Dec 11, 2018 · To compensate for my lackluster memory, I developed a template for NPC generation that's relatively short, sweet, and hits all the most important points for your standard non-player character. The template goes as follows: Name - Occupation or Role (Race and Class, if applicable) 3 General character traits

Keep all your tabletop RPG campaign notes in a single, easy to navigate place. Make connections between creatures, locations, or quests so that you can easily jump from object to object and keep a journal during play. Share your notes or handouts with others.

NPC Notes for D&D. You may also want to consider keeping NPC notes. This is a list of notes for a particular NPC or group of NPCs. Your notes can include: Name of the NPCs; Their role in the campaign and D&D world; What they know about the characters or campaign tasks; Important interactions with the player; Where they are located

Oct 29, 2017 · If you're playing in person, see about keeping notes on a notecard or something if that will help you check on them quickly and also give you a physical limitation on how much you can write. Unless they're a major NPC you shouldn't need too many notes anyway.

Feb 18, 2024 · It’s probably worth checking out the full breakdown of the template, but it basically involves splitting the NPC’s description into four major categories: Appearance; Roleplaying; Background; Key Info; And, generally speaking, the result will be a briefing sheet for each NPC.

Jun 7, 2018 · Note taking templates for NPCs, Locations, Factions, etc? Yesterday I posted about wanting to be a better note taker and got some great feedback. Today I'm interested in developing some standard information that different types of notes …

May 30, 2019 · Reference sheets to record the name and role (such as class or race) of each NPC, three character traits for each, three values for each, one quirk, a secret or plot hook and one bond (good or bad).

Apr 30, 2021 · In 2015 I shared my Universal NPC Roleplaying Template, which is designed to structure the description of NPCs so that they can be quickly picked up and played at the table while simplifying the prep you do for them. More bang for your buck, in other words.

Feb 25, 2025 · For starters, notes are crucial for tracking the progress of quests, identifying key NPCs (non-player characters), recalling visited locations, and documenting character development. Think of these notes as the lifeline to a cohesive campaign, offering players and DMs a detailed record to look back upon.

Jan 28, 2025 · Printable and digital template to help you take notes about your campain's NPC. Never forget their name of how they looked with the template. Quickly sketch the important aspects of their appearance on the silhouette.