper Nobility

Emotionless - Dark Brown eyes - Dark Ash Brown hair - Emotionless - Olive Green eyes - Dark Ash Brown hair - Emotionless - Olive Green eyes - Dark Ash Brown hair - Friendly - Emerald eyes - Dark Golden Blonde hair - Café au Lait skin - Labor - Dirty clothing Pale Ivory skin - Labor - Dirty clothing Pale Ivory skin - Labor - Dirty clothing Chocolate skin - Leather - Fashionable clothing Upset - Fearful - Flirtatious - Joyous Venomous - Galled - Grateful - Merry Vicious - Touchy - Rascally - Blithe Wrathful - Indignant - Happy - Mirthful

Cracks knuckles when stressed Curses habitually Delays and procrastinates in crucial moments Each eye is of a different color

Has no true wealth but makes it appear that they do Hasn't paid taxes in years Is a dealer of an illicit substance or commodity Is a disguised enemy who is sending the PCs on a quest to defeat him - confident of victory Apologetic - Fresh - Peevish - Uptight Apprehensive - Friendly - Peppy - Vehement Avaricious - Frightened - Perceptive - Vengeful BadTempered - Frustrated - Pervert - Vindictive

Best friend had a life, threatening illness Best friend had a major accident Best friend had a minor accident Best friend had a minor illness

21 22 23 24 Darius (m) - Caylin (f) Deogol (m) - Chanti (f) Eder (m) - Chevonne (f) Edlin (m) - Dagda (f)

Gnome Gnome Gnome Gnome

Male Unknown Female Female

Defense Dexterity Equipment Feats

Chaotic Good Lawful Evil Lawful Good Lawful Good

Artist/Entertainer Beggar Clergy Craftsman

Friendly - Jade eyes - Dark Golden Blonde hair - Olive Friendly - Jade eyes - Dark Golden Blonde hair - Olive Furtive - Forest Green eyes - Deep Warm Brown hair - Furtive - Hazel eyes - Deep Warm Brown hair - Olive skin - Leather - Fashionable clothing skin - Leather - Fashionable clothing Chocolate skin - Leather - Tough clothing skin - Leather - Tough clothing Depressed - Angry - Adventurous - Animated Disgusted - Annoyed - Carefree - Blissful Fuming - Anxious - Casual - Elated Hateful - Unlucky - Sincere - Whimsical

Eats other people's leftovers (without asking) Farts with gusto Fears strangers Flips lucky coin

Is a fallen paladin Is a famous hero in hiding Is a former evil warlord now living as a simple farmer to Is a gambling addict and is stealing money from their work to avoid destruction cover their debts Bashful - Fuming - Pessimistic - Violent Belligerent - Funny - Pious - Virtuous Benign - Furious - PlainThinking - Vivacious Blissful - Furtive - Playful - Warm

Best friend was kidnapped Broke off an engagement Broke up a relationship with a friend Changed alignment 25 26 27 28 Edlin (m) - Dagwyn (f) Edric (m) - Dallandra (f) Falmrinth (m) - Derris (f) Faran (m) - Diadra (f)

Gnome Gnome Gnome Goblin

Female Male Male Male

Followers Intelligence Laws - Authority - Consent Reputation

Lawful Good Lawful Good Neutral Neutral Evil

Guild Leader Merchant Politico/Minor Noble Servant

Furtive - Hazel eyes - Deep Warm Brown hair - Olive Haughty - Golden Brown eyes - Orange hair - Dark Haughty - Green eyes - Orange hair - Light Brown Haughty - Green eyes - Orange hair - Light Brown skin - Leather - Tough clothing Brown skin - Loose - Casual clothing skin - Loose - Casual clothing skin - Loose - Casual clothing Hostile - Sad - Playful - Triumphant Incensed - Belligerant - Cheerful - Euphoric Malicious - Pessimistic - Mischevious - Exultant Mean - Vexed - Suprised - Thrilled

Forgets what they are saying Gives belly laughs and rocks back and forth in their seat Grins constantly Has a breathy voice, like Marilyn Monroe

