How to Make NPCs Your Players Will Never Forget | Art of the Game

Our Game Masters share practical advice and creative ideas for building memorable NPCs (non-player characters) that bring your tabletop RPG sessions to life!
by December 8, 2025
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In this episode of Art of the Game, our Game Masters share practical advice and creative ideas for building memorable NPCs (non-player characters) that bring your tabletop RPG sessions to life! Whether you’re running Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, Monster of the Week, or any other TTRPG, these tips will help you craft characters your players won’t forget. Learn how to design NPCs with personality, goals, and heart.

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by Ian Cullen - Dec 8, 2025

by Sophie Harper - Dec 8, 2025

Marx is the author of the non-fiction book Television on the Wild Wild Web, co-host of the podcast GenreTainment, co-host of DC Action Hour on YouTube, and creator of web series/films. He has been a panelist at various conventions, including San Diego Comic-Con, Boston Comic Con, Gen Con, and Dragon Con. As a professor, he teaches script analysis & film production. Click over to MarxPyle.com to learn more about him.
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  • Dominic Walsh
    8 December 2025 at 5:56 pm -

    Stephen King once said something like everyone no matter who they are sees themselves as the main character and that no one in real life is “the best friend” or “the hooker with a heart of gold”. In his book On Writing about how to create characters.