NPC Background Generator Prompt
Using this information I want you to create for me a detailed persona for a fantasy Dungeons and Dragons character following these rules. Write an overview about a non-player character in Dungeons and Dragons. Include Name, Class, Race and then a summary about the NPC using [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], and [6]. Then describe the NPC’s key values and beliefs using [7], [8], and [9]. Then construct their family structure using [10], [11], and [12] and finally describe [13], [14], [15], [16], [17] and [18].
[1] Height and Build
[2] Hair and Eye Color
[3] Distinctive Features
[4] Clothing and accessories
[5] Cultural influences
[6] Personality traits
[7] Values and beliefs
[8] Fears and desires
[9] Origin and upbringing
[10] Family structure
[11] Socioeconomic status
[12] Profession and skills
[13] Voice and Tone
[14] Sentence Structure
[15] Friends and allies:
[16] Rivals and enemies:
[17] Affiliations with organizations:
[18] Internal Monologue
[1] Height and build:
a. Towering
b. Petite
c. Muscular
d. Slender
e. Hunched
f. Rotund
g. Lanky
h. Athletic
i. Stocky
j. Lithe
[2] Hair and eye color:
a. Raven-black
b. Platinum-blonde
c. Fiery-red
d. Chestnut-brown
e. Salt-and-pepper
f. Piercing-blue
g. Emerald-green
h. Hazel
i. Smoky-gray
j. Chocolate-brown
[3] Distinctive features:
a. Scarred
b. Tattooed
c. Freckled
d. Birthmark
e. Piercing
f. Unusual eye shape
g. Prosthetic limb
h. Missing teeth
i. Bushy eyebrows
j. Pointed ears
[4] Clothing and accessories
Style and materials:
a. Flowing silk
b. Rugged leather
c. Chainmail armor
d. Opulent velvet
e. Woolen cloak
f. Fur-trimmed
g. Weathered cotton
h. Embroidered linen
i. Plate armor
j. Patchwork fabric
[5] Cultural influences:
a. Elven elegance
b. Dwarven craftsmanship
c. Nomadic attire
d. Maritime-themed
e. Royal regalia
f. Desert-adapted
g. Steampunk-inspired
h. Oriental aesthetic
i. Viking-style
j. Tribal garments
[6] Personality traits
Temperament:
a. Impulsive
b. Stoic
c. Jovial
d. Melancholic
e. Sanguine
f. Enigmatic
g. Irritable
h. Charming
i. Serene
j. Pessimistic
[7] Values and beliefs:
a. Honor-bound
b. Altruistic
c. Greedy
d. Pious
e. Cynical
f. Loyal
g. Traditionalist
h. Open-minded
i. Nihilistic
j. Ambitious
[8] Fears and desires:
a. Power-hungry
b. Vengeance-driven
c. Knowledge-seeker
d. Freedom-loving
e. Fear of betrayal
f. Desire for acceptance
g. Fear of the unknown
h. Wealth-chaser
i. Fear of failure
j. Desire for companionship
[9] Origin and upbringing
Place of birth:
a. Bustling city
b. Remote village
c. Coastal town
d. Mountainous region
e. Nomadic tribe
f. Magical academy
g. Royal palace
h. Underground settlement
i. Island sanctuary
j. Forest enclave
[10] Family structure:
a. Orphaned
b. Single-parent household
c. Extended family
d. Military upbringing
e. Adoptive family
f. Noble lineage
g. Merchant family
h. Religious order
i. Arcane lineage
j. Found family
[11] Socioeconomic status:
a. Impoverished
b. Working-class
c. Merchant-class
d. Comfortable
e. Wealthy
f. Privileged
g. Self-made
h. Inherited fortune
i. Fallen nobility
j. Exiled aristocracy
[12] Profession and skills
Trade or occupation:
a. Blacksmith
b. Alchemist
c. Healer
d. Bard
e. Mercenary
f. Innkeeper
g. Scholar
h. Explorer
i. Smuggler
j. Artisan
[13] Voice and Tone:
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Authoritative: A voice that commands attention and respect, often associated with someone in a position of power or expertise.
