is there a basic NPC generator anywhere? i would like one that supplies species, name, and a brief background or description. super simple. it would be nice for things like cantinas because i could have 8 people in the small cantina, and a brief thing or two for them to say to the PCs.

Yup, you can find it here along with other tools.

thank you

They also import as adversaries into my GM Tools app so you can get stat blocks for them, or use them for encounter creation.