Is a high level adventurer in disguise Is a lost member of the royal family Is a member of a shady or disreputable subculture (i.e. a Is a member of the secret police biker gang) Blunt - Generous - Pleased - Warmhearted Blustering - Giving - Polite - Wavering Bold - Glad - Possessive - Weak Bookish - Gleeful - Powerless - Weird

Changed their job Close family member had a life threatening illness Close family member had a major accident Close family member had a minor accident

29 30 31 32 Faran (m) - Dydia (f) Ferragus (m) - Egeria (f) Fredek (m) - Ellette (f) Fyren (m) - Eryke (f)

Half - elf Half - elf Half - elf Half - elf

Male Male Male Male

Skills Social Class Special Ability Spells

Neutral Good Neutral Good Neutral Good Neutral Good

Soldier Upper Nobility Artist/Entertainer Beggar

Humble - Gray eyes - Platinum hair - Dark Brown skin - Humble - Gray Green eyes - Platinum hair - Light Brown Humble - Gray Green eyes - Platinum hair - Light Brown Kind - Gray eyes - Plum Brown hair - Dark Brown skin - Loose - Dressy clothing skin - Loose - Dressy clothing skin - Loose - Dressy clothing Nightclothes clothing Miserable - Bitter - Content - Exuberant Pissed - Bored - Delighted - Generous Resentful - Uncaring - Romantic - Effervescent Sadistic - Remote - Optimistic - Exhilarated

Has a deep - raspy voice Has a major scar Has a nasal voice Has a nasty rash

Is a miser - socking away cash in their quarters Is a mole or spy for another nation's government Is a PC's child from a forgotten romantic tryst Is a playwright in disguise who is using the PCs' adventures as the plots for their plays Bored - Gloomy - Prankster - WellMannered Brave - Grateful - Precise - WellSpoken Calculating - Grouchy - Prejudiced - Whiny Calm - Grumpy - Preoccupied - Wise

Close family member had a minor illness Close relative died Close relative was kidnapped Discovered they owned something valuable 33 34 35 36 Galan (m) - Fatina (f) Gerazan (m) - Flouerana (f) Gest (m) - Galatea (f) Gildas (m) - Galewen (f)

Half - elf Half - elf Half - elf Halfling

Unknown Female Female Female

Strength Travel & Communication Wealth Wisdom

Chaotic Evil Chaotic Good Chaotic Good Chaotic Good

Clergy Craftsman Guild Leader Merchant

Kind - Gray eyes - Plum Brown hair - Dark Brown skin - Kind - Gray Green eyes - Plum Brown hair - Light Brown Proud - Golden Brown eyes - Raven Black hair - Dark Proud - Golden Brown eyes - Raven Black hair - Dark Nightclothes clothing skin - Nightclothes clothing Brown skin - Over - Accessorized clothing Brown skin - Over - Accessorized clothing Scornful - Weary - Thankful - Energized Spiteful - Peeved - Lucky - Rapturous Stinging - Irritable - Jubilant - Ecstatic Suicidal - Downhearted - Devilish - Gleeful

Has a pronounced lisp Has a very hairy neck Has a visible birthmark Has a whiny voice

Is a poor noble who supports their lifestyle through crime Is a powerful figure - disguised to listen for rumors from the Is a racist but realizes that people don't share his views Is a scout looking for potential recruits for the army - public police - secret service - etc. Carefree - Guarded - Proud - Worried Careless - Gullible - Punctual Cautious - HardHearted - Puzzled Chaste - Harmless - RableRouser

Distant family member had a life threatening illness Distant family member had a major accident Distant family member had a minor accident Distant family member had a minor illness

37 38 39 40 Godric (m) - Gavina (f) Govannon (m) - Helinda (f) Grindan (m) - Iana (f) Hakon (m) - Ibearwen (f)

