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# Steal These Ideas

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Steal These Ideas is a free library of plug-and-play D&D material: prebuilt high-quality characters with clear personality, narrative hooks and unique voice. Remix what you want, ignore the rest.

All characters created in the official character creator tool at DNDBeyond.com, with minimal homebrew clearly marked.

About me: Experienced writer of prose and fiction, gamemaster in various RPG systems for almost 30 years. This project has been a creative outlet through a period of illness, and I'd like to share it freely with the D&D community.

Note: Visual aid and graphics are AI generated, with love and care on a zero-budget. If this is an issue, feel free to ignore any images and focus on the actual content.

Updated: 2026-01-25 • v0.2 · CHANGELOG

Why this helps you run better games

  • Save prep time: highly individual drop-in NPCs and PCs ready for adventure.
  • Session-ready: stat blocks, hooks, and sample dialogue crafted by an experienced writer.
  • Remix-friendly: free to use and share with attribution, non-commercial. 🔖 License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. See the full terms in the README.

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Alveta 'Velvet', Air Genasi Paladin of Glory Alveta “Velvet”
Air Genasi Glory Paladin. Her childhood stickfights became a scam dojo, now she fights to vindicate her dream.
Basil Tenebrian, Noble Bladesinger Shifter Basil Tenebrian
Noble Bladesinger Shifter, hunted by his brother, but still a Good Boy. Struggles with body dysmorphia and clings to decency like a drowning man.
Beitian 'Betty' Winter’s Heart, dragonborn psionic rogue Beitian “Betty” Winter’s Heart
A Soulknife gambler from a rare, all-deaf clan who clings desperately to her self-image as Dragonchess prodigy, and lives for gossip and mustard.
Belvarax 'Gobsmack' Allimander, dragonborn paladin Belvarax “Gobsmack” Allimander
Dragonborn Paladin and party daddy scorned by his order for his awkward reinterpretation of his Vows, to not deal with raiding Goblins.
Calypso 'So-So' Sonder, human monk (Open Hand) Calypso “So-So” Sonder
Honorable Human Monk "kabuki luchador" chasing one last hurrah without selling out to vulgarity, Hogs party protein, but always apologizes.
Cog-Stool, Warforged Spore Druid Cog-Stool
Warforged Spore Druid, a strange two-minded chimera born of centuries of quiet interfacing between a decommissioned battledroid prototype and an awakened mycelial network.
Clover Medley, tiefling ranger Clover Medley
Tiefling Ranger. Charming farmgirl from a loving home in a deeply cursed valley, obsessed with chasing an alleged blighted Kirin. Wrangles Abyssal pigs and creeps out the cityfolk.
Donner, harengon Battle Master Donner
Harengon Battle Master haunted by the apprentice he sacrificed to escape a Revenant; keeps others alive with blunt advice and kale stew.
Geldok Iron Tusk, orc cleric Geldok Iron Tusk
Soft-gutted Orc ex-raider turned unlikely Cleric of the mysterious "Big Boss"; streetcorner problem solver and healer, who obeys no worldly authority.
Harold Carnap, halfling warlock Harold Carnap
Halfling Warlock grandpa. Devilishly wholesome, turning blood rituals to potlucks. Possibly an evil genius in a cardigan. The jury is still out.
Iblit, Kobold Celestial Warlock Iblit
Calvin & Hobbes meets Good Omens: An orphaned teen Kobold Celestial Warlock bound to an archangel who hates this assignment as much as he does.
Orfan, Firbolg Sorcerer Orfan
Firbolg Archaeologist whose questionable scientific methods landed him Draconic Sorcery powers. Torn between the call of the wild and the academy that failed him.
Lia Amberhorn, satyr sorcerer Lia Amberhorn
Satyr Wild Magic Sorcerer who believes in her own stereotypes. Rejected by her sober, ableist merchant family, but still snipes with pinpoint precision, whether with word or spell.
Inakha Nulakiano, Goliath Ranger Inakha Nulakiano
Conservative Goliath working-class Ranger chasing culinary redemption armed with a greataxe, a mysterious cookbook, and the emotional regulation skills of an average toddler.
Sally Tarrant, Human Oath of Redemption Paladin Salynna "Sally" Tarrant
Trickster Paladin who stole cutlery at the boarding school for ten years before she found her purpose in life; now smothers her sworn Ward with an overreach of steel and cunning.
Scarecrow, Warforged College of Whispers bard Scarecrow
Warforged Bard who stood guard in a village square for centuries, quietly indexing every life and family tree. Gives great hugs. Also spies on you.
Sister Garra, Tabaxi Trickster Cleric Sister Garra
Tiny Tabaxi Trickster Cleric of the illegal slum order the Mud Nuns. Smuggles refugees and leaves receipts of spiritual unclogging with those she robs.
Stennart Goldgift, Barbarian (World Tree) Stennart Goldgift
Meidocre Dwarf merchant accidentally turned overnight Hercules. Slowly transforming into a World Tree seedling, but still clings to the strength that finally made him feel significant.
Tormin Remus, Changeling Fiend Warlock Tormin Remus
"Guy Faust", a revolutionary who sold his soul and face to become the perfect insurrectionist, the pied piper of the smallfolk.
Yawp Cumuluni, goliath bard Yawp Cumuluni
Goliath Bard raised in silence, now a one-woman moshpit who plays bagpipes in thunderstorms and lives to be the hype machine that forces an echo from the world.

Locations: - Lith and Flesh, a decadent boutique where petrified objects and creatures are modified and sold at premium rates. Tone: Satire, Body horror, Comedy. Includes Jeremy, the NPC that refuses to die.

Factions: - The Mud Nuns, a barefoot mendicant order of nuns living for mercy through mischief and larceny in the slums of the City. Tone: Heists, Divine trickstery, Urban Intrigue. Includes Sister Garra, PC/NPC who leaves receipts of "karma rebalanced" with her victims.

  • (More sections coming: one-shots, campaign seeds, bestiaries, etc.)

FAQ

Why are there AI-generated images?
Mood images and visual aids are AI-generated to convey vibes. They’re non-essential and you're free to ignore them. The concepts and writing are original.

Is this PG-13?
Yes. Most content works for younger audiences or can easily be tweaked, but check notes on each page. Any trigger warnings appear on the relevant character pages.

How are the characters designed? All characters are designed to slot in seamlessly at many tables:

  • Level 5
  • Built in the official character creator at dndbeyond.com
  • All ability scores are taken with the Points buy method.
  • Homebrew is marked as such and explained on the character page.
  • Characters are built with respect for both narrative weight and game efficiency; they are not "mechanically optimized".
  • PDF's are clean sheets taken directly from dndbeyond.com. They do not include all the info on the character page because: 1) it wouldn't fit, 2) it leaves space for the players to take notes.

Take what you want, discard, rebuild or remix the rest.

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Repo: https://github.com/Oenig138/STI • Contact: oenig@protonmail.com • Open to collaborations.