If you are building out this file part, you might include a or a pre-set list of names organized by race and culture.
Use furniture names for a quick, "foreign" sounding fantasy feel.
Take a common name and change the first letter (e.g., "Zork the Orc") for instant naming.
In Tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons, a "good" NPC or DMPC is one that enhances the story without overshadowing the players. The Recommended "Piece": The Support Specialist NPC
“If your players like them they are an NPC. If they hate them they are a DMPC. Typically DMPCs are the DM making their pet NPC the main character or equal decision maker to the PCs.” Reddit · r/DMAcademy · 1 year ago Creating Quick NPCs for Your Collection
A great resource to include in such a collection is the . This character fills a mechanical gap in the party (like healing or lockpicking) but lacks the motivation to lead, ensuring the spotlight stays on the players. Role: Utility and Guidance.
Give them a distinct physical trait or a "meta" personality quirk to make them memorable. Community Insights on Running NPCs vs. DMPCs
Keep them one level lower than the party to provide useful buffs (like a Paladin’s Aura) without being the "hero" of the fight.