Half - orc Half - orc Half - orc Hobgoblin

Male Male Male Male

Charisma Constitution Defense Dexterity

Chaotic Good Lawful Evil Lawful Good Lawful Good

Politico/Minor Noble Servant Soldier Upper Nobility

Proud - Green eyes - Raven Black hair - Light Brown Quiet - Forest Green eyes - Salt & Pepper hair - Quiet - Forest Green eyes - Salt & Pepper hair - Quiet - Hazel eyes - Salt & Pepper hair - Olive skin - skin - Over - Accessorized clothing Chocolate skin - Party clothing Chocolate skin - Party clothing Party clothing Upset - Fearful - Flirtatious - Joyous Venomous - Galled - Grateful - Merry Vicious - Touchy - Rascally - Blithe Wrathful - Indignant - Happy - Mirthful

Has an invisible friend Has bad skin Has bits of food in his beard Has facial tics as if winking

Is a terrorist or freedom fighter fighting against the current Is an actor getting into an upcoming role by living the life of Is an agent in disguise for a good organization Is an agent in disguise for an evil organization government their character Chatty - Hateful - Racist Cheap - Haughty - Rambler Cheat - Heartbroken - Rash Cheerful - Hedonist - Rebellious

Distant relative died Distant relative was kidnapped Ended an intimate relationship Enemy died 41 42 43 44 Harek (m) - Icava (f) Hedin (m) - Ishara (f) Hord (m) - Jaden (f) Hrut (m) - Jasara (f)

Human Human Human Human

Male Male Male Unknown

Equipment Feats Followers Intelligence

Lawful Good Lawful Good Neutral Neutral Evil

Artist/Entertainer Beggar Clergy Craftsman

Sad - Emerald eyes - Smoke hair - Chocolate skin - Sad - Emerald eyes - Smoke hair - Chocolate skin - Sad - Jade eyes - Smoke hair - Olive skin - Plain Serious - Dark Brown eyes - Strawberry Blonde hair - Plain clothing Plain clothing clothing Café au Lait skin - Rags clothing Depressed - Angry - Adventurous - Animated Disgusted - Annoyed - Carefree - Blissful Fuming - Anxious - Casual - Elated Hateful - Unlucky - Sincere - Whimsical

Has fleas Has strong body odor Has to have last word in conversation...Always Has trouble hearing

Is an atheist who pretends to be religious to fit in Is an ex - slave Is an informant for the city watch - thieves' guild - dark Is an observer from another plane cult - or other organization Childlike - Helpful - Reclusive Chummy - Helpless - Regretful Clever - Hesitant - Relaxed Close - Honest - Resourceful

Evicted Experienced a haunting or supernatural event Failed to get a raise or promotion Fended off recruitment (military, political party, press gang)

45 46 47 48 Jeloth (m) - Jayna (f) Karayan (m) - Jonaya (f) Karolek (m) - Kaelyn (f) Kenric (m) - Kahina (f)

Human Human Human Kobold

Female Female Female Male

Laws - Authority - Consent Reputation Skills Social Class

Neutral Good Neutral Good Neutral Good Neutral Good

Guild Leader Merchant Politico/Minor Noble Servant

Serious - Dark Brown eyes - Strawberry Blonde hair - Serious - Olive Green eyes - Strawberry Blonde hair - Studious - Copper eyes - Taupe hair - Café au Lait Studious - Copper eyes - Taupe hair - Café au Lait Café au Lait skin - Rags clothing Pale Ivory skin - Rags clothing skin - Tight - Casual clothing skin - Tight - Casual clothing Hostile - Sad - Playful - Triumphant Incensed - Belligerant - Cheerful - Euphoric Malicious - Pessimistic - Mischevious - Exultant Mean - Vexed - Suprised - Thrilled

Has uncanny luck Injures themselves constantly Interrupts people Is a 'know it all'

Is an upstanding citizen who also owns a seedy tavern or Is bald and wears a wig Is being magically controlled by another Is blackmailing someone brothel Coldhearted - Hopeless - Respected Comfortable - Hostile - Respectful Comforting - Humble - Reverent Compassionate - Humiliated - Rude

Friend died Friend had a life, threatening illness Friend had a major accident Friend had a minor accident 49 50 51 52 Ketil (m) - Karran (f) Korian (m) - Kathran (f) Kurush (m) - Kira (f) Lander (m) - Koali (f)

