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RPG Tables: Random Urban Gang generator

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RPG Tables: Random Urban Gang generator

This table is great for creating random urban gangs to use in medieval fantasy RPG games.

Roll d8 – The gang’s money-making schemes include:
1. Distributing drugs.
2. Running heists of and/or fencing stolen gems and precious metals.
3. Petty theft, burglary, and/or pickpocketing.
4. Assassinations that look like accidents or that frame someone else.
5. Running brothels—exotic, low, or high-class.
6. Shaking down legitimate local businesses and/or city officials.
7. Serving as muscle for shady merchants and/or brothel-keepers.
8. Holding up outgoing ships or wagons.

Roll d20 – The gang’s colors are:
1. Black.
2. Red / scarlet.
3. Gold.
4. Forest green.
5. Royal blue.
6. Violet.
7. Silver / light grey.
8. Bronze.
9. Tan / khaki.
10. Brown / beaver.
11. Dark grey / gunmetal.
12. White.
13. Maroon.
14. Sky blue.
15. Navy blue.
16. Dark brown / chocolate.
17. Teal / turquoise.
18. Steel / blue grey.
19. Orange.
20. Olive green.

Roll d20 – The gang’s symbol is:
1. A skull.
2. A ghost.
3. An open hand.
4. A clenched fist.
5. An arrow.
6. A dagger.
7. A sword.
8. A hammer.
9. A crown.
10. A goblet.
11. The moon.
12. A star.
13. A fish.
14. A snake.
15. A badger.
16. A spider.
17. A rat.
18. A wolf.
19. A bear.
20. An eagle.

Roll d10 – Gangmembers often sport matching:
1. Shirts.
2. Jackets.
3. Scarves.
4. Vests.
5. Bandannas.
6. Boots.
7. Tattoos.
8. Hats.
9. Scars.
10. Mustaches.

Roll d10 – The gang’s leader is:
1. A dangerous megalomaniac.
2. A charismatic demagogue.
3. A mysterious foreigner.
4. A talented thief.
5. A well-known public figure.
6. A ruthless killer.
7. A femme fatale.
8. A charming rogue.
9. A dashing swashbuckler.
10. A brutish thug.

Roll d12 – For recruitment, the gang targets individuals who are:
1. Artisans.
2. Relocated peasants.
3. Sailors.
4. Drunks.
5. Beggars.
6. Thieves.
7. Servants.
8. Combat veterans.
9. Laborers.
10. Foreigners.
11. Young children.
12. Circus performers.
13. Orphans
14. Slaves
15. Law Enforcement
16. Politicians
17. House wives
18. Merchants
19. Farmers
20. Travelers

Roll d6 – The gang’s goals include:
1. Domination of the city’s politics.
2. Domination of the city’s trade.
3. Revenge against a rival gang in the same city.
4. Revenge against a rival gang in another city.
5. Revenge against the city’s elite.
6. Rebellion against the city’s elite.

Roll d10 – Gang members typically arm themselves with:
1. Wooden clubs.
2. Throwing knives.
3. Over-sized daggers.
4. Serrated daggers.
5. Daggers and crossbows.
6. Hammers and daggers.
7. Sticks and stones.
8. Shortswords.
9. Brass knuckles.
10. Bare fists.

Roll d10 – Gang members typically fight with:
1. Swarm tactics.
2. Hit-and-run tactics.
3. Ambush tactics.
4. Choreographed maneuvers.
5. Unpredictable maneuvers.
6. Lots of smiles and jokes.
7. Lots of fancy footwork.
8. Lots of screaming and shouting.
9. Kicking and stomping.
10. Lots of head-butting.

Roll d12 – The gang’s headquarters is hidden in or near:
1. The residence of the leader or a senior gangmember.
2. An artisan’s shop or guildhall.
3. A merchant’s office.
4. A tavern.
5. A brothel.
6. A warehouse or shipyard.
7. A temple complex.
8. The city’s sewers.
9. The town hall.
10. An abandoned guildhall or warehouse.
11. A shantytown
12. The residence of a wealthy individual.

Roll d12 – The gang is feared or respected by:
1. Fishermen and sailors.
2. Beggars and thieves.
3. Merchants and moneychangers.
4. Jewelers and gemcutters.
5. Politicians and magistrates.
6. Guards and sheriffs.
7. Soldiers and warriors.
8. Gladiators and pugilists.
9. Peasants and farmers.
10. Servants and slaves.
11. Priests and sages.
12. Women and children.

