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NPC toolkit for Shadowrun 6th Edition

Quick NPC creation and reuse. Shadowrun GMing is the run structure: the meet with Mr. Johnson, the legwork, the run itself, and the getaway with the payout. Every job should have a twist worth discovering.

Checklist

  • Give every run a twist or double-cross the legwork can uncover.
  • Keep all three pillars busy: muscle, magic, and Matrix each need a scene.
  • Track heat as a clock: corp response escalates the longer the run drags.
  • Make Edge-worthy moments explicit so players know when to earn and spend it.
Common pitfalls
  • Letting the decker's Matrix scene stall the table
  • Runs with no legwork payoff
  • Ignoring what SINless life costs the characters
Combat cheat sheet
Quick lookup during play.
Rules reference
Combat, skills, and conditions for quick lookup.

Keep sessions moving

Use quick pages, then get back to the scene.