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There are multiple NPCs in Etheria, most you will find in the [[Tavern|Tavern and Town]], but you will come across some of them only in maps.<br>
NPCs can provide services, have shops, or just present fun interactions, making puns or discussing work.

==Vendors==
These NPCs will either sell you something, or provide a service.<br>
=== The Blacksmith ===
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| style="border:none; width:100%;" |[[File:Blacksmith.png|left|250px|link=The Blacksmith]]
[[The Blacksmith]] is an important npc that helps players alter the stats or tier of their equipment.
He can be found nearby [[Explorer]] in [[Town]] and [[Tavern]].
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=== Explorer ===
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| style="border:none; width:100%;" |[[File:RelicHunter.png|left|250px|link=Explorer]]
[[Explorer]] (formerly The Relic Hunter) is a vendor that sells [[Survival|survival]] drops such as chests or shards to players in cost of godly orbs. <br>
He can be found nearby [[The Blacksmith]] in [[Town]] and [[Tavern]].
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=== Gran Ma'ster's Shop ===
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| style="border:none; width:100%;" |[[File:GranMaster.png|left|250px]]
Gran Ma'ster is a vendor in the tavern that sells [[Shards]] that are available to all [[Heroes]] for [[Gems]]. <br>She sold Skill Spheres prior to the Trials update, where Skill Spheres were removed. <br><br>
She can be found standing next to the War Recruiter behind the Training Dummies in Tavern, or on the right side of the Pirate Ship in Town.
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=== Mananode ===
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The Mananode is a guardian of the [[Maps#Ancient Ruins|Ancient Ruins]], you will first encounter him in the [[Adventures|Adventure]] for The Kobold Bling King.<br>
Mananode's main feature in Town is to help you [[Ancient Power]].<br>
Mananode also gives you your green mana to build defenses at the start of Build Phase.<br><br>
Mananode can be found only in the Town, he's between the Pirate ship and the Mysterious Portal.
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=== Petrinarian and Stable Boy's Pets Shop ===
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[[File:PetrinarianPicture.png|left|200px]]
Interacting with the Petrinarian will open the Petrinarian window, allowing you to view, equip, feed, power up, and evolve your [[Pets]].<br>
You can find her to the right of spawn in Tavern or to the left of the First Mate in Town.
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The Stable Boy will open the Hatchery window when interacted with, which can be used to hatch any Pet Eggs you may have. <br>
Both windows can always be accessed, whomever of the two you may decide to interact with. <br>
You can find him to the right of spawn in Tavern or to the left of the First Mate in Town.
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=== Professor Proteus ===
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[[File:ProfessorProteus.png|left|link=Tinkering|250px]]
Professor Sebastian Proteus, also known as "The Tinkerer" is the genius who adapted gear to have [[Mods]] on them. He's also the creator of Protobot and the Sky City Bank.
Professor Proteus allows you to transfer mods from one item (e.g relic to relic, helmet to helmet,). This process costs [[Defender Medals]] or [[Gems]] as well as the respective upgrade material (e.g Plain Leather, Plain Iron Hammer). For a comprehensive list of materials, see [[Crafting Materials]].<br><br>
Professor Proteus can be found left of the Blacksmith in Tavern, or when going right in Town.

