Random Bathers (d6+d12)

Rolling once per hour, or whenever a PC changes locations in the bathhouse, is usually sufficient. PCs who go out of their way to mingle should be bluffed with the regular excuses for not describing every NPC they encounter. (e.g. "Among the many bathers with whom you speak, this one stands out...") The DM is also encouraged to use bathhouse encounters to brief the PCs on news that "everyone is talking about" where appropriate. (i.e. Not when a PC is cornered by the tedious towel-jockey or distracted by a bathing beauty.)

d6+d12 Result Result

2

The Tub

A person of unusual girth. Although their size may inconvenience the PC it is also a sign of wealth.

3

Renegade rinser

This bather is wanted by the authorities. The DM should determine 1d3 distinguishing marks by which the bather is known.

4

Absolutist ablutionist

A prude, bathing in a very concealing suit and eager to moralize on the de bauchery of those who choose to reveal their bodies.

5

Delicate douser

An old bather of frail stature. Roll 1d8 to check for attendants. On a roll of 3 or less, the bather is unaccompanied, otherwise roll for another bather who is assisting them. This type of bather often (4+ on 1d8) has some interesting folklore to pass on to polite PCs.

6

Tedious towel-jockey

A gossip with much to say and little to talk about. On no account will this bather have truly interesting stories to tell.

7-8

Moistened matron

A bathhouse attendant eager to sell additional services (assistance washing and massage being the most common) to the PC. The great majority of such bathers are not sex workers and will respond negatively to advances that assume otherwise.

9-11

Cleansing conversationalist

An amicable bather happy to discuss the news of the day. Roll 1d8 to check for breaking news: a roll of 1 indicates that the bather has heard a false story and a roll of 8 indicates that they have learned something true. On a 2 to 7 this bather has nothing interesting to tell for now.

12-13

Neophyte natator

A young person, easily impressed by an adventurer's scars.

14

Slumbering soaker

The bather is sleeping, though this affords little opportunity for larceny. Roll 1d8 to check for snoring: a roll of 7 indicates audible but not overly irritating, whereas an 8 indicates uncomfortable levels of volume.

15

Feral floater

This bather comes from a foreign land with barbarous customs. Roll 1d8 to check the bather's attitude to the locals. A roll of 1 indicates open disgust, 2 through 5 concealed disdain, 6 and 7 open-mindedness, and on an 8 the bather feels that their homeland's ways are inferior and is trying to "reform".

16

Indolent immerser

A wealthy bather with time to lounge around the baths.

17

Slanderous scrubber

A vicious gossip with many defamatory stories to tell. Items of gossip from bathers of this type are 40% likely to be true.

18

Bathing beauty

A person of romantic interest to the PC. Details are best determined by the DM, who will have a better idea of what will appeal.