|
While waiting for the Overload download, I threw together a NPC list that I could roll for random NPCs on (I just reroll if I don't like what comes up) and also refresh my memory on who is who. It's going to lose formatting here, but I can email the PDF if anyone wants...
I use AEG's Toolbox product for random non-named NPCs, which I'm not including here.
--
Table 1. NPC Encounters
1-30. Native of Diamond Lake (roll on table 4 for details)
31-54. Named NPC, roll on Table 2
55-70. Mine worker
71-75. Thugs who work for one of the mine managers
76-77. Traveler (i.e. merchant - roll on Table 3 for trade)
80-84. One of 24 workers at the smelting house
85-90. One of 4 guards working at Able Carter Coaching Inn
90-95. One of 7 apprentices to Osgood
96-00. One of six grey elves (male and/or female) that work with Moonmeadow
Table 2. Detailed NPCs
1. Allustan Distinguished brother of Lanod, wizard from Free City and so called ‘smarted man in Diamond Lake’, protects brother’s position. Was apprentice to Manzorian in Greyhawk but left due to too many politics amongst wizards. Philosophical, book-smart.
2. Amelliante Old friend of Luzane’s mother who watches her estate, female sorcerer uses wand of magic missles, is paranoid and sees a dagger in every shadow
3. Ariello Klint Halfling sorcerer who wields displays of fire at Emporium
4. Auric Human gladiator wears leather girdle with haunting female face (champion’s belt of Free City Arena) and fancies self as leader of trio of adventurers that includes Khellek and Tirra
5. Balabar Smenk Most ambitious and manipulative mine manager in town, hopes to monopolize mining in town by forcing others into bankruptcy. A coven of hired goons surrounds him at all times, and rumors say he has powerful friends in Greyhawk.
6. Benazel Talkative half-elf alchemist and wizard oversees smelting, makes minor fortune selling potions
7. Bitris Ruthek female dwarf council from Greysmere works with Dulok
8. Chaum Gansworth Youngest and most cautious mine manager in town, sympathizes to Luzane to join her and Gelch vs Balabar. Currently refuses to take sides as he is pragmatic and unsure of any current play.
9. Chezabet Alluring woman who reads fortunes at Emporium
10. Constance Grace Top earner at Midnight Salute, in pay of Lanod Neff and passes information up for blackmail fodder, unlikely to survive the month
11. Curlyfoot Party Band of seven halflings from Elmshire staying at Able Carter
12. Dannath Daughter of Lazare reminds her father of her mother and her loss due to Diamond Lake politics
12. Deputy Jamis Rght hand man of Cubbin, eminently bribable and subtly hostile, likes the way things are in Diamond Lake
13. Dietrik Cicaeda Middle aged chief cartographer, sole legal authority regarding issues of land ownership, his maps and journals are highly valuable, inner circle of Tolliver
14. Dobrun Trent Lieutenant of third of garrison, male half-elf
15. Dulok Blitzhame Dwarf that leads group from Greysmere that purchases iron ore, often dines with Lanod Neff and is a strong friend of Ragnolin (not knowing his relationship with Ebon Triad)
16. Durskin Retired marine who lives on deck of his boat and smells of urine and teams with flees
17. Ellival Moonmeader Regular gambler at Lazare’s known as “The Prince” since he is a minor noble of Celene. Aloof and sees other mine managers as vulgar. Blonde, well-dressed, keenly intelligent yet reclusive. Two cooshees named Kanemar and Tatae.
18. Fester Trollump Permanent guest at Able Carter Coaching Inn, who raps badgers and sells pelts to noble named Henway during monthly trips to Greyhawk, tries to keep a low profile
19. Filge Deranged necromancer holed up in observatory, with pet owl familiar named Merrowahn, wears a bird skull on leather strap around neck, uses syringes on self as potions
20. Galuth Grobadore Male dwarf councilor from Greysmere works with Dulok
21. Garavin Vesst Former mine manager, bankrupted by Balabar and died last year, branded employees (among them Kullen, Rastophan, Todrik and Merovinn)
22. Gaspar Thin, balding man with upcurled moustache works at Emporium as attendant
23. Gelch Tilgast Dominant mine manager ten years ago, but has given up position to Balabar as he got older. Currently puts enormous effort into building alliance against Smenk that includes Luzane.