Lizardfolk Mindflayer Minotaur Ogre

Male Male Male Male

Special Ability Spells Strength Travel & Communication

Chaotic Evil Chaotic Good Chaotic Good Chaotic Good

Soldier Upper Nobility Artist/Entertainer Beggar

Studious - Sapphire Blue eyes - Taupe hair - Pale Ivory Subdued - Cocoa eyes - Tawny Blonde hair - Black Subdued - Cocoa eyes - Tawny Blonde hair - Black Subdued - Sky Blue eyes - Tawny Blonde hair - Peach skin - Tight - Casual clothing skin - Tight - Dressy clothing skin - Tight - Dressy clothing skin - Tight - Dressy clothing Miserable - Bitter - Content - Exuberant Pissed - Bored - Delighted - Generous Resentful - Uncaring - Romantic - Effervescent Sadistic - Remote - Optimistic - Exhilarated

Is a serious flirt Is a weather vane (has bone joints that ache shortly before it Is addicted to gambling Is always chilly rains or gets foggy) Is deeply in debt to a protection racket and is afraid for their Is desperate for money and seeks to kill the PCs after being Is dying of old age but concealing the fact with illusions Is from a rival adventuring or mercenary group - subtly life weakened from an adventure extracting information from the PCs Complacent - Ignoble - Rueful Concerned - Imaginative - Sad Confident - Immoral - Sadistic Confused - Imperious - Sarcastic

Friend had a minor illness Friend was kidnapped Got a divorce Got engaged

53 54 55 56 Lar (m) - Kona (f) Laraon (m) - Kota (f) Laromald (m) - Ladia (f) Legoreth (m) - Landailyn (f)

Ogremage Orc Tiefling Troglodyte

Male Male Unknown Female

Wealth Wisdom Charisma Constitution

Chaotic Good Lawful Evil Lawful Good Lawful Good

Clergy Craftsman Guild Leader Merchant

Tired - Blue eyes - Warm Auburn hair - Black skin - Too Tired - Blue eyes - Warm Auburn hair - Black skin - Too Tired - Violet eyes - Warm Auburn hair - Peach skin - Uneasy - Black eyes - Warm Golden Blonde hair - Beige Big clothing Big clothing Too Big clothing skin - Too Small clothing Scornful - Weary - Thankful - Energized Spiteful - Peeved - Lucky - Rapturous Stinging - Irritable - Jubilant - Ecstatic Suicidal - Downhearted - Devilish - Gleeful

Is always in a hurry Is an albino Is an alcoholic Is exceptionally rumpled and untucked

Is giving the PCs a job he himself was assigned Is guarding an artifact of a lost culture Is harboring a criminal Is illiterate

Contented - Impotent - Sassy Contrary - Impudent - Satisfied Courageous - Impulsive - Scared Courteous - Indecisive - ScatterBrain

Got married Got revenge Great performance done or great masterpiece created Had a birthday 57 58 59 60 Leidus (m) - Landrea (f) Letos (m) - Laurana (f) Lotheird (m) - Lodica (f) Maccus (m) - Lypilla (f)

Aasimar Bugbear Doppleganger Drow

Female Female Male Male

Defense Dexterity Equipment Feats

Lawful Good Lawful Good Neutral Neutral Evil

Politico/Minor Noble Servant Soldier Upper Nobility

Uneasy - Black eyes - Warm Golden Blonde hair - Beige Uneasy - Warm Brown eyes - Warm Golden Blonde Well - bred - Aquamarine eyes - White Blonde hair - Well - bred - Aquamarine eyes - White Blonde hair - skin - Too Small clothing hair - Pink skin - Too Small clothing Beige skin - Unfashionable clothing Beige skin - Unfashionable clothing Upset - Fearful - Flirtatious - Joyous Venomous - Galled - Grateful - Merry Vicious - Touchy - Rascally - Blithe Wrathful - Indignant - Happy - Mirthful

Is extremely clumsy Is stooped and moves slowly due to a bad back Is very curious about everybody Keeps looking over their shoulder

Is in love with a PC Is in love with a PC's parent Is in love with their sibling Is looking for an honest person

