I use this method often to generate an NPC Quick descriptions

quickly and give a decent description without
having to wrack my brain too much or seem
repetitive every time I do so. The rules are simple,
though they do reflect the system you are using,
so you can tailor these to how you see fit.
While these are not of my own making, they are
great references to use as far as how each stat
can apply to your new character’s appearance.
Again, not something set in stone, and you can
adjust or disregard any entry if you see fit.

Level
Roll 1d20 - You can alter the die to how you see fit,
but low-level is generally 1d4, mid-level is 1d8,
high-level is 1d12, and epic is a 1d20 plus
whatever modifier you want. Also, you can adjust
any totals you generate as needed.

Species
Roll 1d8 (Pathfinder), 1d10 (5E) or count the
species available in your system and apply a die
type accordingly. While 5E only has 9 total races in
their handbook, the 0 will be any additional
species not found in the stand PHB.

Class
Roll 1d12 (Pathfinder), 1d10 (5E), or count the
classes or jobs available in your system and apply
a die type accordingly.

Alignment (if required)

Roll 1d8. I say 1d8 because neutral doesn’t count
for me when I generate a character. I always want
something they stand for and aggressive neutrality
doesn’t count. However, if you must have neutral
in your roll, then switch to 1d10-1.
1 - LG, 2 - NG, 3 - CG, 4 - LN, 5 - CN, 6 - LE, 7 - NE, 8 - CE I refer to Wisdom as the ability to know what to
say and when to say it. I refer to Intelligence as
Stats your ability to learn things quickly. While some
Roll a d20 for each stat (keeping sub 3 and over 18 may disagree, that is okay. Feel free to switch up
as a result). Yes, you can do it right by rolling your whatever you like in these descriptions to fit the
3d6, 4d6 and removing one, or point buy, but this character you already generated. Once we get the
is a quick roll so we need to get those stats out as numbers, we often don't need to get a better
soon as possible. The idea is to limit the amount description, but it doesn't hurt in the slightest to
of time it takes, not to make it super accurate at have it handy.
the moment. Once you have a better idea of the
character, you can adjust scores as needed. Have fun creating!

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