Thursday, January 22, 2015

The Sarker

Sarker
A fighter/magic-user variant for old school campaigns.

The Sarker is a mythic warrior that briefly taps the abilities of the beasts and monsters it slays by eating their flesh and wearing their skins.

Learning Spells

Many an old time D&D player is familiar with the default method for learning spells in spells in D&D yuo copy them from book to book, there may be fiddly extra rules but it all boils down to copying from book to book with the most common exception being nebulous "spell research". I think there should be a few different ways to for a Magic-User to learn new spells. The followign are three methods to acquire and learn new spells fro Magic-Users

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

100 NPCs of Xwlm

100 Randomly generated NPC from the World of Xwlm. Playing about with the data set for my random NPC generator and used races and alignments from a couple year old post.
This time around cheap money is brass pieces (b.p.) and higher end coin is the electrum piece (e.p.)

1. Adalam Greybulb, Selfish Bearded-Man Armsman (F1),HP: 11,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d3 (shoddy);Carrying  273 b.p.    Escaped the wrath of Yartvony #45
2. Harkstar Split the terror of , Honorable Illustarted-Gnarm Armsman (F1),HP: 11,AC:8[11],Wpn:1d3 (shoddy);Carrying  101 b.p.    Trained with Ocdazonna #7
3. Festerpalm Yei shame of Zilbid, Selfish Pigmented-Gnarm Warrior (F2),HP: 17,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d6;Carrying  318 b.p.    Companions of the cup with Weepstaff Borze #61
4. Mushbeard Kelwal, Selfish Hirsute-Man Champion (F4),HP: 34,AC:2[17],Wpn:1d6 (shoddy);Carrying  4 b.p. 50 e.p.
5. Mushknees Enwu, Wicked FurredMan Warrior (F2),HP: 20,AC:8[11],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  520 b.p.     
6. Rawolf Madbones, Honorable FurredMan Bearer 0-level,HP: 3,AC:9[10],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  35 b.p.    Dislikes Worestar Smashpit #23
7. Ocdazonna, Honorable FurredMan Warlord (F11),HP: 91,AC:6[13],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  4 b.p. 131 e.p.
    Served with Dripbulb #57

8. Chalblorli, Selfish Scarred-Gnarm Armsman (F1),HP: 10,AC:8[11],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  365 b.p.    Fond of Shortorb #31
9. Donwild Idlelips, Honorable Hark Armsman (F1),HP: 12,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d6 (shoddy);Carrying  124 b.p.    A former thrall of Conxi #18
 10. Olfoz, Selfish Hirsute-Man Armsman (F1),HP: 11,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d6;Carrying  299 b.p.    Fond of Riplips #86
 11. Smasheye, Wicked Hirsute-Man Ravager (F3),HP: 25,AC:4[15],Wpn:1d4 (shoddy, articulated);Carrying  3 b.p. 57 e.p.
 12. Egtiworm Biteneck, Selfish Naked-Gnarm Vagabond 0-level,HP: 3,AC:9[10],Wpn:1d4;Carrying  152 b.p.    Wishes to kill Core slayer of Ocodoton #43
 13. Dragonarm Rohuiny, Wicked Bearded-Man Ravager (F3),HP: 27,AC:3[16],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  8 b.p. 58 e.p. 
 14. Djobad, Wicked Naked-Gnarm Armsman (F1),HP: 10,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  110 b.p.    Is trusted by PanwinweThrottlejaw #55
 15. Ocohu, Honorable Bearded-Man Bearer 0-level,HP: 2,AC:9[10],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  79 b.p.    Companions of the cup with Egtiworm Biteneck #12
 16. Ludremerle, Selfish Cyclopean Destroyer (F8),HP: 65,AC:8[11],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  5 b.p. 124 e.p. 
 17. Osblaze, Selfish Naked-Gnarm Borrower (T1),HP: 7,AC:9[10],Wpn:1d6;Carrying  201 b.p.    Survived a duel with Hobblecrown Nethdagram #88
 18. Conxi, Selfish Bearded-Man Weaponmaster (F5),HP: 42,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d8; 68 e.p.
 19. Spliteye Wathgan, Selfish Bald-Man Alleymaster (T12),HP: 65,AC:6[13],Wpn:1d6 (shoddy, articulated);Carrying  9 b.p. 88 e.p.
    Served with Olfen #35
 20. Festerskull Chimmer, Selfish Naked-Gnarm Warrior (F2),HP: 18,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d6 (shoddy);Carrying  375 b.p.    
 21. Halffoot slayer of  Lostdangle, Wicked Naked-Gnarm Bearer 0-level,HP: 3,AC:8[11],Wpn:1d4;Carrying  79 b.p.    Delivering money to Eada #70
 22. Conbidof Stonecup, Honorable Bearded-Man Vagabond 0-level,HP: 1,AC:9[10],Wpn:1d3 (shoddy);Carrying  97 b.p.    
 23. Worestar Smashpit, Wicked Naked-Gnarm Ravager (F3),HP: 28,AC:5[14],Wpn:1d6 (shoddy);Carrying  5 b.p. 32 e.p.  
 24. Xora, Honorable Naked-Gnarm Fliter (T2),HP: 15,AC:9[10],Wpn:1d6;Carrying  309 b.p.    Once served with Eada #70
 25. Astaldi, Honorable Bald-Man Weaponmaster (F5),HP: 43,AC:9[10],Wpn:1d6 (long,shody);Carrying  18 b.p. 45 e.p.
    Bears grudge towards Festerskull Chimmer #20
 26. Xorlamae, Wicked Naked-Gnarm Armsman (F1),HP: 11,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  131 b.p.    Delivering money to Sarean #64
 27. Eaworm Mc Brokentail, Honorable  Warrior (F2),HP: 18,AC:5[14],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  403 b.p.    Cousin of Ludton #40
 28. Driptail Eanaild McCaven, Honorable Bearded-Man Bearer 0-level,HP: 1,AC:8[11],Wpn:1d2 (shoddy);Carrying  83 b.p.    Trusts Smasheye #11
 29. Raxtigor, Selfish Naked-Gnarm Bearer 0-level,HP: 2,AC:9[10],Wpn:1d4;Carrying  115 b.p.    Served with Shorttoes Xeltimarle #66
 30. Greenbulb, Wicked Bearded-Man Ravager (F3),HP: 25,AC:8[11],Wpn:1d6;Carrying  8 b.p. 33 e.p.
    A fromer cronie of Hobblecrown Nethdagram #88
 31. Shortorb, Honorable Gnalf Ultimate Warrior (F18),HP: 146,AC:4[15],Wpn:1d6 (long,shody);Carrying  6 b.p. 185 e.p.  
 32. DraglipsVodwonhide, Wicked Naked-Gnarm Bearer 0-level,HP: 4,AC:9[10],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  84 b.p.    A former thrall of Hobblecrown Nethdagram #88
 33. Twocrown Efregarde, Honorable Hirsute-Man Armsman (F1),HP: 9,AC:8[11],Wpn:1d3;Carrying  146 b.p.    Lent money to Ripdingle Zoblorle #97
 34. Starktoes Yuskel, Selfish Bearded-Man Battlemaster(F9),HP: 76,AC:4[15],Wpn:1d8 (shoddy);Carrying  1 b.p. 81 e.p.
    Shares a secret with Eada #70
 35. Olfen, Wicked Bald-Man Armsman (F1),HP: 9,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d4;Carrying  204 b.p.    
 36. Dragonarrow Trebot, Wicked Naked-Gnarm Champion (F4),HP: 33,AC:5[14],Wpn:1d6 (shoddy, articulated);Carrying  2 b.p. 48 e.p.
    Wishes to kill Colwe Whitetail #93
 37. Adoze Shortknees, Honorable Illustarted-Gnarm Bearer 0-level,HP: 2,AC:9[10],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  54 b.p.    Avoids Gobot Dragpalm #72
 38. Donnaemde, Honorable Patterned-Gnarm Armsman (F1),HP: 12,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d2 (shoddy,articulate);Carrying  126 b.p.    Does not trust Conxi #18
 39. Redtongue Irkstar, Selfish Pigmented-Gnarm Warder (Mu2),HP: 10,AC:9[10],Wpn:1d4 (long);Carrying  186 b.p.    Disliked by Adao #60
 40. Ludton, Honorable Illustarted-Gnarm Bearer 0-level,HP: 1,AC:8[11],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  69 b.p.    Served with Xora #24
 41. Bloodpate Xelnawon, Selfish Hirsute-Man Warder (Mu2),HP: 11,AC:8[11],Wpn:1d4;Carrying  279 b.p.    
 42. Starkhand Oshu, Selfish Oolf Whisper (T11),HP: 65,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d4 (shoddy, articulated);Carrying  8 b.p. 115 e.p.
    
