An excellent product with some great advice about handling NPCs based on their level of importance and the level of commitment you are looking to put into them. The product is simple and to-the-point, with numerous examples and a frank tone. All the advice is quite practical and nothing you can't do in any game, on any afternoon. If you find yourself struggling to juggle NPCs or create interesting characters for your players, it wouldn't hurt to take a look. If you already feel like a master of Dungeons and are at ease with your own style, then you may still find some useful tips and techniques or a good refresher course on current skills.