Chris Perkins' NPC name list
So, trying to find names for the fantasy novel I’m writing for NaNoWriMo is a challenge in and of itself. A trick I’d taken from DnD is a handy resource I took from DM-to-the-stars Chris Perkins, who posted a list of NPC names he used in his 4e campaign at the WotC offices. Only problem was that it seems that Chris decided to go dark online some time back, including deleting his WotC forum profile, as well as the campaign wiki. Thankfully, I’m fairly resourceful, so here, for all of you out there (and largely for me) is a copy of that list.
PREGENERATED NAMES
No matter what the campaign, Dungeon Masters need a ready supply of names for NPCs created on the fly. The following lists were instrumental in naming NPCs for the Iomandra campaign, and DMs are urged to pillage these lists for their own games and even expand on them. If you’re a DM looking for even more names, try doing a Google search on “Czech names,” “Egyptian names,” or some other nationality. A lot of foreign names fit perfectly well in a D&D medieval fantasy milieu.
First names are separated from last names, allowing DMs to “mix and match” as they see fit. Only the core Player’s Handbook races are represented, but at the end you’ll also find a list of names that can serve double duty as ship names and inn/tavern names.
NONPLAYER CHARACTER NAMES
Human Male First Names: Anlow, Arando, Bram, Cale, Dalkon, Daylen, Dodd, Dungarth, Dyrk, Eandro, Falken, Feck, Fenton, Gryphero, Hagar, Jeras, Krynt, Lavant, Leyten, Madian, Malfier, Markus, Meklan, Namen, Navaren, Nerle, Nilus, Ningyan, Norris, Quentin, Semil, Sevenson, Steveren, Talfen, Tamond, Taran, Tavon, Tegan, Vanan, Vincent
Human Female First Names: Azura, Brey, Hallan, Kasaki, Lorelei, Mirabel, Pharana, Remora, Rosalyn, Sachil, Saidi, Tanika, Tura, Tylsa, Vencia, Xandrilla
Human Last Names: Arkalis, Armanci, Bilger, Blackstrand, Brightwater, Carnavon, Caskajaro, Coldshore, Coyle, Cresthill, Cuttlescar, Daargen, Dalicarlia, Danamark, Donoghan, Drumwind, Dunhall, Ereghast, Falck, Fallenbridge, Faringray, Fletcher, Fryft, Goldrudder, Grantham, Graylock, Gullscream, Hindergrass, Iscalon, Kreel, Kroft, Lamoth, Leerstrom, Lynchfield, Moonridge, Netheridge, Oakenheart, Pyncion, Ratley, Redraven, Revenmar, Roxley, Sell, Seratolva, Shanks, Shattermast, Shaulfer, Silvergraft, Stavenger, Stormchapel, Strong, Swiller, Talandro , Targana, Towerfall, Umbermoor, Van Devries, Van Gandt, Van Hyden, Varcona, Varzand, Voortham, Vrye, Webb, Welfer, Wilxes, Wintermere, Wygarthe, Zatchet, Zethergyll
Dragonborn Male Names: Andujar, Armagan, Armek, Arzan, Axaran, Belaxarim, Brevarr, Djemidor, Draxan, Fayal, Grax, Iojad, Inzul, Khiraj, Kreytzen, Lejek, Mar, Nazir, Nedam, Nevek, Ravaran, Razaan, Sarax, Sarram, Savaxis, Siangar, Sirizan, Sunan, Szuran, Tajan, Tamajon, Tenahn, Toxal, Tzegyr, Vantajar, Vharkus, Xafiq, Zarkhil
Dragonborn Female Names: Artana, Kalas, Khagra, Leytra, Myrka, Naya, Sarcha, Shirren, Sirivistra, Sufana, Tamara, Vrumadi, Zovra
Dragonborn Last Names: I don’t have a list of dragonborn last names, since so few dragonborn in the Iomandra campaign have them. However, if you’re hunting for something, check out some of the made-up ship names at the end of this page.
