DM's Toolkit: NPC Attire & Wardrobe

 

NPC Attire & Wardrobe (d100 / 5×d20)

Roll d100 for a complete outfit or garment profile, or select a social station and roll d20. If you want instant detail, check the Garment Sub-Tables at the bottom for quick modifiers.

Category I: Destitute, Vagrant, & Street Scum (01–20 / d20)

d100	d20	Attire / Garment Ensemble	Wear, Fit, & Visual Details
01	1	Burlap Shift & Twine Cinch	Rough grain sack with crude armholes, tied with greasy hemp twine; smells strongly of damp root cellars.
02	2	Rag-Wrapped Shins & Dunce Smock	Knee-length undyed linen tunic, blackened by gutter muck, shins bound in layered woolen strips tied with cord.
03	3	Scavenged Wool Gambeson	Heavily mended archer’s jack missing one sleeve; cotton batting leaking through split armpit seams.
04	4	Threadbare Tatter-Cloak	Pieced together from four distinct wool cloaks; frayed hems sweep the mud; secured with a bent iron nail.
05	5	Greasy Drover's Smock	Stiff with cured animal fat and street grime; wide neckband frayed to the weft; hem cut unevenly with a dull knife.
06	6	Gut-Cured Leather Apron	Split-hide apron worn over bare skin or a shredded linen shirt; stiffened with dried blood and lime-dust.
07	7	Cast-Off Sailor’s Slops	Baggy, water-stained canvas trousers chopped off at mid-calf; patched at the seat with pitch-coated sailcloth.
08	8	Moth-Eaten Friar's Habit	Coarse brown wool robe with frayed rope cincture; hood rim is threadbare and bears soot scorch marks.
09	9	Oversized Soldier’s Tunic	Faded red military wool hanging to the knees; regiment insignias roughly cut out, leaving ragged holes.
10	10	Stained Flaxen Braies & Wrap	Yellowed linen breeches held up by an unbuckled leather strap, torso wrapped mummy-style in scrap wool.
11	11	Charred Smithy Leathers	Leather jerkin with sleeve fronts scorched black; stiff from forge soot; missing three out of four horn toggles.
12	12	Waterlogged Mud-Shrouds	Layered coarse homespun blankets worn like a poncho; hem soaked and encrusted with dried road mud.
13	13	Gutter-Damp Felt Poncho	Felted wool blanket with an uneven slit for the head; stiffened with grease and rain; permanently rank.
14	14	Mismatched Turnshoe Ensemble	Bare torso under an old shearling vest missing half its fleece; mismatched shoes tied with rawhide strips.
15	15	Frayed Boatman’s Gown	Long wool gown tied at the waist with an old mooring rope; cuffs torn back to the elbows to keep clear of oars.
16	16	Patchwork Beggar’s Cowl	Deep hood cobbled from dozens of colored rags; hangs low to hide boils; body wrapped in a frayed horse blanket.
17	17	Scraped Rawhide Jerkin	Crude, unstained hide tied together with leather thongs; stiff when cold, unpleasantly greasy in heat.
18	18	Launderer’s Lye-Stained Tunic	Linen bleached blotchy and brittle by lye water; cuffs frayed to threads; worn over mud-spattered brown hose.
19	19	Dead-Man’s Doublet	Slashed doublet taken off a corpse; stab holes crudely whip-stitched shut with dark, waxed shoemaker's thread.
20	20	Stove-Blackened Quilt	Old quilted bedroll wrapped as an overcoat, cinched with an iron-buckled harness strap; smells of woodsmoke.

Category II: Common Labor, Peasantry, & Outfield (21–40 / d20)

d100	d20	Attire / Garment Ensemble	Wear, Fit, & Visual Details
21	1	Russet Wool Tunic & Chausses	Sturdy homespun dyed with walnut hulls; wool leggings cross-gartered with split leather thongs up to the knee.
22	2	Plowman’s Linen Frock	Heavy unbleached linen smock falling below the waist; embroidered with simple white herringbone around the yoke.
23	3	Oiled Cowhide Work-Vest	Tough, sleeveless leather vest worn over a blue homespun shirt; deep chest pockets stuffed with twine and chalk.
24	4	Woodcutter’s Wadmal Cloak	Dense, coarse water-resistant grey wool cloak cut short at the hip to avoid snagging in brambles; horn toggle clasp.
25	5	Miller’s Dusty Linens	Wide linen shirt and loose trousers permanently dusted with white flour; rolled cuffs; secured with hemp cords.
26	6	Dairyman’s Checkered Kirtle	Simple wool kirtle in a dull green check; worn under a bleached linen apron with deep utility pockets.
27	7	Tanner’s Cured Over-Smock	Heavy calfskin apron over oiled wool tunic; dyed a dark chestnut brown to mask animal hide stains.
28	8	Thresher’s Straw & Flax Gear	Lightweight loose linen shirt, canvas trousers tucked into straw-stuffed work boots, woven straw wide-brim hat.
29	9	Shepherd’s Fleece Gown	Long coarse wool gown with an unlined shearling vest over it; worn with high rawhide gaiters up to the knees.
30	10	Drover’s Waxed Capelet	Sturdy wool tunic paired with an oiled leather shoulder cape that sheds rain; buckled brass leather wrist guards.
31	11	Fisherman’s Tarred Frock	Canvas pullover treated with pine tar and beeswax; stiff, completely waterproof; smells of brine and woodsmoke.
32	12	Weaver’s Trim Homespun	Cleanly tailored grey-and-blue wool tunic showing neat, tight hand-weaving; bone-buttoned wrists and collar.
33	13	Quarryman’s Canvas Doublet	Padded unbleached canvas jacket reinforced with leather pads on the shoulders for carrying stone beams.
34	14	Hedge-Wife’s Apron & Shift	Layered linen shifts dyed with madder root to a muted brick red; deep utility apron loaded with dried plant sprigs.
35	15	Cartwright’s Split-Side Tunic	Brown wool tunic with side slits for riding wagons; brass belt buckle bearing a simple stamped wheel symbol.
36	16	Charcoal-Burner’s Greys	Smock and hose dyed with iron mordant to a soot-grey; dark enough that handling charcoal leaves no visible mark.
37	17	Tavern Maid’s Laced Bodice	Fitted brown leather bodice over a white gathered chemise; wool skirt pinned up at one side showing a grey petticoat.
38	18	Swineherd’s Heavy Wadmal	Thick, greasy natural sheep's wool tunic that repels both rain and swine mud; paired with buckled leather leggings.
39	19	Fowler’s Camouflaged Woolens	Muted moss-green and earth-brown woolens; brimmed cap fitted with pheasant feathers and dried reed loops.
40	20	Ostler’s Canvas Gown	Long split work-smock over wool hose; horseshoe nails pinned into the leather breast strap for quick repairs.

Category III: Town Trades, Guilds, & Yeomanry (41–60 / d20)

d100	d20	Attire / Garment Ensemble	Wear, Fit, & Visual Details
41	1	Guildsman’s Tailored Doublet	Forest green wool doublet with slashed sleeves showing white linen undershirt; pewter buttons down the chest.
42	2	Apothecary’s High-Collar Robe	Dark plum wool robe with a high stiff collar; deep pockets lined with glazed linen to prevent tincture stains.
43	3	Yeoman’s Suede Jerkin	Supple deer-hide jerkin laced with brass aglets over an indigo-dyed shirt; heavy broadcloth breeches.
44	4	Scribe’s Ink-Guarded Gown	Black wool gown with tight buttoned sleeves; left forearm fitted with an oiled leather sleeve-guard against wet ink.
45	5	Armorer’s Stiffened Buff-Coat	Heavy oiled buff leather coat; brass buckles running up the chest; worn over scarlet wool hose.
46	6	Baker’s Sunday Broadcloth	Pristine bleached linen shirt under a pale grey wool vest; pressed pleats, horn buttons, clean flourless cuffs.
47	7	Tavern Keep’s Velveteen Vest	Deep navy velveteen vest with tarnished silver buttons; worn over an ivory blouson and sturdy twill hose.
48	8	Merchant Factor’s Riding Coat	Heavy drab wool overcoat with twin storm capes at the shoulders; lined with soft plaid flannel for carriage travel.
49	9	Silversmith’s Apron & Kerchief	Slate-grey fitted tunic with an immaculate calfskin split-apron; black linen kerchief tied neatly at the throat.
50	10	Bailiff’s Tabard & Livery	Stiff wool tabard displaying the town’s heraldic colors; trimmed with yellow braid; worn over a padded arming coat.
51	11	Brewer’s Heavy Corduroy	Thick ribbed corduroy tunic and trousers; deep oxblood color; broad brass belt with cooper’s chalk holster.
52	12	Haberdasher’s Slashed Doublet	Saffron wool doublet with fashionable slashes across the chest revealing sky-blue silk lining; high linen ruff.
53	13	Master Mason’s Guild Gown	Heavy slate-blue wool gown with broad beaver-fur collar trim; polished steel guild badge pinned to the lapel.
54	14	Teamster’s Oilskin Greatcoat	Heavy canvas greatcoat waterproofed with linseed oil; wide turn-up storm cuffs and double brass button rows.
55	15	Engraver’s Spectacled Smock	Tight-fitting charcoal wool tunic; neat stand-up collar; small spectacles pinned to a leather chest loop.
56	16	Chandler’s Washed Calico	Sturdy printed calico shirt under a brown wool vest; trousers tucked into polished, well-waxed turn-cuff boots.
57	17	Navigator’s Brass-Button Pea-Coat	Thick navy broadcloth short coat with anchor-stamped brass buttons; wool neck gaiter and salt-stiffened knit cap.
58	18	Watch Sergeant’s Gambeson	Hardened quilted linen gambeson dyed dark iron-grey; steel pauldrons strapped over shoulders with clean leather.
59	19	Taxman’s Felted Surcoat	Sleeveless dark bottle-green felt surcoat worn over an ochre tunic; fitted with an exterior coin-scales sheath.
60	20	Town Clerk’s Fur-Trimmed Cote	Deep brown broadcloth cotehardie lined at the neck and wrist with cheap rabbit fur; polished bone toggles.

Category IV: High Mercantile, Petty Gentry, & Minor Clergy (61–80 / d20)

d100	d20	Attire / Garment Ensemble	Wear, Fit, & Visual Details
61	1	Velvet-Trimmed Broadcloth Coat	Rich claret wool overcoat bordered in black velvet ribbon; carved jet buttons; starched linen standing ruff.
62	2	Burgomaster’s Fur-Lined Houppelande	Voluminous sapphire broadcloth gown with wide floor-length sleeves; lined with grey squirrel fur.
63	3	Embroidered Silk Doublet	Emerald silk doublet with delicate silver thread scrollwork; slashed sleeves lined with white satin; pearl buttons.
64	4	Canon’s Brocade Chimere	Black silk chimere worn over a pleated white linen rochet; fine lace cuffs; polished amethysts on the neck clasp.
65	5	Wool & Damask Riding Habit	Midnight-blue wool riding coat with silver braided frogs; damask waistcoat and buff deerskin riding gloves.
66	6	Guildmaster’s Gold-Braid Cape	Scarlet wool cape lined in gold satin; heavy gold braid at the edges; fastened by an enameled silver guild brooch.
67	7	Imported Calico & Lace Gown	Layered yellow floral damask gown over an ivory satin petticoat; triple lace flounces along the elbow sleeves.
68	8	Doctor’s Scarlet Gown	Long crimson wool robe with ermine-furred tippet and collar; worn over an immaculate pleated white cambric shirt.
69	9	Squire’s Partlet & Trunk Hose	Quilted black velvet trunk hose stuffed with horsehair; slashed doublet showing golden satin lining; velvet cap.
70	10	Pardoner’s Fine Serge Habit	Finely spun slate serge wool habit; gold-plated pectoral cross; silk purse containing parchment indulgences.
71	11	Sea Captain’s Brocade Frock	Heavy black wool frock coat trimmed with gold cord; brocade waistcoat with mother-of-pearl buttons.
72	12	Banker’s Suede Pelisse	Calf-length honey-colored chamois leather coat; lined throughout with sheared brown lamb’s wool; silk belt.
73	13	Court Barrister’s Tabard	Stiff black wool tabard with white ermine trim on the shoulders; paired with starched white linen collar bands.
74	14	Jeweled Silk Waistcoat & Coat	Dove-grey wool coat worn open over a lilac silk waistcoat embroidered with tiny seed pearls; silver-buckled shoes.
75	15	Nobleward’s Velvet Pelisse	Trim forest-green velvet short coat with quilted diamond stitching; polished brass filigree clasps.
76	16	Matron’s Damask Surcoat	Heavy plum damask surcoat worn over an ivory silk kirtle; gold chain belt supporting an enameled pomander.
77	17	Ship-Owner’s Fur-Cuffed Mantle	Deep teal wool mantle lined with dense mink fur; secured with an oversized gilt-silver chain across the breast.
78	18	Prelate’s Violet Cassock	Floor-length violet silk-wool blend cassock with 33 covered buttons down the front; wide silk sash.
79	19	Genteel Fencing Doublet	Supple white kidskin leather doublet with pierced scroll patterns; slashed crimson silk lining showing through.
80	20	Merchant Heiress’s Farthingale	Rose-colored velvet gown spread over a stiff wheel farthingale; sleeves laced with gold ribbons and pearls.

Category V: High Nobility, Court Grandees, & Opulence (81–100 / d20)

Entries marked with (M) possess subtle, expensive hedge-magic, tailor's enchantments, or luxury glamers.

d100	d20	Attire / Garment Ensemble	Wear, Fit, & Visual Details
81	1	Cloth-of-Gold Mantle	Heavy cloth-of-gold lined with ermine tails; embroidered with hunting hounds in seed pearls along the hem.
82	2	Starlight Satin Robe (M)	Midnight-blue satin robe; subtly glimmers with tiny illusory constellations that drift across the fabric in dim light.
83	3	Embossed Black Velvet Houppelande	Crushed black velvet pressed with raised floral relief; collars and sleeves lined with white Siberian fox fur.
84	4	Ever-Clean White Damask (M)	Pristine ivory silk doublet and cape; enchanted so mud, red wine, and blood bead up and roll off without staining.
85	5	Spun-Glass Lace Court Gown	Crimson velvet court gown; standing collar of spun glass lace that shimmers like frost without breaking.
86	6	Breeze-Catch Silk Capelet (M)	Light gossamer silk cape; ripples and billows gracefully behind the wearer as if stirred by a breeze even indoors.
87	7	Jeweled Velvet Doublet	Royal purple velvet doublet; seams piped with seed pearls; thirty real cut rubies serve as functional front buttons.
88	8	Scent-Weave Brocade Robe (M)	Gold and emerald brocade court coat; releases a faint, pleasant scent of sandalwood and winter orange when moving.
89	9	Chinchilla-Lined Pelisse	Soft, dense chinchilla fur lining beneath a pale pearl-grey silk damask coat; solid platinum filigree clasps.
90	10	Gilt-Plated Arming Doublet	Suede arming doublet embroidered with real spun-gold leaf; steel hooks inlaid with damascened gold scrolling.
91	11	Thermal Velvet Greatcloak (M)	Black velvet cloak trimmed in sable; keeps the wearer at an immaculate 70°F whether in driving blizzards or desert heat.
92	12	Peacock-Silk Surcoat	Woven from the green-gold iridescent sheen of peacock neck fibers; changes hue subtly under chandelier flame.
93	13	Moon-Thread Court Train (M)	Gossamer court gown with a 10-foot train woven with silver moon-thread; absorbs torchlight and glows with a soft luminescence.
94	14	Archduke’s Heraldic Tabard	Split-color ermine and golden silk tabard; family crest raised in padded gold bullion work and seed emeralds.
95	15	Wrinkle-Spurn Woolen Suit (M)	Finely spun merino wool suit; magically sheds all wrinkles and creases; looks hand-pressed immediately after travel.
96	16	Silver-Fox Hunting Livery	Deep evergreen broadcloth riding coat bordered entirely in thick silver-fox fur; carved horn-and-gold buttons.
97	17	Feather-Light Formal Armor (M)	Steel-plated brocade coat lined with fine mythril mesh; looks like an ordinary court doublet but deflects hidden daggers.
98	18	Cascading Ruby Gown	Ivory satin corset and skirts; draped with nets of fine gold wire holding hundreds of teardrop ruby briolettes.
99	19	Glamer-Hue Silk Robes (M)	Silk court gown that subtly shifts its hue to complement whoever the wearer stands beside or speaks to.
100	20	Crown Prince’s Coronation Robe	Heavy cloth-of-silver; bordered with four rows of black-tipped ermine; clasp made from a fist-sized carved sapphire.

Garment Sub-Tables (Optional Variety Rolls)

Roll on these quick tables to add immediate condition, color, or distinctive accessories to any generated outfit.

Sub-Table A: Garment Condition & Fit (d8)

1. Pinch-Tight: Strained at the seams; buttons pull taut when breathing; clearly outgrown or borrowed.

2. Baggy & Swallowed: Hangs two sizes too large; cuffs rolled back twice and waist gathered with an improvised cinch.

3. Meticulously Darned: Elbows and knees patched with neat, tiny contrasting stitches; worn with immense pride.

4. Sweat & Salt-Stained: Whitened sweat rings around the collar, armpits, and hatband; stiff from weeks of travel.

5. Freshly Washed & River-Dried: Smells faintly of wood ash and sweet river reeds; clean but completely unpressed.

6. Slashed or Frayed Hem: The bottom 3 inches of the hem are ragged, chewed by trail gravel or snagged on low briars.

7. Grease-Glossed: Shininess on the knees, cuffs, and stomach where hands have been wiped clean after meals.

8. Stiffly Starched: Board-flat collar and razor-sharp sleeve pleats that crackle softly when the wearer shifts weight.

Sub-Table B: Dominant Fabric Color (d8)

1. Unbleached Natural: Pale oatmeal, yellowed flax, or greasy natural sheep's fleece grey.

2. Earth Russet: Dull muddy red, boiled walnut brown, or dried-clay tan.

3. Woad Blue: Muted, chalky grey-blue or washed-out faded slate.

4. Weld Yellow / Ochre: Pale mustard, dry straw, or dull lichen-green.

5. Madder Red: Rust red, faded brick, or dried blood tone.

6. Iron Mordant Black / Grey: Soot-black, charcoal grey, or deep stormy slate.

7. Forest Green: Birch leaf and boiled nettle tone; common among wood-wise trades.

8. Vibrant Trade Dye: Saffron yellow, deep sea-indigo, or royal claret (signals real coin).

Sub-Table C: Notable Accessory or Fastener (d8)

1. Pewter or Bone Toggle: Carved from soup bone or cast in soft tin; held with a loop of rawhide.

2. Bent Iron Bodkin: An old flat needle or iron nail pinning a cloak or neckline shut.

3. Braided Leather Belt: Three-strand horsehair or leather strip with no buckle, tied in a simple hitch.

4. Cloth-Covered Buttons: Matching the garment's fabric; three are missing or replaced with wood pegs.

5. Polished Brass Buckle: Stamped with a crude local maker's mark or floral pattern.

6. Woven Wool Sash: Fringed at both ends; wound twice around the belly; used to tuck tools into.

7. Cast Silver Cloak Clasp: A family heirloom piece; slightly worn around the edges but polished bright.

8. Linen Neck-Clout: A clean white triangular kerchief tied at the throat to keep soot and drafts off the skin.