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Random Castle Generator Generator · 99 tables
Castle Details Inside Random Castle Generator Generator · 12 tables
Castle Location Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Details d10 table · 10 entries
  1. Atop a mountain.
  2. On a hill overlooking a wide plain.
  3. At the fork of a river.
  4. On a narrow, rocky peninsula.
  5. Above a seaside cliff.
  6. On a hill overlooking a river valley.
  7. On a hill rising out of a swamp.
  8. On a hill overlooking a forest.
  9. Astride a desert oasis or natural spring.
  10. On a ridge overlooking a frozen plain.
Castle Builder Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Details d12 table · 12 entries
  1. A wise king or queen.
  2. An ambitious lord or lady.
  3. An evil tyrant.
  4. A mighty warrior or warlord.
  5. A retired adventurer.
  6. A celebrated war hero.
  7. An unscrupulous king or queen.
  8. A vain lord or lady.
  9. A powerful witch or wizard.
  10. A beloved sovereign.
  11. A prosperous merchant.
  12. A member of an ancient noble house.
Castle Age Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Details d6 table · 6 entries
  1. In a past age.
  2. In a past age.
  3. Hundreds of years ago.
  4. Hundreds of years ago.
  5. A few decades ago.
  6. Within the past decade.
Castle Condition Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Details d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Perfect; upkeep has been fastidious.
  2. Good; it been well-maintained.
  3. Decent; there are only a few cracks in the walls, but the place can withstand a siege.
  4. Fair; the castle has seen better days.
  5. Poor; walls and towers badly need repairs.
  6. Decrepit; the place is practically a ruin.
Current Occupant Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Details d12 table · 12 entries
  1. A member of the royal family.
  2. An ambitious lord or lady.
  3. An evil tyrant.
  4. An elderly lord or lady.
  5. A brash, young lord or lady.
  6. A mercenary company.
  7. A fearsome warlord or retired sellsword.
  8. A wealthy merchant.
  9. A retired pirate or thief.
  10. A former adventurer.
  11. An absentee noble lord.
  12. The crown, but the sovereign rarely visits.
Strategic Purpose Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Details d12 table · 12 entries
  1. Grains grow well on the surrounding land.
  2. The nearby mines are rich in ores or gems.
  3. The surrounding land is excellent for grazing livestock.
  4. Fruit trees grow on the surrounding land.
  5. The nearby pass is the easiest way to cross the mountains.
  6. The nearby harbor is important for trade.
  7. The nearby river is important for trade.
  8. The nearby source of freshwater is precious is in this region.
  9. The wild lands beyond are full of threats.
  10. The surrounding lands are part of a long-standing territorial dispute.
  11. The surrounding land is held sacred.
  12. The nearby lands are home to a rare herb, tree, or creature that has magical uses.
Outer Defenses Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Details d10 table · 10 entries
  1. Very high stone walls.
  2. Incredibly thick stone walls.
  3. A series of curtain walls and gatehouses.
  4. A treacherous climb to reach the walls.
  5. A moat filled with putrescent water.
  6. A moat filled with thick, boot-sucking mud.
  7. A moat filled with sharp spikes.
  8. A moat that is home to one or more dangerous aquatic beasts.
  9. An immense barbican.
  10. A narrow footbridge to reach the postern.
Inner Keep Defenses Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Details d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Hundreds of arrow slits.
  2. One of the world's largest dual-portcullis gates.
  3. A winding climb to reach the entrance.
  4. Several covered parapets with murder holes under which intruders must pass.
  5. A wide courtyard surrounded by flanking towers in the curtain wall.
  6. An unusual or hidden means of entry.
Garrison Size Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Details d8 table · 8 entries
  1. 5 soldiers and 20 archers.
  2. 20 soldiers, 5 knights, and 20 archers.
  3. 50 soldiers, 10 knights, and 40 archers.
  4. 20 knights, 20 archers, and 5 warmages.
  5. 100 soldiers, 50 archers, and 5 warmages.
  6. 100 soldiers, 20 knights, and 50 archers.
  7. 200 soldiers, 50 knights, and 100 archers.
  8. 200 soldiers, 100 knights, and 200 archers.
Siege Capacity Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Details d6 table · 6 entries
  1. 50 people.
  2. 100 people.
  3. 200 people.
  4. 500 people.
  5. 1,000 people.
  6. 2,000 people.
