Characters

In, Characters can be met while playing through the selected Hero's story. Most characters you meet have random locations that change between runs, meaning you won't always get the same quest from the same NPC. Story central NPC's such as Fssh and Kashio, however, do not change between runs, though your dialogue with them will change depending on choices made throughout the run. Each character has a relationship with the player that changes depending on your choices, potentially granting useful Boons or harmful Banes.

Playable Characters
Each Hero has their own set of stats and unique mechanics. Sal is the starting Hero, with Rook and Smith becoming available to play after advancing through Sal's story.

For more information on core mechanics, see: Battle, Negotiation

Generic NPCs
Below is a list of generic non-playable characters that can spawn in campaigns.

Special NPCs
These following NPCs are based on one of the generic NPCs. Unlike other generic NPCs, they can only spawn through specific quests. After they spawn, they may or may not be treated as other NPCs of the same type.

Non-Sentient NPCs
Below is a list of non-sentient NPCs (mechs, creatures, etc.) that can be fought in.

For a list of pets, see: Pets

Unique NPCs
Some NPCs have unique titles, unique negotiations, unique battle mechanics, and/or unique banes/boons.

Plot Armor
Some NPCs have plot armor. Having a plot armor means:


 * Will not be assigned as generic cast in a quest, unless the quest explicitly requires that character.
 * Will not spawn as patrons unless otherwise specified.
 * Will not join combat with the player unless specifically encountered.
 * Cannot be Gifted or Provoked.
 * Will not be affected by First Impressions.
 * This character will never hate you because you killed someone in their faction.

Characters with plot armor can still die, unlike characters with Plot Armor in movies, TV shows, or other games.

Usually, characters with significant story relevance have plot armor. Many night merchants in Sal's story also have plot armor.

Sometimes, the plot armor is conditional. For example, Oolo has plot armor in Sal's main story, Hunting Kashio, while she doesn't have plot armor in Rook's story(although she will never spawn) or in Brawl.