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NPC of the Week: Samitos Briarthorn (Druidic entertainer/ sewer cleaner)
Need a little NPC inspiration for your Dungeons and Dragons campaign? Then check out this week's NPC of the week! This week it's the...
Feb 15, 20231 min read


Review: Game Master's Book of Non-Player Characters, By Jeff Ashworth.
Great NPCs are one of the most important things for making your Dungeons and Dragons world come to life! It's worth taking a bit of time,...
Feb 5, 20235 min read


d20 Random desert encounters
Have your party ventured out into the desert? Check out this d20 of desert encounters to liven up your adventure!
Feb 1, 20231 min read


What does it mean to be a Dungeon Master?
So, it's kinda funny that I've got a few dozen articles into this site before actually addressing what it means to be a Dungeon Master...
Jan 29, 20235 min read


NPC of the WEEK: Imelda Ravenwood (Human Barkeep)
Need a little NPC inspiration for your D&D campaign? Then how about including the feisty but friendly old tavern owner, Imelda Ravenwood?
Jan 26, 20231 min read


d20 Random City Encounters
Need something to keep your Dungeons and Dragons party busy in town? Check out this random city encounters table for a little inspiration!
Jan 22, 20231 min read


Should you start with homebrew or pre-written D&D adventures?
Ok, so you've decided to run your first ever Dungeons and Dragons campaign - that's awesome, I'm proud of you! You are gonna have an...
Jan 18, 20235 min read


d20 Random Mountain Encounters
Have your party wandered into the mountains? Need a little something to liven up their journey? Worry not - here's a table of random...
Jan 13, 20231 min read


A fun game for NPC creation
A while back, my partner and I were on holiday in Paris, and she introduced me to a game that she used to play as a kid. Basically, as...
Jan 10, 20233 min read


NPC of the week: Giovanni Battista (Human Sharpshooter)
Need a little inspiration coming up with your next NPC? Look no further! This is the first of several NPC sheets I'll be adding in the...
Jan 7, 20231 min read


More random NPC names (for multiple races)
Need a few names for random NPCs in your campaign? No worries - this list has got you covered. If you want a bunch more names,...
Jan 3, 20231 min read


D&D On Sea Random Encounters
Are your party currently travelling by sea? A good maritime encounter could be the difference between whether your session sinks or...
Dec 28, 20221 min read


The lazy way to do your D&D prep
Usually when I prep for a Dungeons and Dragons session, I have some vague idea of the direction I expect the session to go in. Often my...
Dec 25, 20224 min read


D&D Campsite Encounters
Want to make night-time in your campaign a little more interesting? Check out this d20 of random campsite encounters to spice things up a...
Dec 21, 20221 min read


Running a D&D Session 0
One of the best things you can do to ensure your Dungeons and Dragons campaign runs smoothly, is to run a Session 0 before your first...
Dec 11, 20226 min read


D&D Human NPC names
Struggling to think of a name for your NPCs? Worry not - just download the list above and use that whenever your players next want to...
Nov 30, 20221 min read


Creating NPCs in D&D
NPCs are super important in any Dungeons and Dragons campaign. They are basically what bring your world to life. Sure, you can have...
Nov 26, 20225 min read


How to create one-shot D&D adventures
Running a one-shot is a nice introduction to running D&D, as they are in many ways less pressure than running a campaign session. Not...
Nov 16, 20227 min read


Improving D&D Combat
So what's new? Your party tries to sweet-talk their way past the city guard when the barbarian of the group decides that punching them in...
Oct 25, 20226 min read


Getting players invested in your D&D sessions
Few things are more frustrating to a DM than players who just aren't invested in the world or the story you're building for them. You've...
Oct 25, 20224 min read
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