Prop, Set, Character: Action Movies

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The “Prop, Set, Character” idea is for GMs who are having trouble coming up with their next adventure. Just roll one of each and build a story around what you get. The three story elements can be connected or can be completely unrelated. You can also use these tables during the game if you need to come up with a prop, set, or character on the fly. For the first installment, I’m going with action movies.

Props

1. An ice cream truck
2. A helicopter
3. An armored car
4. A surface-to-air missile
5. A cell phone
6. A jet ski
7. A code, password, or piece of software
8. A briefcase full of cocaine
9. A briefcase full of cash
10. A big bag of guns
11. A souped-up muscle car
12. A dead body
13. Stolen diamonds
14. A threatening message
15. A sniper rifle
16. A bulldozer
17. A priceless work of art
18. Incriminating evidence
19. A private jet
20. A bomb

Sets

1. An abandoned amusement park
2. A subway tunnel
3. An airport runway
4. A railyard
5. A prison
6. A government building
7. A factory
8. A shopping mall
9. A seedy bar/strip club
10. A rooftop
11. A parking garage
12. A warehouse
13. A fire escape/ledge
14. A construction site
15. A school
16. A bank vault
17. An underground casino
18. A penthouse apartment
19. A crowded concert hall or sports arena
20. A spooky old mansion

Character

1. A clown
2. A shady small-time businessman (slumlord, pawnbroker, etc).
3. A crime boss
4. A dirty cop
5. A small-time crook
6. A religious person (preacher, nun, monk, etc.)
7. A powerful politician
8. A sleazy sales rep
9. A stoner/junkie
10. A little old lady
11. An law enforcement officer or government agent
12. A troubled teenager
13. An adorable child
14. An angry customer
15. A stripper/prostitute (heart of gold optional)
16. A scientist
17. A successful businessman
18. A recently released ex-con
19. A suspected terrorist
20. A mob hitman