[[Tinkering|Click here to learn more about tinkering.]]
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=== Protobot ===
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Protobot operates the Sky City Bank, which is a place to store items you don't want to keep in your inventory. Each player may unlock up to 12 Vaults and a Material Vault with [[Gems]].<br>
You can find Protobot and the Sky City Bank next to the Training Dummies in Tavern or behind the Emporium and to the right of the Relic Hunter in Town.
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=== Knight Commander ===
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The Knight Commander will inform you of newly unlocked Campaign maps and any Campaign-related quests you may have, although he does not do anything after you've beaten the [[Campaign]] and the [[Questline|Questlines]].
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=== The Tavernkeeper ===
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[[File:Tavernkeep.png|left|280px]]
The Tavernkeeper may be interacted with to report any bugs you find.<br><br>
The Tavernkeep can be found behind the bar of the Tavern and Outside Tavern in Town.
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=== Scavenger ===
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When your inventory has completely filled up, the Scavenger will collect any further items dropped on a map. He also picks up items dropped from enemies killed by falling off the map.<br />
These items will remain in the Scavenger's inventory for a limited amount of time (3 hours) (or 30 minutes on rare occasion) until he gets rid of them. <br><br>
You can find the Scavenger to your right when spawning in the Tavern, or right of the Dragon Statue in the middle of Town. 
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=== Shady Merchant ===
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Talking to the Shady Merchant will bring up the [[Missions]] Menu (accessed also by pressing [[Controls|"J" on Keyboard]] or [[Controls|LB + DPadUp on Controller)]].<br>
He can be found behind the Tavernkeep's Bar in both Town and Tavern.
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=== Black Market Dealer ===
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The Black Market Dealer sells you [[Goblin Item Insurance]] scrolls for [[Gems]], [[Defender Medals]], or [[Gold]]. He also sells you a golden [[Flairs#Black_Market_Exclusives|Flair]] for 1 billion [[Gold]], which is replaced every once in a while.
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=== Colonel ===
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[[File:Colonel.png|left|250px|link=https://wiki.dungeondefenders2.com/wiki/Colonel]]
The Colonel sells you rare Pet Eggs and Pet Affection Boosters for [[Defender Medals]].<br>
The Colonel can be found behind Professor Proteus in Tavern, or in the Pirate Ship in Town. <br>
: [[Colonel|Click here to learn more about the Colonel's Shop.]]
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=== War Recruiter ===
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[[File:War Recruiter.png|left|250px]]
The War Recruiter is a vendor in the tavern that sells [[Shards#Shards_Packs|Shard Packs]] for [[Shards#Shard_Dust|Shard Dust]]. <br>
Giving War Recruiter 10 [[Shards#Shard_Dust|Shard Dust]] will grant you 1 [[Shards|Shard]] in return for the respective tier.<br>
He can be found standing next to Gran Ma'ster.
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=== Wayfarer ===
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[[File:Wayfarer.png|left|250px|link=Wayfarer]]
[[File:Christmas_Wayfarer.png|left|250px|link=Wayfarer]]
By completing specific [[Incursion]] [[maps]], you can purchase unique [[weapons]] for 500 [[Defender Medals]]. The stats of the weapon are based upon your strongest hero. The item will tell you which [[Incursions|Incursion]] you need to complete to unlock it. <br>
The [[Wayfarer]] can be found only in [[Town]], between the Pirate Ship and the Mysterious Portal. <br> <br>
[[Wayfarer|Click here to see what weapons the Wayfarer might sell you.]]
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=== The Enchantress ===
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[[File:TheEnchantress.png|left|250px|link=https://wiki.dungeondefenders2.com/wiki/Enchantress]]
The Enchantress provides a Disenchanting service, allowing you to convert [[Crafting_Materials|materials]] into lower quality [[Crafting_Materials|materials]].<br><br> You can find her in the tavern sitting at a table near the Pirate Cove, or next to the Blacksmith in Town. <br>

[[Enchantress|Click here to learn more about her conversion rates.]]
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=== Ol Peepers ===
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Ol Peepers sells you a [[Carnival Crate]] every day you log in for 1000 [[gold]].
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=== First Mate ===
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The First Mate sells you [[Crafting Materials]] for [[Gems]] or [[Defender Medals]], also known as the [[Material Shop]]. <br> <br>
First mate is located beside the Colonel in the tavern or near the Mailbox in Town. <br>
: [[Material Shop|Click here to learn more about the Material Shop prices.]]
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== The Emporium ==
The NPCs in the Emporium let you access all kinds of Cosmetics for both you and your towers.<br>
=== Seamstress's Costume Shop ===
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You can purchase and equip [[Costumes]] here.<br><br>
The Seamstress can be found in the Emporium.
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=== Francisco's Tower Skins ===
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[[File:Francisco.png|left|300px|link=Tower Skins]]
You can purchase different [[Tower Skins]] here.<br><br>
Francisco can be found in the Emporium.
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=== Sigvald ===
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Sigvald is a direct link to the in-game shop.<br><br>
You can find Sigvald in the Emporium
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=== Protean & Seaworthy Weapons === 
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Here you can buy weapons with special kill animations for [[Gems]]
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=== The Mailbox === 
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The Mailbox is used to claim and redeem codes. <br> <br>
Things purchased from DLC will automatically appear here. 
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== Royalty ==
In the many maps you'll play in Etheria, you'll sometimes find the King and Prince of Dragonfall watching you.<br>
=== The King ===
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The King of Dragonfall is a serious and stoic man. Throughout the [[Campaign]] he will speak to you, tell you what your objective is and explain Etheria.
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=== The Prince ===
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The Prince of Dragonfall is a happy and cheerful child.<br><br>
You will first see him cheering you on from the top of [[The Gates of Dragonfall]], and later from the throne in the [[The Throne Room|Throne Room]].
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=== The Queen ===
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Not much is known about the Queen. The only evidence of her existence is from a banner in the [[The Throne Room|Throne Room]].<br><br>
After the raids from [[Assault on Throne Room]], the King's banner is torn apart, her's however is left untouched.
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== Others ==
These characters used to own a shop, or are present in some maps.<br>

=== Stubborn Old Man ===
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The Stubborn Old Man is the owner of the Objective you need to protect in [[Dragonfall Bazaar]]. In the map he sits on his cart, which is the objective.<br><br>
You can find him near the bar in both the Tavern and Town.
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