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'''Appendix MM-B: Nonplayer Characters''' <br />
'''NPCs'''

This appendix contains statistics for various humanoid nonplayer characters ('''NPCs''') that adventurers might encounter during a campaign, including lowly commoners and mighty archmages. These stat blocks can be used to represent both {{srd5lc|Human}} and [[SRD5:Monster|nonhuman]] NPCs. 

==Customizing NPCs==
There are many easy ways to customize the NPCs in this appendix for your home campaign. 

'''Racial Traits.''' You can add racial traits to an NPC. For example, a {{srd5lc|Halfling}} {{srd5lc|Druid}} might have a speed of 25 feet and the [[SRD5:Halfling#Halfling Traits|Lucky trait]]. Adding racial traits to an NPC doesn’t alter its challenge rating. For more on racial traits, see the [[Publication:Player's Handbook (5e)|Player’s Handbook]]. 

'''Spell Swaps.''' One way to customize an NPC spellcaster is to replace one or more of its {{srd5lc|Spell}}s. You can substitute any spell on the NPC’s spell list with a different spell of the same level from the same spell list. Swapping spells in this manner doesn’t alter an NPC’s challenge rating. 

'''Armor and Weapon Swaps.''' You can upgrade or downgrade an NPC’s {{srd5lc|Armor}}, or add or switch {{srd5lc|Weapon}}s. Adjustments to {{SRD5|Armor Class}} and damage can change an NPC’s {{srd5lc|Challenge Rating}}. 

'''Magic Items.''' The more powerful an NPC, the more likely it has one or more {{srd5lc|Magic Item}}s in its possession. An archmage, for example, might have a magic staff or wand, as well as one or more potions and scrolls. Giving an NPC a potent damage-dealing magic item could alter its challenge rating.
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===List of NPCs===
''see '''[[SRD5 NPCs]]''' (NPCs from the SRD)<br />or '''[[5e NPC List]]''' (for official and unofficial NPCs).''


==Sources and Notes==
:* {{Cite Pub|SRD-OGL v5.1}} Licensed: [[OGL]]
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:* '''Variant: Familiars:''' A spellcaster that can use the {{5espell|Find Familiar}} spell likely has a familiar. It may be a {{srd5lc|Creature}} described in the spell or another {{SRD5|Tiny}} creature, &mdash; (paraphrased) &mdash;{{Cite Pub|Volo's Guide to Monsters|pages=213}} Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast (under 'fair use' clause).

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