 43. Core slayer of Ocodoton, Selfish Irk Bruxamin (Mu1),HP: 5,AC:8[11],Wpn:1d4;Carrying  66 b.p.    Fond of Starkhand Oshu #42
 44. Littlesword, Selfish Naked-Gnarm Sharper (T6),HP: 37,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d6;Carrying  16 b.p. 77 e.p.
    Cousin of Thorbarza #68
 45. Yartvony, Honorable Pigmented-Gnarm Armsman (F1),HP: 12,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d4 (shoddy, articulated);Carrying  171 b.p.    Does not trust Zebnon DragoncrownofCanodhold #48
 46. Eaton Limpbulb, Honorable Hirsute-Man Armsman (F1),HP: 11,AC:9[10],Wpn:1d4 (shoddy);Carrying  247 b.p.    
 47. Pussheels Seffzen, Selfish Patterned-Gnarm Warrior (F2),HP: 17,AC:6[13],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  270 b.p.    Survived a duel with Smasheye #11
 48. Zebnon DragoncrownofCanodhold, Wicked Naked-Gnarm Magicar (Mu4),HP: 18,AC:1[18],Wpn:1d10;Carrying  7 b.p. 57 e.p.
 49. Nethni, Honorable Patterned-Gnarm Armsman (F1),HP: 11,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d4 (shoddy);Carrying  239 b.p.    Shares a secret with Weepstaff Borze #61
 50. EstzeThrottlebulbofZaforge, Wicked FurredMan Warrior (F2),HP: 17,AC:5[14],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  302 b.p.    Served with Gnaowon #67
 51. Hochigone, Selfish Pigmented-Gnarm Hexer (Mu3),HP: 14,AC:3[16],Wpn:1d4;Carrying  2 b.p. 54 e.p.  
 52. Yuanedam Lickjaw, Selfish Hirsute-Man Borrower (T1),HP: 10,AC:8[11],Wpn:1d3;Carrying  144 b.p.    A fromer cronie of Looseeye #84
 53. Thorxistaffy Blackbone, Wicked Hirsute-Man Borrower (T1),HP: 10,AC:6[13],Wpn:1d2 (shoddy);Carrying  315 b.p.    Does not trust Gublazea Hotpate #83
 54. Yonalanna, Wicked Bearded-Man Armsman (F1),HP: 11,AC:8[11],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  264 b.p.    
 55. PanwinweThrottlejaw, Selfish Cyclopean Bearer 0-level,HP: 4,AC:9[10],Wpn:1d4;Carrying  153 b.p.    Owes money to Ocachi #58
 56. Imam, Wicked Scarred-Gnarm Armsman (F1),HP: 11,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d6;Carrying  45 b.p.    
 57. Dripbulb, Wicked Bearded-Man Slayer (F6),HP: 52,AC:4[15],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  9 b.p. 77 e.p.
    Is trusted by Adoze Shortknees #37
 58. Ocachi, Wicked Naked-Gnarm Bearer 0-level,HP: 1,AC:9[10],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  34 b.p.    Seeking Donwild Idlelips #9
 59. Lackpate Ocaxi, Selfish Bald-Man Bearer 0-level,HP: 2,AC:8[11],Wpn:1d6 (shoddy);Carrying  67 b.p.    Escaped the wrath of Shortorb #31
 60. Adao, Selfish Bald-Man Warder (Mu2),HP: 12,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d4;Carrying  420 b.p.    Wishes to impress Xorlamae #26
 61. Weepstaff Borze, Honorable Bald-Man Borrower (T1),HP: 10,AC:9[10],Wpn:1d4;Carrying  132 b.p.    
 62. BitebeardVostaffhide, Wicked Naked-Gnarm Warrior (F2),HP: 18,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d8 (shoddy);Carrying  400 b.p.    Avoids Dragonarm Rohuiny #13
 63. Emniworm, Selfish Bald-Man Destroyer (F8),HP: 66,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  119 b.p. 66 e.p.
    Owes money to Thorxistaffy Blackbone #53
 64. Sarean, Selfish Illustarted-Gnarm Dodger (T4),HP: 27,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d4;Carrying  1 b.p. 73 e.p.
    Wishes to kill Rawolf Madbones #6
 65. Kali, Selfish Naked-Gnarm Warrior (F2),HP: 19,AC:8[11],Wpn:1d2 (shoddy);Carrying  443 b.p.    
 66. Shorttoes Xeltimarle, Honorable Bearded-Man Ravager (F3),HP: 26,AC:5[14],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  1 b.p. 54 e.p.
    Wishes to impress Xalix Loststool #99
 67. Gnaowon, Honorable Hirsute-Man Bearer 0-level,HP: 2,AC:9[10],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  165 b.p.    A fromer cronie of Sarean #64
 68. Thorbarza, Selfish Bearded-Man Armsman (F1),HP: 11,AC:9[10],Wpn:1d4 (shoddy);Carrying  204 b.p.    
 69. Thuiz, Selfish Naked-Gnarm Warder (Mu2),HP: 11,AC:8[11],Wpn:1d4;Carrying  215 b.p.    Seeking Sarean #64
 70. Eada, Honorable  Warrior (F2),HP: 18,AC:9[10],Wpn:1d4 (shoddy);Carrying  361 b.p.    Escaped the wrath of Thorxistaffy Blackbone #53
 71. Vustaffe shame of Vessforge, Selfish Naked-Gnarm Warrior (F2),HP: 19,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  176 b.p.    Disliked by Lackstump Twoheels #82
 72. Gobot Dragpalm, Wicked Naked-Gnarm Warlord (F14),HP: 114,AC:5[14],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  13 b.p. 132 e.p.
    Trained with ZaeinamPawormforge #95
 73. Triwu, Wicked Bearded-Man Slayer (F6),HP: 49,AC:-1[20],Wpn:1d6;Carrying  7 b.p. 76 e.p.
    Cousin of Chalblazenor #79
 74. ZilhoLittlepit, Honorable Naked-Gnarm Bruxamin (Mu1),HP: 7,AC:9[10],Wpn:1d4;Carrying  145 b.p.    Seeking Redtongue Irkstar #39
 75. Dragonpit Djoan, Honorable Naked-Gnarm Ravager (F3),HP: 25,AC:3[16],Wpn:1d4 (long, shoddy);Carrying  190 b.p. 47 e.p.
    A former thrall of Thorbarza #68
 76. TronliLittlemask, Wicked Pigmented-Gnarm Armsman (F1),HP: 10,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  208 b.p.    A former thrall of Octwindli #81
 77. Panzhu McHarkhide, Selfish Hirsute-Man Armsman (F1),HP: 9,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d4 (shoddy);Carrying  150 b.p.    
 78. Hollowlips, Wicked Illustarted-Gnarm Armsman (F1),HP: 11,AC:6[13],Wpn:1d4 (shoddy, articulated);Carrying  224 b.p.    Trusts Eaton Limpbulb #46
 79. Chalblazenor, Honorable Bearded-Man Armsman (F1),HP: 10,AC:9[10],Wpn:1d3 (shoddy);Carrying  132 b.p.    Knows a secret about Rawolf Madbones #6
 80. Ocalan, Honorable Naked-Gnarm Warrior (F2),HP: 20,AC:6[13],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  293 b.p.    Served with Raxtigor #29
 81. Octwindli, Honorable Illustarted-Gnarm Armsman (F1),HP: 12,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d4 (long, shoddy);Carrying  157 b.p.    Owes money to Adalam Greybulb #1
 82. Lackstump Twoheels, Honorable Cyclopean Warrior (F2),HP: 20,AC:5[14],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  221 b.p.    Delivering money to Lackpate Ocaxi #59
 83. Gublazea Hotpate, Honorable Bald-Man Warrior (F2),HP: 18,AC:6[13],Wpn:1d2 (shoddy,articulate);Carrying  499 b.p.    Bears grudge towards Xorlamae #26
 84. Looseeye, Selfish Hark Scoundrel (T8),HP: 49,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d4 (long, shoddy);Carrying  6 b.p. 55 e.p.   
 85. Waclam McVesspolis, Honorable Oolf Ravager (F3),HP: 27,AC:5[14],Wpn:1d4 (shoddy);Carrying  4 b.p. 45 e.p.  
 86. Riplips, Selfish Hirsute-Man Warrior (F2),HP: 19,AC:6[13],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  296 b.p.    
 87. Pickknees Chidaildze, Selfish FurredMan Warrior (F2),HP: 17,AC:6[13],Wpn:1d3 (shoddy);Carrying  202 b.p.    
 88. Hobblecrown Nethdagram, Wicked Naked-Gnarm Urchin 0-level,HP: 4,AC:9[10],Wpn:1d6;Carrying  149 b.p.    Bears grudge towards Ocxinad #96
 89. Egzin, Selfish Pigmented-Gnarm Warrior (F2),HP: 18,AC:4[15],Wpn:1d4 (shoddy);Carrying  51 b.p.    
 90. Zodblor Limphead, Honorable FurredMan Armsman (F1),HP: 10,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d2 (shoddy,articulate);Carrying  87 b.p.    Companions of the cup with Olfoz #10
 91. Pickorb Wicdre of Sistaff, Honorable Naked-Gnarm Bruxamin (Mu1),HP: 8,AC:9[10],Wpn:1d3;Carrying  120 b.p.    
 92. Grolan, Honorable Bald-Man Bearer 0-level,HP: 2,AC:8[11],Wpn:1d6 (shoddy);Carrying  77 b.p.    Trained with Kali #65
 93. Colwe Whitetail, Wicked Naked-Gnarm Warrior (F2),HP: 19,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d6 (long,shody);Carrying  222 b.p.    
 94. XelialdiaCaberhearth, Selfish Naked-Gnarm Battlemaster(F9),HP: 76,AC:3[16],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  1 b.p. 82 e.p.
    Disliked by Spliteye Wathgan #19
 95. ZaeinamPawormforge, Honorable Oolf Vagabond 0-level,HP: 2,AC:8[11],Wpn:1d3 (shoddy);Carrying  176 b.p.    Companions of the cup with Raxtigor #29
 96. Ocxinad, Honorable  Armsman (F1),HP: 12,AC:6[13],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  240 b.p.    Sibling of Halffoot slayer of  Lostdangle #21
 97. Ripdingle Zoblorle, Selfish Bearded-Man Ultimate Warrior (F18),HP: 148,AC:6[13],Wpn:1d6 (long,shody);Carrying  5 b.p. 187 e.p.
    Dislikes Eaworm Mc Brokentail #27
 98. Festerbones, Selfish FurredMan Armsman (F1),HP: 10,AC:8[11],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  40 b.p. 20 e.p.
    Has insulted Greenbulb #30
 99. Xalix Loststool, Selfish Scarred-Gnarm Armsman (F1),HP: 10,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d4 (shoddy);Carrying  199 b.p.    Trained with Xora #24
 100. Yomerze, Wicked Naked-Gnarm Guardian (F7),HP: 59,AC:7[12],Wpn:1d8;Carrying  31 b.p. 78 e.p.

