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api/app/data/npcs/crossville/npc_blacksmith_hilda.yaml

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+# Hilda Ironforge - Village Blacksmith
+npc_id: npc_blacksmith_hilda
+name: Hilda Ironforge
+role: blacksmith
+location_id: crossville_village
+
+personality:
+  traits:
+    - straightforward
+    - hardworking
+    - proud of her craft
+    - protective of the village
+    - stubborn as iron
+  speech_style: |
+    Blunt and direct - says what she means without flourish. Her voice
+    carries the confidence of someone who knows their worth. Uses
+    smithing metaphors often ("hammer out the details," "strike while
+    hot"). Speaks slowly and deliberately, each word carrying weight.
+  quirks:
+    - Absent-mindedly hammers on things when thinking
+    - Inspects every weapon she sees for quality
+    - Refuses to sell poorly-made goods even at high prices
+    - Hums dwarven work songs while forging
+
+appearance:
+  brief: Muscular dwarven woman with soot-streaked red hair, burn-scarred forearms, and an appraising gaze
+  detailed: |
+    Hilda is built like a forge - solid, hot-tempered, and productive.
+    Her red hair is pulled back in a practical braid, streaked with
+    grey and permanently dusted with soot. Her forearms are a map of
+    old burns and calluses, badges of honor in her trade. She wears a
+    leather apron over practical clothes, and her hands are never far
+    from a hammer. Her eyes assess everything with the critical gaze of
+    a master craftsman, always noting quality - or its lack.
+
+knowledge:
+  public:
+    - The best iron ore came from the Old Mines before they were sealed
+    - She can repair almost anything made of metal
+    - Bandit attacks have increased demand for weapons
+    - Her family has been smithing in Crossville for four generations
+  secret:
+    - Her grandfather forged something for the previous mayor - something that was buried
+    - She has the original designs for that artifact
+    - The ore in the mines had unusual properties - made metal stronger
+    - She suspects the bandits are looking for her grandfather's work
+  will_share_if:
+    - condition: "interaction_count >= 4"
+      reveals: "Mentions her grandfather worked on a special project for the mayor's family"
+    - condition: "custom_flags.brought_quality_ore == true"
+      reveals: "Shares that the mine ore was special - almost magical"
+    - condition: "relationship_level >= 75"
+      reveals: "Shows them her grandfather's old designs"
+    - condition: "custom_flags.proved_worthy_warrior == true"
+      reveals: "Offers to forge them something special if they find the right materials"
+
+relationships:
+  - npc_id: npc_grom_ironbeard
+    attitude: friendly
+    reason: Old drinking companions and fellow dwarves
+  - npc_id: npc_mayor_aldric
+    attitude: respectful but curious
+    reason: The Thornwood family has secrets connected to her own
+
+inventory_for_sale:
+  - item: sword_iron
+    price: 50
+  - item: shield_iron
+    price: 40
+  - item: armor_chainmail
+    price: 150
+  - item: dagger_steel
+    price: 25
+  - item: repair_service
+    price: 20
+
+dialogue_hooks:
+  greeting: "*sets down hammer* Something you need forged, or just looking?"
+  farewell: "May your blade stay sharp and your armor hold."
+  busy: "*keeps hammering* Talk while I work. Time is iron."
+  quest_complete: "*nods approvingly* Fine work. You've got the heart of a warrior."
+
+quest_giver_for:
+  - quest_ore_delivery
+  - quest_equipment_repair
+
+reveals_locations: []
+
+tags:
+  - merchant
+  - quest_giver
+  - craftsman
+  - dwarf

