For the first point, you could use a random generator and make it pick from a Gaussian or Poisson or other probability distribution depending on the situation.

For the rest, I do not know. I have been wanting to play a tabletop game with my board game group. But knowing them, I would have to be dungeon master and that seems intimidating since I have never played before.

Nanny makes some killer food.

Excuse me?

Nah, probably meant the other little fella - Asterix the Gaul.