NPC or random non players

[Corporal Chaos]

How do you all handle random or npc characters in your games. I realize this is a rpg type game and am having a difficult time conceptualizing random personalities on table. Just asking for some guidance here. Thanks in advance.

[MartinR]

They will usually have some sort of script or purpose, so they can run on autopilot or the umpire intervenes to control them.

I recently ran a WW2 game which featured a deserter, based on a real account. I just ran him as part of the game.