api/app/data/npcs/crossville/npc_grom_ironbeard.yaml

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+# Grom Ironbeard - Tavern Bartender
+npc_id: npc_grom_ironbeard
+name: Grom Ironbeard
+role: bartender
+location_id: crossville_tavern
+
+personality:
+  traits:
+    - gruff
+    - secretly kind
+    - protective of regulars
+    - distrustful of strangers
+    - nostalgic about his adventuring days
+  speech_style: |
+    Short, clipped sentences. Heavy dwarvish accent - often drops articles
+    ("Need a drink?" becomes "Need drink?"). Speaks in a gravelly baritone.
+    Uses "lad" and "lass" frequently. Never raises his voice unless truly angry.
+  quirks:
+    - Polishes the same glass when nervous or thinking
+    - Tugs his beard when considering something seriously
+    - Refuses to serve anyone who insults his ale
+    - Hums old mining songs when the tavern is quiet
+
+appearance:
+  brief: Stocky dwarf with a braided grey beard, one clouded eye, and arms like tree trunks
+  detailed: |
+    Standing barely four feet tall, Grom's broad shoulders and thick arms
+    speak to decades of barrel-lifting and troublemaker-throwing. His grey
+    beard is immaculately braided with copper rings passed down from his
+    grandfather. A milky cataract clouds his left eye - a souvenir from his
+    adventuring days - but his right eye misses nothing that happens in his
+    tavern. His apron is always clean, though his hands bear the calluses
+    of hard work.
+
+knowledge:
+  public:
+    - Local gossip about Mayor Aldric raising taxes again
+    - The road east through Thornwood has been plagued by bandits
+    - A traveling merchant was asking about ancient ruins last week
+    - The blacksmith Hilda needs more iron ore but the mines are sealed
+  secret:
+    - Hidden passage behind the wine barrels leads to old smuggling tunnels
+    - The mayor is being blackmailed by someone - he's seen the letters
+    - Knows the location of a legendary dwarven forge in the mountains
+    - The cave-in in the mines wasn't natural - something broke through from below
+  will_share_if:
+    - condition: "interaction_count >= 3"
+      reveals: "Mentions he used to be an adventurer who explored the Old Mines"
+    - condition: "custom_flags.helped_with_rowdy_patrons == true"
+      reveals: "Shows them the hidden passage behind the wine barrels"
+    - condition: "relationship_level >= 70"
+      reveals: "Confides about the mayor's blackmail situation"
+    - condition: "relationship_level >= 85"
+      reveals: "Shares the location of the dwarven forge"
+
+relationships:
+  - npc_id: npc_mayor_aldric
+    attitude: distrustful
+    reason: Mayor raised tavern taxes unfairly and seems nervous lately
+  - npc_id: npc_mira_swiftfoot
+    attitude: protective
+    reason: She reminds him of his daughter who died young
+  - npc_id: npc_blacksmith_hilda
+    attitude: friendly
+    reason: Fellow dwarf and drinking companion for decades
+
+inventory_for_sale:
+  - item: ale
+    price: 2
+  - item: dwarven_stout
+    price: 5
+  - item: meal_hearty
+    price: 8
+  - item: room_night
+    price: 15
+  - item: information_local
+    price: 10
+
+dialogue_hooks:
+  greeting: "*grunts* What'll it be? And don't waste my time."
+  farewell: "*nods* Don't cause trouble out there."
+  busy: "Got thirsty folk to serve. Make it quick."
+  quest_complete: "*actually smiles* Well done, lad. Drink's on the house."
+
+quest_giver_for:
+  - quest_cellar_rats
+
+reveals_locations:
+  - crossville_dungeon
+
+tags:
+  - merchant
+  - quest_giver
+  - information_source
+  - dwarf

api/app/data/npcs/crossville/npc_mayor_aldric.yaml

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+# Mayor Aldric Thornwood - Village Leader
+npc_id: npc_mayor_aldric
+name: Mayor Aldric Thornwood
+role: mayor
+location_id: crossville_village
+
+personality:
+  traits:
+    - outwardly confident
+    - secretly terrified
+    - genuinely cares about the village
+    - increasingly desperate
+    - hiding something significant
+  speech_style: |
+    Speaks with the practiced cadence of a politician - measured words,
+    careful pauses for effect. His voice wavers slightly when stressed,
+    and he has a habit of clearing his throat before difficult topics.
+    Uses formal address even in casual conversation.
+  quirks:
+    - Constantly adjusts his mayoral chain of office
+    - Glances at his manor when the Old Mines are mentioned
+    - Keeps touching a ring on his left hand
+    - Offers wine to guests but never drinks himself
+
+appearance:
+  brief: Tall, thin man with receding grey hair, worry lines, and expensive but slightly disheveled clothing
+  detailed: |
+    Mayor Aldric carries himself with the posture of authority, though
+    lately that posture has developed a slight stoop. His grey hair,
+    once meticulously combed, shows signs of distracted neglect. His
+    clothes are fine but wrinkled, and dark circles under his eyes
+    suggest many sleepless nights. The heavy gold chain of his office
+    seems to weigh on him more than it should. His hands tremble
+    slightly when he thinks no one is watching.
+
+knowledge:
+  public:
+    - The village has prospered under his ten-year leadership
+    - Taxes were raised to fund road repairs and militia expansion
+    - He's offering a reward for clearing the bandit threat
+    - The Old Mines are sealed for safety reasons
+  secret:
+    - He's being blackmailed by someone who knows about the mines
+    - His grandfather found something in the mines that should stay buried
+    - The blackmailer wants access to the crypt
+    - He knows the earthquake that reopened the mines wasn't natural
+  will_share_if:
+    - condition: "relationship_level >= 60"
+      reveals: "Admits the tax increase was forced by external pressure"
+    - condition: "custom_flags.proved_trustworthy == true"
+      reveals: "Confesses he's being blackmailed but won't say by whom"
+    - condition: "relationship_level >= 80"
+      reveals: "Shares his grandfather's journal about the mines"
+    - condition: "custom_flags.defeated_blackmailer == true"
+      reveals: "Reveals everything about what's buried in the crypt"
+
+relationships:
+  - npc_id: npc_grom_ironbeard
+    attitude: guilty
+    reason: Knows the tax increase hurt the tavern unfairly
+  - npc_id: npc_blacksmith_hilda
+    attitude: respectful
+    reason: Her family has served the village for generations
+
+inventory_for_sale: []
+
+dialogue_hooks:
+  greeting: "*straightens his chain* Ah, welcome to Crossville. How may I be of service?"
+  farewell: "The village thanks you. May your roads be safe."
+  busy: "*distracted* I have urgent matters to attend. Perhaps later?"
+  quest_complete: "*genuine relief* You have done Crossville a great service."
+
+quest_giver_for:
+  - quest_mayors_request
+  - quest_bandit_threat
+
+reveals_locations:
+  - crossville_dungeon
+
+tags:
+  - quest_giver
+  - authority
+  - human

