An interesting 5E supplement is up for crowdfunding from Jeff Stevens Games. Over 30 detailed NPCs are the highlight of the Potbellied Kobold’s Guide to Villains & Lairs. The project is fully funded and you can reserve a copy of the hardcover print on demand coupon, VTT assets, and PDF for a $40.00 pledge or just grab the PDF alone for a $14.00 pledge through April 10th. Expected delivery is this May.
About the project:
Imagine a Monster-style book, but with villainous Non-Player Characters instead of monsters…
That’s what you are getting when you back Potbellied Kobold’s Guide to Villains & Lairs. 30 villainous NPCs and 10 unique lairs to add to your game. A book of unscrupulous characters with developed histories, motives, and unique equipment that you can easily drop into your ongoing story as a one-shot adventure, side quest, or as a larger threat during the campaign. Many of these NPCs are humanoid, but we’ve also included a few monstrous and undead creatures.
Villainous NPCs
Over 30 NPCs are included in this supplement. Each NPC has a color image, stat block, motivations, flaws, history, and suggestions for how a GM might add these scoundrels to their game.
Lairs
10 of the villains have mapped and detailed lairs. Minions, traps, story, and treasure are found in these unique locations.
New Items & Equipment
More than 20 new items, including specialized equipment, magical items and weapons, and new potions.
Creation Tools
Potbellied Kobold’s Guide to Villains & Lairs also includes a Gamemaster Tools section containing tips, hints, and inspiration for when you are creating your own Villains & Lairs.
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