    

Friday, January 16, 2015

Pick Your Abilities

Here's a crazy idea: what if players were free to pick and define the ability scores that would go to defining their characters? Not the score but the abilities themselves.

Let each player create at least two up to  maybe as a dozen ability scores. Have each one get a one line description and up to 3 game things that ability score can modify, with no more then 2 ability score allowed to overlap one game thing. This isn't a communal thing each player picks their own list of abilities. Have the players generate scores afterward.

You could end up with:
 Elfus the Fighter/Magic-user
Might 12 
Magic 14, +1 to hit with magic weapons, foes save vs spells at -1, +1 save vs magic

Aribel the Wanderer
Stature  9
Fitness 12
Courage 16, +2 to hit in melee, +2 save vs fear
Perception 14, +1 find secret doors/searhc for traps, +1 intiative
Stealth 11
Bushcraft 5, -2 tracking, -2 foraging 
Blather 13, +1 reaction roll, +1 minion morale, +1 distract

Fozworth The Fabulous
Presence  13, +1 to reaction rolls
Comeliness 14, +1 to reaction rolls
Voice 8, -1 to magic attacks
Grace 14, +1 to balance, climb, and dodge
Will Power 6, -1 to save vs spells, psionics, and temptation
Seduction 14, +1 to tempt others and distraction
Drinking 9
Legerdemain 12

Sure occasionally contests between characters and tasks may be difficult to arbitrate now and again but: DMing and Palyer roleplaying can meet somewhere in the middle. 
Examples:
*Elfus and Fozoworth are having a foot race  it's a contest of Might vs Grace.
*Elfus and Aribel are having a debate in public in front of witnesses about locla politics, after the players do a bit of stumping for the crowd it could be resolved as contest beten the Might of Elfus (if the player thought to have his stumping intimidate the crowd with physical preference) vs the blather of Aribel who can string on endless streams of locution.
* A stout dungeon door needs to be opened. Elfus might see this as a test of Might, Aribel as a challeneg towards Stature and Fozworth may have to resort to picking the lock with Legerdemain.

I wouldn't mix this with a detailed skill system as skills players want can be worked in as an ability score or a modifier.

So what do you think?

What's a PC got to do to earn a few experience points around here?

In my current campaign I'm presenting the players with multiple ways to earn their characters some experience points (which I'll being calling exp hereafter).

up to 100 exp per Level or HitDice of foes defeated (not necessarily slain)
200 exp per level rating for a missions/quest successfully completed.

PCs may spend funds to gain experience by various means:
1. Training: Each week of downtime the PC may spend  1 groat per exp up to 100 x level.
2. Carousing: Each week of downtime spent carousing will earn 1 exp per groat spent and possibly more but there are hazards to carousing requiring a weekly check to endure.
3. Magical Dabbling: Each week instead of simple training a magic-user can spend resources and time on bizarre endeavors at up to 200 groats per level per week. Training uses up time that could be spent on dabbling.
4. Sacrifice: Each week sacrifices may be made to the appropriate deities. A week with carousing generally doesn’t allow one to also make sacrifices. up to 300 groats per level per week may be spent on sacrificing but the sacrifice is only rewarded on a successful piety check.
5. Greasing Palms: Thieves may spend money on bribes and fostering connections at up to 200 groats per level per week for exp.
6. Tribute:  Fighters may send tribute to sworn overlords at unto 500 exp per level a week. No time for carousing when this is done. If the gift is not well received the groats are lost and no exp are gained.

Some activities and behaviors can also offer exp awards or modify other ones earned:
1. Leave your mark on the Walls of Fomorgard, The White Way, and The Mud Run: 150 exp each.
2. Traveling over, under to through the HedgeWall : 100 exp each up to 5 times until level 4. (no zigzags, must be true trips)
3. A Fighter who slays in single combat another warrior of monster of 4HD or more the first time earns a bonus of 50% the exp.
4. A Fighter that survives in 3 charges in a major battle earns 500 exp
5. A Fighter who trains with or survives a challenge with 3 different Weaponmasters earns 1,000 exp
6. A fighter who challenges and survives against all worthy foes on a road, at a crossing, or a dungeon stair for a week earns three times the normal EXP amount for each foe defeated during this time. May be done no more in their lifetime then a character has CHA points.
7. Building a castle or taking an occupied castle earns the master of the Castle 1% of the value of the place in EXP.
8. Shaking the hand of the Mayor of Toadtown (or picking his pockets) earns a thief 500 exp (first time only)
9.    Slaying a traitor earns a thief x5 exp the first time they do so
10.    A thief establishing a gang of 12 or more thieves earns 2,000 exp
11.    A thief may stealing a single gem worth 10,000 groats or more from the trove of a dragon, the vault of a king, or the lair of a giant earns the thief the full exp value in groats without having to spend the wealth but only if that is the only item stolen this mission and the thief leaves a calling-card/message.
12.    Mixing 2 different potions in your stomach earns a Magic-User 300 exp, may only be done as many times as the MU has points of CON
13.    Learning or Stealing spells from 8 hostile Magic-Users earns a MU 4,000 exp
14.    Visiting 6 power points will earn a MU 5,000 exp. (only the first 6 count)
15.    Binding a powerful supernatural creature into a place or in an item earns twice as many EXP as defeating the creature otherwise would.
16.    Defeating, with magic alone, 3 supernatural foes of 10 HD or more earns a one time reward of 5,000 exp
17.    Securing or Manufacturing 3 Artifacts earns a Magic-user 50,000 exp.
18.    Earn a key to the The Visitors Ward of Gnomeville and earn 500 exp
19.    Win an Audience with the Oat King and earn 500 exp (for first 3 visits)
20.    Kiss the hand of the Ice Queen and survive  to earn 600 exp (for first 3 such kisses)
21.    Navigate 30+ miles of the lost river  and earn 500 exp

The 21 activities above and the 6 methods to convert cash into exp are to answer "So, what does my character do?" some are class oriented and can't help everyone and a few are really only attainable by one class but others can give it a shot.

Some of the ideas were inspired form this post at Sham's grog and blog but the nature of my campaign and rules differ just enough I ended up assigning exp awards for various tasks instead of otherwise going with the pretty interesting set of ideas there.

I hope to have 3 weeks down time between sessions now and again if not regularly so players can assign downtime activities to the PCs, but the action got paused in the middle of a spot in the dungeon where I couldn't pull off- "and 3 weeks later".




Thursday, January 15, 2015

1d100 assorted NPCs

Still playing with an NPC generator. Here's lightly doctored output from a recent run including characters from level 0 to 18.  they now have cash on hand but still are in need of more depth.

