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Message: <blockquote data-quote="touc" data-source="post: 8002342" data-attributes="member: 19270">Sorta. I don't use comic relief for primary villains. It doesn't fit the tone. But, that doesn't mean that I won't spice things up. For example, in a recent adaptation of the classic "Savage Tide" campaign path, the lair of the leader of a gang had in it (pre-written in the adventure, kudos authors) her collection of spicy pirate romance novels (I made up some titles) and sexy lingerie. It added an additional layer, albeit somewhat goofy, to the campaign. But, it had a purpose, and I'm of the same mindset: use comical if it makes the world make more sense. In her case, it did. The party was chasing the guild leader's lover, who had killed his family and stolen his inheritance with help of the gang. But why would this vicious gang leader tolerate this fop? Well, through the adventure, they come to find he "swept her off her feet," much in the nature of her books. Despite all her viciousness, she's got a soft spot for the character and he fit the mold. So, this "less than serious" material of finding her romance novels and sexy silk gowns ties into why things played out the way they did. And, in the end, this makes this bad guy even more despicable. He's not elite, he's not a skilled warrior or wizard. He's simply skilled at reading and manipulating people.</blockquote>