Merchants
The following tables are here to get the DM wheels turning.
| Roll twice on this one - Would also work for other NPCs. | ||
| d10 | Who | Disposition |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Male Human | Energetic/Happy |
| 2 | Female Human | Hot-Headed/Grumpy |
| 3 | Male Dwarf | Forgetful/Unorganized |
| 4 | Female Dwarf | Drowsy and Slow |
| 5 | Male Elf or Half-Elf | Joking/Puns |
| 6 | Female Elf or Half-Elf | Playful/Teasing |
| 7 | Male Gnome or Halfling | Overly Talkative or Flirtatious |
| 8 | Female Gnome or Halfling | Very Quiet |
| 9 | Male Half-Orc or Exotic Race | Very Curious or Suspicious |
| 10 | Female Half-Orc or Exotic Race | Sick or Injured |
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I greet absolutely everyone with a warm hug |
| 2 | I have a much better head for numbers than people |
| 3 | I'm often more willing to barter in favors than in coin |
| 4 | I don't trust adventurers, not even a little bit |
| 5 | It's all business with me, no need to be personable |
| 6 | Repeat customers are my best friends |
| 7 | I'll haggle all day, until your ears fall off |
| 8 | I'm convinced my natural showmanship is what earns me customers |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Commerce. Free exchange is the world's greatest equalizer. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Monopoly. Undercutting my rivals and price gouging are the only ways to get ahead. (Evil) |
| 3 | Salesmanship. I'll sell absolutely anything. My horse, my mother, everything has a price. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Charity. I try to give discounts or handouts to those that are truly in need. (Good) |
| 5 | Finality. No refunds. Ever. (Any) |
| 6 | Enjoyment. Buying and selling wares is all a big game to me - one that I love playing. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have a sick relative that my business supports |
| 2 | I owe a lot of money to organized crime, and they're threatening to collect. Violently. |
| 3 | I'm counting down the days to a peaceful retirement with my spouse or loved ones |
| 4 | I hope to earn enough money to be able to pursue my true love, who is well above my station |
| 5 | I'm on the run from the law, and plan to leave town before they finally recognize me |
| 6 | A large portion of my money is spent atoning for my shameful past |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | Most of my money is spent every night in the tavern |
| 2 | I have no real faith in the quality of my merchandise, whether or not it is actually good |
| 3 | If someone undercuts my prices, I'll cut their throat |
| 4 | I counterfeit currency on the side, and slip it in with the change I give customers |
| 5 | I never, ever, ever know when to quit, and I refuse to lose a sale |
| 6 | It's hard for me to respect someone who doesn't know everything about what I'm selling |