24. Golot Half orc brute who ensures people pay who lodge at Jalek’s
25. Lanod Neff Governor mayor, lecherous, eager to solidify power and keep mine managers in line, exerts will through Cubbin
26. Guld Tortikan Chef at Hungry Gar thinks he is best cook in town
27. Hameneezer Hard working cleric who manages day-to-day affairs of church of Cuthbert, almost always found within
28. Jalek Halfling who runs cheap, seedy lodging, lives in apartment on roof and is rarely seen
29. Jierian Wierus Bombastic orator, cleric of St Cuthbert, endlessly preaching common sense, honesty and self sacrifice with over-the-top delivery, reinforcing a life of suffering is good
30. Khellek Balding, dark-haired human wizard wears high collared red cape, fastened with skull clasp, member of Seekers, an shady organization of corrupt archaeologists and adventurers, is in town to seek out missed chambers in local cairns. Frequents Lazare’s for relaxation.
31. Kullen Albino half-orc barbarian, leader of Balabar Smenk gang, known for legendary rages, carries a burly magical greataxe. Frequents the Feral Dog for relaxation.
32. Kurlag Imposing half-ogre bouncer of the Emporium
33. Lanch Faraday Half-elf, brutal portly ostler of Lakeside stables prone to moodswings, oftens takes it out on horses, bribes Cubbin to stay off his back
34. Lazare Owner of Diamond Lake’s most cultured nightspot, a cozy gaming parlor, exudes quiet sense of class, former dragonchess champ from Greyhawk, used winnings to purchase a mine with family, but failed in political game, selling mine to Balabar. Wife died during this struggle.
35. Luzane Parrin With recent faltering of mine yield, clings to a hopeful relationship with Chaum. Inherited mine from her mother as one of town’s preeminent mine managers. Husband died two years ago mysteriously, during time when Balabar was courting her (despite her marriage).
36. Manlin Osgood Coarse, unfailingly polite human with bald head and walrus-like moustache, always remembers a customer’s name and greets them with a hearty handshake and slap on the back, forges works with distinctive “O”
37. Melinde Female paladin, charming priestess who hopes to one day run Diamond Lake chapel, with no hurry to assume the responsibility acting as Dun’s closest advistor. Reputation as excellent with her sword, she excels at dragonchess and can frequently be found at Lazare’s. Takes on all challenges and craves excitement. Red-haired, wears white and blue robes over a slim suit of chainmail.
38. Merovinn Bask Bald, ill-tempered wizard can’t believe debts forced him into servitude, views each day as disgrace, very rude, carries mwk crossbow, known to use wand of enfeeblement, color spray, sleep spells and has pet weasel named Rascal
39. Merris Sandovar Scout lately of Bronzewood Lodge, inner circle of Tolliver
40. Mikkela Venderin Lieutenant of third of garrison, female human
41. Montague Marat Proprietor of traveling sideshow that joined Emporium, abandoning Diamond Lake three years ago, but leaving behind a dozen employees
42. Nogwier Cleric of Obad-Hai laeds Bronzewood Lodge
43. Purple Prose Ravishing female elf proprietor of house of Midnight Salute, stresses discretion amongst her workforce, is practical
44. Ragnolin Dourstone Dwarf of formerly impeachable ethics, now under sway of Ebon Triad, left home 50 years ago after intentionally collapsing part of family mine at Greysmere. Greed drove to establish several mines around Diamond Lake and success attracted the Triad who forced him to provide access to one of mines for silence about his part in the intentional mine collapse.
45. Rastophan Wiry goon from southern swamps, long blank hair hands over eyes making him look sullen, rarely speaks, is guided by Kullen, dual wields l.sword/s.sword, wears magic chain shirt
46. Rontabont Mur Copper miner from nearby Blackstone who has come to talk to Gelch Tilgast, boorish self-interest and whining, may come into conflict easily with others, staying at Able Carter
47. Shag Solomon Quaggoth “wild man” from northern pine forests, frequents opium lounge at Emporium, wears gentleman’s clothes that contrast to his claws and teeth, very cultured
48. Sheriff Cubbin Corrupt sheriff of Diamond Lake, town assumed his appointment was a joke, boisterous alcoholic, takes key interest in the extraordinary
49. Skutch Deceased, dying to owlbear at Land farmstead, member of Kullen’s gang
50. Taggin Owner of Diamond Lake’s largest general store, doesn’t want to get involved in business of others. Just shy of middle age, dresses stylishly for his class, handlebar moustache and full receding blonde hair, he treats women especially politely.