Castle Reputation Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Details d12 table · 12 entries
  1. Withstanding a grueling, lengthy siege.
  2. Suffering an immense conflagration.
  3. Changing hands several times over the course of the same war.
  4. Bringing ill-fortune to those who hold it.
  5. Being haunted by a former occupant.
  6. Never falling in a siege.
  7. Welcoming travelers seeking refuge.
  8. Turning away travelers seeking refuge.
  9. Its unusual architectural style.
  10. Its beautiful, historic tapestries.
  11. Its breathtakingly beautiful chapel.
  12. The quality of its meals.
Castle Secrets Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Details d12 table · 12 entries
  1. An underground tunnel that can serve as a last-gasp escape route.
  2. The weapon of a long-dead hero.
  3. The preserved head of an ancient villain.
  4. A long-lost religious artifact.
  5. A missing lord or lady.
  6. A book of vile curses.
  7. A book of dark and ancient secrets.
  8. A cursed treasure hoard.
  9. The last bottle of famous vintage of wine.
  10. A lost work of a celebrated artist.
  11. The crypt of an ancient sovereign.
  12. An unhatched dragon egg.
Castle Interior Inside Random Castle Generator Generator · 2 tables
Castle Chamber Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Interior d20 table · 20 entries
  1. An antechamber or waiting room.
  2. An armory.
  3. An aviary, dovecote, owlery, or rookery.
  4. A banquet hall.
  5. The barracks.
  6. A bath or privy.
  7. A bedroom See supplementary table: Bedroom Quality
  8. A chapel or shrine.
  9. A crypt.
  10. An intimate or informal dining room.
  11. A dressing room.
  12. A gallery of See supplementary table: Gallery Type
  13. A guardroom.
  14. A kennel, menagerie, or stable.
  15. The kitchen.
  16. A library or study.
  17. A pantry.
  18. Store room for mundane supplies or a cistern for drinking water.
  19. The throne room.
  20. A treasure vault (likely hidden and/or protected by traps).
Room Features Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Interior d20 table · 20 entries
  1. An armchair flanked by two sconces.
  2. A large armoire or buffet cabinet.
  3. A bench with a cushion.
  4. A brazier.
  5. A candelabrum on a large table.
  6. A plain chair beside a window.
  7. A heavy wooden chest.
  8. A chest of drawers with a blanket on top.
  9. A desk with some quills and parchment.
  10. A fireplace with a mantle.
  11. A fireplace with a small pile of wood.
  12. A fresco with a padded chair beneath it.
  13. Portrait of a noble.
  14. A painting of a landscape or seascape.
  15. A bust on a pedestal.
  16. A shelf containing books or knick knacks.
  17. A low table in front of a small sofa.
  18. A large table beneath a chandelier.
  19. An ornate tapestry.
  20. A small wall basin and font.
Castle Encounters Inside Random Castle Generator Generator · 2 tables
Siege Encounters Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Encounters d10 table · 10 entries
  1. A squad of archers hustling up a stair.
  2. A patrol of guards brandishing weapons.
  3. A guard shouting instructions.
  4. A knight hurrying to the stables.
  5. A servant cowering in a hiding place.
  6. A curious child peaking out a window.
  7. A servant kneeling in prayer.
  8. A noble hastily penning a letter.
  9. A squire aiding a knight with his armor.
  10. A healer checking over his potions.
Peacetime Encounters Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Encounters d10 table · 10 entries
  1. The huntsman cleaning a recent kill.
  2. The kennelmaster leading a leashed dog.
  3. The horsemaster instructing a young rider.
  4. The armorer scolding an apprentice.
  5. A maid fussing over her lady’s dress.
  6. The tutor or sage lost in a book.
  7. The chaplain whispering with a maid.
  8. A maid polishing an ornamental shield.
  9. A servant carrying a tray of food.
  10. Several archers practicing in the yard.
Castle Inhabitants Inside Random Castle Generator Generator · 61 tables
Guard Captain Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Inhabitants Generator · 4 tables
Captain Background Inside Castle Inhabitants / Guard Captain d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A lesser member of a noble house.
  2. A brutish thug.
  3. A dashing swashbuckler.
  4. A celebrated war hero.
  5. An anointed knight.
  6. A career soldier.
Captain's Concern Inside Castle Inhabitants / Guard Captain d6 table · 6 entries
  1. The resolve of the new recruits.
  2. The castle’s food stores.
  3. Sheltering too many commonfolk in a siege.
  4. Running out of ale during a siege.
  5. Bolstering the guard with new recruits.
  6. A flaw in the castle’s design.
Captain Goal Inside Castle Inhabitants / Guard Captain d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Information regarding enemy movements.