Cowardly - Independent - Schemer Cranky - Indignant - Secretive Craven - Inquisitive - Secure Cross - Insecure - SelfConfident

Had a child Had a miscarriage Had a visitation from their deity Had an anniversary

61 62 63 64 Maks (m) - Madora (f) Mendal (m) - Mauriana (f) Merand (m) - Megara (f) Micolai (m) - Megenlind (f)

Dwarf Dwarf Dwarf Dwarf

Male Male Male Male

Followers Intelligence Laws - Authority - Consent Reputation

Neutral Good Neutral Good Neutral Good Neutral Good

Artist/Entertainer Beggar Clergy Craftsman

Well - bred - Yellow Green eyes - White Blonde hair - Aggressive - Aquamarine eyes - Ash Blonde hair - Beige Aggressive - Yellow Green eyes - Ash Blonde hair - Pink Aggressive - Yellow Green eyes - Ash Blonde hair - Pink Pink skin - Unfashionable clothing skin - Athletic clothing skin - Athletic clothing skin - Athletic clothing Depressed - Angry - Adventurous - Animated Disgusted - Annoyed - Carefree - Blissful Fuming - Anxious - Casual - Elated Hateful - Unlucky - Sincere - Whimsical

Looks boldly at people, with tight lips and narrowed eyes Loses things all the time Makes frequent, bizarre prophecies and predictions Many tattoos

Is married to two spouses - neither of which know about the Is masquerading as a different class (i.e. a sorcerer Is of one alignment but masquerades as another Is on the brink of bankruptcy other pretending to be a thief) Cruel - Insensitive - SelfDoubting Crushed - Inspired - Selfless Cunning - Intellectual - Sensitive Curious - Intense - Serene

Had to appear in court as a defendant, plaintiff, or witness Had trouble with their boss or coworkers Home burned down Homeless for a period 65 66 67 68 Mirardol (m) - Melia (f) Naviel (m) - Mora (f) Oleg (m) - Muriel (f) Penrith (m) - Nagvar (f)

Dwarf Dwarf Dwarf Elf

Male Unknown Female Female

Skills Social Class Special Ability Spells

Chaotic Evil Chaotic Good Chaotic Good Chaotic Good

Guild Leader Merchant Politico/Minor Noble Servant

Aloof - Black eyes - Ash Brown hair - Beige skin - Aloof - Warm Brown eyes - Ash Brown hair - Pink skin - Aloof - Warm Brown eyes - Ash Brown hair - Pink skin - Cheerful - Blue eyes - Black Brown hair - Black skin - Business clothing Business clothing Business clothing Fashionable clothing Hostile - Sad - Playful - Triumphant Incensed - Belligerant - Cheerful - Euphoric Malicious - Pessimistic - Mischevious - Exultant Mean - Vexed - Suprised - Thrilled

Missing finger(s) Mumbles Near-sighted, squints at who ever is talking to them Nods frequently but isn't listening

Is plotting against their business rivals Is plotting to kill someone for revenge Is possessed by one of the PC's former opponents Is psychotic or possessed but desperately tries to seem normal Dastardly - Intent - Sexist Deceitful - Interrupts - Shady Defeated - Intrigued - Shameful Dependable - Irate - Sharing

Inherited something trivial Inherited something valuable Is expecting a baby Lived through a change in government, union, guild policy, or law

69 70 71 72 Peri (m) - Narisa (f) Prendar (m) - Nerama (f) Preni (m) - Nerine (f) Pyotr (m) - Nidawi (f)

Elf Elf Elf Elf

Female Male Male Male

Strength Travel & Communication Wealth Wisdom

Chaotic Good Lawful Evil Lawful Good Lawful Good

Soldier Upper Nobility Artist/Entertainer Beggar

Cheerful - Violet eyes - Black Brown hair - Peach skin - Cheerful - Violet eyes - Black Brown hair - Peach skin - Cocky - Cocoa eyes - Cinnamon hair - Black skin - Cocky - Sky Blue eyes - Cinnamon hair - Peach skin - Fashionable clothing Fashionable clothing Formal clothing Formal clothing Miserable - Bitter - Content - Exuberant Pissed - Bored - Delighted - Generous Resentful - Uncaring - Romantic - Effervescent Sadistic - Remote - Optimistic - Exhilarated