1. Kentwurme shame of Tondredborough,Neutral T-12,HP: 67 , AC: 4[ 15],Wpn:1d6;Carrying 1 groats,169 Royals
    Fond of Peawy #4
 2. Halfjaw,Neutral MU-6,HP: 26 , AC: 6[ 13],Wpn:1d6 (long); Carrying 78 Royals
    Shares a secret with Smashbeard Raghelm #45, Halfjaw bears Hilwide #5 no malice, he could always use a new skull.
 3. Festernose,Chaotic F-13,HP: 106 , AC: 5[ 14],Wpn:1d6;Carrying 6 groats,134 Royals
    Delivering money to Gnarleylocks Octthobaldle #77
 4. Peawy,Lawful F-6,HP: 50 , AC: 7[ 12],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 3 groats,94 Royals
    Fond of Wusdar Burnttail #81, Adventured together with Kentwurme the shame of Tondreborough #1
 5. Hilwide shame of Oeford,Neutral 0-level,HP: 4 , AC: 9[ 10],Wpn:1d4;Carrying 146 groats
    Has insulted Halfjaw #2
 6. Penli,Chaotic F-14,HP: 115 , AC: 2[ 17],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 7 groats,155 Royals
    Is trusted by Threehelm Egdrydeo #17
 7. Osttru,Lawful F-6,HP: 49 , AC: 5[ 14],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 182 groats,55 Royals
    Fond of Eafmaer #97
 8. Frowyn Woodpit,Neutral F-12,HP: 97 , AC: 3[ 16],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 9 groats,141 Royals
    Knows a secret about Dragonroot #18
 9. Aelfnoth Twoneck,Chaotic T-17,HP: 76 , AC: -4[ 23],Wpn:1d6;Carrying 132 groats,164 Royals
 10. Lackpate Kinner,Neutral F-12,HP: 97 , AC: 3[ 16],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 192 groats,129 Royals
    Bears grudge towards Cadgari #23
 11. Madsword,Neutral F-16,HP: 130 , AC: 5[ 14],Wpn:1d6;Carrying 175 groats,134 Royal
    Wouldn’t mind teaching Eafmaer #97 another lesson in swordsmanship.
 12. Ealhwneae Limpaxe,Lawful F-1,HP: 9 , AC: 9[ 10],Wpn:1d4 (shoddy);Carrying 189 groats
     Avoids Aethelda #38
 13. Tonddry Mushtooth,Neutral MU-9,HP: 40 , AC: 6[ 13],Wpn:1d10 (armor piercing);Carrying 1 groats,73 Royals
    Served with Ealhffnor Driptail #75
 14. Cutcockle Alfiwidy,Neutral F-5,HP: 42 , AC: -1[ 20],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 1 groats,55 Royals
    Served with Caebard #43
 15. Burntfinger,Chaotic F-12,HP: 97 , AC: 6[ 13],Wpn:1d6 (long,shody);Carrying 181 groats,142 Royals
    Is trusted by Peahard #33
 16. Ocwe,Neutral T-5,HP: 31 , AC: 8[ 11],Wpn:1d6;Carrying 7 groats,49 Royals
    Once served with Pickbeard Cadtho #65
 17. Threehelm Egdrydeo,Lawful F-15,HP: 123 , AC: 6[ 13],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 18 groats,211 Royals
    Served with Wusdar Burnttail #81
 18. Dragonroot,Chaotic F-7,HP: 57 , AC: 8[ 11],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 3 groats,89 Royals
    Disliked by Lufda #90
 19. Imbi,Neutral T-7,HP: 45 , AC: 4[ 15],Wpn:1d8 (shoddy);Carrying 1 groats,87 Royals
    Has insulted Elne Lickaxe #69
 20. Hungdam of Eagburg,Chaotic MU-3,HP: 13 , AC: 8[ 11],Wpn:1d4;Carrying 3 groats,35 Royals
    Wishes to kill Osttru #7
 21. Coenawulfe,Lawful F-10,HP: 81 , AC: 5[ 14],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 1 groats,90 Royals
    Wishes to kill Tonddry Mushtooth #13
 22. OctwynneofBurgshire,Chaotic F-16,HP: 132 , AC: 5[ 14],Wpn:1d6;Carrying 158 groats,185 Royals
    Disliked by Hungdam of Eagburg #20
 23. Cadgari,Neutral F-3,HP: 28 , AC: 7[ 12],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 7 groats,44 Royals
    Fond of Porridgeorb of Wyrfled #54
 24. Blackstump Uhnard son of Redborough,Chaotic F-7,HP: 58 , AC: 7[ 12],Wpn:1d8 (long);Carrying 183 groats,49 Royals
 25. Uthgwe,Lawful F-11,HP: 91 , AC: -2[ 21],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 6 groats,92 Royals
 26. Wilfaa,Lawful F-9,HP: 74 , AC: 7[ 12],Wpn:1d8 (shoddy);Carrying 6 groats,107 Royals
 27. Thudy Porridgehead,Lawful F-1,HP: 9 , AC: 7[ 12],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 100 groats
    Is amused by Dragonroot #18   
 28. Pendfidith slayer of Wyrfredbury,Chaotic F-2,HP: 20 , AC: 6[ 13],Wpn:1d4 (shoddy);Carrying 279 groats
     Owes money to Splitbrand Sydguy MacAelfwardtown #46
 29. Cuthnardo,Lawful F-12,HP: 99 , AC: 6[ 13],Wpn:1d6 (long,shody);Carrying 6 groats,116 Royals   
 30. Guthfi,Chaotic F-1,HP: 12 , AC: 7[ 12],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 124 groats,   
 31. Greyorb Wicgyd,Neutral F-14,HP: 116 , AC: 5[ 14],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 180 groats,125 Royals
    Sibling of Dontiwhit Porridgebeard #84
 32. Leorunge Burntcrown,Lawful F-13,HP: 105 , AC: 5[ 14],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 156 groats,152 Royals
    A fromer cronie of Gnarleylocks Octthobaldle #77
 33. Peahard,Lawful F-18,HP: 147 , AC: 0[ 19],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 9 groats,198 Royals
    Secret enemy of Ocwe #16
 34. Byrhwan,Chaotic F-6,HP: 50 , AC: -1[ 20],Wpn:1d10 (sturdy,armor piercing);Carrying 163 groats,44 Royals
 35. Thyrmaernor from Dudshire,Chaotic F-4,HP: 36 , AC: 5[ 14],Wpn:1d4 (long, shoddy);Carrying 2 groats,26 Royals
    Cousin of Frowyn Woodpit #8
 36. Greenstaff Aethelhild,Neutral F-7,HP: 57 , AC: -6[ 25],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 8 groats,83 Royals
 37. Threeeye Borsiburg,Neutral F-4,HP: 34 , AC: 7[ 12],Wpn:1d8 (armor piercing);Carrying 3 groats,56 Royals
    Disliked by Bloodaxe #60
 38. Aethelda,Neutral F-3,HP: 27 , AC: 3[ 16],Wpn:1d3;Carrying 3 groats,25 Royals
 39. Oedryde,Lawful F-16,HP: 131 , AC: 3[ 16],Wpn:1d6;Carrying 12 groats,200 Royals
    A former thrall of Thyrmaernor from Dudshire #35
 40. Limppit,Lawful T-18,HP: 79 , AC: 4[ 15],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 171 groats,153 Royals
    Avoids Pickbeard Cadtho #65
 41. Whitetoes Lefinardpe,Neutral F-8,HP: 65 , AC: 0[ 19],Wpn:1d6 (sturdy,armorpiercing);Carrying 6 groats,71 Royals
    A fromer cronie of Corwalchna #51
 42. Redpalm Osffagarde,Lawful F-4,HP: 35 , AC: 9[ 10],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 5 groats,34 Royals
    Seeking Oedryde #39
 43. Caebard,Neutral F-15,HP: 122 , AC: 5[ 14],Wpn:1d6 (long,shody);Carrying 115 groats,137 Royals  
 44. Eldagithe,Chaotic MU-17,HP: 59 , AC: 8[ 11],Wpn:1d8 (long,shoddy);Carrying 82 groats,128 Royals
    Wishes to impress Greenstaff slayer of Aldli #78
 45. Smashbeard Raghelm,Lawful F-6,HP: 50 , AC: 4[ 15],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 3 groats,49 Royals
    Escaped the wrath of Ealhwneae Limpaxe #12, Shares a secret with Halfjaw #2
 46. Splitbrand Sydguy MacAelfwardtown,Lawful F-11,HP: 89 , AC: -2[ 21],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 1 groats,80 Royals
    Fond of Halfpate Madorb #83
 47. Pussaxe Anaba,Chaotic F-4,HP: 35 , AC: 3[ 16],Wpn:1d10 (armor piercing);Carrying 8 groats,60 Royals
    Fond of Elfgife #59
 48. Hormer Shanktooth,Chaotic F-8,HP: 66 , AC: 3[ 16],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 47 groats,86 Royals
    Is trusted by Octthowulfwe #80,  Suspects Halfegg #98 hates him after losing a game of knucklebones.
 49. Brorwyrd Biterod,Lawful F-9,HP: 75 , AC: 7[ 12],Wpn:1d6 (long,shody);Carrying 6 groats,87 Royals
