Useful prep-stuff from the one die system for Nanowrimo

Want to make a memorable character or NPC? Get a jump-start for your creativity? Aim for a diverse cast to avoid stumbling into your personal clichés? These tables will get you moving in minutes!

Nanowrimo [1] prep will start soon. Take me to the tables! [2]

These tables are extracted from the German one die system, version rαF: Terminal [3], translated to English. They are also available in German [4]. If you want something tangible, get the tables [5] and random characters [6] optimized to print and fold and fit into your pocket:

[5]
english-tables.pdf [5]

[6]
english-chargen.pdf [6]

There are cc by-sa licensed text versions in the sources [7] — the tables are in files named english-tabelle*.org and english-table*.org. You can find an English short-version of the one die system in the Pirate Party Flyerbook rules [8].

Table of Tables

Core Drivers

Table 1: core-drivers
Wish	Need	Be
Prosperity	Creativity	Powerful
Prestige	Self-determination	Influential
Security	Variety	Modest
Justice	Tradition	Caring
Tolerance	Conformity	Enjoying
Preservation	Rule-Compliance	Reliable

Choose one per column.

Questions

Core questions to keep the group together and make it easier to experience conflict.

	Why here?	Why stay?	Why likeable?
1	Escape from the gutter	Only place with friends	Happy and optimistic
2	Looking for old secrets	Escort to terrible places	See the potential in everyone
3	Disgraced	A sense independent of power	Enjoy the now
4	Looking for adventure	There is tension here	Always stands by the group
5	In search of riches	We're up to something big	Doesn't accept overreaching
6	Entrusted with the protection of the princess or the prince	Losing friends would hurt him or her	Solid as a rock: does the job, whatever the cost

Answers to the three questions for Fantasy

	Why here?	Why stay?	Why likeable?
1	Secrets of the shadow horses	One of the approaches must succeed!	Always be polite
2	Vengeance for my daughter	You accept me	Full of ideas for having fun together
3	I want to be a detective	Without their tasks I would be broke	Honest, open and fond of her job
4	Had nothing better to do	Without them it would be boring	Amiable strange
5	Order of my municipality	Here I have free space	Open to everything
6	It's my job	Without me they would be lost	Stands by friends, at all costs

Answers to the three questions for Modern

	Why here?	Why stay?	Why likeable?
1	Obsessed with the unknown	The rest of the world is alien to me	Completely enthusiastic about even the smallest traces
2	Sees a purpose in her work again	Can't leave the rookies alone	Tells all kinds of obscure theories
3	Seek the truth about the disappeared	What we do here is important!	Loyal to the last consequence
4	Continue my work privately	You know my offenses	Fight the evil, not its tools
5	Money cannot buy these secrets	Only with them do I really experience it	Gives the others the deepest respect
6	Actually just want to go on vacation	What would they think of me at home?	Childlike naive

Answers to the three questions for Mystery/Horror

	Why here?	Why stay?	Why likeable?
1	I wanted to see space	I didn't pay, they chase me	Fights for what he wants: Us
2	I will be the best fighter	I always find challenges here	Her enthusiasm shines out of her
3	I will lead the pirates	I need your strength and discretion	He'll betray us, and it'll be exciting
4	I always wanted to be part of something bigger	I can really make a difference here	Really fights for the good of all life
5	Crises show the real essence	Everyone here is exciting	Loves others with their weaknesses
6	You dropped me	I live my new life	Unconditionally loyal to us

Answers to the three questions for Science-Fiction

Names

Table 2: Name Examples
Fantasy		Modern
Antan Karra	m	Ajila Tatru	w
Barakon Jowarak	m	Bren Apane	m
Calen Eichenfeder	w	Callá Teaborn	w
Edaor aus Nies	m	David Trauhof	m
Firieth Sian	w	Edward Frisk	m
Gomon Nor	m	Frieda Bauer	w
Helevorn Eisglanz	m	Gerda Bannwald	d
Idrhril Masala	w	Harald Frey	m
Jalona Daras	w	Ida Remmers	w
Kimikke Antelm	w	Jochen Schammer	m
Lacra Mer	w	Kalle Wetz	m
Merasme aus Nela	w	Liam Lenja	d
Njesz aus Ksche	d	Mera Mohn	w
Olavok Norike	m	Nathan Funk	m
Redor aus Ksaï	m	Olf Promm	m
Sera Sjasaï	w	Parisé Jambon	w
Shanis Niel	w	Raëi Misma	w
Tomar aus Lawargk	m	Sedina Ara	w
Unia Ilis	w	Trista Halle	w
Varas Hatz	m	Ursula Brandt	w
Zynnak Eli	m	Zeno Zorn	m

