It does all the grunt work for you: stats, names, short descriptions, weapons, and HP for each bandit, and loot from their previous scores.

So what are you waiting for? Go use the Maker’s Forge Wizard Generator to get a jump-start on a party of bandits.

Loot: should the PCs defeat the bandits, what gear, valuables, or previous scores might they recover? What hints of further adventure might be lurking among the bandit’s possessions?įoe Generator for 5e D&D and Low Fantasy Gaming.

Some might even count a rogue sorcerer or even guard dogs among their ranks. Others include skilled sneak-thieves that prowl ahead to burgle unsuspecting prey. Monster Stats (this is a word document- I created it in Publisher because I like that programs ease of editing/creating things).

Some include veteran warriors that provide muscle for difficult scores. I created this to use in my home 5e game- so when I create monsters it is easily accessible.

Veteran warriors, sneaky scouts, and rogue wizards: bandit crews come in all varieties.

What is her motivation for a life of banditry? How does he treat those that serve him or fail to bring him what he wants?

A captain to lead them: most bandits have a particular ruthless or greedy leader that directs their score and keeps discipline in the ranks of thieves.

And some bandits are a lot tougher than others.

Weapons and hit points: bandits will use any weapon they can get their hands on and may or may not be skilled in its use.

Man or woman? Distinguishing marks? What is she hiding from her allies? How loyal is he to the chief? What does this bandit want? And what is he prepared to do to get it? Vivid description is the lifeblood of the roleplaying game. And every bandit should be unique when you describe it to the player that encounters them.

A name and vivid description: each bandit has a name that might be revealed during trade, negotiation, threats, or capture.

What are they up to in this remote location? Are they flush with loot from their last score? Are they tired and frustrated after numerous failures? What do they want? And most importantly: how does what they want conflict with what the PCs want?

Backstory: The Maker’s Forge Foe Generator will create a backstory for your bandits that you can tweak as needed to fit into the PC’s current situation.

What brought them together? What are they after? How ruthless are they and how far are they willing to go to get what they want? But if you want your bandits to come to life at the table, it helps to fill in the little details that make each bandit party unique. With my membership paid up for six months, I can access the full site EXCEPT FOR THE D & D 3.5 NPC GENERATOR WHICH IS WHY I JOINED SINCE I PLAY 3.5 TABLETOP. It’s easy just to grab a stat block out of the Monster Manual. The 3.5 generator can only cover the basic rule books as they were the only ones released by WOC as part of the open resource, anything else is under copyright.

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