Suddenly, you’re glancing at your notes and… nothing.

Utilize the ways of the ancient wizards.

For some Dungeon Masters, this is part of the fun!

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Creating a character out of thin air is delightful.

Preparation is much more common among those who do this as a hobby!

Another idea would be todevelop small NPCs ahead of timeandwrite small amounts of informationon cue cards.

A cleric, a witch and a wizard casting spells

Half-Elf Monk by Zoltan Boros

Others may be more drawn toincluding stat blocks,should a fight break out!

Some Dungeon Masters find it easier to have information in binders on hand.

Having a notepad to jot down the information you come up with can help in planning for future sessions.

Dungeons & Dragons: Half-Elf Monk by Zoltan Boros.

Half-Elf Monk by Zoltan Boros

Yes And… You say, “The barkeep says there was one, and he rented the room upstairs.”

This can seem daunting, but it makes all the difference when deciding who a character is.

This also allows the players to have a small hand in creation, whether they know it or not.

DND Adventurer in a cloak running through a maze of brain matter.

The Briny Maze by Craig J Spearing

Maybe he’s a monster hunter because one of his loved ones died.

This, too, is the ‘yes, and!’

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Volo, Guide to Monsters by Zoltan Boros

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