  2. Reinforcements or new recruits.
  3. News of his or his wife’s hometown.
  4. Drinking companions and storytellers.
  5. Help passing a message to a favorite lady.
  6. Help saving his son or daughter from ruin.
Captain Possession Inside Castle Inhabitants / Guard Captain d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A superbly crafted sword.
  2. A trusted blade and a map.
  3. A lucky charm (rabbit’s foot, old coin).
  4. The token of a faraway love.
  5. A pipe and pouch of tobacco.
  6. A little jar of mustache wax.
Castle Guard Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Inhabitants Generator · 3 tables
Guard Motivation Inside Castle Inhabitants / Castle Guard d6 table · 6 entries
  1. The steady pay.
  2. The chance to bully others.
  3. Love of his liege’s family.
  4. God and country.
  5. The chance to demonstrate his valor.
  6. The possibility of being raised to a knight.
Guard Facial Trait Inside Castle Inhabitants / Castle Guard d6 table · 6 entries
  1. An unsightly scar.
  2. A haughty sneer.
  3. A bushy mustache.
  4. An eager grin.
  5. A blank stare.
  6. A sour look.
Guard Possession Inside Castle Inhabitants / Castle Guard d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A highly polished blade.
  2. A letter from a fallen comrade.
  3. A trophy from a fallen enemy.
  4. A ribbon from a sweet maiden.
  5. A battered old shield.
  6. A pair of dice and a few coins.
Knight Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Inhabitants Generator · 3 tables
Knight Background Inside Castle Inhabitants / Knight d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A beautiful youth.
  2. A brutish thug.
  3. A celebrated war hero.
  4. A popular tavern patron.
  5. A favorite among the ladies.
  6. Ruggedly handsome.
Knightly Oath Inside Castle Inhabitants / Knight d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Protect his liege from harm.
  2. Defend his liege’s lands.
  3. Avenge his liege’s personal grievances.
  4. Protect his liege’s loved ones.
  5. Advance his liege’s ideals or faith.
  6. Ride to war in his liege’s name.
Knight Possession Inside Castle Inhabitants / Knight d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A finely crafted longsword.
  2. A huge greatsword.
  3. A well-used battleaxe.
  4. A heavy warhammer.
  5. A letter from his liege.
  6. A favor from a faraway maiden.
Archer Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Inhabitants Generator · 3 tables
Archer Background Inside Castle Inhabitants / Archer d6 table · 6 entries
  1. An eager young marksman.
  2. An trigger-happy hotshot.
  3. A braggart and a fool.
  4. A skilled hunter.
  5. An wily, old veteran.
  6. A local archery champion.
Archer Goal Inside Castle Inhabitants / Archer d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Help his allies slaughter the enemy.
  2. Keep safe someone special in the castle.
  3. Hear word of any percolating wars.
  4. Show off his skill with the bow.
  5. Swap tales of the hunt or of battle.
  6. Eat, drink, and be merry.
Archer Possession Inside Castle Inhabitants / Archer d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A longbow with a fraying string.
  2. A longbow crafted of superior wood.
  3. Arrows fletched with exotic feathers.
  4. A deck of playing cards.
  5. A flask containing a strong drink.
  6. A flute or harp.
Squire / Valet Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Inhabitants Generator · 3 tables
Retainer Background Inside Castle Inhabitants / Squire / Valet d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A squire from a lesser noble house.
  2. A frightened link boy.
  3. A long-time valet or squire.
  4. A reformed criminal-turned valet.
  5. A prisoner of war.
  6. A mysterious foreigner.
Retainer Trait Inside Castle Inhabitants / Squire / Valet d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A gullible nature.
  2. Wild, shaggy hair.
  3. A terrible stutter.
  4. An easy swagger.
  5. A black eye.
  6. A thin mustache.
Retainer Goal Inside Castle Inhabitants / Squire / Valet d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Earn a little silver.
  2. Train with weapons to become a hero.
  3. Earn the affection of his master.
  4. Bring honor to his family name.
  5. Avoid entangling himself in a scandal.
  6. Have a drink and a rest.
Nobleman Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Inhabitants Generator · 3 tables
Nobleman Background Inside Castle Inhabitants / Nobleman d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A patient old man.
  2. A wide-eyed young man.
  3. A hot-tempered tyrant.
  4. A patient and benevolent ruler.
  5. A guest, a member of a powerful house.
  6. A guest, a member of a lesser house.
Nobleman Goal Inside Castle Inhabitants / Nobleman d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Dispose of an enemy.
  2. Negotiate a trade contract.
  3. Prepare the castle’s defenders for war.
  4. Sabotage a rival.
  5. Arrange a beneficial marriage.
  6. Have a good time with.
Nobleman Possession Inside Castle Inhabitants / Nobleman d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Several deeds and titles.
