Breakfast Topic: NPCs, our supporting cast
by Zach Yonzon 
Mar 14th 2008 at 8:00AM
In the World of Warcraft, there are heroes -- that's us, supposedly -- and then there are the bit players. These are the vendors, the quest givers, or even the random mobs or raid bosses who are really only there for us, the heroes, to kill and loot. We don't pay them too much attention. In fact, there are very few NPCs whose names we remember. Do any of you Horde players know who Kaja is? I'm willing to bet very few can answer the question but at the same time I can assure you you've visited her more than a few times -- she's the Guns & Ammunition merchant in the hut beside the Auction House in Orgrimmar, and every Hordie has gone to her for repairs.Who doesn't know Griftah and his dubious wares? How about Haris Pilton in the tavern in Shattrath? Some NPCs are more famous than others, of course... l mean, there's Thrall. Let this breakfast topic be an homage to our silent (and sometimes not so silent -- that Cro Threadstrong is always yelling!) friends who make our experience in the World of Warcraft more interesting. Who's your favorite NPC? For the sake of discussion, let's try leaving out the dungeon bosses. Those guys get too much press, anyway. Is there an NPC that's memorable to you in some way? I always like queueing from Yula the Fair because she's just so goshdarned purty. Then there's Lady Liadrin, whom we all know is destined for big things (I like my girls all Blood Knight-y). Any NPC out there stand out for you in some way? Their name, their scripted actions, or even the way they look. Who do you think deserves the best supporting character award?
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Breakfast topics
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
Erika Mar 14th 2008 8:11AM
Katrana Prestor has to be my favorite alliance side. Horde would have to be Ezekiel Graves. He is the guy i always buy my poison mats from.
Moodang Mar 14th 2008 9:02AM
I always remember Kaja's name because I started playing WoW when I was stationed in Korea, and "Kaja" means like "Lets go" in Korean.
antikas Mar 14th 2008 8:14AM
./salute Capt. Placeholder... we'll see you again someday
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-iyR0a-j68&feature=related
for those newer WoW players, He was an npc put in after a patch bugged out the boats. He stood on Menithil harbor and ported people to Theramore...then one day he was gone
Zamu Mar 14th 2008 8:20AM
I always liked Terry Palin the lumberjack in Elwynn Forest, Monty Python FTW
Frank Mar 14th 2008 11:10AM
how did i miss this? SO awesome.
Knucker Mar 14th 2008 8:24AM
Manahouse Milstrom, hands down
peaglemancer Mar 14th 2008 9:17AM
"I'm gonna light you up, sweet cheeks!"
Bootsanator Mar 14th 2008 11:27AM
*Millhouse Manastorm
Freezer Mar 14th 2008 2:44PM
I hate gnomes so much, but Millhouse Manastorm has to be a hero to mages everywhere.
Mjölnir Mar 14th 2008 8:29AM
Father Gavin, always had a soft spot for the guy, sitting his days out in snowy dun morogh...
--->http://www.wowhead.com/?npc=1253
Aracross Mar 14th 2008 8:35AM
Arator needs some love.
http://www.wowwiki.com/Arator
Ravenswing Mar 14th 2008 8:51AM
Having discovered Haris Pilton and her pet shrunk wolf, Tinkerbell, in Shattrath yesterday, I then found Adam Eternium and his Battle-Tiger, oh and also Granny Smith the fruit seller. I think I'm going to like Shattrath.
That said, I want to murder that Topper bloke who begs in Stormwind.
Arabelli Mar 14th 2008 8:54AM
Seymour the Skinner!
Bradley S. Mar 14th 2008 8:56AM
High Overlord Saurfang, yo, cause he's the fist of retribution.
But seriously - "two handed" is optional for his two-handed weapons.
Anaughtybear Mar 14th 2008 8:57AM
Please please please take Cro Threadsong out of the game. He is incredibly annoying. Blizzard should concentrate on getting their new content out, not on attempting any kind of humor. They suck at it.
Theserene Mar 14th 2008 1:24PM
The whole GAME is full of humour, you want it all removed? Serious minority there mate.
JPN Mar 14th 2008 2:23PM
I must agree, only for the fact that I get the /yell when I'm up in Scryer bank and it's annoying.
Tekillja Mar 14th 2008 9:06AM
Caregiver Ophera Windfury in the Inn at the Temple of Telhamat.
Shadrach Mar 14th 2008 9:08AM
Every time I hit Shattrath, I can't help but think....
"I wonder how Seth's Mom is doing"
That, and Shauly Pore at the Netherstorm Biodome always makes me smile.
Castilho Mar 14th 2008 9:10AM
Slim "shady" dealer in auchidom...