51. Tidwoad Gnome and cantankerous jeweler who befriends other gnomes, hails from Grossetgrottel, on retainer for Balabar and Chaum to keep an eye out
52. Tirra Vivacious, copper-haired attractive female elf rogue wears a form fitting red shirt that exposes a well-toned stomach, accented by tight black leather pants and knee-high boots. Frequents the Feral Dog, enjoying the high male hormone levels there.
53. Todrik Corrupt fighter born into servitude to Garavin, views Balabar as savior. Red scar marks left side of sneering face from forehead to chin, wields guisarme and wears banded mail
54. Tolliver Trask Aging garrison commander respects laws and process, trusts his three advisors
55. Tom Shingle Boggle contortionist works at Emporium
56. Trovost Skunt Lieutenant of third of garrison, male human, who regularly exploits his authority
57. Tyrol Ebberl Man who runs Captain’s Blade, likes to gossip, absolutely fanatical about weapons, always showing them with enthusiasm, asks endless questions about affairs
58. Valkus Dun Tolliver’s best friend, chief cleric of Heironeous and spiritual advisor to Tolliver, took assignment in Diamond Lake with zeal and is an activist, instills within garrison a duty to villagers, suggesting they can make a difference. Tall, handsome with dark brown hair and long sideburns, with strong brow that always gives him a serious look. Wears full plate with twin swords, a mighty bastard sword and a long sword rumored to be magical. Shares many opinions with Jieran but they can’t stand each other.
59. Velias Childramun Aging priest who has lived his whole life In town, handles most of healing of garrison temple, effective father figure, expects small donation to chapel in return for healing
60. Venelle Woman who makes bows, arrows and has chaotic, messy shop, claims to have a touch of elven blood and has friends in Bronzewood Lodge
61. Vulgan Durtch Chief smelter, one of the richest men in town, whom few know about, and rumors suggest sinister motives for his seclusion
62. Zalamandra Owner of Emporium keeps a file on customers and wields the knowledge politically
63-00. Reroll
While waiting for the Overload download, I threw together a NPC list that I could roll for random NPCs on (I just reroll if I don't like what comes up) and also refresh my memory on who is who. It's going to lose formatting here, but I can email the PDF if anyone wants...
Way cool, wakedown! I would love to have this. My e-mail is jjaws9 (at) charter (dot) net
Thank you.
Peace and smiles :)
j.
Way cool, wakedown! I would love to have this.
I concur. Great work. My email is dpoppink (at) yahoo.com
It's going to lose formatting here, but I can email the PDF if anyone wants...
Can I get in on this? Very nice idea!
Email Address: Kerapitis at Yahoo
Wow. Yes, please, wakedown.
thejade1@iwon.com
Very kind. :)
Thanks for the catch on the duplicate #12, maybe it just means that Deputy Jamis and Lazare's daughter have a 'thing' going on, and you'll only encounter them together.
I'm still just impressed that we received pretty good info on 63+ NPCs in Dungeon 124! Crazy! Nice work Erik!
Thanks for the pdf, wakedown. Just noticed a couple things in table 1. no 78-79. also duplicate 90.
I used it already this evening. Two encounters.
Peace and smiles :)
j.
I would love a copy of this. My email is beldar1215@gmail.com
As long as you're sharing, me too
vyvbasterd (at) hotmail
It's going to lose formatting here, but I can email the PDF if anyone wants...
wakedown, you rawk! Please send the PDF to: tomcadorette (at) yahoo.com.
Thanks!
|
|
Thanks again for the typo catches, I found a number of others as I used the list...
I also have these tables too (since Overload is next week)...