Paces back and forth Paranoid with extremely wide eyes Rolls their eyes when talking about other people Says "excuse me" a lot

Is searching for the magic sword their parent was wearing Is suffering a crisis of faith Is sympathetic to the heroes' cause even though they work Is the eyes for a local dragon when killed for the villain Dependent - Irreverent - SharpTongued Depraved - Irritated - Shifty Depressed - Jealous - Shocked Despairing - Jeering - Shy

Lived through a crime wave, uprising, revolt, rebellion, or Lived through riots, political unrest, or demonstrations Loaned out money and was never repaid Lost money gambling Coup 73 74 75 76 Rabican (m) - Nordrada (f) Ragnar (m) - Odlenda (f) Raoch (m) - Odriana (f) Rhodia (m) - Ogma (f)

Elf Elf Elf Gnoll

Male Male Male Male

Charisma Constitution Defense Dexterity

Lawful Good Lawful Good Neutral Neutral Evil

Clergy Craftsman Guild Leader Merchant

Cocky - Sky Blue eyes - Cinnamon hair - Peach skin - Demeanor - Eyes eyes - Hair Color hair - Skin Tone Easy Going - Copper eyes - Copper hair - Café au Lait Easy Going - Sapphire Blue eyes - Copper hair - Pale Formal clothing skin - Clothing Style clothing skin - Labor - Clean clothing Ivory skin - Labor - Clean clothing Scornful - Weary - Thankful - Energized Spiteful - Peeved - Lucky - Rapturous Stinging - Irritable - Jubilant - Ecstatic Suicidal - Downhearted - Devilish - Gleeful

Scratches a lot Seems very nervous Sentences slowly trail off into some unknown train of thought Shakes fist in the air often

Is the local homeless drunkard - but the everpresent bottle Is the one who unleashed the problem that he is now Is the spouse - sibling - or offspring of one of PC's victims Is the world authority on an obscure piece of knowledge in the brown paper bag actually holds water sending the PCs to fix Diplomatic - Joyous - Silky Disappointed - Jubilant - Skeptical Dismal - Kindly - Slothful Disoriented - LaidBack - Slovenly

Lost their job Made a major enemy Made a new acquaintance, friend, or best friend Met a famous person, noble, or ambassador

77 78 79 80 Rodor (m) - Olinda (f) Roeloth (m) - Onua (f) Rykath (m) - Oriel (f) Santio (m) - Pala (f)

Gnome Gnome Gnome Gnome

Unknown Female Female Female

Equipment Feats Followers Intelligence

Neutral Good Neutral Good Neutral Good Neutral Good

Politico/Minor Noble Servant Soldier Upper Nobility

Easy Going - Sapphire Blue eyes - Copper hair - Pale Emotionless - Dark Brown eyes - Dark Ash Brown hair - Emotionless - Olive Green eyes - Dark Ash Brown hair - Emotionless - Olive Green eyes - Dark Ash Brown hair - Ivory skin - Labor - Clean clothing Café au Lait skin - Labor - Dirty clothing Pale Ivory skin - Labor - Dirty clothing Pale Ivory skin - Labor - Dirty clothing Upset - Fearful - Flirtatious - Joyous Venomous - Galled - Grateful - Merry Vicious - Touchy - Rascally - Blithe Wrathful - Indignant - Happy - Mirthful

Smells really good Smokes a foul smelling herb Smooths out wrinkles in their clothing during conversations Sneezes when in sunlight

Is very young but pretends to be much older Keeps coins in their shoes in case they ever have to run Knows how to cook gourmet meals but is too lazy to bother Knows the best fishing hole in the area away Disregarded - Lawless - Smelly Disrespectful - Lazy - Sober Distant - Lecherous - Sociable Distrustful - Liar - SoftHearted

