NPC Mannerisms (d136)

This is a collaborative effort by the community at r/d100. The original was incomplete so much of this table is assembled via the comment section.

d136 Result

1

Speaks loudly.

2

Whispers.

3

Fidgets.

4

Clicks tongue.

5

Licks lips while speaking.

6

Has a lisp.

7

Coughs frequently between sentences.

8

Makes constant jokes or puns.

9

Won't stop itching.

10

High pitched voice.

11

Low pitched voice.

12

Plays around with ring on finger.

13

Fixes hair constantly.

14

Readjusts belt when speaking.

15

Speaks with, random pauses, between their, words.

16

Always stares at the floor when speaking.

17

Agrees with everything a particular PC says.

18

Constantly taps elbow.

19

Shifts eyes between every person in the room.

20

Intense dislike to a particular race/PC.

21

Constantly eating food while speaking.

22

Keeps cursing in a made-up language.

23

Uses prestidigitation repeatedly to create unnecessary effects to make himself look occupied.

24

Keeps smelling their hands.

25

Says one thing only to instantly counter it himself e.g. "I have a black hat, no wait. It's blue".

26

Always looks as if they are chewing on something.

27

Constantly slouches.

28

Constantly paces around.

29

Brings up anecdotal backstory as examples to conversation e.g. "Hey that reminds me of the time I-".

30

Picks nose.

31

Uses big words to sound intelligent but uses incorrectly.

32

Makes circles with their fingers.

33

Never sits down while talking.

34

Sarcastic to conversation/threats.

35

Constantly looks over their shoulder as if someone is watching them (Inspired by u/Jeydis).

36

Looks over people's shoulders as if seeing something behind them.

37

Will always end their sentences going upwards in tone.

38

Makes terrible, forced puns, and stops talking until someone acknowledges it.

39

Constantly takes notes of things others say, or what happens around.

40

Glances out the window.

41

Drags feet when walking.

42

Is constantly hungry.

43

Fearful at the sight of drawn weapons.

44

Fiddles with their weapon.

45

Draws weapon whenever terrified/frightened.

46

Never looks in people's eyes.

47

Never breaks eye contact.

48

Sways when standing.

49

Starts every sentence with um, yeahh, or err.

50

Nervously flips a coin through fingers.

51

Occasionally grabs a flask from their pocket, only to remember its empty upon placing it to their lips.

52

Constantly reminds the person speaking to them that their child is a strong adventurer too.

53

Often brags that they once’s traveled as an adventurer does, until they took a magic missile to the knee.

54

Always being caught passionately kissing their bloodied weapon.

55

Incessant need to keep there party's armor clean.

56

Literally sleeps with one eye open (Old war injury. Best not to ask).

57

Spends a little too much time staring at other people's familiars...

58

Refuses to be paid in anything but hard liquor and "tub spice.".

59

Doesn't speak, but only because he is afraid small goblins will come steal his tongue, like they did his father.

60

Has an intense fear of the color orange, actively avoids it.

61

Bites their fingernails.

62

Rubs their hands together.

63

Has a lazy eye.

64

Bites their lip or runs tongue along teeth.

65

Always on the verge of yawning.

66

Taps their foot when sitting.

67

Hums or whistles when focusing on something.

68

Drums fingers on tables.

69

Has a constant itch somewhere.

70

Infectious smile.

71

Always scowling.

72

Sniffles or clogged nose.

73

Uses a fake accent to sound more interesting and foreign, but cannot decide which one to use and changes it often.

74

Bites his nails.

75

Taps his fingers on a desk or his legs in a rhythmic fashion.

76

Tilts his head when listening or thinking.

77

Stutters.

78

Spits very often.

79

Is always eating something.

80

Speaks extremely slow and uses long, archaic words.

81

Compulsively fidgets with an ivory die while talking.

82

Collects small, flat rocks wherever they go.

83

They hate chairs, with a passion.

84

Says sorry too much.

85

Refuses to look you in the eyes.

86

Refuses to break eye contact.

87

Sways when standing.

88

Doesn't pace, but moves around the area every few minutes. Doesn't sit down, even if there are chairs.

89

Drags feet when walking.

90

Is constantly hungry.

91

Fearful at the sight of drawn weapons.

92

Fiddles with their dagger/small weapon constantly.

93

Draws weapon whenever terrified/frightened.

94

Hates one party member due to their attire/fashion choice.

95

Speaks way too quietly, and when asked to repeat louder, he repeats just as loud as before.

96

Keeps glancing at the windows.

97

Constantly takes notes of things others say, or what happens around.

98

Uses prestidigitation, thaumaturgy, or druid craft, for odd reasons while speaking.

99

Makes terrible, forced puns, and stops talking until someone acknowledges it.

100

Will always end their sentences going upwards in tone.

101

Looks over peoples shoulders while talking to them, as if seeing something behind them.

102

Close talker.

103

Talks with their hands a lot.

104

An extreme nihilist who always values trivial things over world ending threats and who combats death threats with sarcasm.

105

Makes circles against their middle and forefinger with their thumb when they're thinking or stressed.

106

Is never not eating when talking with someone. If approached, will pull dried fruit or meat out and begin consuming.

107

Never sits down. Ever.

108

Always stares at the floor when talking.

109

Agrees with everything the gnome says.

110

They speak, with random pauses, between their, words.

111

Soooo, William Shatner?.

112

Always playing with hair, picks nose, uses big words to sound smart but uses them incorrectly, is in the closet gay but everyone knows, pants are too big and is constantly pulling them up, always scratching his head.

113

Never slouches.

114

Constantly paces when talking.

115

Says "Hey that reminds me of a time when I-" and brags about something they did. Completely unrelated to what the current conversation is about.

116

Always looks as if they are chewing something.

117

Keeps cursing in a made up language.

118

Uses prestidigitation repeatedly to create unnecessary effects to make himself look occupied.

119

Says one thing only to instantly counter it himself e.g. "I have a black hat, no wait. It's blue".

120

Keeps smelling his hands.

121

For a chubby fellow, he readjusts his belt when he speaks.

122

Constantly Taps his elbow.

123

Constantly shifts his eyes to every person in the room.

124

Has an intense dislike of Half-lings.

125

Is constantly eating pastries.

126

Has a phobia of Cheese.

127

Paces when being spoken to.

128

Occasionally grabs a flask from their pocket, only to remember its empty upon placing it to their lips.

129

Constantly reminds the person speaking to them that their child is a strong adventurer too.

130

Often brags that they once’s traveled as an adventurer does, until they took a magic missile to the knee.

131

Has a cheap ring they are incredibly proud of and always playing with.

132

Fixes hair constantly.

133

Attempts to convert PCs to their religion (which they started).

134

Is terrified of magic.

135

Is incredibly attracted to magic users.

136

has the magic equivalent of a fidget cube.