Playing NPCs By Region

A guide to playing NPCs – or characters! – from a variety of Falnorian regions, circa Season 13. This is particularly meant as a reference for baddies who are suiting up for more involved street scenes, but can be used as a general reference as well. Keep in mind that this refers to broad cultural overtones, and that each of these regions has several sub-cultures which have their own traits and inclinations.

Note: As of the initial posting of this, I am still having trouble with accents per region; these will be filled in later once I’ve sorted them out.

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Bellmorn
Archetypes: Champion, Performer, Scoundrel, Soldier
Alignment: CG & CN
Tradecrafts: Rhetoric, Performing Arts, Diplomat, Tinker, Trader, Gambler.
Duties: Made a Promise, Relationship, Purchasing Property.
Values: Novelty, Wit, Daring
Accent: TBD
Body Language: Expressive; high gesticulation and facial expression.
Costuming: Flashy and dramatic; capes, hats, brocade.

Coradel
Archetypes: Traveler, Guardian, Hunter, Scoundrel
Alignment: CG & NG
Tradecrafts: Tracker, Forester, Cartographer, Alchemist, Area Search, Peacekeeper.
Duties: Debt Repayment, Second Job, Dependent.
Values: Resilience, Nature, Cunning.
Accent: TBD
Body Language: Reserved; tend to stand further away and turned to the side.
Costuming: Simple styles and colors; vests, cowls, and belts.

Eldar
Archetypes: Guardian, Giver, Maker, Champion
Alignment: LG & NG
Tradecrafts: Blacksmith, Historian, Farmer, Priest, Animal Trainer, Literary Arts.
Duties: Dependent, Supporting Family, Commitment of Belief.
Values: Loyalty, Chivalry, Valor
Accent: TBD
Body Language: Grounded; planted, forward stance, occasional broad gestures.
Costuming: Jewel and neutral tones; solid colors or subtle patterns; vests, tunics.

Halimin
Archetypes: Scholar, Brute, Soldier, Mystic
Alignment: NG & LN
Tradecrafts: Diplomat, Scribe, Enforcer, Priest, Peacekeeper, Mathematics.
Duties: Health Condition, Continuing Education, Supporting Family.
Values: Learning, Balance, Reason.
Accent: TBD
Body Language: Elevated; straight posture; stilled body, gesture minimal used as punctuation.
Costuming: Deep solid colors; robes, cloaks, draped items held with sashes.

Harmini
Archetypes: Performer, Mystic, Maker, Traveler
Alignment: CG & NG
Tradecrafts: Innkeeper, Performing Arts, Messenger, Teacher, Fine Arts, Cooking.
Duties: Relationship, Additional Labor, Dependent.
Values: Hospitality, Community, Art.
Accent: TBD
Body Language: Open and easy; gestures often with whole body.
Costume: Bright colors, bold patterns; sashes and shawls.

Riftlands
Archetypes: Mystic, Traveler, Giver, Brute
Alignment: NG & TN
Tradecrafts: Forester, Herbalist, Teacher, Priest, Scribe, Stonemason.
Duties: Supporting Family, Additional Labor, Self-Improvement.
Values: Community, Stewardship, Tradition.
Accent: TBD
Body Language: Easy, flowing movements with full body, fluid face.
Costuming: Earth tones, layered diagonals.