    Served with Broram #88
 50. Festerpot,Chaotic F-17,HP: 140 , AC: 4[ 15],Wpn:1d8 (long,shoddy);Carrying 4 groats,231 Royals
    Survived a duel with Greenstaff Aethelhild #36
 51. Corwalchna,Lawful F-10,HP: 83 , AC: 6[ 13],Wpn:1d4 (long);Carrying 6 groats,112 Royals
    Dislikes Pickbeard Cadtho #65
 52. Dripknees MacEarprun,Lawful F-1,HP: 9 , AC: 8[ 11],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 303 groats
    Is trusted by Leorunge Burntcrown #32
 53. Cedsa Hollowcockle,Neutral F-11,HP: 90 , AC: 5[ 14],Wpn:1d4 (shoddy, articulated);Carrying 1 groats,125 Royals    
 54. Porridgeorb of Wyrfled,Lawful F-7,HP: 58 , AC: 2[ 17],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 66 groats,76 Royals
    Disliked by Burntfoot Uhnode #79
 55. Ani son of  Blood the terror of ,Neutral F-3,HP: 28 , AC: 7[ 12],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 3 groats,21 Royals
    Bears grudge towards Lackpate Kinner #10
 56. Imrunea,Neutral F-14,HP: 116 , AC: 2[ 17],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 73 groats,109 Royals
    Cousin of Ealhwneae Limpaxe #12
 57. Gnarleytongue,Neutral F-18,HP: 145 , AC: 6[ 13],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 1 groats,174 Royals
    Cousin of Ealhwneae Limpaxe #12
 58. Bentpate,Neutral T-16,HP: 73 , AC: 5[ 14],Wpn:1d6;Carrying 9 groats,133 Royals
    Has insulted Pussaxe Anaba #47
 59. Elfgife,Chaotic MU-15,HP: 53 , AC: 5[ 14],Wpn:1d8 (shoddy);Carrying 5 groats,111 Royals
    Seeking Hackegg Waerberd #71
 60. Bloodaxe,Neutral F-3,HP: 25 , AC: 8[ 11],Wpn:1d4 (long);Carrying 67 groats,60 Royals
    Cousin of Shorttoes from Aelfbert #64
 61. Droporb shame of Ricborough,Neutral F-13,HP: 107 , AC: 7[ 12],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 51 groats,156 Royals
    Trusts Imbi #19
 62. Sada,Neutral F-5,HP: 43 , AC: 6[ 13],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 12 groats,82 Royals
 63. Hobbleshield Kensi,Lawful F-2,HP: 19 , AC: 5[ 14],Wpn:1d6 (long,shody);Carrying 573 groats
    Once served with Whitetoes Lefinardpe #41
 64. Shorttoes from Aelfbert,Neutral F-2,HP: 17 , AC: 5[ 14],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 301 groats,   
 65. Pickbeard Cadtho,Neutral F-11,HP: 92 , AC: 6[ 13],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 2 groats,116 Royals
    Sibling of Ocwe #16
 66. Leos,Neutral F-14,HP: 116 , AC: 5[ 14],Wpn:1d8 (sturdy);Carrying 8 groats,112 Royals
    Secret enemy of Pendfidith slayer of Wyrfredbury #28
 67. Cyneold of Wufville,Neutral F-3,HP: 28 , AC: 6[ 13],Wpn:1d6 (shoddy, articulated);Carrying 6 groats,37 Royals
    Dislikes Burntfinger #15
 68. HorgaElwynburg,Neutral F-9,HP: 75 , AC: 7[ 12],Wpn:1d8 (sturdy,long,armor piercing);Carrying 83 groats,115 Royals
    Trained with Byrhgard MacEalold #74
 69. Elne Lickaxe,Lawful MU-2,HP: 11 , AC: 8[ 11],Wpn:1d4;Carrying 280 groats
    Disliked by Kentwurme shame of Tondredborough #1
 70. Esdry Pussknees Mushsword,Lawful F-13,HP: 108 , AC: 2[ 17],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 14 groats,123 Royals
    Delivering money to Ealhffnor Driptail #75
 71. Hackegg Waerberd,Lawful T-1,HP: 10 , AC: 9[ 10],Wpn:1d3 (shoddy);Carrying 160 groats,   
 72. Splitpit Kenrewneae,Chaotic F-11,HP: 89 , AC: 5[ 14],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 6 groats,108 Royals
    Does not trust Limppit #40
 73. Norbald,Chaotic MU-17,HP: 58 , AC: 3[ 16],Wpn:1d4;Carrying 6 groats,136 Royals
 74. Byrhgard MacEalold,Lawful F-18,HP: 145 , AC: -2[ 21],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 3 groats,155 Royals
    Disliked by Elfbard #99
 75. Ealhffnor Driptail,Neutral T-16,HP: 75 , AC: 4[ 15],Wpn:1d10 (sturdy);Carrying 9 groats,124 Royals
    Hates Broram #88
 76. Wulfbert Mushpit,Neutral F-9,HP: 74 , AC: 8[ 11],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 2 groats,66 Royals
 77. Gnarleylocks Octthobaldle,Neutral T-5,HP: 31 , AC: 0[ 19],Wpn:1d3;Carrying 4 groats,50 Royals
 78. Greenstaff slayer of Aldli,Chaotic T-13,HP: 67 , AC: 5[ 14],Wpn:1d3 (shoddy);Carrying 17 groats,131 Royals
    Owes money to Cedsa Hollowcockle #53
 79. Burntfoot Uhnode,Neutral F-7,HP: 58 , AC: 3[ 16],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 196 groats,89 Royals
 80. Octthowulfwe,Neutral F-7,HP: 60 , AC: 7[ 12],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 188 groats,66 Royals
 81. Wusdar Burnttail,Chaotic F-17,HP: 138 , AC: 4[ 15],Wpn:1d8 (long,shoddy);Carrying 169 groats,169 Royals
    Dislikes Caebard #43
 82. Hollowjaw Godnoth from Ocli,Chaotic T-13,HP: 69 , AC: 6[ 13],Wpn:1d3 (shoddy);Carrying 5 groats,149 Royals
    Owes money to Wusdar Burnttail #81
 83. Halfpate Madorb,Lawful F-8,HP: 65 , AC: 7[ 12],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 1 groats,92 Royals
    Dislikes Oedryde #39
 84. Dontiwhit Porridgebeard,Lawful T-11,HP: 65 , AC: 6[ 13],Wpn:1d6 (shoddy, articulated);Carrying 11 groats,96 Royals
 85. Elfwit,Lawful MU-2,HP: 10 , AC: 8[ 11],Wpn:1d8 (shoddy);Carrying 341 groats,   
 86. Kenpe,Neutral T-3,HP: 19 , AC: 5[ 14],Wpn:1d8 (sturdy);Carrying 2 groats,22 Royals
    Trained with Broram #88
 87. Bloodbrand Herffdrythei,Lawful MU-1,HP: 8 , AC: 9[ 10],Wpn:1d6 (shoddy);Carrying 213 groats,   
 88. Broram,Neutral F-4,HP: 36 , AC: 9[ 10],Wpn:1d8 (shoddy); 46 Royals
 89. Aethtiburch,Lawful F-14,HP: 115 , AC: 9[ 10],Wpn:1d6;Carrying 2 groats,155 Royals
 90. Lufda,Chaotic F-14,HP: 115 , AC: 3[ 16],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 8 groats,177 Royals
    Sibling of Thudy Porridgehead #27
 91. Burnttooth son of Anham,Neutral F-3,HP: 26 , AC: 5[ 14],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 12 groats,26 Royals
    Does not trust Wulfbert Mushpit #76
 92. Thyrdoldda Loose the terror of ,Neutral F-12,HP: 97 , AC: 6[ 13],Wpn:1d6 (sturdy,armorpiercing);Carrying 7 groats,133 Royals
    A fromer cronie of Pendfidith slayer of Wyrfredbury #28
 93. Hentibi son of Earford,Neutral F-12,HP: 99 , AC: 6[ 13],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 13 groats,140 Royals
    Lent money to Whitetoes Lefinardpe #41
 94. Aethffa Splithead,Lawful F-9,HP: 73 , AC: 7[ 12],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 94 groats,89 Royals
 95. Peadrythe Pickpot,Chaotic F-8,HP: 68 , AC: 7[ 12],Wpn:1d4 (shoddy);Carrying 123 groats,119 Royals
    Escaped the wrath of Pussaxe Anaba #47
 96. Dripstool Cadregilsa,Neutral T-18,HP: 79 , AC: 2[ 17],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 2 groats,194 Royals
 97. Eafmaer,Chaotic MU-10,HP: 44 , AC: 5[ 14],Wpn:1d6 (long, sturdy);Carrying 7 groats,114 Royals
    Survived a duel with Madsword #11
 98. Halfegg,Chaotic MU-18,HP: 61 , AC: 5[ 14],Wpn:1d4;Carrying 204 groats,175 Royals
    Hates Hormer Shanktooth #48
 99. Elfbard,Chaotic F-9,HP: 74 , AC: 7[ 12],Wpn:1d8;Carrying 15 groats,60 Royals
    Bears grudge towards Corwalchna #51, Not very fond of sibling Throttle #99
 100. Throttle the terror of Snythburg ,Chaotic F-10,HP: 83 , AC: 1[ 18],Wpn:1d3;Carrying 17 groats,57 Royals
    Sibling of Elfbard #99







