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Populating the Underbelly

Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:56 pm
by Aelflaed
From Uthas:
His name is The Jester. He's basically a fence in the Underbelly in Dalaran. He's a lot like Redd in The Shawshank Redemption. He's the guy that can get you things. He dresses like his name implies, in a ragamuffin jester outfit. Instead of makeup on his face, however, he has jester pattern tattoos. His motto is "Gold Is Clean". Feel free to use as your leisure.
Amber Brightraven, blood elf. Doesn't look like a whore, but you never can tell. A little too clean for this dump, and a little too blonde. Wears skimpy clothes, but has a large dog with her. Dog looks smarter than the elf.

Shifty Vickers, Goblin - Accent unrecognizable - if there's anyone that knows anything down here, Vickers likely knows it. Also knows that he knows, and a bit of a tart about it.

Cril Crankbottle, Goblin - handyman, or so he said to one of the various thugs asking him about something. Likely some sort of dealer. Shady sort, missing half of one ear (and deaf on that side).

Bakor, Gnome - called "Gangly" - Gambler, owes up to his knees in arena debts, mostly to Shifty Vickers. Possibly harmless, possibly knows more than he lets on. Drinks nothing but apple juice.

Randolph Black, Human - thief of some sort, and possible businessman. Deals with The Jester regularly. Usually heavily armed, but doesn't fight in the arena matches.

((Plz to add more, and I"ll add them to the list. That way we can all have our pick of fun NPCs when we deal with the Cantrips!))

Re: Populating the Underbelly

Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:52 am
by Tarq
Cross-posted from NPCs thread.

Krao'tiel - a Darkspear vice lord (known as Kraothel to most non-trolls), whose humble beginnings as a refugee from the justice of his kin are buried beneath layers of gilt and a number of dead bodies. Presently the operator of the most exclusive gambling house in the Underbelly, where cash is passe and the only wagers are in artifacts, goods, and services - the value determined by Krao'tiel's staff. Also owns a number of high-end brothels in the Upper City, behind a concealing wall of paperwork and false identity.
-First appearance: "Eye For An Eye," Tarquin's blackmailed horde contact and messenger.


Kre'mori - Kraothel's younger brother, and the great iron around his leg. Captured in an ill-fated raid by the Alliance, his experiences in the Vault left him a shattered, drug-addicted wreck, and though he has had some years to clean up, he remains a nervous, high-strung individual, prone to fits of murderous rage and glass-edged hilarity. As such, he is a very effective enforcer when his mental travels bring him far enough from the edge of collapse.
-First appearance: "Eye For An Eye," being used as blackmail after Tarquin discovered him in the Vault.

Inge Highhold - a dispossessed Dark Iron lady of means, and the overseer and owner-in-name of Krao'tel's brothels. Has a profitable sideline trading in the information gleaned therefrom. While appropriately merciless and businesslike, has a soft spot for women in need and has been frequently known to use empty rooms in her (very expensive) houses of pleasure to shelter them. The last attempt by a business rival to use this soft spot to his advantage has resulted in an Underbelly punchline heard whenever unidentifiable meat is being eaten.

Cameron Pellamund, "Digger Pell" - a human drunk and vagabond who supervised the excavation of Dalaran City for the Kirin Tor before their mages took a hand in the actual elevation. He knows the ins and outs of the flying city better than any man alive, but his unexpected riches and success led him to a similar knowledge of the bottom of a wine bottle, the Alteran Pox, and eventually, debtor's prison. Survives on the charity of his former employees and the occasional odd job.

Eimoc Brokentree - an uncannily tall Tauren druid with a vast knowledge of Northrend environs. Served in the first official Horde expedition north, during which his conduct in battle (reckless with the lives of his comrades) led to his dismissal from Horde Expeditionary. He sells his services as a guide and scout in the Underbelly, due to a discomfort with the human lords of Dalaran Above.

Craed Bloodcrow - a well-travelled Forsaken sellsword, who has been in his time a cutthroat, a Deathstalker and Captain of Deathstalkers, a Jusiticiar's adjutant, a rebel, an exile, and now one of the Underbelly's most renowned hired blades. Efficient, ruthless, and completely for sale to the highest bidder. The maiming of his left hand (two fingers gone while escaping from the minions of the rising Apothecarium) has not done much to slow his bladework, and nothing good for his temper.
-First appearance: Jak's quest for knighthood, in which he was second-in-command to Deathstalker Alseny the Dancer. Bluffed out of murdering Jak (who killed his captain for reasons best not explained).
-Also: consistently standing in the background as Jak's adjutant, when the former was a Justiciar of Lordaeron.