Dwarf Male First Names: Agaro, Arnan, Auxlan, Avamir, Baelnar, Balfam, Bariken, Borkûl, Darkûl, Dolmen, Dyrnar, Erag, Ezegan, Ferrek, Garmûl, Glint, Ghorvas, Grimmalk, Haeltar, Halagmar, Halzar, Hlant, Korlag, Krag, Krim, Kurman, Lurtrum, Malagar, Mardam, Maulnar, Melgar, Morak, Orobok, Rogath, Roken, Rozag, Sabakzar, Sharak, Smethykk, Swargar, Thorbalt, Thorin, Tredigar, Vabûl, Vistrum, Wolvar
Dwarf Female First Names: Beyla, Fenryl, Grenenzel, Krystolari, Lokara, Lurka, Marnia, Praxana, Rokel, Roksana, Thurlfara, Vauldra, Veklani, Vronwe, Zebel
Dwarf Last Names: Ambershard, Barrelhelm, Copperhearth, Deepmiddens, Drakantal, Evermead, Garkalan, Grimtor, Hackshield, Irongull, Markolak, Ramcrown, Rockharvest, Silvertarn, Skandalor, Zarkanan
Eladrin Male First Names: Aialon, Elarahal, Jiardem, Laern, Lelyrian, Lephyrr, Loray, Sayadar, Talonien, Vaerlan, Xoneras, Zaquivir
Eladrin Female First Names: Allyria, Ayrdra, Deneth, Elseone, Etherea, Istiria, Karanwyn, Lieryn, Ravel, Sinariel, Sydri, Taris, Turue, Vacquiel, Valendra
Eladrin Last Names: Lantherval, Lorhalien, Maldranthe, Shalbarain, Sirothian, Starfeon, Zolerii
Elf Male First Names: Alarcion, Alathar, Ariandar, Arromar, Borel, Bvachan, Carydion, Elgoth, Farlien, Ferel, Gaerlan, Iafalior, Kaelthorn, Laethan, Leliar, Leodor, Lorak, Lorifir, Morian, Oleran, Rylef, Savian, Seylas, Tevior, Veyas
Elf Female First Names: Aryllan, Atalya, Ayrthwil, Irva, Lyfalia, Ronefel, Thirya, Velene, Venefiq, Zereni
Elf Last Names: Autumnloft, Balefrost, Briarfell, Evenwind, Graytrails, Mooncairn, Riverwall, Stormwolf, Summergale, Sunshadow, Woodenhawk
Halfling Male First Names: Arthan, Carvin, Corby, Cullen, Egen, Ernest, Gedi, Heron, Jeryl, Keffen, Kylem, Kynt, Leskyn, Neff, Orne, Quarrel, Rabbit, Rilkin, Snakebait, Tarfen, Titch, Tuck, Whim
Halfling Female First Names: Caliope, Emily, Piper, Rixi, Sabretha, Teg, Tilly, Toira, Vexia, Vil, Vzani, Zanthe, Ziza
Halfling Last Names: Angler, Battlestone, Blackwater, Daggersharp, Deepstrider, Hollowpot, Puddle, Raftmite, Skiprock, Silverfin, Tanglestrand, Tricker, Willowrush, Yellowcrane
Tiefling Male First Names: Ankhus, Arkadi, Armarius, Armillius, Archidius, Balmoloch, Calderax, Cavian, Cenereth, Chorum, Corynax, Dacian, Daelius, Damaceus, Decimeth, Demedor, Demerian, Dynachus, Grassus, Halius, Heleph, Incirion, Kalaradian, Kamien, Kazimir, Kzandro, Machem, Maetheus, Malfias, Marchion, Menerus, Namazeus, Nensis, Prismeus, Pyranikus, Razortail, Sejanus, Severian, Suffer, Syken, Tarkus, Vaius, Xerek, Zeth, Zevon
Tiefling Female First Names: Affyria, Cataclysmia, Domitia, Dorethau, Excellence, Hacari, Iritra, Lachira, Levatra, Mecretia, Milvia, Nericia, Precious, Rain, Samantia, Sunshine, Tenerife, Traya, Velavia, Zaidi, Zethaya
Tiefling Last Names: Amarzian, Carnago, Domarien, Iscitan, Meluzan, Menetrian, Paradas, Romazi, Sarzan, Serechor, Shadowhorn, Szereban, Torzalan, Trelenus, Trevethor, Tryphon, Vadu, Vrago.