Groats are lowly common coins roughly equivalent to a copper in many a campaign and Royals are more valuable at 20 groats each. 
Hit Points have been adjusted slightly they were coming up a little too high too often. Everyone gets a 0-level d4 and fighters get a d8 every level, Thieves get a d6 until 10th level, Maguc-Users get 1d4 per until 11th level, both the later get a 2 point bonus per level after the dice top off.

Weapons are still generic with descriptive rating that mena what you would want them to mean in your campaign. In my current campaign shoddy weapons break on a hit roll of 1 and have to save vs damage on a hit roll of 20. Normal weapons save vs wear on a 1 or 20. Sturdy weapons save vs wear on a roll of 1. Long weapons can attack from 2nd maybe 3rd rank with no real problem. Articulated weapons can bypass shields but might crack you in your own head if you roll a 1. Armor piercing weapons are +2 to hit against medium or heavily armored foes.

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

1d100 Scrounges

100 NPC for levels 0 to 2. Con bonuses and a 1d4 "0-level kicker" are applied to the HP scores.

1. Greensword Eswythe, Chaotic F-1, HP:9, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d8, A former thrall of Ealhre  #9
2. Esnor, Chaotic F-1, HP:9, AC: 7[ 12], Wpn: 1d4 (shoddy, articulated), Cousin of Ordthodarli Shortbeard  #69
3. Hilddry Littlefinger MacCorville, Lawful 0-level, HP:1, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d3, Owes money to Esnor  #2
4. Aelfs, Lawful 0-level, HP:4, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d3 (shoddy)
5. Throttlehelm Idlestool, Lawful T-1, HP:7, AC: 7[ 12], Wpn: 1d6
6. Ocdred, Chaotic 0-level, HP:4, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d4
7. Kentffnaam son of Wictwalch, Neutral F-2, HP:20, AC: 7[ 12], Wpn: 1d2 (shoddy,articulate), Has insulted Pendthohun  #83
8. Ordfibi Greenlips, Chaotic F-1, HP:10, AC: 7[ 12], Wpn: 1d6, Shares a secret with Greensword Eswythe  #1
9. Ealhre, Neutral F-2, HP:18, AC: 7[ 12], Wpn: 1d8
10. Blackpot Coengyd, Chaotic T-2, HP:13, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d6
11. Goftrumere Shorteye, Lawful F-2, HP:18, AC: 5[ 14], Wpn: 1d6 (long,shody)
12. Madpalm son of Cearltown, Lawful 0-level, HP:4, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d6, Insulted by Ainbard Weephelm  #33
13. Carre, Neutral T-2, HP:14, AC: 5[ 14], Wpn: 1d4 (shoddy), Trained with Greentail guardian of Stigwynham  #52
14. Huno, Neutral 0-level, HP:2, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d3 (shoddy), Sibling of Goffrid Burntarm  #55
15. Aethtel Pussarm, Chaotic F-1, HP:9, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d8 (shoddy), Fond of Huno  #14
16. Caedy Limpnose, Chaotic 0-level, HP:1, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d3, Companions of the cup with Thyrdle Raegnaburg  #84
17. Sydde, Neutral 0-level, HP:3, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d8, Seeking Loosebones of  Bloodhand  #57
18. Wyrsi Greycockle, Lawful F-2, HP:19, AC: 7[ 12], Wpn: 1d8, Wishes to impress Dragontooth  #50
19. Hobblefinger Thyrdawne, Lawful 0-level, HP:1, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d2 (shoddy), Shares a secret with Pusshead  #42
20. Swiddaburch, Lawful MU-1, HP:5, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d4 (shoddy)
21. Waerpe, Neutral F-2, HP:20, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d2 (shoddy)
22. Cuthwardnor, Chaotic F-2, HP:18, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d8, Survived a duel with Mylda Halfstaff Ricnodeville  #37
23. Ocuwyny, Lawful 0-level, HP:1, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d8, Hates Mildaredpe  #28
24. Hotarm Waerfled slayer of  Redfoot, Chaotic MU-1, HP:6, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d4
25. Coenburch Shank the terror of , Neutral T-2, HP:14, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d4 (shoddy, articulated)
26. Kinwneae, Chaotic F-2, HP:20, AC: 5[ 14], Wpn: 1d8, Does not trust Twoskull Droplocks  #96
27. Uthwyn Mushsword, Chaotic F-1, HP:11, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d4 (shoddy, articulated)
28. Mildaredpe, Neutral T-1, HP:9, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d6
29. Elfald, Neutral MU-2, HP:9, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d3 (shoddy)
30. Hildrerune McRiccroft, Neutral F-1, HP:9, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d4 (long, shoddy)
31. Bloodlocks, Chaotic 0-level, HP:3, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d8
32. Stonestool Guthbi, Neutral F-1, HP:12, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d8, A fromer cronie of Frofugweo  #40
33. Ainbard Weephelm, Chaotic 0-level, HP:3, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d6 (shoddy), Escaped the wrath of Hobblefinger Thyrdawne  #19
34. Waerneo, Chaotic F-2, HP:17, AC: 7[ 12], Wpn: 1d4
35. Hotstump Guthli MacThrottletongue, Lawful F-1, HP:11, AC: 6[ 13], Wpn: 1d4, Insulted by Esnor  #2
36. Elfni Mac Lacktongue, Chaotic 0-level, HP:1, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d6 (shoddy), Cousin of Madpalm son of Cearltown  #12
37. Mylda Halfstaff Ricnodeville, Lawful MU-2, HP:11, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d4, A former thrall of Carre  #13
38. Greenskull Hunwurmeae shame of Hebert, Neutral F-2, HP:18, AC: 4[ 15], Wpn: 1d8, Escaped the wrath of Ocdred  #6
39. Berfled Drippot Threeroot, Chaotic T-1, HP:9, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d2 (shoddy)
40. Frofugweo, Neutral F-2, HP:18, AC: 6[ 13], Wpn: 1d8, Does not trust Hollowhelm Ealfled  #92
41. Uththel Pusslips Nogwalchshire, Neutral 0-level, HP:4, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d4 (shoddy), Escaped the wrath of Hildrerune McRiccroft  #30
42. Pusshead, Chaotic F-1, HP:9, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d8, Does not trust Ealhre  #9
43. Centwald Burntarrow, Chaotic F-2, HP:18, AC: 4[ 15], Wpn: 1d4 (long, shoddy)
44. Iano, Chaotic F-2, HP:18, AC: 5[ 14], Wpn: 1d8, Trusts Blackpot Coengyd  #10
45. Idleknees, Chaotic 0-level, HP:2, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d3, Is trusted by Bigroot  #91
46. Elmwydna, Neutral T-2, HP:16, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d2 (shoddy), Companions of the cup with Greentail guardian of Stigwynham  #52
47. Wils Shankpalm, Neutral F-2, HP:17, AC: 7[ 12], Wpn: 1d4 (long), Secret enemy of Centwald Burntarrow  #43
48. Dragonneck, Neutral MU-1, HP:8, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d2 (shoddy,articulate), Disliked by Ealhfi Bentsword guardian of  Gnarleypot  #63
49. Nordrythena Mc Redtoe, Neutral F-2, HP:17, AC: 5[ 14], Wpn: 1d8
50. Dragontooth, Neutral F-1, HP:12, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d8, Survived a duel with Ainffmaerpe  #94
51. Littleegg of Swiddrytheham, Neutral 0-level, HP:4, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d6 (shoddy)
52. Greentail guardian of Stigwynham, Chaotic 0-level, HP:3, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d8, Companions of the cup with Elfni Mac Lacktongue  #36
53. Festerroot, Lawful F-2, HP:18, AC: 4[ 15], Wpn: 1d3 (shoddy), Bears grudge towards Hollowhelm Ealfled  #92
54. Mortruwyrdam, Chaotic F-1, HP:9, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d3 (shoddy), Dislikes Almhard  #86
55. Goffrid Burntarm, Chaotic F-2, HP:18, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d8
56. Alles Lackpit, Chaotic F-1, HP:9, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d4 (shoddy), Survived a duel with Caedy Limpnose  #16
57. Loosebones of  Bloodhand, Lawful MU-2, HP:11, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d2 (shoddy)
58. Dripdingle, Lawful 0-level, HP:4, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d8, Sibling of Loosearm guardian of Sigborough  #71
59. Cutlocks, Lawful F-1, HP:10, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d2 (shoddy), Owes money to Twoskull Droplocks  #96
60. Cearlnor Madbone, Chaotic T-1, HP:7, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d2 (shoddy), Has insulted Iano  #44
61. Oered, Neutral 0-level, HP:2, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d3 (shoddy), Wishes to impress Ocuwyny  #23
62. Cadni Hollowaxe, Neutral F-1, HP:9, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d4 (shoddy), Hates Ainffmaerpe  #94
63. Ealhfi Bentsword guardian of  Gnarleypot, Chaotic 0-level, HP:1, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d6 (shoddy), Lent money to Ealhre  #9
64. Ochelm Throttlehand, Chaotic 0-level, HP:1, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d4, Trusts Nordrythena Mc Redtoe  #49
65. Woodorb Leofold, Lawful MU-2, HP:11, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d3
66. Aethffdryde Bloodrod, Chaotic F-2, HP:19, AC: 6[ 13], Wpn: 1d4, Delivering money to Bloodeye Milre  #99
67. Woodpit, Chaotic F-1, HP:11, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d4 (long), Fond of Hackstump  #68
68. Hackstump, Chaotic MU-1, HP:8, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d2 (shoddy), Does not trust Blackpot Coengyd  #10
69. Ordthodarli Shortbeard, Neutral F-1, HP:10, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d6 (shoddy)
70. Allegife Throttleeye, Neutral 0-level, HP:3, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d6 (shoddy), Avoids Aethburg  #81
71. Loosearm guardian of Sigborough, Neutral F-1, HP:12, AC: 7[ 12], Wpn: 1d8, Is trusted by Caedy Limpnose  #16
72. Henffni Cuthole son of  Bloodbones, Lawful 0-level, HP:1, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d4 (shoddy)
73. Eadgitha Littlejaw, Chaotic MU-1, HP:5, AC: 6[ 13], Wpn: 1d6 (shoddy)
74. Bitefinger Aethff Dragonbeard, Neutral MU-2, HP:10, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d6 (shoddy), Companions of the cup with Coenburch Shank the terror of   #25
75. UthnodeCadmerford, Chaotic F-1, HP:10, AC: 6[ 13], Wpn: 1d4 (shoddy, articulated), Survived a duel with Aethffdryde Bloodrod  #66
76. Festertoes Saald, Chaotic 0-level, HP:3, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d3, Companions of the cup with Littleegg of Swiddrytheham  #51
77. Looseskull Peafigwee the hound of Wyrwnetown, Chaotic F-1, HP:11, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d2 (shoddy,articulate), Once served with Wyrsi Greycockle  #18
78. Hackfang Norde, Neutral 0-level, HP:1, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d8, Shares a secret with Throttlehelm Idlestool  #5
79. Weepskull slayer of Hilwidton, Neutral F-2, HP:19, AC: 6[ 13], Wpn: 1d6 (shoddy, articulated)
80. Berpe, Neutral F-1, HP:9, AC: 6[ 13], Wpn: 1d6 (shoddy), Owes money to Bitefinger Aethff Dragonbeard  #74
81. Aethburg, Neutral 0-level, HP:4, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d2 (shoddy), Hates Looseskull Peafigwee the hound of Wyrwnetown  #77
82. Alftruhelm Mc Cutstool, Chaotic F-2, HP:18, AC: 6[ 13], Wpn: 1d4 (shoddy, articulated), Shares a secret with Oered  #61
83. Pendthohun, Lawful 0-level, HP:3, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d4, Sibling of Frofugweo  #40
84. Thyrdle Raegnaburg, Chaotic 0-level, HP:4, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d6 (shoddy), Does not trust Eadgitha Littlejaw  #73
85. Caeabaldi, Neutral 0-level, HP:1, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d3 (shoddy), Knows a secret about Henffni Cuthole son of  Bloodbones  #72
86. Almhard, Neutral F-1, HP:11, AC: 6[ 13], Wpn: 1d8, Served with Berfled Drippot Threeroot  #39
87. Splithand Peno, Lawful 0-level, HP:4, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d8, Owes money to Bloodeye Milre  #99
88. Cadna, Lawful 0-level, HP:2, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d4 (shoddy), Lent money to Waerpe  #21
89. Cenveva Loosefoot Tondneyshire, Neutral 0-level, HP:2, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d8, Does not trust Weepskull slayer of Hilwidton  #79
90. Hunoldwe Hobbletoes, Chaotic F-1, HP:11, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d8 (shoddy)
91. Bigroot, Neutral 0-level, HP:2, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d8, Does not trust Cenveva Loosefoot Tondneyshire  #89
92. Hollowhelm Ealfled, Chaotic F-1, HP:9, AC: 7[ 12], Wpn: 1d8 (shoddy), Hates Weepfang  #95
93. Aetwidedam Chopneck, Lawful F-1, HP:11, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d6 (shoddy), Shares a secret with Hackstump  #68
94. Ainffmaerpe, Lawful MU-2, HP:10, AC: 7[ 12], Wpn: 1d4 (shoddy), A former thrall of Uththel Pusslips Nogwalchshire  #41
95. Weepfang, Neutral F-2, HP:17, AC: 5[ 14], Wpn: 1d6 (shoddy, articulated), Escaped the wrath of Berpe  #80
96. Twoskull Droplocks, Chaotic F-2, HP:20, AC: 8[ 11], Wpn: 1d8, Trained with Wyrsi Greycockle  #18
97. Dragonlips Thyradith, Lawful F-2, HP:17, AC: 6[ 13], Wpn: 1d8, Avoids Swiddaburch  #20
98. Tondrewalchwe, Lawful F-2, HP:17, AC: 6[ 13], Wpn: 1d3, Shares a secret with Centwald Burntarrow  #43
99. Bloodeye Milre, Lawful MU-1, HP:5, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d4
100. Dragbeard Seba, Neutral 0-level, HP:2, AC: 9[ 10], Wpn: 1d2 (shoddy), Is trusted by Carre  #13


