Why I Should Have NPC Names On Hand

TOM: And so, having given his warning, the Lord of the Forest Gnolls takes his leave of you...

JARMANGLE: Wait, what's his name?

TOM: Um, uh, Asimov.

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TOM: It's a talking compass, Tralamin! It's talking about how awesome you are!

TRALAMIN: Awesome! What's your name, talking compass?

TOM: He, uh, um... Bradbury?