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GM 101: How to Create a Good NPC for Your RPG

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Hey Storytellers,
In today's episode, we will cover how to create a backstory for your good NPC's in your stories.
Check out our newest book - Human NPC's: 84 Complete NPC's for 5th edition to use in your RPG in minutes: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TCKRZTM/
Check out our first book - 19 RPG Adventures for Game Masters to Run in any TTRPG: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NQ38H2K
There are no heroes without flaws. There are no rulers without secrets. There is no one in a position of power that hasn't done something they regret.
Secrets may be a driving force for a good NPC. They may be trying to cover those up, or doing things to keep the secret buried. Everyone has something they are ashamed of and that is what I build into my backstory for every notable NPC that can affect the players' lives. Knowing that secret can lead to some really fun impromptu (or planned) adventures for your players.

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Manage episode 284665479 series 2793519
Content provided by Dwight and Jacob Scull and Jacob Scull. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Dwight and Jacob Scull and Jacob Scull or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

Hey Storytellers,
In today's episode, we will cover how to create a backstory for your good NPC's in your stories.
Check out our newest book - Human NPC's: 84 Complete NPC's for 5th edition to use in your RPG in minutes: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TCKRZTM/
Check out our first book - 19 RPG Adventures for Game Masters to Run in any TTRPG: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NQ38H2K
There are no heroes without flaws. There are no rulers without secrets. There is no one in a position of power that hasn't done something they regret.
Secrets may be a driving force for a good NPC. They may be trying to cover those up, or doing things to keep the secret buried. Everyone has something they are ashamed of and that is what I build into my backstory for every notable NPC that can affect the players' lives. Knowing that secret can lead to some really fun impromptu (or planned) adventures for your players.

  continue reading

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