NPC

Citation

Freebooters on the Frontier, 2nd Edition Playtest by Jason Lutes of Lampblack & Brimstone (https://lampblack-and-brimstone.com)

This chart uses input variables

PrevailingHeritage
PrevailingAlignment

Result

{% Gender={1-24?male|25-49?female|50?non-binary} %}{%if $PrevailingHeritage=={Human}%}{% Heritage=CHART(id="9629" cols="1") %}{%else%}{%if $Alignment == {*good*}%}{% Heritage=CHART(id="9629" cols="2") %}{%else%}{%if $PrevailingHeritage=={Dwarf}%}{% Heritage=CHART(id="9629" cols="3") %}{%else%}{% Heritage=CHART(id="9629" cols="4") %}{%end%}{%else%}{%end%}{%if $Heritage=={human}%}{%if $Gender=={male}%}Roll on "Human" (columns: 1){%else%}{%if $Gender=={female}%}Roll on "Human" (columns: 2){%else%}Resolve: {1?Roll on "Human" (columns: 1)|2?Roll on "Human" (columns: 2)}{%end%}{%end%}{%else%}{%if $Heritage=={halfling}%}{%if $Gender=={male}%}Roll on "Halfling" (columns: 1){%else%}{%if $Gender=={female}%}Roll on "Human" (columns: 2){%else%}Resolve: {1?Roll on "Halfling" (columns: 1)|2?Roll on "Halfling" (columns: 2)}{%end%}{%end%}{%else%}{%if $Heritage=={dwarf}%}{%if $Gender=={male}%}Roll on "Dwarf" (columns: 1){%else%}{%if $Gender=={female}%}Roll on "Dwarf" (columns: 2){%else%}Resolve: {1?Roll on "Dwarf" (columns: 1)|2?Roll on "Dwarf" (columns: 2)}{%end%}{%end%}{%else%}{%if $Gender=={male}%}Roll on "Elf" (columns: 1){%else%}{%if $Gender=={female}%}Roll on "Elf" (columns: 2){%else%}Resolve: {1?Roll on "Elf" (columns: 1)|2?Roll on "Elf" (columns: 2)}{%end%}{%end%}{%end%}{%end%}{%end%} is a {$Gender} {$Heritage} Resolve: {1?Roll on "Occupation" (columns: 1)|2?Roll on "Occupation" (columns: 2)|3-5?Roll on "Occupation" (columns: 3)|6-7?Roll on "Occupation" (columns: 4)|8?Roll on "Occupation" (columns: 5)|9?Roll on "Occupation" (columns: 6)|10?Roll on "Occupation" (columns: 7)|11?Roll on "Occupation" (columns: 8)|12?Roll on "Occupation" (columns: 9)}, considered by most to be {%if $PrevailingAlignment == {Good}%}{% Alignment = CHART(id="9405" cols="1") %}{$Alignment}{%else%}{%if $PrevailingAlignment == {Lawful}%}{% Alignment = CHART(id="9405" cols="2") %}{$Alignment}{%else%}{%if $PrevailingAlignment == {Neutral}%}{% Alignment = CHART(id="9405" cols="3") %}{$Alignment}{%else%}{%if $PrevailingAlignment == {Chaotic}%}{% Alignment = CHART(id="9405" cols="4") %}{$Alignment}{%else%}{% Alignment = CHART(id="9405" cols="5") %}{$Alignment}{%end%}{%end%}{%end%}{%end%} and motivated by {%if $Alignment == {*good*}%}Roll on "Motivation" (columns: 1){%else%}{%if $Alignment == {*lawful*}%}Roll on "Motivation" (columns: 2){%else%}{%if $Alignment == {*neutral*}%}Roll on "Motivation" (columns: 3){%else%}{%if $Alignment == {*chaotic*}%}Roll on "Motivation" (columns: 4){%else%}Roll on "Motivation" (columns: 5){%end%}{%end%}{%end%}{%end%}. In addition to being {%if $Alignment == {*good*}%}Roll on "Traits" (columns: 1) 2 times (unique results only), and Roll on "Traits" (columns: 1){%else%}{%if $Alignment == {*lawful*}%}Roll on "Traits" (columns: 1) 2 times (unique results only), and Roll on "Traits" (columns: 2){%else%}{%if $Alignment == {*neutral*}%}Roll on "Traits" (columns: 1) and Roll on "Traits" (columns: 2){%else%}{%if $Alignment == {*chaotic*}%}Roll on "Traits" (columns: 2) 2 times (unique results only), and Roll on "Traits" (columns: 1){%else%}Roll on "Traits" (columns: 2) 2 times (unique results only), and Roll on "Traits" (columns: 2){%end%}{%end%}{%end%}{%end%}, they also Roll on "Details" (columns: 1), Roll on "Details" (columns: 2), Roll on "Details" (columns: 3), and Roll on "Details" (columns: 4).

