Players always talk to the one character you did not prepare. Roll one here and you have a job, a manner, a quirk, a goal and an optional secret to play on the spot.
Memorable NPCs come down to a handle you can perform: a voice, a habit, a want. Every result gives you all three in one sentence, plus a secret you can reveal later if the players dig.
Use the secret toggle to keep a character simple or to add plot hooks. If the result does not fit your setting, change the job and keep the rest.
Give your NPC a name with the character name generator or a fantasy-specific one from the fantasy name generator.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use these outside D&D?
Yes. They suit any roleplaying game, and writers use them to sketch background characters.
What is the secret for?
It is a plot hook you can reveal if the players investigate. Turn it off if you only need a quick character.
How many can I roll?
Up to twenty at a time.
Do they include names?
No, to keep them setting-neutral. Use a name generator alongside.