This is a list of twelve different motives that could be behind an NPC’s actions.  This list will later be incorporated into an upcoming supplement, and serves as a sample.

1. Acquisition of power.
2. Exploration.
3. Fun and pleasure.
4.  Inflicting pain and suffering on others.
5. Madness.
6. Money and wealth.
7. Protecting nature.
8. Pursuit of Knowledge.
9. Recovering lost heirlooms
10. Redressing wrongs.
11. Revenge.
12. The voices in their head told them to.