If they're recruited as a follower, they are Roll on "Follower" (columns: 1), Roll on "Follower" (columns: 2), and are Roll on "Follower" (columns: 3).

Unless you have something better in mind, they're found while Roll on "Activity".

Subcharts

Heritage (d12)

d12	Human	Halfling	Dwarf	Elf
1-7	human	halfling	dwarf	elf
8-9	halfling	human	human
10	dwarf	dwarf	halfling	human
11				halfling
12	elf	elf	elf	dwarf

Occupation (d12)

d12	Outsider	Criminal	Commoner	Tradesperson	Merchant	Specialist	Religious	Security	Authority
1	hermit/prophet	bandit/brigand/thug	layabout/simpleton	musician/troubador	raw materials/supply merchant	clerk/scribe	heretic/apostate	militia member	courier/messenger
2	fugitive/outlaw/exile	bandit/brigand/thug	beggar/urchin	artist/actor/acrobat	raw materials/supply merchant	undertaker	zealot	militia member	town crier
3	fugitive/outlaw/exile	cutpurse/thief	beggar/urchin	cobbler/furrier/tailor	general goods merchant/outfitter	perfumer	mendicant/pilgrim	scout/warden	tax collector
4	barbarian	cutpurse/thief	child	weaver/basketmaker	general goods merchant/outfitter	navigator/guide	mendicant/pilgrim	watch/patrol member	clerk/administrator
5	barbarian	bodyguard/tough	child	potter/carpenter	grain/livestock merchant	spy/diplomat	monk/nun/cultist	watch/patrol member	clerk/administrator
6	beggar/vagrant/refugee	bodyguard/tough	housewife/husband	mason/baker/chandler	ale/wine/spirits merchant	cartographer	monk/nun/cultist	raw recruit	armiger/gentry
7	beggar/vagrant/refugee	burglar	farmer/herder/hunter	cooper/wheelwright	clothing/jewlery merchant	locksmith/tinker	preacher/prophet	foot soldier	armiger/gentry
8	herder/hunter/trapper	con artist/swindler	farmer/herder/hunter	tanner/ropemaker	weapons/armor merchant	architect/engineer	missionary	foot soldier	magistrate/judge
9	herder/hunter/trapper	dealer/fence	laborer/servant	stablekeeper/herbalist	spice/tobacco merchant	physician/apothecary	templar/protector	archer	guildmaster
10	diplomat/envoy	racketeer	driver/porter/guide	vintner/jeweler	labor/slave merchant	sage/scholar	priest/cult leader	officer/constable	lesser noble
11	rare humanoid	crime boss' lieutenant	sailor/guard	inkeep/tavernkeep	book/scroll merchant	alchemist/astrologer	priest/cult leader	cavalry/knight	greater noble
12	otherworldly/arcane	boss/kingpin	apprentice/adventurer	smith/armorer	magic supplies/item merchant	inventor/wizard	high priest	hero/general	ruler/warlord