  2. A family heirloom.
  3. Several inventories and invoices.
  4. An extremely valuable sword.
  5. A compromising love letter.
  6. A letter from a powerful lord or lady.
Noblewoman Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Inhabitants Generator · 3 tables
Noblewoman Background Inside Castle Inhabitants / Noblewoman d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A wise old woman.
  2. A passionate young woman.
  3. A homely young lady.
  4. An acerbic wit.
  5. A guest, a member of a powerful house.
  6. A guest, a member of a lesser house.
Noblewoman Goal Inside Castle Inhabitants / Noblewoman d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Help gain revenge against a bitter rival.
  2. Bring to light a scandal involving an enemy.
  3. Secure a beneficial marriage.
  4. Talk some sense into her husband or father.
  5. Deliver a secret message.
  6. Share some wine and gossip.
Noblewoman Possession Inside Castle Inhabitants / Noblewoman d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A family heirloom.
  2. Valuable jewels.
  3. A compromising love letter.
  4. A vial of perfume.
  5. A hidden dagger.
  6. A letter from a powerful ally.
Chaplain Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Inhabitants Generator · 3 tables
Chaplain Background Inside Castle Inhabitants / Chaplain d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A devoted acolyte.
  2. A devoted acolyte.
  3. An adept healer.
  4. A wise source of counsel.
  5. A wise source of counsel.
  6. A drunken hypocrite.
Chaplain Goal Inside Castle Inhabitants / Chaplain d6 table · 6 entries
  1. News from the surrounding lands.
  2. News from the surrounding lands.
  3. Sinners and heretics to chastise.
  4. The answer to an ancient mystery.
  5. The bottom of a goblet.
  6. The bottom of a goblet.
Chaplain Possession Inside Castle Inhabitants / Chaplain d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A ceremonial cudgel or staff.
  2. A prominently displayed holy symbol.
  3. A prominently displayed holy symbol.
  4. A pocketbook of sacred texts.
  5. A pocketbook of sacred texts.
  6. A wineskin.
Tutor / Sage Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Inhabitants Generator · 3 tables
Tutor Background Inside Castle Inhabitants / Tutor / Sage d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A scholar trained at a university.
  2. A wizard trained at an academy.
  3. A wizard who had apprenticed to another.
  4. A self-taught scholar of noble birth.
  5. A monk of an order famed for wisdom.
  6. A priest dedicated to spreading knowledge.
Teaching Style Inside Castle Inhabitants / Tutor / Sage d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A trusted friend or mentor.
  2. A trusted friend or mentor.
  3. A second father/mother.
  4. A weakling to be antagonized and bullied.
  5. A weakling to be antagonized and bullied.
  6. A tyrant to be feared.
Expertise Inside Castle Inhabitants / Tutor / Sage d12 table · 12 entries
  1. Alchemy.
  2. Ancient cultures.
  3. Astronomy.
  4. Herb lore.
  5. Mathematics.
  6. Mineralogy.
  7. Military history.
  8. Music.
  9. Poetry and songs.
  10. Political history.
  11. Theater and dance.
  12. Theology.
Fool / Jester Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Inhabitants Generator · 3 tables
Fool Background Inside Castle Inhabitants / Fool / Jester d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A dwarf.
  2. Morbidly obese.
  3. Wearing a mask.
  4. Dressed in motley.
  5. A faux knight.
  6. A faux wizard.
Fool Gimmick Inside Castle Inhabitants / Fool / Jester d8 table · 8 entries
  1. Falling stunts.
  2. Gorging himself with food or drink.
  3. Singing silly songs.
  4. Being hit over the head.
  5. Lewd gestures.
  6. Juggling sharp objects.
  7. Swallowing flames.
  8. Witty jokes and observations.
Fool Goal Inside Castle Inhabitants / Fool / Jester d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Bring smiles to others’ faces.
  2. Get as far from this castle as he can.
  3. Exact vengeance against a cruel noble.
  4. Kiss a pretty maiden.
  5. Have a drink and be merry.
  6. Get drunk and feel numb.
Steward Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Inhabitants Generator · 3 tables
Steward Background Inside Castle Inhabitants / Steward d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A lesser member of the liege’s house.
  2. A lesser member of the liege’s house.
  3. A lesser member of a powerful house.
  4. A lesser member of a powerful house.
  5. A member of a lesser house.
  6. A commoner by birth.
Steward Goal Inside Castle Inhabitants / Steward d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Obtain hard-to-get provisions.
