Sometimes being creative on the spot is difficult, so it I put together a table of 100 things NPC's could be actively involved in when the PC's come upon them.
For example: the PC's kick open the front door to a bandit hideout, catching them in the act of shaving a goat and eating its hair. You could just say that they are lounging about, but that's not very interesting.
I also included another table on 100 specific bodily features that can be helpful in distinguishing one dude from another.
I didn't originally plan on sharing this, but here it is if anyone's interested...
http://www.scribd.com/doc/131236865/Two-NPC-Tables
NPC Activities
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Re: NPC Activities
This is truly excellent.
Maledict Brothbreath, level 4 warrior, STR 16 (+2) AGI 7 (-1) STA 12 PER 9 INT 10 LUCK 15 (+1), AC: 16 Refl: +1 Fort: +2 Will: +1; lawful; Armor of the Lion and Lily's Blade.
Brother Sufferus, level 4 cleric, STR 13 (+1) AGI 15 (+1) STA 11 PER 13 (+1) INT 10 LUCK 9, AC: 11 (13 if wounded, 15 if down to half hit points), Refl: +3 Fort: +2 Will: +3, chaotic, Robe of the Faith, Scourge of the Maimed One, Darts of Pain.
Brother Sufferus, level 4 cleric, STR 13 (+1) AGI 15 (+1) STA 11 PER 13 (+1) INT 10 LUCK 9, AC: 11 (13 if wounded, 15 if down to half hit points), Refl: +3 Fort: +2 Will: +3, chaotic, Robe of the Faith, Scourge of the Maimed One, Darts of Pain.
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Re: NPC Activities
AWESOME.
I really need to put together a personal book of tables. This would go right in it.
I really need to put together a personal book of tables. This would go right in it.
Reverend Dakota Jesus Ultimak, S.S.M.o.t.S.M.S., D.M.
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Re: NPC Activities
Very nice. Thanks.
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Re: NPC Activities
Well done. Thanks.