Let the mighty storm giant Hestra guide you through the delightful chaos of NPC creation! Whether you’re crafting a heroic knight or a dastardly goblin baker, Hestra’s Hoard of Heroes & Henches gives Game Masters the tools to build balanced, flavorful NPCs that fit any campaign—no matter the Challenge Rating.

Within these pages, you’ll find:

• A step-by-step system for building and scaling NPCs from CR 0 to 30.

• Modular templates for species, martial roles, magical archetypes, and more.

• Easy reference tables and stat blocks designed for quick prep and fast play.

• Dozens of example NPCs—some noble, some nasty, all ridiculously ready for adventure.

So whether you need a friendly face in the tavern or a terrifying threat in the final battle, Hestra is here to help (and probably judge you a little). Your players won’t know what hit them—but you will!