  2. Obtain hard-to-get provisions.
  3. Deliver some letters.
  4. Help win over a sweetheart.
  5. Share a drink and a laugh.
  6. Share a drink and a laugh.
Steward's Concern Inside Castle Inhabitants / Steward d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Gold and silver.
  2. Meat and cheese.
  3. Ale and wine stores.
  4. Ale and grain.
  5. Gold and silver.
  6. Castle repairs.
Maidservant Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Inhabitants Generator · 3 tables
Maid Background Inside Castle Inhabitants / Maidservant d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Her ladyship’s/her lordship’s favorite.
  2. A long-time servant of the household.
  3. New to the household and always in trouble.
  4. New to the household and eager to please.
  5. A foreigner, new to this land and house.
  6. A foreigner, who can never return home.
Maid Trait Inside Castle Inhabitants / Maidservant d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A pretty smile, but crooked teeth.
  2. Beautiful but sad eyes.
  3. A wide frame.
  4. A bony figure.
  5. Curves that could get her into trouble.
  6. A wicked smile, and a sharp wit.
Maid Goal Inside Castle Inhabitants / Maidservant d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Avoid being alone with a particular noble.
  2. Discipline one of the children in the castle.
  3. Earn the affection of her mistress.
  4. Bend your ear for an old folk tale.
  5. Share a bit of juicy gossip she overheard.
  6. Share a drink and a dance.
Cook Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Inhabitants Generator · 2 tables
Cook's Offering Inside Castle Inhabitants / Cook d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A goblet of warm wine.
  2. A goblet of warm wine.
  3. A chunk of bread and a piece of cheese.
  4. A chunk of bread and a piece of cheese.
  5. A cup of onion soup.
  6. A tankard of mead.
Cook's Goal Inside Castle Inhabitants / Cook d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Someone to chop onions.
  2. Some better cabbage.
  3. A good joke or story.
  4. A good joke or story.
  5. The bottom of a bottle.
  6. The bottom of a bottle.
Armorer / Smith Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Inhabitants Generator · 3 tables
Smith Background Inside Castle Inhabitants / Armorer / Smith d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A meticulous armorsmith.
  2. A blacksmith who makes decent swords.
  3. A farrier who can mend swords.
  4. A highly-skilled weaponsmith.
  5. A sensitive artisan.
  6. An expert on horses.
Smith Goal Inside Castle Inhabitants / Armorer / Smith d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Someone who can shoe horses.
  2. Steel of the highest quality.
  3. Dull blades to sharpen.
  4. Someone who appreciates masterful work.
  5. A little extra coin to help pay the bills.
  6. A mug of strong ale.
Smith Possession Inside Castle Inhabitants / Armorer / Smith d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A small hammer.
  2. A large hammer.
  3. A lucky charm.
  4. A filthy rag.
  5. A few coins.
  6. A pressed flour.
Bowyer / Fletcher Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Inhabitants Generator · 3 tables
Bowyer Background Inside Castle Inhabitants / Bowyer / Fletcher d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A patient craftsman.
  2. A patient craftsman.
  3. An old archer, blind in one eye.
  4. An old archer, blind in one eye.
  5. A foreigner who puts unusual touches on the bows and feathers he makes.
  6. Skilled at mending bows and arrows, but not so good at making them from raw materials.
Bowyer Goal Inside Castle Inhabitants / Bowyer / Fletcher d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Someone who can fletch arrows.
  2. Stray arrowheads.
  3. Stray arrowheads.
  4. Intact arrow shafts.
  5. Intact arrow shafts.
  6. A mug of strong ale.
Bowyer Possession Inside Castle Inhabitants / Bowyer / Fletcher d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A whittling knife.
  2. A quiver of arrows to be mended.
  3. A quiver of arrows to be mended.
  4. A quiver of newly made arrows.
  5. A quiver of newly made arrows.
  6. A bundle of fresh wood cuttings.
Huntsman & Kennelmaster Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Inhabitants Generator · 4 tables
Huntsman Background Inside Castle Inhabitants / Huntsman & Kennelmaster d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A member of the liege’s family.
  2. A bastard son of a noble house.
  3. A gifted tracker.
  4. A former poacher.
  5. A sadistic killer.
  6. A kindly sportsman.
Huntsman Background Inside Castle Inhabitants / Huntsman & Kennelmaster d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A member of the liege’s family.
  2. A bastard son of a noble house.
  3. A gifted tracker.
  4. A former poacher.
  5. A sadistic killer.
  6. A kindly sportsman.
Kennelmaster Goal Inside Castle Inhabitants / Huntsman & Kennelmaster d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Encourage a hunting expedition.