Table 3: Name Examples, ff
Horror/Mystery		Science-Fiction
Azara de Jolin	w	Arrata Ranka	w
Bell Apart	m	Bea Morn	w
Caspar Berman	m	Chindee Svaning	d
Dagaron Twilden	m	Diro Mar	m
Emma Weintraut	w	Felipe Charm	m
Fehry Garan	w	Graikes Ai’kars	d
Fabrice Reber	w	Han Friese	m
Gregor Langwald	m	Ikia Jerne Ada	w
Helen Reich	w	Jade Sac	d
Hygarta Julicja	w	Korg Sjarasku	m
Igor Brandt	m	Meth Ordea	w
Jéanarra von Kraichgau	w	Nagami Sachas	w
Lynn Morrison	d	Okan Karop	m
Maja Estenfeld	w	Prue Elaraj	w
Nora von Trifels	w	Ras Tseng	d
Porthele von Stauffen	m	Lija Mdvir	w
Raman Stein	d	Somika Vilaraj	w
Somon Aniasse	m	Tzana Lied	w
Toloréa Andren	w	Vaal Upjinde	m
Ulrich Braun	m	Wira Kulam	m
Vera Larabell	d	Xi’i Ix	d

Two Words

Table 4: Examples for “Two Words”
Fantasy	Modern
Cosmopolitan bon vivant	Frustrated policewoman
Talented apprentice	Anarchist hacker
Cynical Warrior	Driven ex-officer
Experienced Amazon	Penniless writer
Unworldly scholars	Idealistic politician
Resolute widow	Tough street musician

Table 5: Examples for “Two Words”, ff
Horror/Mystery	Science-Fiction
Over-the-Hill mafiosi	Deserted soldier
Professional skeptic	Buddy Chef
Curious journalist	Adrenaline addict thief
Obsessed Investigator	Betrayed diplomat
Fallen cultist	Imaginative cleaning man
Hedonist artist	Insolvent combat trainer

Presentation

	1: Posture	2: Gesture	3: Voice	4: Gimmick
1	Arrogant	Pistol / arrow	Velvety	Smoke pen
2	Shy	Merkel diamond	Rugged	Chew pen
3	Upright	Folded hands	High	Notepad
4	Mindful	Clenched fists	Low	Cube
5	Snooty	Knead hands	Slowly	A scarf
6	Playful	Expansive	Fast	Drink tea

	5: Tick	6: Tick
1	Stroke your hair	Decide with coin toss
2	Stroke beard / strand of hair	Tap on the hat
3	Tighten tie / collar / blouse	Clean / paint nails
4	Push up (sun-) glasses	Pet / feed pet
5	Touch your nose	Chew your knuckles
6	Punch your fist in your hand	Scratch your head

Roll two dice: one for the column, one for the row.

Skin, Hair and Eyes

These are for humans where diverse people meet — or for settings where they are all represented.

	-5	direct	6
-3	pale	rosy	freckled
-1	gray	yellowish	ivory
2	copper	red-brown	bronze
4	olive	dark brown	black
-5/6	albino	-	spotty

Skin Color: Start in the middle and roll one dice. For -3, -1, 2 or 4 select the appropriate line. At -5, go left and roll again, at 6 go right and roll again. Don't turn around or leave the table (choose -5/6 instead).

	-3	-1	2	4	-5/6
-5	white	light blond	fire red	orange red	rust red
-3	ruby red	blond	light brown	dark brown	ash gray
-1	dark blond	light brown	dark brown	black	silver
2	rust red	hazelnut	black-brown	black	red-brown
4	garnet	gray-black	greenish black	blue black	white blonde
6	white	neon green	light purple	neon blue	straw blonde

	-3	-1	2	4	-5/6
-5	red	aquamarine	amethyst	sapphire	almond green
-3	azure blue	amber	turquoise	pearl gray	black
-1	amber	honey	ice gray	hazelnut	silver
2	cinnamon brown	gray-brown	light brown	walnut	moss green
4	lead gray	black-brown	dark brown	coal black	ice blue
6	red / blue	blue / brown	blue / gray	amethyst	purple

Hair (top) and Eyes (bottom). Start in each row from the table for skin color and roll a dice. For -3, -1, 2 or 4 select the appropriate column. At -5 go up, at 6 go down. Don't turn around or leave the table (choose -5/6 instead).

