id: quick_npc_reference title: Quick NPC Reference type: quick_npc_reference level: session purpose: Quick reference sheet for NPCs during play author: Mimir Team variables: []

Quick NPC Reference

For use during play - keep visible at all times

Tonight’s NPCs

Primary NPCs

[NPC Name]

Appearance: [One distinctive visual trait]
Voice: [Accent, pace, catchphrase, or mannerism]
Currently: [What they’re doing when encountered]
Wants: [Immediate goal this session]
Will Trade: [Information/aid for what?]

Key Information:

• Knows: [Fact they’ll share freely]
• Suspects: [Fact they’ll share if persuaded]
• Hides: [Fact they won’t easily share]

If Combat: AC [X] | HP [X] | +[X] to hit | [X] damage | Tactics: [How they fight]

[NPC Name]

Appearance: [One distinctive visual trait]
Voice: [Accent, pace, catchphrase, or mannerism]
Currently: [What they’re doing when encountered]
Wants: [Immediate goal this session]
Will Trade: [Information/aid for what?]

Key Information:

• Knows: [Fact they’ll share freely]
• Suspects: [Fact they’ll share if persuaded]
• Hides: [Fact they won’t easily share]

If Combat: AC [X] | HP [X] | +[X] to hit | [X] damage | Tactics: [How they fight]

Minor NPCs (Name, Role, One Trait)

• [Name]: [Role], [Distinctive trait]
• [Name]: [Role], [Distinctive trait]
• [Name]: [Role], [Distinctive trait]
• [Name]: [Role], [Distinctive trait]

Emergency Name Bank

Male: [Name], [Name], [Name], [Name]
Female: [Name], [Name], [Name], [Name]
Neutral: [Name], [Name], [Name], [Name]
Surnames: [Name], [Name], [Name], [Name]

Quick Personality Generator (d6)

1. Cheerful but hiding something
2. Suspicious of outsiders
3. Eager to please authority
4. Bitter about past events
5. Protective of someone/something
6. Opportunistic and shrewd

Instant NPC Generator

Occupation (d6):

1. Merchant/Trader
2. Guard/Soldier
3. Craft Worker
4. Scholar/Scribe
5. Servant/Laborer
6. Specialist (roll again for type)

Current Problem (d6):

1. Needs money desperately
2. Looking for missing person
3. Hiding from someone
4. Seeks revenge
5. Protecting a secret
6. Ambitious beyond station

Attitude to PCs (d6): 1-2: Hostile/Suspicious 3-4: Neutral/Cautious 5-6: Friendly/Helpful