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Still need more detail on equipment and loot.  Get some of those relationships cross indexed and maybe a reason for the NPC to be NPCing. Some personality traits might be good idea too.


Tuesday, January 13, 2015

1d100 NPCS

100 NPCS with minimal system agnostic details and inter-character relationships.

1. Whitwide , Lawful F-8
2. Lackknees Stigfiwitdam Carwunnton , Lawful F-5 , Owes money to Threehand Wusberd #6
3. Deantruhildo , Chaotic F-1 , Fond of Osffni #71
4. Mushstaff Alwynnele , Lawful MU-3 , Is trusted by Gudfistanda slayer of Tycruneton #76
5. OstwythedeLittlepot , Lawful F-8 , Escaped the wrath of Birthlede guardian of Wallhunford #28
6. Threehand Wusberd , Lawful F-8 , Dislikes Hollowbuckle #96
7. Hunsishankdingle , Chaotic F-2 , Insulted by Ocuwulf #23
8. Dragonarrow , Chaotic F-6 , Trained with Wigrunenor #55
9. Limptail , Lawful F-7 , Avoids Lickfoot Leofi #19
10. Ofefabrande , Neutral MU-7 , Shares a secret with Gudfistanda slayer of Tycruneton #76
11. Swidnode , Chaotic F-2 , Delivering money to Guthda #13
12. Aldam , Lawful F-8
13. Guthda , Neutral F-3 , Knows a secret about Cynethelbia #33
14. Lackknees , Lawful F-7 , Delivering money to Centdryde #40
15. Raegs , Neutral T-8
16. Wigna Burntbone , Neutral F-6 , Sibling of Coenguy from Wildabury #24
17. Caeli Bloodhand son of Brordar , Lawful F-6
18. Ealdaabaae , Neutral F-7 , Companions of the cup with Hollowbuckle Godsinide Hunneyshire #100
19. Lickfoot Leofi , Chaotic F-3 , Survived a duel with Bitetongue Alredreddam McSwidguy #78
20. Dandaward , Chaotic F-4 , Shares a secret with Aedguy Swidmarcroft #99
21. Aelfwyn , Neutral F-8
22. Eando Twotoes , Chaotic F-7 , A former thrall of Hollowbuckle Godsinide Hunneyshire #100
23. Ocuwulf , Chaotic F-2 , Served with Milwald of  Redlocks #34
24. Coenguy from Wildabury , Lawful F-2 , Cousin of Limpneck Ianvevaam #80
25. Yfbarda , Chaotic F-3 , Delivering money to Dragonjaw #63
26. Eadle , Neutral T-7 , A fromer cronie of Hollowbuckle #96
27. Aelfi , Chaotic F-3 , Companions of the cup with Kinwythe #83
28. Birthlede guardian of Wallhunford , Neutral F-4 , Is trusted by Sigwide #95
29. Thyrtihelm , Chaotic F-2
30. Picktooth Iandadarge , Neutral F-8 , Wishes to impress Byrhney #42
31. Coram , Neutral F-4 , Companions of the cup with Limpneck Ianvevaam #80
32. Biteskull , Chaotic F-4 , Owes money to Odmaerwe #37
33. Cynethelbia , Neutral F-2 , Trained with Mushstool Wyri guardian of  Redhelm #67
34. Milwald of  Redlocks , Neutral F-5 , Cousin of Saethtruburg Benteye shame of  Threebuckle #97
35. Herwunn son of Eghelm , Neutral F-5 , Disliked by Odmaerwe #37
36. Donberd , Neutral T-2 , Cousin of Goftinodeli #66
37. Odmaerwe , Lawful F-3 , Secret enemy of Kinsi #87
38. Aethels guardian of Aethelford , Neutral T-8
39. HobblecupWaerwydton , Chaotic F-1
40. Centdryde , Lawful F-4 , Bears grudge towards Blooddangle #79
41. Dropneck , Neutral F-3 , Bears grudge towards Norveva #44
42. Byrhney , Lawful F-8 , Survived a duel with Ainsadam #65
43. Wicttruwid , Chaotic F-4 , Is trusted by Huntel Bitefoot #46
44. Norveva , Neutral F-7
45. Elni Lickstool , Neutral MU-3 , Has insulted Chophelm Caelaf #51
46. Huntel Bitefoot , Neutral F-2 , Is trusted by Mushstaff Alwynnele #4
47. Licksword Ricwulf , Neutral F-8
48. Bortidaga Pickjaw , Neutral F-2 , Wishes to impress TycwitThrottleeye #58
49. Dragoneye , Lawful F-6 , Trained with Wigrunenor #55
50. Hotbrand from Elford , Neutral T-6
51. Chophelm Caelaf , Lawful F-2 , Hates Eadle #26
52. Ofgyd , Lawful F-2 , A former thrall of HobblecupWaerwydton #39
53. Burntpate Beorwalch of  Hollowbones , Neutral 0-level , Survived a duel with Oemund #92
54. Milguy Bitejaw , Neutral F-2
55. Wigrunenor , Neutral MU-2 , Fond of Hotbrand from Elford #50
56. CaeuAlleberdcroft , Chaotic F-5 , Lent money to AedguySwidmarcroft #99
57. Odtrustan , Chaotic F-1 , Does not trust Eadle #26
58. TycwitThrottleeye , Chaotic F-1 , Dislikes Picktooth Iandadarge #30
59. Driptoes Syddam , Neutral T-4 , Once served with Blooddangle #79
60. Stonebones , Lawful F-8
61. Hunff , Chaotic F-4
62. Greenjaw , Neutral F-5
63. Dragonjaw , Neutral F-8 , Trained with Goftinodeli #66
64. Danwunn Mac Gnarleyeye , Chaotic F-6
65. Ainsadam , Neutral F-3 , Avoids Blooddangle #79
66. Goftinodeli , Neutral F-3
67. Mushstool Wyri guardian of  Redhelm , Chaotic MU-6 , Trusts Picktooth Iandadarge #30
68. Lickknees Gudae , Neutral F-6 , Insulted by Hunsishankdingle #7
69. Pussdingle , Chaotic F-8
70. Thyrrebardshanktongue , Lawful MU-3 , Knows a secret about Lickfoot Leofi #19
71. Osffni , Lawful F-7 , Seeking Horgithe #86
72. OstffnerThrottlebone , Neutral MU-2
73. Ocredo , Chaotic F-6 , Trusts Hollowbuckle GodsinideHunneyshire #100
74. Hackbones Leoff , Lawful F-2 , Dislikes TycwitThrottleeye #58
75. Byrhda , Chaotic F-3
76. Gudfistanda slayer of Tycruneton , Lawful F-4 , A fromer cronie of Kinwythe #83
77. Esfled , Chaotic F-2
78. Bitetongue Alredreddam McSwidguy , Neutral F-1 , Wishes to impress Milguy Bitejaw #54
79. Blooddangle , Neutral MU-4 , Survived a duel with Hollowbuckle #96
80. Limpneck Ianvevaam , Neutral F-6 , Avoids Hollowbuckle Godsinide Hunneyshire #100
81. Chopbuckle Ripknees , Neutral T-8 , Trusts Mushstool Wyri guardian of  Redhelm #67
82. Bentdingle Sigfled , Chaotic F-7 , Survived a duel with Milwald of  Redlocks #34
83. Kinwythe , Chaotic F-4
84. Shankhole Guthberdda , Neutral F-6 , A fromer cronie of Licksword Ricwulf #47
85. Ricgithe , Neutral F-3 , A former thrall of Hotbrand from Elford #50
86. Horgithe , Neutral F-5 , Once served with Hunsishankdingle #7
87. Kinsi , Chaotic F-3
88. Beordred Gnarleyhole , Lawful F-3
89. Splitfang , Neutral MU-2 , Delivering money to Elni Lickstool #45
90. Shankbuckle , Chaotic T-1
91. Almlede , Chaotic T-5 , Delivering money to Milguy Bitejaw #54
92. Oemund , Lawful F-4 , Does not trust Byrhda #75
93. Blackfoot slayer of Henbury , Chaotic F-8
94. Norti Bitestump , Neutral F-7 , Has insulted Huntel Bitefoot #46
95. Sigwide , Chaotic T-5 , Companions of the cup with Whitwide #1
96. Hollowbuckle , Chaotic F-4 , Fond of Tycwit Throttleeye #58
97. Saethtruburg Benteye shame of  Threebuckle , Chaotic 0-level
98. Froredarde McKinricborough , Chaotic F-5 , Wishes to impress Aedguy Swidmarcroft #99
99. AedguySwidmarcroft , Lawful F-4 , Does not trust Burntpate Beorwalch of  Hollowbones #53
100. Hollowbuckle Godsinide Hunneyshire , Neutral F-2 , Insulted by Donberd #36