Roll d12 – Distinguishing feature for an individual:
1. A nose ring.
2. Shiny leather boots.
3. A hole in the toe of one boot.
4. A dagger in each boot.
5. A heavy gold chain around the neck.
6. A wide-brimmed hat.
7. A dagger tattoo on the forearm.
8. A snake tattoo around the arm.
9. A maniacal laugh.
10. A long, hooked nose.
11. An open shirt and a very hairy chest.
12. Extravagant mustaches.

RPG Tables: Random Pirate Crew Generator

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RPG Tables: Random Pirate Crew Generator

Use this table to generate random pirate crews for your fantasy RPG game.

Roll d12 – The pirates’ ship is:
1. Little more than a raft.
2. A galley.
3. A longship.
4. A catamaran.
5. A cog.
6. A hulk.
7. A carrack.
8. A caravel.
9. A schooner.
10. A dreadnought.
11. A row boat
12. Multiple ships, roll twice on table again

Roll d8 – Presently, the pirates’ ship is:
1. Laden with treasure.
2. Full of stolen goods.
3. Well-stocked with provisions.
4. In tip-top shape.
5. “On loan” to some other pirates.
6. In need of repair.
7. Barely staying afloat.
8. Resting beneath the waves.

Roll d20 – The ship’s banner features:
1. A skull.
2. A pair of crossed bones.
3. A skull and cross bones.
4. A skeletal hand.
5. A skeletal fish.
6. A flaming skull.
7. A clenched fist.
8. A ghost.
9. A mermaid.
10. A pair of crossed cutlasses.
11. A dagger.
12. A bloody dagger.
13. An albatross.
14. A pelican.
15. A whale.
16. An octopus.
17. A swordfish.
18. A crab.
19. A sea turtle.
20. A big tuna.

Roll d12 – The ship’s mascot is:
1-4. A parrot:
1. A budgie (fond of saying “Ye scalawags!” or “Aye, Captain!”).
2. A cockatoo (fond of saying “Pieces of eight!” or “It’s shark week!”).
3. A conure (fond of saying “Dead men tell no tales!” or “Ahoy!”).
4. A macaw (fond of saying “Show me the booty!” or “Land, ho!”).
5-8. A monkey:
5. A capuchin monkey (with or without an eyepatch).
6. A macaque (with or without a vest).
7. A spider monkey (with or without a bandanna).
8. A tamarin (with or without mustaches).
9. An old turtle.
10. A lazy sea-faring cat.
11. A pot-belly pig.
12. A high-energy herding dog.

Roll d10 – The ship’s captain is:
1. A dangerous megalomaniac.
2. A charismatic demagogue.
3. A mysterious foreigner.
4. A talented thief.
5. A member of a prominent family.
6. A ruthless killer.
7. A femme fatale.
8. A charming rogue.
9. A dashing swashbuckler.
10. A brutish thug.
11. An old sailor.
12. A celebrated naval hero.

Roll d8 – The crew’s attitude toward their captain is:
1. Adoring and loyal.
2. Friendly and pleased.
3. Respectful and business-like.
4. Mercenary and eager.
5. Terrified and tight-lipped.
6. Disappointed and indifferent.
7. Restless and rebellious.
8. Angry and mutinous.

Roll d10 – Crewmembers often sport matching:
1. Puffy shirts.
2. Breeches.
3. Scarves.
4. Vests.
5. Bandannas.
6. Boots.
7. Tattoos.
8. Hats.
9. Scars.
10. Mustaches.

Roll d8 – The crew’s goals include:
1. Discovery of a legendary hidden treasure.
2. Domination of the region’s maritime trade.
3. Revenge against a naval hero.
4. Revenge against a rival pirate crew.
5. Rebellion against the dominant merchant traders.
6. A wealthy and peaceful retirement.
7. Violence to slake their bloodlust.
8. Drinking all the rum.

Roll d10 – Crewmembers typically arm themselves with:
1. Belaying pins (wooden clubs).
2. Throwing knives.
3. Over-sized daggers.
4. Serrated daggers.
5. Cutlasses.
6. Clubs and daggers.
7. Brass knuckles.
8. Bare fists.
9. Nets and tridents.
10. Harpoons.

