Appendix A: Major NPCs
This Appendix contains a list of the major NPCs that the heroes will likely encounter throughout the campaign. The NPCs are arranged alphabetically, so the end of this Appendix also contains handy sorting tables listing the NPCs by their nation and by their interpersonal alliances.
Below is a table of these NPCs listed alphabetically in shorthand, offering you a very quick glance at the major players in The Cloven Lands.
| NPC | Region | Role in Campaign | Basic Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Grace | Kendaria (Old Forest) | Questgiver or Antagonist | Be recognized as legitimate Queen of the Forest |
| Aradin the Witchblade | Bridgemoor, Great Chasm, East Kendaria | Antagonist | Weaken the three nations |
| Astaria Gillian III | Kendaria (Dalewright) | Questgiver, Benefactor, or Antagonist | Strengthen and unite Kendaria, resolve problem with Amelia Grace |
| Cyrus Drake | Nalathesh (Lonerock) | Questgiver or Antagonist | Protect Lonerock and proclaim the Celestials |
| Hyleth Othen | Bridgemoor | Questgiver, Benefactor, or Antagonist | Ensure stability in and between the three nations |
| Kellion Blacksky | Bridgemoor, Great Chasm | Main Antagonist | Conquer the three nations |
| The Luxxor Family | Nalathesh (Aridala) | Questgiver, Benefactor, or Antagonist | Undermine Godking Neferu and proclaim Tovarian doctrine; seek just recompense for international theft |
| Magellus Black | Bridgemoor | Questgiver, Benefactor, or Antagonist | Promote stability in the three nations and root out bad actors |
| Malsasa Swiftpaw | Any | Benefactor | Spread his fame and increase his wealth |
| Melki | Bridgemoor | Questgiver, Benefactor, or Antagonist | Promote growth in Bridgemoor and become the Premier of Governance |
| Mort Ironheart | West Nalathesh | Antagonist | Build a large enough bandit kingdom to become a legitimate political entity |
| Neferu | Nalathesh (Aridala) | Questgiver, Benefactor, or Antagonist | Maintain his power in Nalathesh, subvert Cyrus and the Luxxors |
| The Sutian House | Kendaria (Greenvalley) | Questgiver, Benefactor, or Antagonist | Seek retribution for the death of Lord Elarion |
| Tazqipy Miraj | Any | Questgiver or Antagonist | Reclaim the favor of her former mentor |
| Tusken Sparrow | Kendaria (The Old Forest) | Antagonist | Manipulate Amelia Grace and take over the Old Forest |