Moved to a better home Nearly killed in a street fight NPC died and was brought back from the dead NPC died and was not brought back from the dead 81 82 83 84 Sennet (m) - Pari (f) Shurik (m) - Radella (f) Skapti (m) - Regana (f) Strang (m) - Riberta (f)

Gnome Gnome Gnome Goblin

Male Male Male Male

Laws - Authority - Consent Reputation Skills Social Class

Chaotic Evil Chaotic Good Chaotic Good Chaotic Good

Artist/Entertainer Beggar Clergy Craftsman

Friendly - Emerald eyes - Dark Golden Blonde hair - Friendly - Jade eyes - Dark Golden Blonde hair - Olive Friendly - Jade eyes - Dark Golden Blonde hair - Olive Furtive - Forest Green eyes - Deep Warm Brown hair - Chocolate skin - Leather - Fashionable clothing skin - Leather - Fashionable clothing skin - Leather - Fashionable clothing Chocolate skin - Leather - Tough clothing Depressed - Angry - Adventurous - Animated Disgusted - Annoyed - Carefree - Blissful Fuming - Anxious - Casual - Elated Hateful - Unlucky - Sincere - Whimsical

Sniffs incessantly as if having a running nose Speaks in a low, deep voice, pausing after every sentence to Speaks slow and deliberately Speaks very quickly carefully choose their words Likes staring fires Likes to torture small animals Moonlights as a tavern singer but is ashamed to admit it Once peed in the King's soup

Dreamer - Lighthearted - Solitary Dreary - Loner - Somber Driven - Loving - Spendthrift Drunkard - Low - Spiritual

Pet became lost as was found Pet became lost as was not found Pet died Put on (academic, job, criminal) probation

85 86 87 88 Tamar (m) - Sadi (f) Tellan (m) - Sarea (f) Thales (m) - Shaundra (f) Thatram (m) - Siveth (f)

Half - elf Half - elf Half - elf Half - elf

Male Male Male Unknown

Special Ability Spells Strength Travel & Communication

Chaotic Good Lawful Evil Lawful Good Lawful Good

Guild Leader Merchant Politico/Minor Noble Servant

Furtive - Hazel eyes - Deep Warm Brown hair - Olive Furtive - Hazel eyes - Deep Warm Brown hair - Olive Haughty - Golden Brown eyes - Orange hair - Dark Haughty - Green eyes - Orange hair - Light Brown skin - Leather - Tough clothing skin - Leather - Tough clothing Brown skin - Loose - Casual clothing skin - Loose - Casual clothing Hostile - Sad - Playful - Triumphant Incensed - Belligerant - Cheerful - Euphoric Malicious - Pessimistic - Mischevious - Exultant Mean - Vexed - Suprised - Thrilled

Stares and seldom blinks Stinks of garlic Sweats profusely Talks too loudly

Reads trashy romance novels Recently lost their job but is pretending to go to work to Recently won the lottery and hasn't told anyone Spent many years in jail for a crime they didn't commit maintain appearances Dubious - Loyal - Spiteful Dullard - Lustful - Stout Dutiful - Masochistic - Straightforward Eager - Maverick - Strong

Received a message from a distant acquaintance, friend, Small fire at home, no major damage Spent time as a convict Started a new hobby best friend, or relative 89 90 91 92 Thord (m) - Sunita (f) Thormod (m) - Talia (f) Thrand (m) - Terentia (f) Torr (m) - Thana (f)

Half - elf Half - elf Half - elf Halfling

Female Female Female Male

Wealth Wisdom Charisma Constitution

Lawful Good Lawful Good Neutral Neutral Evil

Soldier Upper Nobility Artist/Entertainer Beggar

Haughty - Green eyes - Orange hair - Light Brown Humble - Gray eyes - Platinum hair - Dark Brown skin - Humble - Gray Green eyes - Platinum hair - Light Brown Humble - Gray Green eyes - Platinum hair - Light Brown skin - Loose - Casual clothing Loose - Dressy clothing skin - Loose - Dressy clothing skin - Loose - Dressy clothing Miserable - Bitter - Content - Exuberant Pissed - Bored - Delighted - Generous Resentful - Uncaring - Romantic - Effervescent Sadistic - Remote - Optimistic - Exhilarated