Sexuality

	-5 -5 -5	-5 -5	-5	direkt	6	66	666
-3	♂→♀/♂	♀/♂^†	♂/-	♂/♀^-	♂/*	♂/♂^-	♀/♂^C
-1	♀→♂/♀	♂/♀^†	♀/-	♀/♂^-	♀/*	♀/♀^-	♂/♀^C
2	♀→♂/♂	♂/♀^⚬	♂/ `+`	♀/♂⁺	♀/♂^*	♀/♀⁺	♀/♂^SM
4	♂→♀/♀	♀/♂^⚬	♀/ `+`	♂/♀⁺	♂/♀^*	♂/♂⁺	♂/♀^SM
-5/6	⚥/♀	⚬/♀	♀'/♂		♂'/♀	⚬/♂	⚥/♂

Start in the middle and roll one die. For -3, -1, 2 or 4 select the appropriate line. At -5, go left and roll again; at 6, go right and roll again. Don't turn around or leave the table (choose -5/6 instead).

♀: woman,

♂: man,

♂': feminine-looking man,

♀': masculine-looking woman,

⚬: gender not directly recognizable,

a→b: called a at birth, lives as b,

⚥: biologically not clearly determinable,

X^-: less than once a week,

X⁺: more than once a week,

X^*: always try something new,

X^†: only without contraception,

X^o: always the same,

X^C: without light,

X^SM: BDSM,

X/*: gender does not matter,

X/+: in groups,

X/-: completely asexual}.

The results for homosexuals correspond to the frequency in the EU according to Dalia [19] (5-10%), for transgender people (a → b) they roughly correspond to the frequency in software development according to Stackoverflow, for intersex people (⚥) the statement of the Federal Constitutional Court (according to Quarks & Co.: one in 500 people; 0.2 %). The rest is guessed, but hopefully interesting.

Keyword

Table 6: Keyword for Fantasy
	-5	direct	6
-3	gallant	charming	alert
-1	cheeky	light-footed	playful
2	bold	proud	dissolute
4	coarse	tough	persistent
-5/6	heated	-	adorable

Table 7: Keyword for Modern
	-5	direct	6
-3	happy	cosmopolitan	friendly
-1	stiff	prudent	down-to-earth
2	brazen	cheeky	loose
4	fashionable	tough	lean
-5/6	sensual	-	sporty

Table 8: Keyword for Science-Fiction
	-5	direct	6
-3	lively	clever	cheerful
-1	sober	polite	disciplined
2	rugged	daring	dashing
4	elegant	petite	unsteady
-5/6	integer	-	meticulous

Table 9: Keyword for Horror/Mystery
	-5	direct	6
-3	eager	nervous	stoic
-1	flirtatious	subtle	dreamy
2	stuffy	unworldly	modest
4	brisk	resolute	smart
-5/6	graceful	-	adorable

Clothes

Choose the sub-table for the gender the character identifies with the most.

Clothes for Fantasy, men.

	-5 -5	-5	direct	6	6 6
-3	Smock	Woolen cloak	Fur vest	Fur hat	Fur clothes
-1	Jacket	Wool vest	Linen shirt	Feather hat	Loden coat
2	Shirt	Hairbands	Wide tunic	Headscarf	Turban
4	Fez	Tunic	Jewelry vest	Straw hat	Tattoo
-5/6	Tooth chain	Crystal robe	-	Bangles	Gloves

First: Start in the middle and roll one die. For -3, -1, 2 or 4 select the appropriate line. At -5, go left and roll again; at 6, go right and roll again. Don't turn around or leave the table (choose -5/6 instead). Continue in table below.

	-3	-1	2	4	-5/6
-5	Walking stick	Leather skirt	Travel bag	Tool bag	Fur shoes
-3	Riding boots	Gaiters	Wool pants	Straw shoes	Breeches
-1	Leg slings	Sandals	Cloth trousers	Gauntlets	Fur apron
2	Silk pants	Fringed pants	Bast boots	Jewelry skirt	Wrap socks
4	Harem pants	Leather shoes	Slippers	Loincloth	Straw boots
6	Gemstones	Slave ring	Barefoot	Shackles	Silk pants

Second: Start in the line from the table above and roll a die. For -3, -1, 2 or 4 select the appropriate column. At -5 go up, at 6 go down. Don't turn around or leave the table (choose -5/6 instead).

