NPC Characteristics
| d20 | Characteristic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Absentminded |
| 2 | Arrogant |
| 3 | Boorish |
| 4 | Chews something |
| 5 | Clumsy |
| 6 | Curious |
| 7 | Dim-witted |
| 8 | Fiddles and fidgets nervously |
| 9 | Frequently uses the wrong word |
| 10 | Friendly |
| 11 | Irritable |
| 12 | Prone to predictions of certain doom |
| 13 | Pronounced scar |
| 14 | Slurs words, lisps, or stutters |
| 15 | Speaks loudly or whispers |
| 16 | Squints |
| 17 | Stares into distance |
| 18 | Suspicious |
| 19 | Uses colorful oaths and exclamations |
| 20 | Uses flowery speech or long words |
NPC Ideals
| d20 | Ideal (Alignment) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aspiration (any) |
| 2 | Charity (good) |
| 3 | Community (lawful) |
| 4 | Creativity (chaotic) |
| 5 | Discovery (any) |
| 6 | Fairness (lawful) |
| 7 | Freedom (chaotic) |
| 8 | Glory (any) |
| 9 | Greater good (good) |
| 10 | Greed (evil) |
| 11 | Honor (lawful) |
| 12 | Independence (chaotic) |
| 13 | Knowledge (neutral) |
| 14 | Life (good) |
| 15 | Live and let live (neutral) |
| 16 | Might (evil) |
| 17 | Nation (any) |
| 18 | People (neutral) |
| 19 | Power (evil) |
| 20 | Redemption (any) |
NPC Bonds
| d10 | Bonds |
|---|---|
| 1 | Personal goal or achievement |
| 2 | Family member |
| 3 | Colleagues or compatriots |
| 4 | Benefactor, patron, or employer |
| 5 | Romantic interest |
| 6 | Special place |
| 7 | Keepsake |
| 8 | Valuable possession |
| 9 | Revenge |
| 10 | Roll twice, ignoring further rolls of 10 |
NPC Flaws
| d12 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | Forbidden love or romantic susceptibility |
| 2 | Dependence |
| 3 | Arrogance |
| 4 | Envy of another person’s possessions or station |
| 5 | Overpowering greed |
| 6 | Prone to rage |
| 7 | Powerful enemy |
| 8 | Specific phobia |
| 9 | Shameful or scandalous history |
| 10 | Secret crime or misdeed |
| 11 | Possession of forbidden lore |
| 12 | Foolhardy bravery |
Name Generator
| d20 | Beginning |
|---|---|
| 1 | — |
| 2 | — |
| 3 | — |
| 4 | — |
| 5 | A- |
| 6 | Be- |
| 7 | De- |
| 8 | El- |
| 9 | Fa- |
| 10 | Jo- |
| 11 | Ki- |
| 12 | La- |
| 13 | Ma- |
| 14 | Na- |
| 15 | O- |
| 16 | Pa- |
| 17 | Re- |
| 18 | Se- |
| 19 | Si- |
| 20 | Ta- |
| d20 | Middle |
|---|---|
| 1 | bar |
| 2 | ched |
| 3 | dell |
| 4 | far |
| 5 | gran |
| 6 | hal |
| 7 | jen |
| 8 | kel |
| 9 | lim |
| 10 | mor |
| 11 | net |
| 12 | penn |
| 13 | quil |
| 14 | rond |
| 15 | sark |
| 16 | shen |
| 17 | tur |
| 18 | vash |
| 19 | yor |
| 20 | zen |
| d20 | End |
|---|---|
| 1 | — |
| 2 | -a |
| 3 | -ac |
| 4 | -ai |
| 5 | -al |
| 6 | -am |
| 7 | -an |
| 8 | -ar |
| 9 | -ea |
| 10 | -el |
| 11 | -er |
| 12 | -ess |
| 13 | -ett |
| 14 | -ic |
| 15 | -id |
| 16 | -il |
| 17 | -in |
| 18 | -is |
| 19 | -or |
| 20 | -us |
Encounter Distance
| Terrain | Encounter Distance |
|---|---|
| Arctic, desert, farmland, or grassland | |
| Forest, swamp, or woodland | |
| Hills or wastelands | |
| Jungle | |
| Mountains |
| Audible Distance | |
|---|---|
| Trying to be quiet | |
| Normal noise level | |
| Very loud |
| Visibility Outdoors | |
|---|---|
| Clear day, no obstructions | 2 miles |
| Rain | 1 mile |
| Fog | 100 to 300 feet |
| From a height | × 20 |
Something happens!
| d20 | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 | A door opens. |
| 2 | A fire starts. |
| 3 | A meteor shoots across the sky. |
| 4 | A monster appears. |
| 5 | A screech pierces the air. |
| 6 | A storm begins. |
| 7 | A strange star appears in the sky. |
| 8 | A strong gust oif wind blows through. |
| 9 | A tremor shakes the ground. |
| 10 | Someone experiences déjà vu. |
| 11 | Someone gets angry. |
| 12 | Someone glimpses the future. |
| 13 | Someone has a sense of foreboding. |
| 14 | Someone has to go to the bathroom. |
| 15 | Something spills or falls to the ground. |
| 16 | Something isn’t where it’s supposed to be. |
| 17 | The lights go out. |
| 18 | The sun comes out. |
| 19 | There’s a foul smell in the air. |
| 20 | Unexplained magic occurs. |
Quick Finds
| d12 | Find |
|---|---|
| 1 | Artwork |
| 2 | Body |
| 3 | Food or drink |
| 4 | Jewelery |
| 5 | Key |
| 6 | Letter |
| 7 | Magic herbs |
| 8 | Map |
| 9 | Monster parts |
| 10 | Secret message |
| 11 | Signet or insignia |
| 12 | Tome |
Light
| Source | Bright Light | Dim Light | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candle | 5 ft. | + 5 ft. | 1 hour |
| Lamp | 15 ft. | + 30 ft. | 6 hours |
| Lantern, bullseye | 60 ft. cone | + 60 ft. | 6 hours |
| Lantern, hooded | 30 ft. | + 30 ft. | 6 hours |
| Lowered hood | — | + 5 ft. | — |
| Torch | 20 ft. | + 20 ft. | 1 hour |