The 30-Second NPC: Name + Want + Leverage @TenkarsTavern
The 30-Second NPC: Name + Want + Leverage  @TenkarsTavern
Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Need an NPC right now? Use this quick OSR procedure: Name/Handle + Want + Leverage. It’s built for B/X-style play and works in OSE and most old-school games. Copy the index-card tables, roll once on each, and you’ll get an NPC the party can interact with immediately—no backstory required.

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