Name of Names

How important is a name for a character? VERY. I think the name of the character, sometimes makes the character. Does a character named "Bob" or "Steve" really sound like a great warrior or a powerful wizard? OF COURSE NOT. So let's take the time to gather up some ideas for names, shall we? Well first things first, you can always go online and google, "character name generator". First glance gives us Fantasy Name Generator, which will give you a few options... go through it and have fun! Now, let's say you are over a friends house, and they don't have internet (GASP!) access or they don't allow it at the table. You can think of various names and take bits and pieces of things. For instance, let's say you are playing an Elf, and you are like, what do I call him? Easy, Elven characters generally have a name that 3 letter with a ' and then the rest of the name. So pick a random letter such as T and start putting together words... Tel... Tak.. Tir.. let's go with Tel and now we need another name... nock, nick, nome, wind.... Tel'Nok. Hey that sounds cool, let's use it. What tips can you share?

Comments

  1. Another interesting way to generate names is to use a Markov Chain algorithm, which uses an analysis of seed names to produce new names to sound like the seeds. Example:

    http://www.dmmuse.com/NameGenerators.aspx

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

What's hot?

D&D 5e Player's Handbook on the cheap, $21 on Amazon.

Image
If you haven't already picked up another copy because of price, or looking to pick up your first copy, now is your chance, as this book is at an all time (I believe) low for a hard copy of only $21.

This is a great time to grab a back up copy for yourself, or be that cool DM that buys copies to have at the table for your group. With Prime, shipping is free, so why not grab it? Right?!
Link to book:
https://amzn.to/2qCswLh


If you haven't already, check out my new Sage Advice videos on youtube and subscribe now! https://goo.gl/R3g8Qw
Read more

D&D 5E Free Mini Adventure Review: Witch's Cottage

Image
"All who travel the forest fear well the cottage of Halia Whitethorn, a sinister witch who spends her days mixing strange and powerful potions in her workshop. Her tinctures are renowned for their arcane properties, but any adventurer seeking her wares is sure to first find a great deal of danger...Witch's Cottage is a 5e one-shot dungeon by Jesse Gazic, written for 1st-level adventurers. The dungeon includes full stat blocks for all encounters and original maps. Jesse can be reached at jessegazic.com or on Twitter. " (You can travel here to download it free or donate a small amount if you'd like.)

This adventure (well I want to call it a side quest, because I can see my group blowing through this 7 room adventure in like an hour or less) is awesome and highly recommended to pick up.
The first 3 pages is packed with description of each of the rooms along with how to incorporate this into your game. 
The descriptions are enough if you want add a thing or two he…
Read more

The Crypt Thing 5E Style

Image
Crypt ThingArmor Class 12
Hit Points 58
Speed 50 ft.
STRDEXCONINTWISCHA20 (+5)14 (+2)14 (+2)15 (+2)13 (+1)11 (+0)Skills Perception +3, Survival +3
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages Elvish, Sylvan, Common
Challenge 2 (450 XP)




A pale, solitary skeletal being which always wears a brown, hooded robe, the crypt thing stays in its lair permanently (at least, none have been encountered elsewhere) and will not attack if it is left undisturbed.
Read more