  2. Improve the breeding stock of the hounds.
  3. Improve the breeding stock of the hounds.
  4. Show off a clever hound.
  5. Show off a clever hound.
  6. Avoid questions regarding the hounds’ obedience.
Kennelmaster Goal Inside Castle Inhabitants / Huntsman & Kennelmaster d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Encourage a hunting expedition.
  2. Improve the breeding stock of the hounds.
  3. Improve the breeding stock of the hounds.
  4. Show off a clever hound.
  5. Show off a clever hound.
  6. Avoid questions regarding the hounds’ obedience.
Huntsman & Kennelmaster Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Inhabitants Generator · 4 tables
Huntsman Background Inside Castle Inhabitants / Huntsman & Kennelmaster d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A member of the liege’s family.
  2. A bastard son of a noble house.
  3. A gifted tracker.
  4. A former poacher.
  5. A sadistic killer.
  6. A kindly sportsman.
Huntsman Background Inside Castle Inhabitants / Huntsman & Kennelmaster d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A member of the liege’s family.
  2. A bastard son of a noble house.
  3. A gifted tracker.
  4. A former poacher.
  5. A sadistic killer.
  6. A kindly sportsman.
Kennelmaster Goal Inside Castle Inhabitants / Huntsman & Kennelmaster d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Encourage a hunting expedition.
  2. Improve the breeding stock of the hounds.
  3. Improve the breeding stock of the hounds.
  4. Show off a clever hound.
  5. Show off a clever hound.
  6. Avoid questions regarding the hounds’ obedience.
Kennelmaster Goal Inside Castle Inhabitants / Huntsman & Kennelmaster d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Encourage a hunting expedition.
  2. Improve the breeding stock of the hounds.
  3. Improve the breeding stock of the hounds.
  4. Show off a clever hound.
  5. Show off a clever hound.
  6. Avoid questions regarding the hounds’ obedience.
Stable Staff Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Inhabitants Generator · 4 tables
Horsemaster Background Inside Castle Inhabitants / Stable Staff d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A knight lamed in combat years ago.
  2. A knight lamed in combat years ago.
  3. The son of a servant to the liege’s family.
  4. A genius for breeding horses.
  5. A foreigner who grew up in the saddle.
  6. A foreigner who grew up in the saddle.
Horsemaster Background Inside Castle Inhabitants / Stable Staff d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A knight lamed in combat years ago.
  2. A knight lamed in combat years ago.
  3. The son of a servant to the liege’s family.
  4. A genius for breeding horses.
  5. A foreigner who grew up in the saddle.
  6. A foreigner who grew up in the saddle.
Stable Hand Background Inside Castle Inhabitants / Stable Staff d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A shady-looking character.
  2. A shady-looking character.
  3. The son of another servant in the castle.
  4. A prisoner-of-war turned servant.
  5. A simple-minded stable boy.
  6. A simple-minded stable boy.
Stable Hand Background Inside Castle Inhabitants / Stable Staff d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A shady-looking character.
  2. A shady-looking character.
  3. The son of another servant in the castle.
  4. A prisoner-of-war turned servant.
  5. A simple-minded stable boy.
  6. A simple-minded stable boy.
Stable Staff Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Inhabitants Generator · 4 tables
Horsemaster Background Inside Castle Inhabitants / Stable Staff d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A knight lamed in combat years ago.
  2. A knight lamed in combat years ago.
  3. The son of a servant to the liege’s family.
  4. A genius for breeding horses.
  5. A foreigner who grew up in the saddle.
  6. A foreigner who grew up in the saddle.
Horsemaster Background Inside Castle Inhabitants / Stable Staff d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A knight lamed in combat years ago.
  2. A knight lamed in combat years ago.
  3. The son of a servant to the liege’s family.
  4. A genius for breeding horses.
  5. A foreigner who grew up in the saddle.
  6. A foreigner who grew up in the saddle.
Stable Hand Background Inside Castle Inhabitants / Stable Staff d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A shady-looking character.
  2. A shady-looking character.
  3. The son of another servant in the castle.
  4. A prisoner-of-war turned servant.
  5. A simple-minded stable boy.
  6. A simple-minded stable boy.
Stable Hand Background Inside Castle Inhabitants / Stable Staff d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A shady-looking character.
