The Classic Fantasy and Hireling Generator Web Site
Thanks to Tim Shorts over at Gothridge Mannor for providing the link to Meatshields ! The Classic Fantasy Hireling and Henchment Generator by kiltedyaksman and cr0m. The interface is incredibly simple: specify if you are going to pay the five gold to hire a town crier, specify the town size from a dropdown menu, and just click a button. You get a listing of five potential recruits, recruiting cost, their type (torch bearer, man-at-arms, etc), race, Hit Points, Sex, weapons, armor, alignment, background, possesions and knowledge, and notable features. Here's an example listing that I got: Name: Cortik Type: Torch-Bearer Race: Human HP: 2 Sex: M Weapon: Dagger Armor: None Alignment: Chaos Background: Failed Temple Acolyte Possesions and Knowledge: Sock full of sling stones Notable Features: Dark eyes How awesome is that? It really simplifies the process of coming up with a bunch of unsavory folk that are willing to risk it all for a little gold. Than