Non Playable Characters

There are multiple NPCs in Etheria, most you will find in the Tavern and Town, but you will come across some of them only in maps.
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.

The Blacksmith

The Blacksmith is a vendor in the tavern that sells Weapons and Armor for all Heroes for gold. The 11 items for sale are generated/refreshed once every hour. The item stats are based on your hero's equipped gear level. This mean if you are wearing all the best gear you can get from Chaos 1, the Blacksmith will generate random Armor and Weapons for sale with stats equivalent to items dropping in Chaos 2. The Blacksmith's gear caps out at Chaos 3 quality however. He can be found left of the Training Dummies in Tavern, or behind the Emporium in the Town.

The Relic Hunter

The Relic Hunter is a vendor in the tavern that sells, you guessed it, Relics for gold. He sells Relics that are available to all Heroes. His Relics for sale are generated/refreshed once every hour. The generated item stats are based on your hero's equipped average relic level. This mean if you are wearing all the best gear you can get from Chaos 1, he will generate random Relics for sale with stats equivalent to items dropping in Chaos 2. The Relics generated cap out at Chaos 3 quality. He can be found to the right of The Blacksmith in Tavern and Town. He has his own shop in Tavern, but hangs out in the Blacksmith's one in Town.

Gran Ma'ster's Shop

Gran Ma'ster is a vendor in the tavern that sells Shards that are available to all Heroes for Gems. She sold Skill Spheres prior to the Trials update, where Skill Spheres were removed. 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.

Mananode

150px The Mananode is a guardian of the Ancient Ruins, you will first encounter him in the Adventure for The Kobold Bling King. Mananode's main feature in Town is to help you Ancient Power. Mananode also gives you your green mana to build defenses at the start of Build Phase. Mananode can be found only in the Town, he's between the Pirate ship and the Mysterious Portal.

Petrinarian and Stable Boy's Pets Shop

Interacting with the Petrinarian will open the Petrinarian window, allowing you to view, equip, feed, power up, and evolve your Pets.
You can her them to the right of spawn in Tavern or to the left of the First Mate in Town.

The Stable Boy will open the Hatchery window when interacted with, which can be used to hatch any Pet Eggs you may have. Both windows can always be accessed, whomever of the two you may decide to interact with. You can find him to the right of spawn in Tavern or to the left of the First Mate in Town.

Professor Proteus

Professor Sebastian Proteus, also known as "The Tinkerer" is the genius who adapted gear to have M.O.D.S. 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, helmet) to another. 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 Tinker Materials. Professor Proteus can be found left of the Blacksmith in Tavern, or when going right in Town.

Protobot

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. 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.

Knight Commander

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.

Tavernkeep

The Tavernkeeper may be interacted with to report any bugs you find. The Tavernkeep can be found behind the bar of the Tavern and Outside Tavern in Town.

Scavenger

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. These items will remain in the Scavenger's inventory for a limited amount of time (3 hours) until he gets rid of them. You can find the Scavenger to your right when spawning in the Tavern, or right of the Dragon Statue in the middle of Town.

Shady Merchant

Talking to the Shady Merchant will bring up the Quest Menu (accessed also by pressing "J"). He can be found behind the Tavernkeep's Bar in both Town and Tavern.

Black Market Dealer

The Black Market Dealer sells you Goblin Item Insurance scrolls for Gems, Defender Medals, or Gold. He also sells you a golden flair for 1 billion gold, which is replaced every once in a while.

Colonel

The Colonel sells you rare Pet Eggs and Pet Affection Boosters for Defender Medals. The Colonel can be found behind Professor Proteus in Tavern, or in the Pirate Ship in Town.

War Recruiter

150px The War Recruiter is a vendor in the tavern that sells Shard Packs for Shard Dust. Giving War Recruiter 10 Shard Dust will grant you 1 shard in return for the respective tier. He can be found standing next to Gran Ma'ster.

Wayfarer

150px 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 Incursion you need to complete to unlock it. The Wayfarer can be found only in Town, between the Pirate Ship and the Mysterious Portal.

The Enchantress

The Enchantress provides a Disenchanting service, allowing you to convert Pristine materials into lower quality materials. You can find her in the tavern sitting at a table near the Pirate Cove, or next to the Blacksmith in Town.

Ol Peepers

Ol Peepers sells you a Carnival Crate every day you log in for 1000 gold.

First Mate

The First Mate sells you Crafting Materials for Gems or Defender Medals, also known as the Material Shop. First mate is located beside the Colonel in the Tavern or near the Mailbox in Town.

The Emporium

The NPCs in the Emporium let you access all kinds of Cosmetics for both you and your towers.

Seamstress's Costume Shop

You can purchase and equip Costumes here. The Seamstress can be found in the Emporium.

Francisco's Tower Skins

You can purchase different Tower Skins here. Francisco can be found in the Emporium.

Sigvald

Sigvald is a direct link to the in-game shop. You can find Sigvald in the Emporium

Protean & Seaworthy Weapons

Here you can buy weapons with special kill animations for Gems

Royalty

In the many maps you'll play in Etheria, you'll sometimes find the King and Prince of Dragonfall watching you.

The King

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.

The Prince

The Prince of Dragonfall is a happy and cheerful child. You will first see him cheering you on from the top of The Gates of Dragonfall, and later from the throne in the Throne Room.

The Queen

Not much is known about the Queen. The only evidence of her existence is from a banner in the Throne Room. After the raids from Assault on Throne Room, the King's banner is torn apart, her's however is left untouched.

Others

These characters used to own a shop, or are present in some maps.

Stubborn Old Man

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. You can find him near the bar in both the Tavern and Town.