Osgood
Hero
Real life is the best place to draw inspiration fro gaming. I've used the actual locations a couple times (in modern or post apocalyptic games)... a mall the group had to infiltrate to rescue some hostages, and the ruins of a shipping hub. I have based various towns on my hometown, and have been kicking around using my home state (Ohio) as the basis for a campaign region.
The best villains and NPCs I have ever created were based on bosses I've had. One in particular has been the basis for several ruthless villains, and plenty of comically or dangerously incompetent NPCs.
The best villains and NPCs I have ever created were based on bosses I've had. One in particular has been the basis for several ruthless villains, and plenty of comically or dangerously incompetent NPCs.