  2. A shady-looking character.
  3. The son of another servant in the castle.
  4. A prisoner-of-war turned servant.
  5. A simple-minded stable boy.
  6. A simple-minded stable boy.
Castle Dungeon Inside Random Castle Generator Generator · 22 tables
Dungeon Location Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Dungeon d6 table · 6 entries
  1. In a tower set apart from the main castle.
  2. Beneath the keep.
  3. In a flanking tower of the castle.
  4. Beneath a flanking tower in the castle.
  5. In a corner tower of the castle.
  6. Beneath a corner tower of the castle.
Dungeon Origin Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Dungeon d6 table · 6 entries
  1. As part of the original castle.
  2. As part of the original castle.
  3. As a later addition.
  4. For another purpose originally.
  5. Long before most of the castle.
  6. Long before most of the castle.
Dungeon Structure Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Dungeon d8 table · 8 entries
  1. A sprawling maze of twisting passages.
  2. A sprawling maze of narrow passages.
  3. Organized into small, neat rows of cells or pits.
  4. Organized around a large central cell block or pit.
  5. Only a few rooms.
  6. An endless series of long corridors or ladders.
  7. An endless series of small rooms and staircases.
  8. A series of corridors with very low ceilings.
Dungeon Cells Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Dungeon d10 table · 10 entries
  1. Individual cells, in complete isolation.
  2. Individual cells, but they can see and hear other prisoners.
  3. Individual cells, but they can hear other prisoners.
  4. Cells that accommodate up to two prisoners.
  5. Cells that accommodate up to two prisoners, each shackled to the wall.
  6. Cells that accommodate up to four prisoners.
  7. Cells that accommodate up to four prisoners, each shackled to the wall.
  8. A large chamber with many other prisoners, each shackled to the wall.
  9. Individual pits or wells, open at the top.
  10. One or more huge pit with many other prisoners.
Dungeon Condition Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Dungeon d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Well-maintained; the walls are solid.
  2. Well-maintained; the walls are solid.
  3. Aging, but sturdy; the walls have some cracks.
  4. Aging, but sturdy; the walls have some cracks.
  5. Decrepit; the walls are crumbling.
  6. So dark it’s difficult to say.
Prisoner Treatment Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Dungeon d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Humanely; they receive reasonable meals, some exercise, and healing when needed.
  2. Like dogs; they receive poor quality meals and enough healing to keep them alive.
  3. Like dogs; they receive poor quality meals and enough healing to keep them alive.
  4. Like rats; they receive terrible meals and are plagued by sickness.
  5. Like rats; they receive terrible meals and are plagued by sickness.
  6. Like they don’t exist; occasionally they receive food.
Dungeon Reputation Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Dungeon d10 table · 10 entries
  1. Many deaths during a terrible plague.
  2. A mass escape in the past.
  3. The escape of a famous criminal.
  4. Being the final home of a famous criminal.
  5. Being the final home of a legendary hero.
  6. Being haunted by vengeful ghosts.
  7. Its horrific torture pits.
  8. Never suffering a successful escape.
  9. Its quirky jailer.
  10. The quality of its meals.
Dungeon Secret Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Dungeon d8 table · 8 entries
  1. A secret tunnel to the outside.
  2. The bones of a long-lost hero.
  3. The preserved head of an ancient villain.
  4. A terrible beast to which prisoners are fed.
  5. A missing lord or lady.
  6. A famous jewel stolen by a notorious thief.
  7. A unique and terrible torture device.
  8. The bones of a deposed king or queen.
Dungeon Room Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Dungeon d10 table · 10 entries
  1. A dungeon cell.
  2. Another dungeon cell.
  3. A passageway connecting cell blocks.
  4. A guardroom.
  5. The barracks.
  6. The jailer’s quarters.
  7. A yard or large indoor space for exercise.
  8. A small dining room.
  9. An interrogation room.
  10. A torture chamber.
Dungeon Features Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Dungeon d20 table · 20 entries
  1. A wooden door reinforced with steel bands.
  2. Steel bars where you expected a stone wall.
  3. Empty manacles along the wall.
  4. An empty sconce to hold a torch.
  5. Distant torchlight.
  6. The floor is uneven.
  7. A crack in the stone floor.
  8. A mouse skittering underfoot.
  9. The stench of rotting flesh.
  10. The scent of stale urine.
  11. A putrid smell.
  12. A dank and moldy odor.
  13. An uncomfortable groaning.
  14. A faint scratching sound.
  15. An odd tapping sound.
  16. The squeaking of rats.
  17. The shouting of distant voices.
  18. Howls of agony.
  19. Horrific screams.
  20. The clanking of chains.
Escape Encounters Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Dungeon d12 table · 12 entries
