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Message: <blockquote data-quote="GoodKingJayIII" data-source="post: 3127910" data-attributes="member: 13804">Stat blocks are the easiest, simply because all the information is available; you just have to put it together.  However, just because it's easy doesn't mean it's not tedious.  I find plotting a background and history a lot more engaging, although I've tried to keep my NPC's backgrounds relatively sparse, since I believe what they're doing now, with the PCs is more important than what anything I invent for them.But statblocks are great because you can pick and choose the information you really need.  For instance:LE Human Fighter Mook5d10+10 (40 hp)BAB: +7 (+8 with greatsword), 2d6+5AC: 17 (+6 +1 chainmail, +1 dex)Fort +6, Ref +2, Will +1Feats: Weapon Focus, Weapon Spec (greatsword), Power AttackThere you go.  All the relevant fighter stats and feats in just a few minutes, with a few blanks for customization.  If you want to vary it up, add a few guys with spiked chains and improved trip.  If you think skills will be important, fill those in too.  Shouldn't take much more time.Obviously it's a lot harder at 15th level, but unless it's a major NPC I would never list every appropriate stat.  And even then, I'd try not to create from scratch.  I could grab the MM entry and copy all the important info I'd need.  Or advance an NPC I created 7 sessions ago.  There's a lot of repeat information out there that should make NPC statblocks pretty easy.</blockquote>

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