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Anyone else missing this? Really loved those bits to help expand the NPCs motivations and such.
That being said, any GMs who are prepping to run this have any ideas, thoughts, or concepts in mind for fleshing out any of the major NPCs, particularly the (i thought she was Ayindilar but she's a fey actually) Queen on the cover?
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The inclusion of NPCs in the backmatter isn't guaranteed, especially when there might not be a good nomination for inclusion for whatever reason, or when other parts of the adventure need those pages more.
That said, I do love hearing that folks appreciate how we flesh out our NPCs! That's something that some people think is a waste of time, since they regard NPCs as one-shots who are there to just get killed or give out clues. My philosophy has long been "I don't know who any one PC might end up making friends with, regardless of the NPC's personality, so it's best to give the GM extra info just in case!"
But yeah... sometimes there's just not room.
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My very first AD&D product was the 2nd edition Rogues' Gallery, and it made a huge impression on me. I've always been obsessed with reading NPC backstories, and I love it when an antagonist survives an adventure to either return another day or become an unlikely ally.
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I always love the NPCs so much. Cimri, Wryn, Ameiko, Cressida, etc.
It does make sense though why there isn't room. Theres already quite a bit of backmatter in this book. It just really is appreciated how much y'all put into even minor NPCs. Really looking forward to getting this AP going!
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NPC Backmatter is super important to me as well. It is a lot more immersive than the plot and setting because it comes from usually the villain's POV.