Talks too quietly Talks with their nose up and looks down on people Tends to spray spittle while speaking Uses a dismissive hand wave

Survived an execution and escaped to live a normal life Suspects a PC of being attracted to their spouse Their parents were brother and sister Two NPCs are secretly one

Earnest - Mean - Stubborn EasyGoing - Melancholy - Studious Ecstatic - Messy - Stupid Egoist - Mischievous - Sulky

Stopped a crime (rape, extortion, blackmail, bribery, robbery, Stopped speaking to a close relative, distant relative, or Vegetable garden had an unusual yield Was attacked by a monster or wild animal etc.) acquaintance

93 94 95 96 Torsten (m) - Thedela (f) Trymman (m) - Thieda (f) Tucien (m) - Tradith (f) Umassa (m) - Tylwyth (f)

Half - orc Half - orc Half - orc Hobgoblin

Male Male Male Male

Defense Dexterity Equipment Feats

Neutral Good Neutral Good Neutral Good Neutral Good

Clergy Craftsman Guild Leader Merchant

Kind - Gray eyes - Plum Brown hair - Dark Brown skin - Kind - Gray eyes - Plum Brown hair - Dark Brown skin - Kind - Gray Green eyes - Plum Brown hair - Light Brown Proud - Golden Brown eyes - Raven Black hair - Dark Nightclothes clothing Nightclothes clothing skin - Nightclothes clothing Brown skin - Over - Accessorized clothing Scornful - Weary - Thankful - Energized Spiteful - Peeved - Lucky - Rapturous Stinging - Irritable - Jubilant - Ecstatic Suicidal - Downhearted - Devilish - Gleeful

Uses profanity Uses the same hand gestures in conversation as they do Uses the same vocal pause repeatedly (i.E. Ummmm, er, Very nervous - eyes dart - wrings hands - voice quavers when casting spells like, and so, uh) Uses their middle name because they hate their given name Wakes up each morning with blood under their nails but no Wants to be a musician Was a member of an adventuring band and treacherously wounds left their companions to die while making off with all the loot Egotistic - Miserable - Suspicious Elated - Miserly - Tactless Embarrassed - Mocking - Tardy Empathetic - Modest - Teetotaler

Was interrogated by the inquisition or local authorities Was recruited (military, political party, press gang) Was robbed of something trivial Was robbed of something valuable 97 98 99 100 Vartan (m) - Umindra (f) Yawen (m) - Vaossi (f) Yazdan (m) - Vesta (f) Yiran (m) - Zawen (f)

Human Human Human Human

Male Male Unknown Female

Followers Intelligence Laws - Authority - Consent Reputation

Chaotic Evil Chaotic Good Chaotic Good Chaotic Good

Politico/Minor Noble Servant Soldier Upper Nobility

Proud - Golden Brown eyes - Raven Black hair - Dark Proud - Green eyes - Raven Black hair - Light Brown Quiet - Forest Green eyes - Salt & Pepper hair - Quiet - Forest Green eyes - Salt & Pepper hair - Brown skin - Over - Accessorized clothing skin - Over - Accessorized clothing Chocolate skin - Party clothing Chocolate skin - Party clothing Upset - Fearful - Flirtatious - Joyous Venomous - Galled - Grateful - Merry Vicious - Touchy - Rascally - Blithe Wrathful - Indignant - Happy - Mirthful

Very touchy/feely (grabs hands or arms while talking) Waves their hand around in the air all the time as though to Whines and complains a lot Wrings their hands fan away an unpleasant odor Was friend of the PC's parents - and is now keeping a Was once the King's loyal advisor or guard and is holding Wears a sword and talks tough - but has no idea how fight Writes trashy romance novels protective eye on the PC from a distance secret state documents Empowered - Moody - Tender Energetic - Mouthy - Terrified Engrossed - Naive - Threatened Enraged - Neighborly - Thrifty

Was robbed of something with sentimental value Witnessed a murder Won a prize at the local fair Won money gambling

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