SHIP NAMES (some suitable for inn/tavern names)
Lantheon, Starchaser, Dryad’s Fury, Black Trident, Corellon’s Arrow, Morkoth, Koalinthas, Sehanine’s Fool, Stormcrow, Vaazrus, Shield of Khahar, Stingray, Sanaj-Rakal, Zhal-Vazir, Griffonwing, Blademark, Golden Libram, Hareth’s Barrel, Kasha’s Wake, Shining Flute, White Feather, Riventide, Moonriser, Gem of Malfier, Dragon’s Glory, Menacer, Scarlet Dagger, Kral-Tajir, Ravager, Kerle’s Drum, Heart of Avandra, Goldraker, Sea Haunt, Storm Maven, Grimbol’s Cutlass, Scimitar, Black Gauntlet, Iron Maiden, Wavecrusher, Hammer of Kavath, Waterblade, Arkhor’s Secret, Dire Gar, Prallmar’s Shadow, Piranha, Devil’s Fork, Tuersyl’s Fist, Daraj-Vzan, Silver Chalice, Demonrudder, Turathi Flame, Storm’s Eye, Tanishar’s Fate, Shard of Night, Triton, Jarak’s Grasp, Nightmare, Harpy’s Lure, Devious, Arazandro’s Bluff, Nbod’s Haul, Astaryntha, Expeditious, Curse of Thuban, Siren’s Kiss, Lonely Witch, Rat’s Nest, Evader, Mistreaver, Ven’r, Vicious, Dream of Melora, Shensari, Damilor, Krimilvin’s Charm, Bloodmonger, Lucky Scrag, Windstriker, Grim Gale, Djinni’s Wish, Flying Eel, Jewel of Irthos, Broken Keel, Javelin, Myrska’s Revenge, Fearsome, Archon’s Hammer, Vendetta, Thunderchaser, Heartless, Shrike, Morak’s Boat, Mar-Turang, Will-o’-wisp, Asha-Naga, Dominant, Shoal Courser, Crescent Moon, Crystal Tear, Kara-Vaji, Shalastar, Roc’s Talon, Wavecarver, Graethan, Rotten Apple, Bharzim’s Victory, Avarice, Farak-Changal, Falling Star, Crimson Knife, Yisek’s Ride, Shara-Vaja, Varalan’s Dweomer, Rangoth, Vostarika, Mirasandra, Second Chance, Redfeather, Maal-Destir, Scorpion, Ghorzaar’s Bane, Moonwatcher, Dragon’s Crown, Dragonhawk, Dancing Sword, Kaveth’s Whisper, Tirah, Phantom Shark, Hjeltia, Satyr, Breyten’s Thrill, Golden Coin, Pearl of Fire, Bhez-Rizma, Fireball, Color Spray, Sea Bear, Prosperous, Summer Rain, Sundowner, Skulldark’s Ire, Skandalor, Zarkanan, Sana-Losi, Wolfshark, Song of Elyndri, Coral Rose, Rune of Halendros, Maelstrom, Shadow Mask, Deep Heathen, Aurora, Rusted Cutlass, Thog’s Maul, Wooden Stake, Hellstrike, Scepter Queen, Prince of Lies, Fang of Tezmyr, White Hart, Floating Cask, Sea Howler, Frostwind, Moonshadow, Melora’s Favor, Dark Queen’s Voice, Chethel’s Ghost, Mad Hag, Tamarion’s Grudge, Raven’s Gamble, Reckoner, Wraithwind, Kalisa Tano, Beholder, Slippery Trickster, Retribution, Whirling Glyph, Lady Rose, Karthang’s Plunder, Good Fortune, Axe of Thard, Black Bow, Quickstrike, Thelandira, Hammergust, Barracuda, Sahandrian’s Quarrel, Feral Knave, Wildwyrm, Shevaya’s Honor, Blackhelm’s Legacy, Wyvern’s Sting, Dragonroar, Kegstaff, Oaken Ranger, Timber Serpent, DesperateSorceress, Screaming Gull, Greedy Drake, Light of Pelor, Fate’s Blessing, Stardancer, Leering Skull, Ebon Moon, Werewolf, Redemption, Zaetchan’s Privilege, Sea Skulk, Savage Swan, Bane’s Breath, Ghorok’s Grail, Emerald Eye, Remorseless, Skiprock, Zaetra, Silverfin, Risen Ghost, Listless, Vortex, Advantage, Autumn Song, Trystan’s Delight, Soaring Manta, Calomaar’s Edge, Saerthzal, Iron Trumpet, Locathah, Demonskull, Arrowhead, Frastain’s Bottle.
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