As you may be able to tell I've been playing about with random generators and I've almost got names I like for use with my current campaign. Still have to flesh out the details and I'm a a little closer to getting a big giant table of d10,000 NPCS.
I should have well over 2,000,000 possible names that are mostly old english-ish with a 2300 or so nick-names and 30 relationships (going to have to cross-index those as well somehow).

Task Resolution in Current Campaign

My current campaign is using what I called the hidden non-binary resolution system of D&D a while ago.


When a task is uncertain based on the situation as established by player or DM the DdM may call for a task roll to aid in judging the success of an action. When resolving a task roll 2d6 and any ranks a character may have in the related skill being used, add modifiers for race and ability scores. Some situations may have negative or positive modifiers often as related to level. If you are attempting a task that is 2 or more level then character level apply a -2 modifier to the roll, if a task has a level and you beat that level by 2 or more levels apply a +2 modifier to the roll.




The resolution is non-binary and will depend on player input , DM moderation, and dice roll to resolve. Not all task are immediately resolved and may require increased investment in time or multiple rolls.


Task Resolution Table
2 or less
Dismal Failure
3-5 
Unfavorable, failure likely, additional rolls or saving throws may be called for
6-8
Uncertain, success or partial success likely, additional rolls possible
9-11
Favorable, generally successful but some additional actions may be required to complete task on hand
12 or more
Extremely Favorable, success and more has been achieved

Monday, January 12, 2015

Skills in My Current Campaign

Here are the skills as they are in my current campaign. It isn't very cumbersome and maybe 7 or 8 rolls were made the entire first session among four players with description being adequate to resolve most action. Rolls are necessary when a situation is pivotal or resources are at risk.

Skills
Adventuring will make use of common tasks that are going to be classified as skills. Each character will have 4 skill points to divide among skills as they wish.  Thieves will get 2 bonus skill points per level (including 1st level) while Fighters and Magic users will gain 1 skill point ever even level after 1st.
Skill
Human
Brownie
Ability
Alchemy
T-M
T-M
INT
Awareness
0
+1
WIS
Bushcraft
0
0
WIS
Calligraphy
T-M
T-M
DEX or INT
Craft*
0
+1
DEX or WIS
Climbing
0
0
DEX
Construction
0
0
INT
Healing
0
0
WIS
Language
0
0
INT
Piety
0
0
WIS
Riding
0
T-F
DEX
Runes
T-M
T-All
INT
Searching
0
0
INT
Sleight of Hand
0
0
DEX
Stealth
0
+1
DEX
Swimming
T-all
T-all
STR
Tinkering
T-T
T-all
DEX
Weapon Mastery
T-F/T
T-F
N/A


T-all, only possible if trained, any class may train.
T-T- only possible if trained, only thieves can be trained at initial character creation
T-F- only possible if trained, only Fighters can be trained at initial character creation
T-M- only possible if trained, only Magic-Users can be trained at initial character creation
A rank of 0 indicates training in the skill is possible and anyone may attempt the skill even if they have no ranks allotted.
+1 indicates a bonus to rolls but not a free rank.

Training requires at least 2 weeks per skill rank be spent and may have additional cost in materials or to hire a master (someone with 5 or 6 ranks in the skill). Self study is possible after 4 ranks are gained at a cost of 100 groats per ran begin trained for per week. Successful training requires a training task resolution roll of 6 or better at the end of each week.

Alchemy- the art of brewing potions and other magical substances. The basics are explained in task resolution example above. 5 craft points are required per potion rank to successfully brew a potion. While some magical substances may be mixed in play most have time demands that only make it possible during downtime between sessions.
An alchemy skill roll allows anyone to identify a potion. Only a magic-user may make truly magical potions.

Awareness- how perceptive a character is, this may be used to avoid ambush or thwart stealthy advance. Also used when listening at doors.

Bushcraft- knowledge of a host of smaller tasks in the wild including hunting, tracking, and foraging (among others).

Calligraphy- ability to properly take pen to hand an duplicate and create written works. Required to write scrolls and of advantage when brewing inks (adds to Alchemy skill when brewing an ink). Characters will learn one script per rank in calligraphy and is only able to read scripts known.

Craft- ability to work with tools and supplies in a variety of crafts. Players will be assumed to be familiar with the most basic of handy-crafts but should not particular skills with each rank devoted to this (wood working, pottery, smithing, etc)

Climbing- ability to make difficult climbs in a variety of conditions. The normal rate of movement while climbing is 1/4th normal movement. Some climbs may only be possible with tools.

Construction- knowledge of building methods and materials. May be of benefit while searching for unusual features in constructed environments.

Healing- allows a character to attempt surgery and to apply medicines and antidotes.

Language- general knowledge of common and exotic languages. Humans start knowing the common language. Brownies begin with Common and Low Fairy.
When meeting folk speaking a new language a skill roll to understand what is begin spoken may be made on an Extremely Favorable roll add the language to languages known. Speaking a language does not grant the ability to read the language without knowledge of the script begin used.
Characters with multiple ranks in language may also have the gift for gab and may distract or confuse by blathering.

Piety- a characters knowledge of religious procedures and practices. Ranks in this skill are also applied when attempting to turn away the undead.

Riding- ability to ride well. Riding ranks also allow one to add 1d6 per rank to damage on a mounted charge (hit roll required and a successful task roll may be required as well)

Runes- knowledge of magical runes.
Fighters may only use the runes skill to identify runes and lay down wards known to them.
Thieves and magic users may use the runes skill to read a scroll and lay down wards known to them.
Magic-Users may also use the Runes skill to identify magical items and  determine attunenment required to master an item in addition to the abilities noted above. Successful training and a task roll for runes will allow a character of any class to learn how to fashion a ward if instructed by a written work or master of runes. Players do not begin play with knowledge of wards.

Searching- the ability to find the hidden/secreted objects and doors. Description on part of a player may still be required to complete successful searches.

Sleight of Hand- ability to make quick and unnoticed maneuvers allowing one to filtch small items, draw small weapons in an instant, to pick pockets or remove worn jewelry (sentient beings ay be allowed a Awareness roll to note someone stealing from their person if not adequately distracted).

Stealth- stealth is the ability to move unnoticed or remain hidden. Alert foes may still get an awareness chef to avoid begin completely surprised.

Swimming- not everyone can swim or swim well enough to save their lives. This is the skill required to tread water well.

Tinkering- the ability to manipulate and comprehend the purpose of complex mechanical apparatuses of all sorts. It may be of bonus when opening locks and disarming traps.

Weapon Mastery- particular skill in a given weapon. Those with weapon mastery may make task rolls to perform stunts with a weapon (some of which may still require a hit roll).  Fighters gain additional benefits with weapon mastery.