Motivation (d12)

d12	Good	Lawful	Neutral	Chaotic	Evil
1-2	empathy	truth	knowledge	satisfaction	ignorance
3-4	charity	justice	balance	vengeance	control
5-6	valor	discipline	advancement	impulse	fear
7-8	trust	loyalty	pragmatism	celebration	greed
9-10	cooperation	order	investment	disruption	power
11-12	love	honor	luck	passion	hatred

Traits (d100)

d100	Virtue	Vice
1-2	ambitious	an addict
3-4	benevolent	aggressive
5-6	bold	an alcoholic
7-8	brave	antagonistic
9-10	charitable	arrogant
11-12	chaste	boastful
13-14	cautious	a cheater
15-16	compassionate	covetous
17-18	confident	cowardly
19-20	considerate	cruel
21-22	cooperative	decadent
23-24	courteous	deceitful
25-26	creative	disloyal
27-28	curious	doubtful
29-30	daring	egotistical
31-32	defiant	envious
33-34	dependable	gluttonous
35-36	determined	greedy
37-38	disciplined	hasty
39-40	enthusiastic	a hedonist
41-42	fair	impatient
43-44	focused	inflexible
45-46	forgiving	irritable
47-48	friendly	lazy
49-50	frugal	lewd
51-52	funny	liar
53-54	generous	lustful
55-56	gregarious	mad
57-58	helpful	malicious
59-60	honest	manipulative
61-62	honorable	merciless
63-64	hopeful	moody
65-66	humble	murderous
67-68	idealistic	obsessive
69-70	just	petulant
71-72	kind	prejudiced
73-74	loving	reckless
75-76	loyal	resentful
77-78	merciful	rude
79-80	orderly	ruthless
81-82	patient	self-pitying
83-84	persistent	selfish
85-86	pious	snobbish
87-88	resourceful	stingy
89-90	respectful	stubborn
91-92	responsible	vain
93-94	selfless	vengeful
95-96	steadfast	wasteful
97-98	tactful	wrathful
99-100	tolerant	zealous

Details (1d100)

