#rpgnonplayercharacter

Going over some of my thoughts about Non Player Characters. Think of them as extras and supporting characters in a movie or TV show. Good times ahead.

I’m not going to make any bold claims. This is just part of my process. There are literally dozens of Game Master guides and how-to books on the subject. This is what I’ve gleaned from years of roleplaying. I just enjoy making characters. Once upon a time, I made my NPCs the hard way. I statted them out in full including armor, gear they would never use, weapons they would never pick up, skills…

A lot of tips and tricks dealing with NPCs. I've always loved NPC design and it's such a crucial part of any good campaign.

One of my favorite keys to a good adventure for many, many years has been memorable Non Player Characters that stick with the party. Some of my favorite NPCs were introduced sometime around the first few sessions. I try to make them endearing enough (or healers) that the group will want them to stick around. Some rely on cuteness. (Cute goes a long way around here.) Others rely on a shtick like…