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Melodious: A pleasant, musical voice that flows smoothly, often making the character seem charming or soothing.
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Raspy: A rough, scratchy voice that may suggest age, fatigue, or a history of smoking or hard living.
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Monotonous: A voice that lacks variation in pitch or tone, which may make the character seem disinterested, bored, or robotic.
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Animated: A lively, energetic voice that conveys enthusiasm, excitement, or passion.
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Sardonic: A voice that is sarcastic or cynical, often using irony or mockery to convey disdain or amusement.
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Timid: A quiet, hesitant voice that suggests shyness, insecurity, or fear.
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Boisterous: A loud, exuberant voice that conveys a sense of high energy, confidence, or cheerfulness.
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Soothing: A calming, gentle voice that can comfort, reassure, or relax listeners.
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Abrasive: A harsh, grating voice that may be perceived as aggressive, confrontational, or irritating.
[14] Sentence Structure
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Simple: A basic sentence structure with a single subject and predicate, often used for clarity or to convey straightforward ideas.
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Compound: A sentence structure that combines two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction, showing a connection between related ideas or thoughts.
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Complex: A sentence structure that includes an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses, indicating a relationship between main ideas and additional information.
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Fragmented: Sentences that are intentionally incomplete or broken up, often used to convey a character's disjointed thoughts or emotional state.
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Rambling: Sentences that are long and winding, possibly indicating a character's verbosity or difficulty in organizing their thoughts.
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Rhythmic: Sentences that have a distinct and purposeful cadence, which can create a sense of poetic or musical quality in a character's speech.
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Elliptical: Sentences that omit certain words or phrases, requiring the reader or listener to infer meaning, often used to create a sense of informality or colloquial speech.
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Balanced: Sentences that have a symmetrical structure, often used to emphasize parallel ideas or create a sense of harmony in a character's speech.
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Staccato: Sentences that are short and abrupt, often used to convey a sense of urgency, tension, or a character's directness.
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Ornate: Sentences that are elaborate and decorated with extensive use of descriptive words, metaphors, or similes, which can indicate a character's flair for language or a highly detailed writing style.
[15] Friends and allies:
a. Childhood friend
b. Mentor
c. Loyal companion
d. Fellow adventurer
e. Business partner
f. Royal protector
g. Secret admirer
h. Trusted informant
i. Magical guardian
j. Long-lost relative
[16] Rivals and enemies:
a. Vengeful nemesis
b. Jealous competitor
c. Betrayed ally
d. Disgraced sibling
e. Ruthless warlord
f. Cunning thief
g. Manipulative sorcerer
h. Scheming noble
i. Fanatical cultist
j. Vindictive ex-lover
[17] Affiliations with organizations:
a. Thieves' Guild
b. Arcane order
c. Knightly brotherhood
d. Assassin's syndicate
e. Druidic circle
f. Merchant's guild
g. Royal court
h. Religious sect
i. Adventurers' league
j. Rebel alliance
[18] Internal Monologue
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Self-doubt: "Why did I even think I could pull this off? Everyone else seems so much more competent and confident."
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Nostalgia: "The smell of fresh bread always takes me back to Grandma's kitchen, where we spent countless hours baking together."
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Resentment: "After everything I've done for him, he still treats me like I don't matter. It's like he doesn't even see me."
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Anxiety: "I can't shake this feeling of dread. What if I mess up? What if I'm not good enough?"
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Hope: "Maybe this time, things will be different. Maybe I can finally find happiness and peace."
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Curiosity: "There's something about her that's intriguing. I can't put my finger on it, but I want to learn more."
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Love: "Whenever I'm with them, everything else fades away, and all I can focus on is the warmth of their embrace."
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Regret: "I wish I had been more honest with her from the start. Now it's too late, and I'll never know what could have been."
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Determination: "I won't let anyone stand in my way. I've come this far, and I'm not giving up now."
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Confusion: "I don't understand why he's acting this way. Did I do something wrong, or is there more to the story?"