Hello. You might be familiar with my other thread, “Sposta’s Quick Custom Commoners.” This one is similar, but for other NPCs. Simply adding any race and any background to any of the statblocks listed below can make a customized NPC for your campaign in minutes. It can work on many more statblocks as well. Remember, these are not intended to be the “rank-and-file” nameless NPCs, that’s what the basic statblocks are for. These are intended to be those special contacts that the party inevitably makes. I’ll update everyone whenever I publish another NPC. Enjoy.

By special request, here are some Quick Custom NPCs utilizing the Statblocks, Races, Sample Bacgrounds & Feats from Mordenkeinen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse (and later publications), and the One D&D Character Origins UA. (*Included is a redux of Sular Waverider, and my most popular NPC to date, Ander Brightwood!) Enjoy.

Apprentice Wizard, (Dwarf, elements of the Artisan & Sage Backgrounds, Magic Initiate (Arcane) Feat): Snarribera Flaskbane

*Bandit Captain, (Hadozee, modified version of the Criminal Background, Alert Feat): Sular Waverider (Redux)

*Bard, (Aasimar, modified version of the Cultist Background, Magic Initiate (Divine) Feat): Ander Brightwood (Redux)

Bard, (Halflings, elements of the Urchin & Entertainer Backgrounds, Lucky Feat): Paela Goldmantle

Guard, (Kobold, Guard Background, Alert Feat): Gogge

Martial Arts Adept, (Orc, modified version of the Acolyte Background, Magic Initiate (Divine) Feat): Ogrul Kharag

Swashbuckler, (Fairy, modified version of the Gladiator Background, Savage Attacker Feat): Blaze Broomnut

Below are the original NPCs created using the 5e Statblocks, Races, and Backgrounds.

Acolyte, (Astral Elf (UA), Far Traveler): Vadania Amakiir

Apprentice Wizard, (Tortle, Criminal (Myriad Operative): Gar

Bandit, (Chromatic Dragonborn, Marine): Ophinshtalajiir, “Blastchiller” Balasar

Bandit Captain, (Hadozee (UA), Pirate): Sular Waverider

*Bard, (Protector Aasimar, Faction Agent): Ander Brightwood

Berserker

(Half-Orc, Folk Hero): Hoag Carpenterson

(Hill Dwarf, Mercenary): Taklinn Battlehammer

Cult Fanatic, (Hexblood Acolyte): Carol Bennet

Cultist, (Aaracokra Sage): Deekek!Oorr’Errk “Deekek”

Druid, (Firbolg, Hermit & Outlander): The Druid

Frontline Medic, (Mark of Healing Halfling, Boros Legionnaire): Bree Goodbarrel

Guard, (Variant Human, City Watch/Investigator): Peotre Valinova

Horncaller, (Harengon, Selesnya Initiate): Ludruh

Noble, (Dhampire, Courtier): Caerys Galandonel (“Moonwhisper”)

Priest, (Fairy, Criminal): Velocity Candleglade

Scout, (Goblin (MMM), Soldier): Ismold Rialkord

Soldier, (Human, elements of Marine & Soldier): William Beecham

Spy, (Changeling, Noble): Lam

Thug, (Warforged, Guild Artisan): Bender

Tribal Warrior, (Lizardfolk, Gruul Anarch): Korth (“Danger”) 

Who are your quick NPCs?

Update: Two Berserkers added. (I couldn’t decide, so I made both!)

Update: A Tribal Warrior added.

Here’s one I did:

Herjor Fasharash, Eladrin (variant) Soldier (Guard)

Medium humanoid (elf) , chaotic neutral

Armor Class 15 Chain Shirt

Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2)

Speed 30 ft.

STR

13 (+1)

DEX

14 (+2)

CON

12 (+1)

INT

10 (+0)

WIS

12 (+1)

CHA

10 (+0)

Skills Athletics +3, Intimidation +2, Perception +3

Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 13

Languages Common, Elvish

Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)

 

Proficiency Bonus +2

Additional Proficiencies. Playing Card Set, Vehicles (Land)

Fey Ancestry. Herjor has advantage on saves against being charmed, and magic can’t put him to sleep.

Trance. Herjor doesn't need to sleep, but meditates semiconsciously for 4 hours a day. After resting in this way, he gains the same benefit that a human does from 8 hours of sleep.

Actions

Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Bonus Actions

Fey Step (1/Short Rest). Herjor Can cast misty step.

Role Playing Information

Personality Traits. “I’m always polite and respectful.” “I can stare down a hell hound without flinching.”

Ideal. Nation. “My city, nation, or people are all that matter.”

Bond. “My honor is my life.”

Flaw. “I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.”

Update: An Apprentice Wizard added.

Update: A Thug has been added

Update: The Druid added (using two backgrounds combined).

Update: A Bard has been added.

Update: A Soldier has been added (using elements from two backgrounds).

Update: A Noble has been added.

Update: a Spy has been added.

Update: a Frontline Medic has been added.

Update: A Cultist has been added.

Update: A Bandit has been added.

Update: A Horncaller has been added and the following statblocks have all been corrected:

Acolyte, Apprentice Wizard, Bard, Druid, Frontline Medic, Noble, Tribal Warrior

Update: A Priest has been added.

Update: A Cult Fanatic has been added.

My apologies for the delay, the Carol the Cult Fanatic has been shared with the comunity.

And finally, a Bandit Captain has been added.

Everyone,

This concludes my regular series of Quick, Custom NPCs. Any future posts will be made by request only, or if I just so happen to get inspired by something. I hope it’s inspired some of you to create your own customized NPCs. It’s been fun. 

Thank you,

🦄