Clothes for Fantasy, women.

	-5 -5	-5	direct	6	6 6
-3	Tunic	Woolen cloak	Suede shirt	Fur clothes	Fur hat
-1	Jacket	Neckerchief	Lace-up bodice	Leather vest	Brocade robe
2	Linen shirt	Silk blouse	Colorful ribbons	Hair clip	Flower dress
4	Tattoo	Silk dress	Jewelry vest	Veil	Subjects
-5/6	Crystal ring	Tooth chain	-	Hairpins	Earrings

	-3	-1	2	4	-5/6
-5	Fur bag	Leather pouch	Travel bag	Hoop skirt	Corset
-3	Riding boots	Wool pants	Suede boots	Lederhose	Silk skirt
-1	Pomp skirt	Sandals	Gauntlets	Cloth trousers	Fringed pants
2	Silk pants	Barefoot	Feather skirt	Sandals	Jewelry skirt
4	Leather shoes	Slippers	Harem pants	Short skirt	Velvet skirt
6	Silk fan	Wooden shoes	Loincloth	Hip jewelry	Key ring

Clothes in Modern, men.

	-5 -5	-5	direct	6	6 6
-3	Cylinder	Fly	Shirt	Tie	Tailcoat
-1	Nickel glasses	Suspenders	T-shirt	Cardigan	Expensive watch
2	Headband	Cap	Sweater	Knitted hat	Scarf
4	Muscle shirt	Leather jacket	Vest	Sunglasses	Gold chain
-5/6	Fur hat	Breast Free	-	Lumberjack shirt	Earring

	-3	-1	2	4	-5/6
-5	Gaiters	Sandals	Hiking boots	Wool socks	Walking stick
-3	Cloth trousers	Sneakers	Riding boots	Briefcase	Toe shoes
-1	Sneakers	Sweatpants	Military boots	Bag	Traditional trousers
2	Leather boots	Hole Jeans	Baggy pants	mp3 player	Brand shoes
4	Jeans	Lederhose	Key chain	Nylon pants	Slippers
6	Kilt	Barefoot	Work trousers	Flip flops	Cowboy pants

Clothes in Modern, women.

	-5 -5	-5	direct	6	6 6
-3	Functional jacket	Sunglasses	T-shirt	Sports top	Poncho
-1	¾-arm sweater	Turtleneck	Neck holder	Shirt	Fur coat
2	Leather coat	Wool hat	Cardigan	Wool sweater	Anorak
4	Bolero	Scarf	Blouse	Blazer	Cashmere sweater
-5/6	Vest	Work jacket	-	Dress	Swimsuit

	-3	-1	2	4	-5/6
-5	Sneakers	Flip-flops	High heels	Sandals	Boots
-3	Cargo pants	Mini skirt	Bermuda	Cyclist pants	Long skirt
-1	Jeans	Drainpipe pants	Cloth trousers	Leggings	Hot pants
2	Lederhose	Outdoor pants	Wrap skirt	Hoop skirt	Capri pants
4	Pleated skirt	Marlene pants	Silk stockings	Lace skirt	Sweatpants
6	Leather bag	Backpack	Key chain	Motif bag	Medic bag

Clothes for Horror / Mystery, men.

	-5 -5	-5	direct	6	6 6
-3	Whistle	Cylinder	Tailcoat	Knitted sweater	Monocle
-1	Sunglasses	Tie	Leather jacket	Pocket watch	Cigarette
2	Wrist watch	Scarf	Silk shirt	Sequin jacket	Beret
4	Cardigan	Headband	Tie-dye shirt	Gemstone necklace	Knitted hat
-5/6	Nickel glasses	Slouch hat	-	Cthulhu shirt	Clown mask

	-3	-1	2	4	-5/6
-5	Leather tome	Radio	Carbit lamp	Hemp rope	Wellington boots
-3	Cord pants	Floor	Suede shoes	Slippers	Leather belt
-1	Briefcase	Jeans	Leather shoes	Suit pants	Riding boots
2	Sports shoes	Cloth trousers	Camera bag	Shorts	Suspenders
4	Schaghose	Batik skirt	Jesus slippers	Barefoot	Nylon pants
6	Bum bag	Signet ring	Doctor bag	Swimming trunks	Storm lantern

Clothes for Horror / Mystery, women.

