Monday, October 8, 2012

Humanoid Enemy Quirks

  To spice up encounters with humanoid enemies roll a d20 on this chart once for each group encountered. Apply the result to one random member of the enemy group, the idea is that maybe in a group of 3 bandits maybe one has slightly more armor or one out of 5 goblins is already wounded.. Not every creature needs a complicated backstory but this way some of the rank and file grunts will seem a little more "alive" and unique.

D20
  1. Scared and grizzled- has a few extra hit points.
  2. Wearing superstitious charms- has a slight bonus to save against wisdom related effects.
  3. Extra big and muscled- has a slight bonus to damage.
  4. Is wearing a few extra bits of armor- +1 to AC.
  5. Better stance and technique- has an additional attack.
  6. Craven- will immediately attempt to surrender if takes damage.
  7. Mocking- hurls insults during battle.
  8. Avenger- determine another random member of the enemy group. If that character is slain the enemy with the avenger quirk will attack the killer with a berserk frenzy.
  9. Wealthy- has slightly more coin or treasure than is typical.
  10. Wielding better quality weapon- has slight bonus to hit.
  11. Fearless- has bonus to morale.
  12. Alert- has slight bonus to perception and detection.
  13. Small build- has a few less hit points.
  14.  Attractive- is particularly good looking, handsome/pretty (or at least clean and noble in stature).
  15.  Wearing less armor- -1 to AC.
  16. Fearsome- looks particularly badass.
  17.  Wounded- already has a significant wound, significantly fewer hit points.
  18.  Has an interesting weapon- the weapon is unusual or at least different from others in the group.
  19.  Tattooed- has some prominent tattoos.
  20.  Has a musical instrument- will play it during battle for morale or to try to signal nearby allies. 
 Comments and questions are welcome, or maybe come up with extra entries on the list. Cheers!

2 comments:

  1. Sweet. I rolled a 9. Provided I don't die, the humanoid I dispatch is going to have a few extra gold on his person. Drinks are on me tonight, boys!

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