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NPC toolkit for Hunter: The Reckoning 5th Edition

Quick NPC creation and reuse. Hunter games are about fear + preparedness. Keep the cell under pressure and make information the real power.

Checklist

  • Define the monster’s pattern and what it wants.
  • Make investigation meaningful: clues change tactics.
  • Keep fights lethal; reward planning and traps.
  • Keep Convictions/Touchstones relevant to choices.
Common pitfalls
  • Monsters with no logic
  • Combat-first sessions
  • No cost for hunting
Combat cheat sheet
Quick lookup during play.
Common mistakes
Avoid repeated slowdowns.

Keep sessions moving

Use quick pages, then get back to the scene.