--
Table 1-A. Generic NPC Encounters
01-04. Member of cult of Wee Jas from middle of the lake
05-08. Member of Bronzewood Lodge outside of town
09-11. Member of Twilight monastery outside of town
12-30. Native of Diamond Lake (random profession)
31-54. Named NPC, roll on Table 2
55-70. Mine worker
71-75. Thugs who work for one of the mine managers
76-79. Traveler (i.e. merchant, random trade good or profession)
80-84. One of 24 workers at the smelting house
85-99. One of 4 guards working at Able Carter Coaching Inn
90-95. One of 7 apprentices to Osgood
96-00. One of six grey elves (male and/or female) that work with Moonmeadow
Table 1-B. Emporium Encounters
1. 1d4 mine workers here to see freak show
2. Mine worker here to visit the Veiled Corridor and has saved up quite a bit to do so
3. Halflings of Curlyfoot party staying at Able Carter here for freak show
4. Deputy Jamis here to visit Veiled Corridor
5. Balabar Smenk with attaché of guards to visit Veiled Corridor
6. Thug of Balabar Smenk here to find latest gossip to relay back to Balabar
7. Mine worker who feels he has a special trick to join the freak show
8. 1d4 men from garrison who are hoping to visit veiled corridor without word getting back to rest of garrison
9. Prominent merchant who comes to Diamond Lake to buy from mine managers
10. Khellek, looking for female companionship for the night in Veiled Corridor
11. Tyrol Ebberl, here to seek the freak show at night
12. Sheriff Cubbin paying a visit to Zalamandra to ask how things are, and maybe stay for a spell upstairs
13. Lanod Neff, discussing matters with 1d4 merchants and showing them about town
14. 1d4 travelers from Greyhawk looking to check up on mines
15. 1d4 merchant guards looking to watch freak show
16. Rogue of Olidimarra looking for a romantic evening upstairs
17. Wife or girlfriend of mine worker looking for romantic inspiration from fortune told by Chezbet
18. Mine worker who has a crush on Chezabet looking to get yet another fortune telling
19. Sadistic follower of local Cuthbert (random day job) who comes to watch Tom Shingle the contortionist do ‘painful things’ to himself
20. Rastophan and/or Todrik here for freak show
Table 1-C. Feral Dog Encounters
1. 1d4 unemployed denizens who reside at Jalek’s Flophouse
2. Halflings from Curlyfoot party staying at Able Carter looking to watch dog fight
3. 1d6 mine workers here to drown their sorrows
4. 1d6 members of caravan delivering odd goods to Diamond Lake
5. Tirra, looking to challenge some men to games
6. Khellek (1-2 on 1d4) or Auric (3-4 on 1d4) looking for Tirra
7. Benazel, trying to sell a potion to a dog owner to enhance it’s performance
8. Fester Trollump, having caught a wild animal and looking to sell it into a fight
9. 1d4 dog handlers talking it up and looking to run a match
10. Merchant looking to establish trade and supply Feral Dog with his brand of alcohol
11. Lanch Faraday looking to witness some barbaric dog fighting
12. 1d4 sadistic members (with assorted day jobs) of Cuthbert’s flock looking to see animals attack each other since they enjoy the sight of injury/pain
13. Kullen, along with Rastophan, Todrik and Merrovinn
14. Deputy Jamis and 1d4 guards, looking to spot a reason to expect a bribe
15. Sheriff Cubbin and 1d4 guards, looking to spot a reason to expect a bribe
16. Jierian, looking to find someone entering or leaving whom he can guilt into coming to service
17. 1d4 members of garrison who for whatever reason, don’t frequent Spinning Giant with other garrison members
18. Rontabont Mur, from Blackstone, too cheap to go anywhere else
19. Durskin, by self in corner, smelling of urine and alcohol, here to drink cheap
20. 1d4 thugs looking to pick a fight with an easy target
Chief Creative Officer, Publisher
|
This is very good, and is in some ways superior to the tables we offer in the magazine (including in Overload). You'll be able to make an even jucier table in about a week or so, because Overload provides 50 stat blocks and some additional information on characters mentioned only by name in the magazine, or even a few characters who aren't mentioned in the magazine at all.
Phenomenal work. I will use this in my own campaign.
--Erik Mona
PS: I could run an entire campaign in Diamond Lake, and will be sad when the party moves on to Greyhawk in a few weeks. I can easily see myself coming back to Diamond Lake in a future campaign.
Thanks again for the typo catches, I found a number of others as I used the list...
I also have these tables too (since Overload is next week)...
Even more! You rawk, wakedown!
Peace and smiles :)
j.
