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3 Line NPCs
3 Line NPCs
Fast
, Fun and Packed With Story
By Johnn Four
Edited by Robert Ferency-Viars
Inspired by ideas from Daniel Brouwer,
based on NPCs submitted by the awesome readers of Roleplaying Tips
Cover Art by Robin Irwin,
http://www.robinirwinart.com
Errors? Omissions?
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Contributors (thanks for your entries, feedback and support!)
Aaron B, Aaron Berg, Aaron Brant, Aaron Dunbrack, Adam Bragg, Adam Crockett,
Andrew Byro, Andrew Joines, Anthony Hart-Jones, Benjamin Naveaux, Bhunter117,
Bislab, Brian Auxier, Brian Bayes, Brian Mursch, Cason Snow, Charles Ciaffone, Chasen
Hutchison, Chris Woods, Christine Hunnicutt, Christophe Saura, Chuck Nusbaum, Cory
McFey, CyberSavant, D. Hodgson, Dale Poole, Daniel Brouwer, Daniel Gent, Darren
Blair, David Lundy, David Tregurtha, Derek Nejedlo, Dominick Riesland, Edd Berridge,
Eric Riml, Eric T Holmes, Ethan Richerson, Felipe Teixeira Holzmann, Florian Hübner,
Francisco Pettigiani, Gary Williams, Gene Dvorchak, Geoffrey Nunn, Gilbert Stack,
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Siadek, Jen, Jeremy Whalen, Joaquín Castro, Johannes Beichel, John Fredericks, John
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Sloan, Roger Barr, Scott, Scott Wight, Stefan Cachia, Steve Bollenbaugh, Stuart
Wiltshire, Thomas Drevon, Thomas Walker, Tim Hunt, Tyler Cleere, Tyler Elkink, Tyler
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Table of Contents
Register to Get Free Updates & Mysterious Bonus ............................................................ 3
First, Some Simple & Effective NPC Tips ........................................................................... 5
Simplicity Tip #1: Introduce a New NPC Every Session ................................................. 6
Simplicity Tip #2: Whack an NPC Every Session ........................................................... 7
Simplicity Tip #3: Three Stages of NPC Roleplaying ...................................................... 9
Simplicity Tip #4: Crunch Out NPCs While You GM.................................................... 14
How to Make NPCs Fast With the 3 Line NPC Method ................................................... 16
Line 1: What the Players Can See .................................................................................. 16
Line 2: What to Portray ................................................................................................. 19
Line 3: Progress the Story .............................................................................................. 21
Turning Coal Into Diamonds – How to Mine Backstories to Create Killer Campaigns .. 25
1. Mine All Sources for Details ....................................................................................... 25
2. Ready Your Mining Carts ........................................................................................... 27
3. How to Mine Your Backgrounds................................................................................ 28
4. Switch to Campaign Logging ..................................................................................... 31
A Few Miscellaneous Tips From Readers ......................................................................... 34
Pointers from Gem Cutter Robert ................................................................................. 34
Stuck For Inspiration? Start With the Occupation ....................................................... 35
Use Details to Fuel Stories ............................................................................................. 36
Try FATE's Aspects System ........................................................................................... 37
d100 NPC Secrets .............................................................................................................. 39
d135 NPC Side Plots .......................................................................................................... 44
d50 NPC Goals, Motives & Dreams .................................................................................. 51
d1,000 NPC Traits ............................................................................................................. 52
d40 Slightly More Verbose Traits ..................................................................................... 60
d50 NPC Fears ................................................................................................................... 62
d65 Occupations ................................................................................................................ 63
Need a Name? Here Are 40 Great Name Generators & Resources .................................. 64
450+ 3 Line NPCs .............................................................................................................68
Want to Chat? .................................................................................................................. 198
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