  1. A snoozing guard or jailer.
  2. A pair of guards on patrol.
  3. A quartet of guards playing cards or dice on their break.
  4. A pack of trained hunting dogs commanded by a high-ranking guard who has been alerted of the escape attempt.
  5. An inquisitor on-site to interrogate another prisoner about an unrelated case.
  6. An ear-splitting shriek from a maidservant.
  7. A wide, well-lit yard that must be crossed with guards watching it from towers.
  8. A high wall directly in the path of escape.
  9. A barred window in the path of escape.
  10. The rat-infested kitchens.
  11. An imprisoned nobleman who offers to help if you help him escape.
  12. An imprisoned thief who is bent on revenge.
Dungeon Danger Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Dungeon d6 table · 6 entries
  1. The castle’s huntsman will ride you down.
  2. The castle’s hunting hounds are peerless.
  3. The castle’s ghosts will shriek in alarm.
  4. The knights sworn to the castle’s liege will not rest until they return you to him or her.
  5. The castle’s archers will fill you with arrows.
  6. You’ve been branded a prisoner of this place; no one will risk helping you.
Jailer Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Dungeon Generator · 4 tables
Jailer Background Inside Castle Dungeon / Jailer d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A coward who likes to act tough.
  2. A bully in every sense of the word.
  3. A man who grew up among criminals.
  4. A sadistic thug.
  5. A mild-mannered man of faith.
  6. A resentful cripple.
Jailer Concern Inside Castle Dungeon / Jailer d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Rumors of an upcoming escape attempt.
  2. Losing his job after a messy prisoner death.
  3. Losing his job after a messy prisoner death.
  4. Facing a prisoner who creeps him out.
  5. Ways to make a little extra silver.
  6. Ways to make a little extra silver.
Jailer Goal Inside Castle Dungeon / Jailer d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Abuse someone who is defenseless.
  2. Abuse someone who is defenseless.
  3. Make himself feel powerful.
  4. Reach out to a disturbed prisoner.
  5. Swap grisly tales.
  6. Swap grisly tales.
Jailer Possession Inside Castle Dungeon / Jailer d8 table · 8 entries
  1. A large ring of keys.
  2. A large knife and a sap.
  3. A pale of cold porridge from the kitchens.
  4. Loot seized from several prisoners.
  5. A pocket-sized prayer book.
  6. A spiked club.
  7. A scourge or whip.
  8. A wineskin.
Torturer Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Dungeon Generator · 3 tables
Torturer Background Inside Castle Dungeon / Torturer d6 table · 6 entries
  1. The bastard son of a noble house.
  2. A priest with a puritanical agenda.
  3. A horrible sadist.
  4. A wicked little man.
  5. A soldier and a survivor.
  6. A soft-spoken artistic type.
Torturer Goal Inside Castle Dungeon / Torturer d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Impress his liege with efficient confessions.
  2. Make himself feel powerful.
  3. Make himself feel powerful.
  4. Break a particularly willful prisoner.
  5. Break a particularly willful prisoner.
  6. Frighten someone with grisly tales.
Torturer Possession Inside Castle Dungeon / Torturer d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A large knife and a scourge.
  2. A leatherbound case of hooks and prongs.
  3. Several strange potions and poisons.
  4. A trophy taken from a tortured prisoner.
  5. A pocket-sized prayer book.
  6. A flask of spirits.
Prisoner Inside Random Castle Generator / Castle Dungeon Generator · 3 tables
Prisoner Appearance Inside Castle Dungeon / Prisoner d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A long scraggly beard.
  2. A long scraggly beard.
  3. A patchy beard.
  4. Skin draped loosely over his bones.
  5. Skin draped loosely over his bones.
  6. Boils and sores on his skin.
Prisoner Crime Inside Castle Dungeon / Prisoner d6 table · 6 entries
  1. He stole something.
  2. He killed someone.
  3. He raped someone.
  4. He was caught poaching on his liege’s land.
  5. He committed an act of fraud.
  6. Someone confused him with someone else.
Prisoner Outlook Inside Castle Dungeon / Prisoner d6 table · 6 entries
  1. No hope of escape.
  2. No hope of escape.
  3. A foolish optimism of his escape prospects.
  4. A tenuous grasp on sanity.
  5. A tenuous grasp on sanity.
  6. Been driven mad.
Supplementary Tables · 2 tables
Bedroom Quality d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Simple
  2. Simple
  3. Comfortable
  4. Comfortable
  5. Luxurious
  6. Luxurious
Gallery Type d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Armor and weaponry
  2. Paintings
  3. Sculptures
  4. Tapestries
  5. Hunting trophies
  6. Trophies of war