api/app/data/npcs/crossville/npc_mira_swiftfoot.yaml

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+# Mira Swiftfoot - Rogue and Information Broker
+npc_id: npc_mira_swiftfoot
+name: Mira Swiftfoot
+role: rogue
+location_id: crossville_tavern
+
+personality:
+  traits:
+    - curious
+    - street-smart
+    - morally flexible
+    - loyal once trust is earned
+    - haunted by her past
+  speech_style: |
+    Quick and clever, often speaking in half-sentences as if her mouth
+    can't keep up with her racing thoughts. Uses thieves' cant occasionally.
+    Tends to deflect personal questions with humor or questions of her own.
+    Her voice drops to a whisper when sharing secrets.
+  quirks:
+    - Always sits with her back to the wall, facing the door
+    - Fidgets with a coin, rolling it across her knuckles
+    - Sizes up everyone who enters the tavern
+    - Never drinks anything she didn't pour herself
+
+appearance:
+  brief: Slender half-elf with sharp green eyes, dark hair cut short, and fingers that never stop moving
+  detailed: |
+    Mira moves with the easy grace of someone used to slipping through
+    shadows unnoticed. Her dark hair is cut practically short, framing
+    an angular face with sharp green eyes that seem to catalog everything
+    they see. She dresses in muted colors - browns and greys that blend
+    into any crowd. A thin scar runs from her left ear to her jaw, and
+    she wears leather bracers that probably hide more than calluses.
+
+knowledge:
+  public:
+    - The bandits in Thornwood are more organized than simple thieves
+    - There's a fence in the city who buys no-questions-asked
+    - The mayor's been receiving mysterious visitors at night
+    - Several people have gone missing in the forest lately
+  secret:
+    - The bandit leader is a former soldier named Kael
+    - She knows a secret entrance to the crypt through the forest
+    - The missing people were all asking about the Old Mines
+    - She's actually running from a thieves' guild she betrayed
+  will_share_if:
+    - condition: "interaction_count >= 2"
+      reveals: "Mentions the bandits seem to be searching for something specific"
+    - condition: "custom_flags.shared_drink == true"
+      reveals: "Admits she knows more about the forest than most"
+    - condition: "relationship_level >= 65"
+      reveals: "Reveals she knows a secret path to the crypt"
+    - condition: "relationship_level >= 80"
+      reveals: "Tells them about Kael and offers to help infiltrate the bandits"
+
+relationships:
+  - npc_id: npc_grom_ironbeard
+    attitude: affectionate
+    reason: He's the closest thing to family she has
+  - npc_id: npc_mayor_aldric
+    attitude: suspicious
+    reason: Something about him doesn't add up
+
+inventory_for_sale:
+  - item: lockpick_set
+    price: 25
+  - item: rope_silk
+    price: 15
+  - item: map_local
+    price: 20
+
+dialogue_hooks:
+  greeting: "*looks you over* New face. What brings you to our little crossroads?"
+  farewell: "Watch your back out there. Trust me on that."
+  busy: "*glances at the door* Not now. Later."
+  quest_complete: "*grins* You've got potential. Stick around."
+
+quest_giver_for:
+  - quest_bandit_camp
+
+reveals_locations:
+  - crossville_forest
+  - crossville_crypt
+
+tags:
+  - information_source
+  - merchant
+  - quest_giver
+  - rogue
+  - half-elf