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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Numion" data-source="post: 3918703" data-attributes="member: 124">One good sticking point is consequences. Keep track of all the people and creatures the PCs have wronged. In a usual D&D campaign that list is going to grow quite quickly. Once you have some NPCs that have an axe to grind with the PCs, think what they have been up to since the PCs have been adventuring:1) Gaining power2) Gathering intel on the PCs3) Working against them behind scenes (spreading misinformation, causing trouble for PCs associates)4) Planning a strike against the PCs5) etc..When you've got that sort of things sorted out, it's time to put the plans in motion. While being a RBDM, keep the NPCs knowledge separate from yours, to shield against accusations from players. When the time is right, screw the PCs over with grudge-bearing NPC.If the PCs are very powerful, have the NPCs screw them indirectly, by attacking their associates and resources or from the protection of legitimate office or high social standing.</blockquote>