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Commoners is an NPC supplement for 5e designed to make everyday people more useful and more memorable at the table. Rather than treating commoners as a single, interchangeable stat block, this book presents a variety of CR 0 commoners defined by their occupations—farmers, merchants, innkeepers, craftsmen, laborers, and other figures that populate towns, villages, and roads.

The intent of this product is color, texture, and low-impact utility. Each commoner is equipped with a small, profession-based ability: deliberately modest, sometimes whimsical, and always grounded in their role. These abilities are not meant to compete with adventurers or meaningfully alter combat balance. Instead, they exist to make commoners feel distinct, to reward interaction, and to give the GM light mechanical hooks for scenes involving crowds, labor, logistics, travel, or daily life.

These commoners are tools for worldbuilding rather than combat escalation. They can support social encounters, environmental problem-solving, downtime scenes, or narrative complications without drawing focus away from the player characters. Names, cultures, and personalities are intentionally undefined, allowing each stat block to represent anyone from a rural peasant to an urban tradesperson, depending on the needs of the campaign. These are ordinary people—made slightly less boring—so the world around the heroes feels lived in, functional, and real.

Professions

Commoner Farmer - Tills fields, plants and harvests crops, and tends basic livestock.
Commoner Shepherd - Watches over flocks in fields and hills, skilled at keeping animals together.
Commoner Fisherman - Catches fish from rivers, lakes, or coastal waters using nets and lines.
Commoner Fishmonger - Sells fish at markets or docks, handling fresh catches daily.
Commoner Miller - Operates the local mill, grinding grain into flour for surrounding farms.
Commoner Woodcutter - Fells trees and chops firewood, working deep in forests and hills.
Commoner Charcoal Burner - Produces charcoal in forest kilns, often living far from settlements.
Commoner Beekeeper - Maintains hives for honey and wax, accustomed to calm handling of insects.
Commoner Cobbler - Repairs and crafts footwear using leather and hand tools.
Commoner Tailor - Cuts and sews garments to fit, attentive to detail and appearance.
Commoner Blacksmith - Forges tools, nails, and everyday metal goods at the anvil.
Commoner Fletcher - Crafts arrows and bolts, balancing shafts, fletching, and points.
Commoner Carpenter - Builds and repairs wooden structures, furniture, and tools.
Commoner Teamster - Handles draft animals such as oxen or horses pulling heavy loads.
Commoner Ferryman - Transports people and goods across rivers using small boats.
Commoner Sailor - Works aboard ships handling sails, rigging, and daily labor.
Commoner Ostler - Oversees travelers’ mounts at inns, skilled at animal care and handling.
Commoner Innkeeper - Operates an inn providing food, drink, and lodging to travelers.
Commoner Barmaid - Serves ale and food in taverns, quick to spot trouble and hear gossip.
Commoner Cook - Prepares meals in homes, inns, or estates, accustomed to heat and knives.
Commoner Merchant - Sells goods from a fixed shop or stall, often dealing in many wares.
Commoner Trader - Buys goods in one region and sells them in another, traveling for profit.
Commoner Toll Collector - Collects fees at bridges, gates, or roads under local authority.
Commoner Rat Catcher - Hunts vermin in alleys, cellars, and sewers using traps and poisons.
Commoner Gravedigger - Digs graves and handles the dead, accustomed to grim labor.
Commoner Busker - Performs music or simple acts in public spaces for coins.
Commoner Scribe - Reads, writes, and copies documents for townsfolk or nobles.

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