Sounds like this should be added to the download list.
Please shoot me a copy when you get a chance. Thanks for putting this together. I love this community.
scootrose (at) gmail.com
ohh this was just too good to be true.
Could you email me one as well...
jarjaxle@hotmail.com
THX!
|
|
After last session I ended up with a handful of more NPCs, which I usually try to keep in pretty good detail, here they are in case anyone else wants to use them in a bind...
Moras
Moras (Human Fighter3) works as a guard for the Able Carter Coaching Inn. In his late thirties, he has lived his whole life in town and seen much of the events of Diamond Lake, and is most often commonly requested (or recommended) by those traveling to meet with Luzane Parrin (and is actually requested by the matron herself while traveling). He is an excellent source of information regarding some of the gossip of the mine managers (especially Luzane and Chaum Gansworth), able to tell about how Luzane’s husband died around the time that Balabar was courting her. Moras has a round tanned face and a wide moustache and thinning reddish-brown hair. While on guard duty, he wears a chain shirt and carries a masterwork longsword.
Ilmoaneam
Ilmoaneam (Goliath Commoner1) is a goliath who has taken on the name Strong Digger and works in the mines of Balabar Smenk where he earns barely enough money each day to satiate his immense appetite. Ilmoa is not terribly bright (in no ways indicative of goliaths as a whole), however this has helped many of the locals see goliath’s in general as less than intelligent as a stereotype (of whom only members of the Bronzewood Lodge or Garrison really have seen otherwise). He is a tremendously affectionate and kind-hearted guy who enjoys simple past-times. He is easily recognized in town, his 7’4” frame standing out of most crowds. He has very little information on the town dealings (‘I make 8 commons a day and live in a big room with a buncher other fellas’) but serves as a way to help goliath PCs empathize with the town’s current affairs.
Jenna
Jenna (Female Human Commoner1) is one of the workers at the Spinning Giant. Jenna grew up in Diamond Lake and has a good relationship with the members of the garrison, where she coyly winks at or flirts with them, seeing them all as good men. Her buxom, blonde presence is quickly recognized as she engages in stories and rumors with the garrison folk while working. She lives onsite at the Spinning Giant, her family long since passed away during the Red Death.
Renault
Renault (Human Expert3) is one of the two cooks at the Spinning Giant, alternating shifts with the other so as to keep it open 7 days a week for three meals a day. With a thin, well-groomed moustache, he favors precision in every meal he prepares and can be caught measuring out ingredients several times before adding them. This has left his food with little day-to-day variety but extreme consistency, which most of the garrison men favor as part of their routine. Renault favors precision in all things, and for relaxation will organize the kitchen at the Spinning Giant, labeling every item with detail. He is fairly short, about 5’5” with his black hair showing a touch of gray. Renault also lives in quarters at the Spinning Giant.
Aggis
Aggis (Human Commoner1) will quickly seek out any newcomers to Jalek’s Flophouse in the evening, hoping to find a new friend through which he can find himself a free meal. His gaunt frame is emphasized by his long gray hair and bony limbs. Balabar pays him only a handful of coppers each day and Aggis prefers to live at Jalek’s as opposed to with the others that live in the mine manager’s workhouses – this is mostly due to Aggis’ pathetic personality and strong odors. Aggis only real friend is Durskin, whom he will occasionally head out into Diamond Lake and fish with, sometimes catching an odd black-skinned eel, which he will feast over with the sailor. Despite his life, he is optimistic, only complaining about his joints.
Chimmer
Chimmer (Halfling Expert2) hails from Elmshire, where he owns a small canoe which he called Birdy and fishes the shallows of the Midbay. He will travel to Blackstone, Steaming Spring and Diamond Lake to bring his excess and try his hand at some games of chance with the profits he makes. He is one of several merchants that bring fish to the town since the lake has become so polluted, and he will reinforce this point (‘if it wasn’t for ol’ Birdy and I, you folks’d hardly see any o’fine filets to be munchin’ on). Chimmer will also discuss his other soft spot, which is relaxing in the hot springs of Steaming Spring, and discuss this as well (‘ain’t nuttin like a dip in an ol’ hotpot at Steaming Spring to make ya feel jus’right’).
Those first three names say:
"'More ass!', I'll moan, I'm Jenna Jameson.
