This is a Java program that I whipped up at my GM (afterimagedan)'s request. It's purpose is to help a GM quickly "create" a new character on-the-fly.

Download

After pressing GO:

It's extremely customizable, and can handle any characteristics or probabilities you wish just by editing some simple text files. The options the screenshot displays are just a test setup.

You can easily modify what an NPC can pick from and what the probability of picking each option is by editing text files:

Just make a new text file for each "category". Fill that category text file with the options and weights that you want.

Also, this isn't exclusively for Deathwatch. You could very well just put in categories and options that went with any other game and have it function. In fact, you can also replace the background image jpg and add in a custom background too. 8)

If someone makes some good Seed Files (text files with categories and options), let me know and I'll upload them here for everyone else to use!

Enjoy!

Oh, and I forgot to mention. You need Java 7.

I don't think you will, as it's a simple program, but if you run into any issues, you can try some troubleshooting tips found here .

Just realized the posted link is incorrect. Sorry guys!

Here's the updated link

Also, can you really not edit posts? Or am I just missing how?

Here are my lists to beef up the randomizer lists. Just open the "Seed Date" folder and open each one with a text editor and paste these in their respective places…..

Chapters:

Black Templar, 12
Blood Angels, 12
Dark Angels, 12
Raven Guard, 12
Space Wolves, 12
Storm Wardens, 12
Ultramarines, 12
Salamanders, 10
Imperial Fists, 10
Blood Ravens, 10
Carcharodons, 10
Crimson Fists, 10
Novamarines, 10
Raptors, 10
Red Scorpions, 10
Flesh Tearers, 10
Howling Griffons, 10
White Scars, 10
Minotaurs, 10
Lamenters, 10
Mantis Warriors, 10
Marines Errant, 10
Black Shield (Mystery), 10
Death Spectres, 5
Exorcists, 5
Black Consuls, 5
Red Talons, 5
Revilers, 5
Scythes of the Emperor, 5
White Consuls, 5
Angels Encarmine, 5
Angels Sanguine, 5
Angels Vermillion, 5
Angels of Vengeance, 5
Disciples of Caliban, 5
Guardians of the Covenant, 5
Doom Eagles, 5
Fire Angels, 5
Knights of the Raven, 5
Sons of Medusa, 5
Fire Hawks, 5
Silver Skulls, 5
Sons of Medusa, 5
Astral Claws, 5
Fire Lords, 5
Star Phantoms, 5
Invaders, 5

Rank:

Rank 1, 20
Rank 2, 18
Rank 3, 15
Rank 4, 12
Rank 5, 7
Rank 6, 4
Rank 7, 3
Rank 8, 3

Scars:

No Scars, 100
Bionic Arm, 10
Scarred Face, 20
Bionic Hand, 10
Bionic Leg, 10
Burnt Face, 10

Specialty:

Apothecary, 75
Tactical, 100
Devastator, 100
Techmarine, 75
Librarian, 75
Assault Marine, 100
Champion, 10
Chaplain, 10
Dreadnaught, 5
Epistolary, 10
Forge Master, 10
Keeper, 20
Kill-Marine, 20
Watch Captain, 5
First Company Veteran (Terminator), 20

I can't get over "Wheel Legs"

Cool program. Some random names based on Chapter would be a good addition.

Hehe, wheel legs cracked me up too.