The Daily NPC: February's Theme
Added 2019-01-24 09:43:39 +0000 UTCAs January stampedes to a close, my thoughts have moved to February. As you know, in January, we've been posting system neutral daily NPCs designed to be inserted into your campaign with minimal fuss.
January's theme was townsfolk, and I'm wondering what I should tackle in February. I've got two ideas and I'd love to know what you'd find most useful in your campaign:
Adventurers About Town
Adventurers about town could be rivals, friends or merely "window dressing" in the local pub. A GM could compile a group of them to form an adventuring party.
Hirelings
These could be men-at-arms, porters, guides and the like--the kind of folk who sometime accompany the PCs on their adventures, but who often fade into the background (until they are killed).
Something Else?
If you've got a suggestion for another monthly theme, please leave a comment below.
Comments
That's it, Kurt's got it. Or "Local Miscreants"
MetalEd
2019-02-04 15:09:06 +0000 UTC"Miscreants of the Community"
Kurt R Roesener
2019-02-02 08:47:03 +0000 UTCThis is a very interesting idea, Edward. You are right, though, we need a better name that "Sinkholes of the Community"
Raging Swan Press
2019-01-26 08:35:54 +0000 UTCTravellers is a nice catch-all. I like it. Thanks Jeremy!
Raging Swan Press
2019-01-26 08:35:23 +0000 UTCMany of my games involve traveling through wilderness, and a set of NPCs that were specifically designed to add realism, color, and interest to journeys would be fantastic! You could even make multiple sets meant for fellow passengers on a sea/river voyage by ship/boat, fellow travelers on roads, nomads in the desert or on the frozen tundra, and those making their way through forests, over mountains, or slogging through marshes, swamps, or other badlands. These could include quite a variety of people on the move for many reasons, and would fit in any number of fantasy gaming settings.
Jeremy Suiter
2019-01-25 16:14:16 +0000 UTCHere's an idea: Pillars of the Community - NPCs that are upstanding citizens, local loved folk who help the community Sinkholes (need a better name) of the Community - NPCs that are marginally tolerated but cause trouble and disruption, or divide the townsfolk
MetalEd
2019-01-25 15:49:57 +0000 UTCGlad you enjoyed using the NPC, Jose! Hope the players noticed the extra effort you are going to.
Raging Swan Press
2019-01-25 07:10:21 +0000 UTCI used the dog walker in my Campaign on Sunday it was fun having rumors being exchanged on the street instead of at the Tavern was a first for me. Thank you Creighton & RSP ♡
Jose Perez (Bromos Sunstar)
2019-01-25 01:54:54 +0000 UTCSome politicians, organize crime bosses, powerful businesses, banks, pawn shops, black market dealers,
Jose Perez (Bromos Sunstar)
2019-01-25 01:52:02 +0000 UTCi'm thinking most hirelings could also double as descriptors for local guards and various muscle (thief's guild toughs, etc). all of the above sounds handy.
Garth Hill
2019-01-24 19:35:56 +0000 UTCVery handy indeed!
Elizabeth Rowe
2019-01-24 17:35:23 +0000 UTCThanks for the suggestions Elizabeth and Joe! Are the current NPCs hitting the spot?
Raging Swan Press
2019-01-24 16:31:27 +0000 UTCBy all means, adventurers, particularly if there's something inspirational about each.
Elizabeth Rowe
2019-01-24 14:58:12 +0000 UTC
