Background

This is the setting of your story. In
what game world does it take place?
When and where? What are the events
leading up to your tale? Who are the
important NPCs, and what are their
motives? In short, what is happening
behind the scenes, and what is the “big
picture?” If this adventure is part of a
campaign, a lot of the background is
set. If it is a “one-shot,” the back-
ground can be sketchy. But if you’re
starting a campaign, give the back-
ground a lot of thought.