Hey looks like I'm monopolizing the forum... hmmm... anyway, I created some templates to make development of NPCs/ Organizations/ Towns/ Kingdoms/ Regions a lot easier. Take a look and tell me what you think (if I forgot anything!) and feel free to use these yourselves as a quick way to flesh out your world!
Templates
NPC:
1. Identity: (name, race, class, etc.)
2. Stats: (skills ranks, ability scores, combat info if necessary)
3. Role: (role NPC plays in world and campaign)
4. Personal Goals: (personal goals and ambitions)
5. Personality: (behavior, demeanor, alignment, quirks)
6. History: (overview of NPCs life history)
7. Current Life: (family, career, home, etc.)
Organization:
1. Mission: (mission statement and goals of organization)
2. Membership: (who the members are and how membership is granted)
3. NPCs: (important NPCs in the organization)
4. Income: (how the organization gets the money to support itself)
5. Influence: (how much money and political power the organization has)
6. Traditions: (traditions, ceremonies, holidays)
7. Location: (where the organization is located and where it meets)
8. Benefits: (benefits of membership like special access to special items etc.)
Towns and Kingdoms:
1. Population: (how many people, what races and classes they are)
2. History: (timeline of important historical events)
3. Geography: (important roads, locations, landmarks)
4. Culture: (music, art, traditions, architecture, wonders, holidays)
5. Economy: (resources, wealth, trade practices, trade partners)
6. Military: (unit makeup, role of military in society, military purpose)
7. Politics: (political system, intrigues, and those in power)
8. Magic: (role that magic plays in society, how common it is, etc.)
9. NPC: (important and well known NPCs)
10. Names: (random names that might be used for people, taverns, etc.)
Uncivilized Regions:
1. Identity: (name of region, what it is known for, terrain type, etc.)
2. History: (history of region, lores and legends)
3. Residents: (what individuals and groups reside in the region)
4. Geography: (weather, geological disturbances, landmarks, ruins etc.)
5. Resources: (resources the region has, where they are, who controls them)
6. Transportation: (what roads and passes there are and who maintains them)
Templates
NPC:
1. Identity: (name, race, class, etc.)
2. Stats: (skills ranks, ability scores, combat info if necessary)
3. Role: (role NPC plays in world and campaign)
4. Personal Goals: (personal goals and ambitions)
5. Personality: (behavior, demeanor, alignment, quirks)
6. History: (overview of NPCs life history)
7. Current Life: (family, career, home, etc.)
Organization:
1. Mission: (mission statement and goals of organization)
2. Membership: (who the members are and how membership is granted)
3. NPCs: (important NPCs in the organization)
4. Income: (how the organization gets the money to support itself)
5. Influence: (how much money and political power the organization has)
6. Traditions: (traditions, ceremonies, holidays)
7. Location: (where the organization is located and where it meets)
8. Benefits: (benefits of membership like special access to special items etc.)
Towns and Kingdoms:
1. Population: (how many people, what races and classes they are)
2. History: (timeline of important historical events)
3. Geography: (important roads, locations, landmarks)
4. Culture: (music, art, traditions, architecture, wonders, holidays)
5. Economy: (resources, wealth, trade practices, trade partners)
6. Military: (unit makeup, role of military in society, military purpose)
7. Politics: (political system, intrigues, and those in power)
8. Magic: (role that magic plays in society, how common it is, etc.)
9. NPC: (important and well known NPCs)
10. Names: (random names that might be used for people, taverns, etc.)
Uncivilized Regions:
1. Identity: (name of region, what it is known for, terrain type, etc.)
2. History: (history of region, lores and legends)
3. Residents: (what individuals and groups reside in the region)
4. Geography: (weather, geological disturbances, landmarks, ruins etc.)
5. Resources: (resources the region has, where they are, who controls them)
6. Transportation: (what roads and passes there are and who maintains them)
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The last words of Jazrim the Great
"A 'tar-asque' you say? Look's like an oversized dog to me. I'll take care of it myself and you guys can meet me back at the inn."
The last words of Jazrim the Great
"A 'tar-asque' you say? Look's like an oversized dog to me. I'll take care of it myself and you guys can meet me back at the inn."
