How to make your NPC characters look real
How to make your NPC look real.
We talked about creating NPCs before. If you are completely new to this then probably best if you start with readin some of our basic guides.
For those of you who are already familiar with pen and paper role playing games , carry on reading as I have some really good GM advice today.
We talked aboyt making your NPC realstic and engaging not so long ago but today I am going to focus exclusively on the external looks. TTRPGs are all about imagination, of coure we may be using aids like Roll20 and so on today but stiill. As a Game Master it's good to have the skill to descbe the looks of NPC with your own words.
This is what I usuually do when it comes to describing the looks of my npn player characters.
Hair: length, style, condition. This is important, are these short, ginger and spiky or perhaps a long , flowing afro har extensions.
Face: shape, expression, one distinct detail.
Eyes: Describe colour or look (tired, sharp, blank). Eyes are one of the things we notice first.
Skin: Describe tone and texture.
Facial hair: Do they have any? If yes, how long, what colous, how it’s kept.
Build: Is this is giant or a tiny figur. Describe height, weight and posture.
Clothes: what they wear. Are these new, clean expensive or worn out. Cloths can give away a lot of details.
Hands: clean, rough, scarred, missing fingers.
Boots: describe the boots, are they worn out sugesting a long journey ?
Example NPC encouner based on our tips so far.
Let's say the players meet a warrior guarding a caravan.
Hair: Long braided extensions flowing past her shoulders, beads woven into some of the braids.
Face: Round with high cheekbones, calm expression, a small scar on her chin.
Eyes: Dark brown, alert, constantly scanning the surroundings.
Skin: Deep brown, smooth.
Facial hair: None.
Build: Small and compact, stands with her weight on the balls of her feet, ready to move.
Clothes: Worn leather armor, fitted and practical, a few scratches across the chest piece.
Hands: Calloused fingers, grip marks on the palms from holding a sword.
Boots: Leather boots that come up to mid-calf, dust-covered but well-maintained.
Overall impression: Finish with one line that sums them up.
OK, that's all we have for today. I hope you'll find this blog and tips for making yur NPCs look real useful.
We talked about creating NPCs before. If you are completely new to this then probably best if you start with readin some of our basic guides.
For those of you who are already familiar with pen and paper role playing games , carry on reading as I have some really good GM advice today.
We talked aboyt making your NPC realstic and engaging not so long ago but today I am going to focus exclusively on the external looks. TTRPGs are all about imagination, of coure we may be using aids like Roll20 and so on today but stiill. As a Game Master it's good to have the skill to descbe the looks of NPC with your own words.
This is what I usuually do when it comes to describing the looks of my npn player characters.
Describe an NPC (Looks Only)
Hair: length, style, condition. This is important, are these short, ginger and spiky or perhaps a long , flowing afro har extensions.
Face: shape, expression, one distinct detail.
Eyes: Describe colour or look (tired, sharp, blank). Eyes are one of the things we notice first.
Skin: Describe tone and texture.
Facial hair: Do they have any? If yes, how long, what colous, how it’s kept.
Build: Is this is giant or a tiny figur. Describe height, weight and posture.
Clothes: what they wear. Are these new, clean expensive or worn out. Cloths can give away a lot of details.
Hands: clean, rough, scarred, missing fingers.
Boots: describe the boots, are they worn out sugesting a long journey ?
Bonus Tips
Example NPC encouner based on our tips so far.
Let's say the players meet a warrior guarding a caravan.
Hair: Long braided extensions flowing past her shoulders, beads woven into some of the braids.
Face: Round with high cheekbones, calm expression, a small scar on her chin.
Eyes: Dark brown, alert, constantly scanning the surroundings.
Skin: Deep brown, smooth.
Facial hair: None.
Build: Small and compact, stands with her weight on the balls of her feet, ready to move.
Clothes: Worn leather armor, fitted and practical, a few scratches across the chest piece.
Hands: Calloused fingers, grip marks on the palms from holding a sword.
Boots: Leather boots that come up to mid-calf, dust-covered but well-maintained.
Overall impression: Finish with one line that sums them up.
OK, that's all we have for today. I hope you'll find this blog and tips for making yur NPCs look real useful.
