Or outside a dungeon. Or within the bowels of some filthy, misbegotten jail cell. Either way, there's a guide, a questgiver, a plothook-dangler to point you on your way.

You meet at an inn.

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May 12

The Pack Mule, New and Improved

Hello! The Helpful NPCs crew here. We've updated the Pack Mule class with some snazzy new designs and artwork. Take a look at...

D&D 5e's Skills (Part 1): What's the DC for Open Heart Surgery?

Helpful NPC Thom

May 8

D&D 5e's Skills (Part 1): What's the DC for Open Heart Surgery?

Hello, Helpful NPC Thom here, and I'm going to talk about how to make 5e's skill system work for you, but first let's talk about the DC...

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Apr 21

April Fool Me None-Ce

Not many days ago, we posted a lengthy lament about Wizards of the Coast abandoning us olden dayes gamers in favor of a younger, hipper,...

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Apr 9

April Fool Me Once

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Magic Item Alert: Ease your burdens with this humble construct

Helpful NPC Ryan

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Magic Item Alert: Ease your burdens with this humble construct

Some of our favorite magical items are not the ones that slay dragons. We love the simple stuff that gives parties flavor and utility. ...

Helpful NPC Thom

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Paizo's Abomination Vaults Comes to 5e

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You meet at an inn.

The Pack Mule, New and Improved

D&D 5e's Skills (Part 1): What's the DC for Open Heart Surgery?

April Fool Me None-Ce

April Fool Me Once

Magic Item Alert: Ease your burdens with this humble construct

Paizo's Abomination Vaults Comes to 5e

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