Random Gaming

To use these lists simply roll 7d6 once to choose the character type, then roll 7d6 again to choose the game setting. Once you have the character and the setting just jump right in and play.

This can be a fun way to spend some time roleplaying without needing a lot of players, a lot of time, or a lot of supplies. It's also good exercise for your "normal" roleplaying, since the GM has to come up with the plots and NPCs as the game progresses, and the player gets good exercise playing a wide variety of character types.

You might get some strange combinations using this method, but just use your imagination. A "ninja" who is "underground" can be in feudal Japan, seeking an enemy in a cave complex, or he can be a Dwarven royal assassin, sent ahead of an invading army to eliminate the enemy clan's king. Just go wild and have a blast. Really! There's no way to play a roleplaying game wrong - as long as you're having fun, you're doing it right.

Obviously these lists can easily be modified to be larger or smaller, or to include more of your own favorite genres/character types. Go nuts!

Characters, 7d6

7) Bounty Hunter	19) Cyborg	31) Pirate
8) Secret Agent	20) Rescue Worker	32) Hacker
9) Judge (Dredd)	21) Scientist	33) Vampire
10) Werewolf	22) Detective	34) TV Show
11) Escaped Prisoner	23) Martial Artist	35) Gladiator
12) Warrior	24) Space Marine	36) Djinn
13) Wizard	25) Shape Changer	37) Hit Man
14) Mini-size (6")	26) Cartoon	38) Animal
15) Superhero	27) Psionicist	39) Soldier
16) X-Files Agent	28) Child	40) Insect
17) Cop	29) Angel/Demon	41) "Highlander"
18) Ship Captain	30) Samurai/Ninja	42) Thief

Settings, 7d6

7) Vampire World	19) Submarine	31) Air
8) Arthurian	20) Space	32) Mountain
9) Superhero	21) Insect World	33) Moon
10) Star Trek	22) Cartoon	34) Horror
11) Star Wars	23) TV Show	35) Prison
12) Star Gate	24) Underground	36) War
13) Vietnam	25) Volcano	37) Orient
14) Prehistory	26) Jungle	38) Government
15) Underwater	27) Urban Sprawl	39) Africa
16) Mini-size (6")	28) Dream World	40) Train
17) Time Travel	29) Arctic	41) Plane
18) Island	30) Desert	42) Fantasy