Roll d10 – The pirate crew typically fights with:
1. Swarm tactics.
2. Hit-and-run tactics.
3. Ambush tactics.
4. Choreographed maneuvers.
5. Unpredictable maneuvers.
6. Lots of smiles and jokes.
7. Lots of fancy footwork.
8. Lots of screaming and shouting.
9. Kicking and stomping.
10. Lots of head-butting.

Roll d10 – The crew’s headquarters is hidden in or near:
1. A rugged seaside cliff.
2. A hidden lagoon.
3. A remote island.
4. A swampy river mouth.
5. A coastal cave.
6. A tavern.
7. A brothel.
8. A warehouse or shipyard.
9. A poor fishing village
10. An old lighthouse.

Roll d12 – The crew is notorious for:
1. Never leaving survivors.
2. Feeding captives to sharks.
3. Tattooing or branding captives.
4. Scalping captives.
5. Flaying captives.
6. Burning seaside villages.
7. Plundering the ships of a wealthy tyrant.
8. Using a lot of explosives.
9. Convening with ghosts.
10. Romantic escapades.
11. Singing bawdy songs.
12. Drinking too much rum.

Roll d12 Distinguishing tattoo for an pirate:
1. A dagger tattoo.
2. An anchor tattoo.
3. A skull tattoo.
4. A pair of crossed bones tattoo.
5. A snake tattoo.
6. A fish tattoo.
7. A spider web tattoo.
8. An octopus tattoo.
9. A whale tattoo.
10. A lobster tattoo.
11. A mermaid tattoo.
12. A dragon tattoo.

Roll d12 Distinguishing feature for an individual:
1. A nose ring.
2. Shiny leather boots.
3. Gold teeth.
4. An oversized dagger in the belt.
5. A heavy gold chain around the neck.
6. A wide-brimmed hat.
7. An eyepatch.
8. A long black beard.
9. A maniacal laugh.
10. Nothing.
11. An open shirt and a very hairy chest.
12. Extravagant mustaches.

RPG Tables: Smuggler band generator

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RPG Tables: Smuggler band generator

Use in conjunction with Random Outlaw and Bandit Band generator after rolling a 6, 7, 8 or 9 on Table One.

Roll d6 – The smuggling ring’s primary modus operandi involves:
1. Underground tunnels.
2. Secret compartments.
3. Stealth watercraft.
4. Humanoid mules.
5. Bribery of officials.
6. A network of safehouses.

Roll d8 – The ring is supported by:
1. A prominent merchant.
2. An important minister or magistrate.
3. A major crime boss.
4. A pirate captain.
5. An admiral.
6. A group of subversives.
7. The captain of the guard or a local sheriff.
8. The sovereign’s main rival.

RPG Tables: Random Robber Band Generator

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RPG Tables: Random Robber Band Generator

Use this table to generate Random Robber bands after rolling a 3, 4, or 5, on Table 1 of Random Outlaw and Bandit Band generator

Roll d6 – The robbers typically strike with:
1. Swarm tactics.
2. Hit-and-run tactics.
3. Ambush tactics.
4. Choreographed maneuvers.
5. Unpredictable maneuvers.
6. Lots of fancy footwork.

Roll d8 – The robbers are notorious for:
1. Never leaving survivors.
2. Branding captives.
3. Scalping captives.
4. Burning wagons and ships.
5. Using explosives.
6. Romantic escapades.
7. Singing bawdy songs.
8. Drinking too much ale.

RPG Tables: Random Poacher Band Generator

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RPG Tables: Random Poacher Band Generator

Use this table in conjunction with RPG Tables: Random Outlaw and Bandit Band generator if “1” is rolled on the first table.

Roll d8 – The poachers’ favorite prey includes:
1. Bears.
2. Birds of prey (eagles, falcons, hawks, owls).
3. Boars.
4. Deer (elk, harts, moose, stags).
5. Exotic beasts (behemoths, elephants, griffons, hippogriffs, lions, owlbears, tigers, wyverns).
6. Game birds (doves, grouses, partridges, pheasants, quails, turkeys).
7. Waterfowl (ducks, geese, herons, puffins, snipes, swans).
8. Wild canines (foxes, wolves).

Roll d6 – The poachers’ hunt:
1. For sport.
2. To feed their families.
3. To feed the impoverished peasants.
4. To exact revenge on the landowner.
5. To sell the beasts’ meat.
6. To sell the beasts’ pelts.