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NPC Dialogue & Personality Prompt

Generate an NPC with a consistent voice and branching dialogue.

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Create an NPC for my game.

Setting: [WORLD / GENRE]
Role: [shopkeeper / rival / quest giver / etc.]

Give me:
- Name, age, 3 personality traits, 1 secret, 1 want.
- Speech style: vocabulary, catchphrase, verbal tic.
- Greeting lines: first meeting, friendly, hostile (2 each).
- A short branching conversation (3 player choices, each with a response and a consequence).
- 5 idle barks (one-liners said while the player walks by).
Keep lines short enough for a dialogue box (under 120 characters).

How to use it

1. Click Copy template.
2. Paste into ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, Cursor, or your agent framework.
3. Replace the [BRACKETED] parts with your details.

FAQ

Can I use this for live AI NPCs?

Yes, use the profile as the system prompt for an in-game LLM character.

Works for tabletop RPGs?

Absolutely; it doubles as a D&D NPC generator.

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