Improve your NPCs NOW! 3 Tips

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The NPC tricks

Your NPCs are boring because it is tough getting players to engage.

Here’s 3 tricks I use to have them live Rent Free in my players’ heads:

1. Curiosity

My NPCs will ask about the PCs. This causes them to build a relationship with the NPC as they communicate normally. Try asking:

“Where are you from?” THEN: “Oh, I know that place. I’ve been there, I saw X festival 2 years ago.” etc. Have the NPC relate.

“What do you think about <local rumor>?” THEN: “I see. Here’s <my opinion>.” Double points for being a bit over-the-top, which often leans into humor.

“I just had this spiritual awakening at <temple/commune/brothel>.” THEN: “What’s your God think about <local rumor>?”

2. Generosity & Kindness

Players are greedy. Instead of making the party work for a boon, have a nice NPC give something to them out of the kindness of their heart.

They’ll be suspicious. Let them be.

Don’t flip the NPC into a villain.

3. Goal Oriented

Include wholesomeness that you think the party would go for. Perhaps a minor goal of the NPC? They want to:

– Impress the girl next door

– Get strong enough to do 20 pushups

– Become the fastest runner in town

– Save enough to retire their parents

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