1d100	features	appearance	reputation	other
1-2	are alert/well-rested	look anemic	are known to be accomplished	are an adulterer
3-4	are bald/hairless	are an ascetic	are known to have a big appetite	have an allergy
5-6	are beautiful/attractive	are bow-legged	are known to be brash/boisterous	are anxious/nervous
7-8	have a blank stare	are broad-chested	are known to be brilliant	are an artist
9-10	have bright etes	are clean/tidy	are known to be charismatic	are an atheist
11-12	have a broad face	are clumsy	are known as a collector/pack rat	are an coward
13-14	have dark eyes	look composed	are known to be competitive	are a cultist
15-16	have a darker complexion	look dignified	are known as a criminal	are depressed
17-18	have dimples	are a flashy dresser	are known to have a dark past	are disturbed
19-20	are diseased	are graceful	are known as a drinker/drunkard	are an ex-mercenary
21-22	are disfigured	are grimy/dirty	are known to be dutiful	are an ex-soldier
23-24	are doughy	look haggard/tired	are known as a failure	are a fugitive/outlaw
25-26	wear earrings/nose ring	are heavyset/stocky	are known to be fair	are guilty/ashamed
27-28	are often frowning	look imposing	are known to be foolish	are hard-hearted
29-30	look gaunt	have a limp	are known as a gambler	have an assistant
31-32	look haggard/tired	are missing a finger(s)	are known as a good/bad child	have an entourage
33-34	have a harsh voice	are missing a hand/foot	are known as a good/bad parent	have a mount
35-36	are hatchet-faced	are missing a limb	are known as a good/bad sibling	have a pet
37-38	have a heavy brow	are muscular/atheletic	are known to be hardy/healthy	are heartbroken
39-40	have a high forehead	wear a notable accessory	are known to be honored/revered	are in debt
41-42	look leonine	wear notable clothing	are known as a killer	are jaded
43-44	have a lidded gaze	wear notable footwear	are known as a know-it-all	love/hate animals
45-46	have a lighter complexion	have notable hands	are known to be knowledgeable	love/hate children
47-48	have a long beard/braids	wear a notable hat/headgear	are known as a leader	love/hate magic
49-50	are missing an ear	wield a notable weapon	are thought to be a lover	love/hate nature
51-52	are missing an eye/wear an eyepatch	are oily/greasy	are thought to be a loyalist	love/hate people
53-54	are missing their nose	are overdressed	are known to be naive	love/hate religion
55-56	have missing/crooked teeth	are perfumed	are known to be opinionated	love/hate their ruler
57-58	have a narrow face	are pigeon-toed	are thought to be a optimist	love/hate violence
59-60	have a notable chin	are pocked/scarred	are known to be perceptive	often mutter/mumble
61-62	have notable ears	are ponderous	are thought to be a pessimist	are an outcast/exile/pariah
63-64	have notable hair	are quick-footed	are known to be philosophical	are paranoid
65-66	have notable facial hair	are short/small/slight	are known to be provocative	are particular/picky
67-68	have a notable voice	look sick/diseased	are known to be reclusive	have a phobia
69-70	are old	wear simple clothing	are thought to be recovering from something	have been publicly shamed
71-72	have piercing(s)	appear slumped/sagging	are thought to be a religious zealot	are a rebel
73-74	have a pleasant voice	are stained/scorched	are known to be sanguine/relaxed	are a refugee
75-76	are pock-marked	are stinky/smelly	are known to be secretive	are a romantic
77-78	are porcine	are stylish/dandy	are known to be a skeptic	are a sadistic/masochistic
79-80	look sallow/wan	walk with a swagger	are known to be smart	are sensitive
81-82	are scarred	are tall/big	are known to be strong	are soft-spoken
83-84	have sharp cheekbones	are tattooed/scarred	are known to be superstitious	are a spy
85-86	are sharp-eyed	are thin/wiry	are known to be taciturn	are a student
87-88	have a square jaw	are underdressed	are known to be talkative	have a stutter/lisp
89-90	squint/are nearsighted	have an upright/good posture	are known to be temperamental	are a traitor
91-92	have striking eyes	waddle	are known as being traumatized	have a twin
93-94	have a striking nose	look weathered	are known to be trustworthy	are a veteran
95-96	have thick eyebrows	are well-accessorized	are known to be weak	are well-read
97-98	are ugly/repellant	are well-armed	are known to be successful	are well-traveled
99-100	look young	are well-proportioned	are known to be wise	often whistle/hum

Follower (1d12)

1d12	Competence	Background	Loyalty
1	a liability (quality -2)	have led a life of servitude (+meek)	desperate and ready to bolt (loyalty -2)
2	a liability (quality -2)	have led a life of servitude (+meek)	doubtful of their task/leader (loyalty -1)
3	incompetent (quality -1)	past their prime (quality -1, +1 wise)	doubtful of their task/leader (loyalty -1)
4	incompetent (quality -1)	past their prime (quality -1, +1 wise)	resigned to their lot (loyalty 0)
5-8	competent (quality +0, +1 tag)	have led an unremarkable life	resigned to their lot (loyalty 0)
9	adept (quality +1, +2 tags)	have led a privileged life (+1 tag)	resigned to their lot (loyalty 0)
10	adept (quality +1, +2 tags)	have led a challenging life (+2 tags)	dedicated to their task/leader (loyalty +1)
11	exceptional (quality +2, +2 tags)	have led a challenging life (+2 tags)	dedicated to their task/leader (loyalty +1)
12	brilliant (quality +3, +4 tags)	a specialist (quality +1, -2 tags)	devoted to their leader (loyalty +2)

Activity (1d12)

