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The 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide (pages 21–22) introduces several “player types,” each describing a different way people connect with TTRPGs. Some of these archetypes are straightforward, but others are frequently misunderstood. Among the most misinterpreted is the Instigator, a role I personally identify with.

Your backstory is one of the most powerful tools you have at the table. It’s what turns your character from a collection of stats into someone the group actually cares about.

When most people think of Actions in D&D, they envision high-stakes combat encounters that involve quick thinking, calculated moves, and tense decisions made within the strict structure of an initiative turn order.