d20 | Initial Manner | Default Deal Outcome |
---|---|---|
1 |
Ingratiating and cloying |
They’ll screw the PCs over even at their own cost |
2 |
Grim suspicion of the PCs or their backers |
They firmly intend to actively betray the PCs |
3 |
Xenophilic interest in the novelty of the PCs |
They won’t keep the deal unless driven to it |
4 |
Pragmatic and businesslike |
They plan to twist the deal to their own advantage |
5 |
Romantically interested in one or more PCs |
They won’t keep their word unless it’s profitable |
6 |
A slimy used-gravcar dealer’s approach |
They’ll flinch from paying up when the time comes |
7 |
Wide-eyed awe at the PCs |
They mean to keep the deal, but are reluctant |
8 |
Cool and superior attitude toward PC “hirelings” |
They’ll keep most of the deal, but not all of it |
9 |
Benevolently patronizing toward outsiders |
They’ll keep the deal slowly and grudgingly |
10 |
Sweaty-palmed need or desperation |
They’ll keep the deal but won’t go out of their way |
11 |
Xenophobic mistrust of the PCs |
They’ll be reasonably punctual about the deal |
12 |
Idealistic enthusiasm for a potentially shared cause |
They’ll want a further small favor to pay up on it |
13 |
Somewhat intoxicated by recent indulgence |
They’ll keep the deal in a way that helps them |
14 |
Smoothly persuasive and reasonable |
They’ll keep the deal if it’s still good for them |
15 |
Visibly uncomfortable with the PCs |
They’ll offer a bonus for an additional favor |
16 |
Grossly overconfident in PC abilities |
Trustworthy as long as the deal won’t hurt them |
17 |
Somewhat frightened by the PCs |
Trustworthy, with the NPC following through |
18 |
Deeply misunderstanding the PCs’ culture |
They’ll be very fair in keeping to their agreements |
19 |
Extremely well-informed about the PCs’ past |
They’ll keep bargains even to their own cost |
20 |
Distracted by their current situation |
Complete and righteous integrity to the bitter end |