	-5 -5	-5	direct	6	6 6
-3	Hairpins	Felt jacket	Wool jacket	Wool vest	Laboratory book
-1	Wrist watch	Sports top	Linen shirt	Wool hat	Cord shirt
2	Sun hat	Scarf	Silk blouse	Rain cape	Cigarette
4	Net top	Tiara	Tie-dye dress	Earrings	Wooden chain
-5/6	Hat	Amulet	-	Bikini	Hand jewelry

	-3	-1	2	4	-5/6
-5	Sandals	Handbag	Mini skirt	Leather bag	Towel
-3	Loden skirt	Leather bag	¾ skirt	Cloth trousers	Combat boots
-1	Sneakers	High heels	Jeans	Riding boots	Wrap skirt
2	Dance shoes	Silk stockings	Pleated skirt	Camera	Wooden sandals
4	Mochasins	Belly chain	Patched Skirt	Leggings	Cargo pants
6	Subjects	Tennis socks	Fringed pants	Hot pants	Training pants

Clothes for Science Fiction, men.

	-5 -5	-5	direct	6	6 6
-3	Collar	Plastic shirt	Throw	Promotional tattoos	Muscle shirt
-1	Safety glasses	Navy cap	Overall	Company jacket	Peaked cap
2	Breathing mask	Cape	Coat	Pilot jacket	Camouflage suit
4	Dress uniform	Gloves	Vest	Lab coat	Com brooch
-5/6	Sash	Latex jumpsuit	-	Epaulets	Holo mask

	-3	-1	2	4	-5/6
-5	Holopad	Backpack	Cryptoring	Leg servos	Sequin pants
-3	Barefoot	Patch pants	Shoulder strap	Plastic bag	Jumping boots
-1	Work shoes	Protective boots	Climbing harness	Air bottle	Poly scarf
2	Tool belt	Combat boots	Fiber pants	Travel bag	Briefcase
4	Plastic boots	Sports shoes	Sports pants	Holo shorts	Key chain
6	Floating bag	High boots	Leather skirt	Servobot	Skates

Clothes for Science Fiction, women.

	-5 -5	-5	direct	6	6 6
-3	Datajack	Throw	Plastic jacket	Tattoos	Hooded shirt
-1	Safety glasses	Cap	Company shirt	Nylon top	Work jacket
2	Info glasses	Scarf	Pilot jacket	Coat	Work jacket
4	Chemistry suit	Lab coat	Protective jacket	Safety glasses	Com brooch
-5/6	Sash	Wrapping foil	-	Earrings	Holo mask

	-3	-1	2	4	-5/6
-5	Holocube	Handbag	Cryptoring	Claw finger	Ragged skirt
-3	Lace-up boots	Plastic pants	Key chain	Mini skirt	Dance shoes
-1	Protective boots	Tools	Floating plate	Carrying bag	Mesh pants
2	High heels	Cloth trousers	Outdoor pants	Dog puppy	Barefoot
4	Plastic shoes	Nylon pants	Sani bag	Data pad	Pin pocket
6	Stilettos	Subjects	Blaster holster	Skates	Slippers

Probabilities

In correlated tables the result from the first table decides where you start in the second. This can represent highly complex relationships. For example which clothes match.

Table one: Start in the middle and roll one die. For -3, -1, 2 or 4 select the appropriate line. At -5, go left and roll again; at 6, go right and roll again. Don't turn around or leave the table (choose -5/6 instead). Continue in table two.

Table two: Start in the line from the table above and roll a die. For -3, -1, 2 or 4 select the appropriate column. At -5 go up, at 6 go down. Don't turn around or leave the table (choose -5/6 instead).

Probabilities of a first table:

Table 10: Probabilities 1
	-5 -5	-5	direkt	6	66
-3	0,5%	2,8%	16,7%	2,8%	0,5%
-1	0,5%	2,8%	16,7%	2,8%	0,5%
2	0,5%	2,8%	16,7%	2,8%	0,5%
4	0,5%	2,8%	16,7%	2,8%	0,5%
-5/6	0,9%	2,8%	-	2,8%	0,9%

Probabilities of a second table if you were in line 4 of the first table:

Table 11: Probabilities 2
	-3	-1	2	4	-5/6
-5	0,01%	0,01%	0,01%	0,01%	0,03%
-3	0,08%	0,08%	0,08%	0,08%	0,08%
-1	0,5%	0,5%	0,5%	0,5%	0,5%
2	2,8%	2,8%	2,8%	2,8%	2,8%
4	≈17%	≈17%	≈17%	≈17%	-
6	2,8%	2,8%	2,8%	2,8%	5,6%