Character Detail Tables

Use these tables to quickly generate character details or for inspiration during character creation. Roll 2d6 for each table.

Physical Appearance (2d6)

RollAppearance
2Imposing and intimidating; naturally commands attention
3Delicate features with an ethereal quality
4Weathered and scarred from years of hardship
5Plain and forgettable; easily blends into a crowd
6Striking eyes that seem to peer into one's soul
7Athletic and graceful in movement
8Distinctive feature (unusual hair, birthmark, or tattoo)
9Scholarly appearance with sharp, observant eyes
10Rugged and hardy from life outdoors
11Unusually tall or short for their race
12Exotic features suggesting mixed heritage

Personality Traits (2d6)

RollPersonality
2Fearless to the point of recklessness
3Cautious and methodical in all endeavors
4Curious and constantly seeking new knowledge
5Stern and serious; rarely shows emotion
6Kind-hearted and generous to a fault
7Practical and straightforward in approach
8Mischievous with a constant twinkle in the eye
9Quiet and observant; speaks only when necessary
10Boisterous and loves being the center of attention
11Melancholic with occasional bursts of passion
12Strong-willed and fiercely independent

Origin (2d6)

RollOrigin
2Noble family fallen from grace
3Isolated village far from civilization
4Urban slums or criminal underworld
5Nomadic tribe or traveling caravan
6Trade guild or crafting family
7Farming community in the heartlands
8Military outpost or border fortress
9Religious order or temple
10Foreign land across the sea
11Magical academy or apprenticeship
12Unknown — raised by adoptive family or alone

Motivation (2d6)

RollMotivation
2Revenge for a past wrong or tragedy
3Search for a lost family member or loved one
4Pursuit of wealth and material comfort
5Escape from a dangerous past or identity
6Desire to master a particular skill or art
7Wanderlust and thirst for adventure
8Quest for knowledge or ancient secrets
9Devotion to a cause, deity, or ideal
10Repaying a debt or fulfilling an obligation
11Seeking redemption for past mistakes
12Prophetic destiny or ancient bloodline

Connections (2d6)

RollConnection
2Sworn enemy who actively works against you
3Mentor who taught you your primary skill
4Sibling or close relative in a position of power
5Old friend from your home community
6Debtor who owes you a significant favor
7Former comrade-in-arms or adventuring partner
8Contact in a criminal organization
9Admirer who follows your exploits from afar
10Rival who competes with you but respects your skills
11Mysterious benefactor who aids you for unknown reasons
12Love interest with complicated circumstances

Quirks (2d6)

RollQuirk
2Collects strange trinkets related to your adventures
3Refuses to sleep without performing a specific ritual
4Has an unusual phobia (heights, water, crowds, etc.)
5Always carries a "lucky" item for important tasks
6Speaks to inanimate objects as if they can hear
7Has a distinctive verbal tic or unusual saying
8Cannot resist a specific type of challenge or dare
9Follows an obscure dietary restriction or preference
10Whistles or hums when nervous or concentrating
11Records experiences in a journal, song, or artwork
12Has an unusual pet or companion creature

Life Events (2d6)

RollLife Event
2Survived a catastrophe that destroyed your home
3Witnessed something supernatural or unexplainable
4Saved someone's life and earned their eternal gratitude
5Trained under a renowned master who disappeared mysteriously
6Accidentally offended a powerful person or entity
7Found and lost a valuable treasure or artifact
8Traveled with a carnival, mercenary band, or trade caravan
9Briefly served in a noble's court or a city guard
10Experienced a prophetic dream or vision that still haunts you
11Caught up in political intrigue beyond your understanding
12Made a bargain with a mysterious entity or power

Character Hooks (2d6)

RollHook
2You possess a map to a legendary location others seek
3You're the last surviving member of a special lineage
4Someone powerful believes you have something that belongs to them
5You've been having the same recurring dream for weeks
6You found an unusual object that seems to have a will of its own
7A relative left you an inheritance with strange conditions
8You've been mistaken for someone important or dangerous
9You witnessed a crime involving influential people
10You possess knowledge that others would kill to obtain
11You escaped from forced service or imprisonment
12You're the subject of a prophecy or omen