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Major NPC Tracker

The template’s metadata:

---
id: major_npc_tracker
title: Major NPC Tracker
type: major_npc_tracker
level: handout
purpose: Track important NPCs and their relationships
author: Mimir Team
variables:
  - name: npc_name
    type: string
    description: NPC name
    default: "[NPC Name]"
    required: true
---

Detailed profiles for campaign-critical NPCs

[NPC Name]

Section titled “[NPC Name]”

Identity

Section titled “Identity”

Full Name: [Including titles]
Apparent Age: [What they seem]
True Age: [If different]
Gender/Pronouns: [How they identify]
Role in World: [Position/occupation]
Role in Campaign: [Narrative function]

Characterization

Section titled “Characterization”

Appearance

Section titled “Appearance”

First Impression: [What PCs notice immediately]
Detailed Description: [Full physical description]
Distinguishing Marks: [Scars, tattoos, oddities]
Typical Attire: [How they dress]

Personality

Section titled “Personality”

Two Words: [Core traits, e.g., “Ambitious, Paranoid”]
Public Persona: [How they act in society]
Private Self: [Who they really are]
Quirks/Habits: [Memorable behaviors]

Voice & Speech

Section titled “Voice & Speech”

Sound: [Pitch, tone, accent]
Speech Pattern: [Fast/slow, formal/casual]
Catchphrase: “[Something they often say]”
Topics They Avoid: [What they won’t discuss]

Motivations & Goals

Section titled “Motivations & Goals”

The Want

Section titled “The Want”

Immediate Goal: [What they’re working on now]
Medium-term Goal: [6 months to 2 years]
Life Goal: [Ultimate ambition]
What Success Looks Like: [Their perfect outcome]

The Need

Section titled “The Need”

What They Actually Need: [Often different from want]
What Holds Them Back: [Internal obstacle]
Moment of Truth: [When want conflicts with need]

The Fear

Section titled “The Fear”

Greatest Fear: [What terrifies them]
How It Manifests: [Behavioral signs]
What They’ll Do to Avoid It: [Lengths they’ll go]

Resources & Capabilities

Section titled “Resources & Capabilities”

Personal Power

Section titled “Personal Power”

Combat Ability: □ None □ Basic □ Skilled □ Expert □ Legendary
Magic Ability: □ None □ Minor □ Moderate □ Major □ Archmage
Key Skills: [What they excel at]
Unique Abilities: [Special powers/items]

Social Power

Section titled “Social Power”

Influence Level: □ Local □ Regional □ National □ International
Key Relationships: [Who they know]
Reputation: [How they’re known]
Loyal Followers: [Number and type]

Material Resources

Section titled “Material Resources”

Wealth Level: □ Poor □ Modest □ Comfortable □ Wealthy □ Vast
Properties: [What they own]
Special Items: [Magic items, artifacts]
Hidden Resources: [Secret advantages]

Relationships

Section titled “Relationships”

Allies & Associates

Section titled “Allies & Associates”
Name Relationship Strength Notes
[Name] [Connection] [Strong/Moderate/Weak] [Details]
[Name] [Connection] [Strong/Moderate/Weak] [Details]

Enemies & Rivals

Section titled “Enemies & Rivals”
Name Conflict Type Intensity Current Status
[Name] [Why opposed] [Cold/Active/Hot] [Recent events]
[Name] [Why opposed] [Cold/Active/Hot] [Recent events]

Complicated Relationships

Section titled “Complicated Relationships”

[Name]: [Complex dynamic explained]

Campaign Integration

Section titled “Campaign Integration”

Story Purpose

Section titled “Story Purpose”

Narrative Role: [Mentor/Villain/Catalyst/etc.]
Theme Connection: [How they embody campaign themes]
PC Connection: [How they relate to party]

Information They Possess

Section titled “Information They Possess”
  • Will Share Freely: [Open knowledge]
  • Will Trade: [Conditional info]
  • Will Hide: [Secrets they keep]
  • Doesn’t Know They Know: [Unconscious knowledge]

Services Available

Section titled “Services Available”
  • Always: [What they’ll do anytime]
  • For Price: [What costs the PCs]
  • If Desperate: [Emergency options]
  • Never: [Hard boundaries]

Interaction Guidelines

Section titled “Interaction Guidelines”

Approach Modifiers

Section titled “Approach Modifiers”
Approach Modifier Reason
Respectful +2 Values propriety
Intimidation -5 Won’t be bullied
Bribery +0 Depends on amount
Deception -2 Good at reading people
Shared Interest +3 Loves [topic]

Triggers

Section titled “Triggers”

Positive Triggers:

  • Mention [topic/person]
  • Show [behavior]
  • Offer [thing]

Negative Triggers:

  • Insult [valued thing]
  • Threaten [protected person]
  • Question [sensitive topic]

Evolution & Arc

Section titled “Evolution & Arc”

Character Arc

Section titled “Character Arc”

Starting Point: [Who they are now]
Pressure Point: [What forces change]
Potential Development: [How they might grow]
Possible Endings: [Their fate options]

Campaign Milestones

Section titled “Campaign Milestones”
  • First Meeting with PCs
  • Reveals True Nature
  • Major Alliance/Betrayal
  • Crisis Moment
  • Resolution

Play History

Section titled “Play History”

Session Log

Section titled “Session Log”
Session Event Impact Status Change
[#] [What happened] [How it affected them] [New status]
[#] [What happened] [How it affected them] [New status]

PC Relationships

Section titled “PC Relationships”
PC Current Status History Potential
[Name] [Ally/Enemy/Neutral] [Key events] [Where it’s going]
[Name] [Ally/Enemy/Neutral] [Key events] [Where it’s going]

DM Notes

Section titled “DM Notes”

Inspiration: [Real person or character]
Theme Song: [Music that captures them]
Visual Reference: [Art/photo inspiration]
RP Notes: [How to portray them]
Plot Threads: [Stories they enable]

If PCs Kill Them: [Consequences and replacement]
If PCs Ally Fully: [How campaign changes]
If PCs Ignore: [What they do independently]

Copy this template for each major NPC. Update after significant interactions.