1d12	Activity
1	sick/dying, hoping to ask someone to Resolve: {1?Roll on "Task" (columns: 1)\|2?Roll on "Task" (columns: 2)\|3-4?Roll on "Task" (columns: 3)\|5-8?Roll on "Task" (columns: 4)\|9-10?Roll on "Task" (columns: 5)\|11-12?Roll on "Task" (columns: 6)} or give someone Resolve: {1-7?Roll on "Item" (columns: 1)\|8-10?Roll on "Item" (columns: 2)\|11-12?Roll on "Item" (columns: 3)}
2	attacking someone, either to kill them or take Resolve: {1-7?Roll on "Item" (columns: 1)\|8-10?Roll on "Item" (columns: 2)\|11-12?Roll on "Item" (columns: 3)}
3	abucting people for slavery/ransom/human sacrifice, etc
4	belligerent and looking for a fight because they're bored/vengeful/frustrated/drunk, etc
5	being attacked/robbed/exploited/abducted by someone
6	distressed, unless someone's willing to Resolve: {1?Roll on "Task" (columns: 1)\|2?Roll on "Task" (columns: 2)\|3-4?Roll on "Task" (columns: 3)\|5-8?Roll on "Task" (columns: 4)\|9-10?Roll on "Task" (columns: 5)\|11-12?Roll on "Task" (columns: 6)}
7	watching someone to gauge whether or not they're a potential ally/enemy or because they possess Resolve: {1-7?Roll on "Item" (columns: 1)\|8-10?Roll on "Item" (columns: 2)\|11-12?Roll on "Item" (columns: 3)} that is important
8	fleeing from harm/imprisonment/servitude
9	begging for someone to help them Resolve: {1?Roll on "Task" (columns: 1)\|2?Roll on "Task" (columns: 2)\|3-4?Roll on "Task" (columns: 3)\|5-8?Roll on "Task" (columns: 4)\|9-10?Roll on "Task" (columns: 5)\|11-12?Roll on "Task" (columns: 6)}, though they can offer no reward
10	recruiting people for their watch/army/gang/cult
11	looking to hire someone in particular to Resolve: {1?Roll on "Task" (columns: 1)\|2?Roll on "Task" (columns: 2)\|3-4?Roll on "Task" (columns: 3)\|5-8?Roll on "Task" (columns: 4)\|9-10?Roll on "Task" (columns: 5)\|11-12?Roll on "Task" (columns: 6)}
12	offering a bounty to anyone who will Resolve: {1?Roll on "Task" (columns: 1)\|2?Roll on "Task" (columns: 2)\|3-4?Roll on "Task" (columns: 3)\|5-8?Roll on "Task" (columns: 4)\|9-10?Roll on "Task" (columns: 5)\|11-12?Roll on "Task" (columns: 6)}

Task (d12)

