Random NPC Generator

First Name

Last Name

Race

Distinguishing Feature

What They Want

Roll 1d20 for each column to manually generate NPCs for your desert adventures.

Generator Tables

1	Missing eye from sandworm attack
2	Ritual scars covering arms
3	Braided hair with metal rings
4	Stone-like skin markings
5	Mechanical prosthetic limb
6	Thorny vines growing from skin
7	Filed teeth and bone jewelry
8	Memory stones embedded in forehead
9	Always counting coins/items
10	Speaks only in whispers
11	Constantly chewing desert herbs
12	Tattoos that seem to move
13	Carries multiple water containers
14	Never removes their gloves
15	Has a pet scorpion/lizard
16	Walks with a distinctive limp
17	Eyes change color with mood
18	Always humming ancient songs
19	Collects unusual stones/bones
20	Speaks to inanimate objects

1	To find their missing family member
2	Revenge against a rival clan
3	To discover ancient buried treasure
4	Safe passage through the desert
5	To learn a specific skill/feat
6	Protection from dangerous enemies
7	To trade rare goods/information
8	To join a caravan expedition
9	To prove their worth to the elders
10	To find a cure for a curse/disease
11	To locate a lost sacred site
12	To settle an old debt/grudge
13	To gain access to forbidden knowledge
14	To establish a new trade route
15	To recruit allies for a dangerous mission
16	To escape their current obligations
17	To restore their family's honor
18	To find a legendary weapon/artifact
19	To warn others of approaching danger
20	To complete a coming-of-age trial

Roll Results: 7, 13, 2, 9, 8
Generated NPC: Grimjaw Dustborn, Dwarf with constantly counting coins, wants to join a caravan expedition

Roll all four dice at once for speed
Combine features creatively (a limping dwarf who hums might have been injured in a mining accident)
Use the "want" as an immediate plot hook
Consider how the NPC's race and clan background affect their personality
Add profession based on the setting (merchant, guard, crafter, etc.)

Once you have the basic NPC, consider: