On the Shoulders of Dwarves

What's In a Name (episode 44)


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### PC names (2:15)
Use another languages.
Nicknames.
Use honorifics and addendum
### NPC names (14:05)
Have a naming theme for each country/ethnicity/cultural group, to allow for familiarity, and help you come up with new names.
"The Captain”, using just a surname, “The Greek”, The Elf.
Have a list ready / random generators
Turn to players
[Cypher System](http://cypher-system.com/)
### Locations & organizations (23:35)
Adjective + noun - Sunken Swamps, Forlorn Hills, Castle of Agony
It’s not Rhubarb, it’s fort Rhubarb, or Robarb-dale or Robarb-vile, or Port Rhubarb or the City of Rhubarb.
### Changing a name (28:45)
[Earthdawn](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthdawn)
### Summary (32:32)
### Taking the load off
[MCM Comic Con](https://www.mcmcomiccon.com/london/)
[Crystal Heart Kickstarter](http://uptofourplayers.com/crystalheart) coming on November 20th!
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