d12	Venture	Investigate	Deliver	Fetch	Protect	Eliminate
1	invest in a business	stake out a location	deliver bad news to someone	obtain an oath from someone	defend their personal choices	destroy Resolve: {1-7?Roll on "Item" (columns: 1)\|8-10?Roll on "Item" (columns: 2)\|11-12?Roll on "Item" (columns: 3)}
2	invest in a person	watch/follow someone	deliver bad news to someone	obtain Resolve: {1-7?Roll on "Item" (columns: 1)\|8-10?Roll on "Item" (columns: 2)\|11-12?Roll on "Item" (columns: 3)}	defend the tenets of their faith	destroy Resolve: {1-7?Roll on "Item" (columns: 1)\|8-10?Roll on "Item" (columns: 2)\|11-12?Roll on "Item" (columns: 3)}
3	explore a nearby region	watch/follow someone	deliver a message to someone	obtain Resolve: {1-7?Roll on "Item" (columns: 1)\|8-10?Roll on "Item" (columns: 2)\|11-12?Roll on "Item" (columns: 3)}	patrol an area	destroy a location
4	explore a nearby region	search a location	deliver a message to someone	get Resolve: {1-7?Roll on "Item" (columns: 1)\|8-10?Roll on "Item" (columns: 2)\|11-12?Roll on "Item" (columns: 3)} from a location	patrol a trade route	destroy a location
5	locate a particular Roll on "Discovery"	search someone	deliver Resolve: {1-7?Roll on "Item" (columns: 1)\|8-10?Roll on "Item" (columns: 2)\|11-12?Roll on "Item" (columns: 3)} to someone	get Resolve: {1-7?Roll on "Item" (columns: 1)\|8-10?Roll on "Item" (columns: 2)\|11-12?Roll on "Item" (columns: 3)} from a location	protect Resolve: {1-7?Roll on "Item" (columns: 1)\|8-10?Roll on "Item" (columns: 2)\|11-12?Roll on "Item" (columns: 3)}	slay a Roll on "Beast"
6	locate a particular Roll on "Discovery"	find a missing Resolve: {1-7?Roll on "Item" (columns: 1)\|8-10?Roll on "Item" (columns: 2)\|11-12?Roll on "Item" (columns: 3)}	deliver Resolve: {1-7?Roll on "Item" (columns: 1)\|8-10?Roll on "Item" (columns: 2)\|11-12?Roll on "Item" (columns: 3)} to someone	get Resolve: {1-7?Roll on "Item" (columns: 1)\|8-10?Roll on "Item" (columns: 2)\|11-12?Roll on "Item" (columns: 3)} from someone	protect Resolve: {1-7?Roll on "Item" (columns: 1)\|8-10?Roll on "Item" (columns: 2)\|11-12?Roll on "Item" (columns: 3)}	slay a Roll on "Beast"
7	locate a particular Roll on "Discovery"	find a missing Resolve: {1-7?Roll on "Item" (columns: 1)\|8-10?Roll on "Item" (columns: 2)\|11-12?Roll on "Item" (columns: 3)})	deliver Resolve: {1-7?Roll on "Item" (columns: 1)\|8-10?Roll on "Item" (columns: 2)\|11-12?Roll on "Item" (columns: 3)} to someone	get Resolve: {1-7?Roll on "Item" (columns: 1)\|8-10?Roll on "Item" (columns: 2)\|11-12?Roll on "Item" (columns: 3)} from someone	protect Resolve: {1-7?Roll on "Item" (columns: 1)\|8-10?Roll on "Item" (columns: 2)\|11-12?Roll on "Item" (columns: 3)}	slay a Roll on "Monster"
8	locate Roll on "Resource"	find a missing person	escort a trade caravan	capture/abduct someone	protect a location	slay a Roll on "Monster"
9	locate Roll on "Resource"	find a missing person	escort a trade caravan	capture a Roll on "Occupation" (columns: 2)	protect a location	murder someone
10	locate a treasure	find a Roll on "Occupation" (columns: 2)	escort precious cargo	capture a Roll on "Occupation" (columns: 2)	protect a person	murder someone
11	locate a treasure	find a Roll on "Occupation" (columns: 2)	escort someone	rescue someone	protect a person	assassinate an Roll on "Occupation" (columns: 9)
12	locate a treasure	find a killer	escort someone	rescue someone	protect a person	assassinate an Roll on "Occupation" (columns: 9)

Item (d12)

d12	Common Item	Valuable	Unusual Item
1	a victim/corpse/remains	trade goods/cargo	news from afar
2	a victim/corpse/remains	trade goods/cargo	news from afar
3	food/drink/poison	an heirloom/keepsake	an animal/pet
4	a flag/banner/symbol	an heirloom/keepsake	a rare ingredient
5	a lock/key/tool/utensil	a purse/strongbox	a rare ingredient
6	information/proof	a purse/strongbox	a scroll/spellbook
7	information/proof	a painting/pottery	a scroll/spellbook
8	information/proof	a statuette/idol	Roll on "Item" (columns: 1) that is holy/magical
9	a book/scroll/map	a ring/bracelet/necklace	Roll on "Item" (columns: 1) that is holy/magical
10	a book/scroll/map	a ring/bracelet/necklace	Roll on "Item" (columns: 2) that is holy/magical
11	a weapon/armor	a gem/jewel	Roll on "Item" (columns: 2) that is holy/magical
12	medical/healing supplies	a crown/scepter	a holy/magical artifact