But hey, that's just me. <:)
So this, ahem, Jenna, ahem, she's uh... a buxom flirty blonde who seems to uh... really like men?
After last session I ended up with a handful of more NPCs, which I usually try to keep in pretty good detail, here they are in case anyone else wants to use them in a bind...
Thanks once again, wakedown. I'm sure they will come in handy sometime during AoW.
Peace and smiles :)
j.
Wow, sooo good!
Please email me the PDF:
nnmeyer (at) gmail.com
Thank you so much :)
Wonderful job, Wakedown!
Could you send me the pdf to my address: stef_bocklin@hotmail.com ?
Thanks a lot!
Bocklin
Thanks Wakedown. I'll cut and paste this sucka.
Great work - it looks great.
- Chirs
Great job!
PS: I could run an entire campaign in Diamond Lake, and will be sad when the party moves on to Greyhawk in a few weeks. I can easily see myself coming back to Diamond Lake in a future campaign.
Totally agree....I want to keep this same feeling even when I head the game to the Big City. A quote from one of my players:
"I know I hate modules probably more than anybody, but my people have a saying: Only Nixon could go to China. I'm really enjoying this one. And as brutal and ugly as the Diamond Lake is, I'm kind of dreading leaving it."
|
|
I think I'm the same way whenever I invest a good chunk of time into any specific location. For the past year, I've had a pretty sizable adventure path running through Safeton, and ended up with a ridiculous amount of detail for the town and all the players had planned to come back to it at some point since it ended up feeling like 'home'.
The same thing is prone to happening again with Diamond Lake! I'm anxiously awaiting the Overload to see what I'd need to do next...
I'm anxiously awaiting the Overload to see what I'd need to do next...
I look forward to when you mix your tables with Overload. I'll pay 1 gp...
Peace and smiles :)
j.
Great tables!
Please shoot me a copy when you get the chance.
schroederlance (at) earthlink (dot) net
You'll be able to make an even jucier table in about a week or so, because Overload provides 50 stat blocks and some additional information on characters mentioned only by name in the magazine, or even a few characters who aren't mentioned in the magazine at all.
Phenomenal work. I will use this in my own campaign.
--Erik Mona
PS: I could run an entire campaign in Diamond Lake, and will be sad when the party moves on to Greyhawk in a few weeks. I can easily see myself coming back to Diamond Lake in a future campaign.
50 stat blocks.. that is... awesome...
Wakedown,
If you could, please send me a copy of your encounter table. Thanks in advance. rinky_dink(at)hotmail(dot)com
DW
|
While waiting for the Overload download, I threw together a NPC list that I could roll for random NPCs on (I just reroll if I don't like what comes up) and also refresh my memory on who is who. It's going to lose formatting here, but I can email the PDF if anyone wants...
I'm not even running this campaign but these tables are awesome and with 30 minutes of tweaking could work in almost any town setting. Great work!
If you could pass it to me at rawveggie (at) gmail (dot) com, I would greatly appreciate it.
-S
|
|
Hi Chris!
I would as well love to have this stuff, if you send it via eMail...
I am sure you still have my eMail, don't you?!
How's Konrad and his brother doing? ;)
Greetz,
Tom
SORRY!!! Just got the impression Chris started this thread...
Hey Wakedown, would you mind sending the pdf's to me as well?My eMail is dryder@t-online.de
Really Great job, you've done there!!!
LOL, I can't talk any credit. I DO have some Spriggans for you. . . I'll send them to you tonight. . . :)
wakedown,
I would also like a copy of the .pdf. Great work.
(EDIT, I suppose my e-mail address would help:) bobmungovan@yahoo.com
TIA,
Bobaloo
oh oh oh... me too!!! dan@sho-kai.com if you please! Thank you in advance!
To make things easier, I finally just hosted the PDF online. Use the following link to download...
http://www.storyarc.com/storyarc/fileStream.do?id=1062
Thank you for the hosting and for sending me the newest revision.
Thou art a gentleman and a scholar.
Use this link instead :)
http://www.storyarc.com/storyarc/fileDownload.do?id=1062
Looks great! wakedown, will you be my DM?
Peace and smiles :)
j.
Holy crap great work DUDe could i get the stuff also send it to Mdblake6@alltel.net
thanks a bunch