Ironteeth - Bloodcrow's second, a Priest of the Forgotten Shadow. Has been with Craed since the days of Alseny, and remained loyal even when his captain was proclaimed a traitor during Putress's great purge. Now the medic and moral sounding board (such as he is) for Bloodcrow's company.
-First appearance: see Craed Bloodcrow.


Dame Esme Fell - one of Bloodcrow's band, a former Scarlet Crusader who had the bad fortune to die at the hands of the Scourge and be recruited as a death knight. Her freedom at the Battle of Light's Hope only led her to despair and self-loathing, but she was dissuaded from a suicidal charge by Craed and remoralized by the preaching of Ironteeth. Has since become accustomed to the romantic life of a mercenary.
-First appearance: Jak's quest for knighthood, as a suspicious young Crusader accepting a message Jak recovered from a dying courier.


Small Darek - one of Bloodcrow's band, and the third and last survivor of their old Deathstalker band. Stayed in contact with his erstwhile captain, and joined him in dissent out of sheer bloody-minded stubbornness. Followed Bloodcrow and Ironteeth into exile, and got over his disappointment once he learned the vast opportunities provided by mercenary work for a man who loves nothing better than hurting people.
-First appearance: see Craed Bloodcrow. Referred to as Small Darek on account of the presence of fellow Deathstalker "Tall Darek" Dandleby, who bit the dust shortly after his introduction.

Emmett Fitzroy - one of Bloodcrow's band, discharged from the Deathguard for beating a superior officer to a pulp during a debate about northern history. Carried to Dalaran by the tides of politics, war, and apathy, and recruited by a persuasively large coin purse and the glamour of Bloodcrow's reputation. Claims a touch of royal blood through the matrilineal, though from which royal family he's not quite certain.

Pox - the last of Bloodcrow's band, an eerie, masked woman who converses chiefly in meaningless wordplay, non sequiturs, and the creative and sometimes horrific use of fel magic. Rumored to be a former Apothecary, which raises the question of what she's doing working for a group of known dissenters - or, indeed, doing anywhere in civilization after the events of Angrathar. Nobody raises the question too loudly, however.
-First appearance: earlier than you might think.

Seldom - a Kaldorei priestess of apparently advanced years, who makes her day-to-day living as a seeress forecasting winners in the games and tournaments that make up day-to-day life in the Underbelly. Reputed to also put her talents to work for Dalaran Above on occasion in more significant matters; her lavish lifestyle gives credence to the idea, but she'd never be so crass as to come out and say so. Infuriatingly mysterious.

Re: Populating the Underbelly

Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:33 am
by Aleros
Nirken "Flimsy" Bladesong - A really old, blind Kal'dorei with an extensive collection of blades of all sorts. Whatever type of metal you need, he can get his hands on it. While he's cheaper than most means, you get what you pay for, and paying for jack will get you jack. He's been known as "flimsy" for being able to place a curse on any sword he gets short changed on, breaking at the most crucial point in combat on the wielder. Of course, a polite and courteous customer that pays a nice sum can get a life long lasting piece of steel. He most recently moved from somewhere in the South Seas to peddle his goods in a more profitable environment.

Kyren Acidknick - Goblin. Young, up and coming entrepreneur. His knowledge of potions and poisons both is unparalleled as well as some other illegal substances. You can go to him for normal potions and elixirs, but why would you when he's willing to make you something special... for the right price.

Re: Populating the Underbelly

Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:22 pm
by Bellesta
Merian Geneth - Formerly of Rev's Reavers, Odurd's band of mercenaries, Merian has continued to evade her husband back home. She has very little stake in the Underbelly, only just beginning to grab a foothold there. For all her temper and widely exaggerated stories of her terrible home life, Merian has found she can provide two useful things to others in the Underbelly: Cigarettes and Mercenary work. The first sees a fair share of business, along with a bit of added gossip she can in turn use to her advantage in the second.
Chances are she's looking for the whereabotus of a demon-blood-addicted orc warrior.

((Will edit in more after work. Ideaaas.))