DECKARD
CAIN | GRISWOLD | ADRIA
| PEPIN
WIRT | OGDEN | GILLIAN | FARNHAM
LESTER | THE COMPLETE NUT |
CELIA
Though the labyrinths you explore beneath the earth
generate randomly, Tristram's geography remains constant. It's where you begin the
game, and where you first get to know the perilous mission you are about to undertake.
Tristram's inhabitants all have something valuable to
say, and these townsfolk trigger the majority of your quests. In addition, some of
these citizens have special roles you'll can advantage of throughout the game. (Note: The last three townsfolk can only be found in Hellfire.)
DECKARD CAIN
THE STORYTELLER
Standing
near the town's central fountain, a storyteller shares his knowledge and wisdom about
various dark things left unsaid about the evil beneath. Cain has a lot to tell to anyone
patient enough to stop and listen. A very valuable personage, Cain can advise you
about the hidden capabilities of any unidentified magical or unique item you might pick up
in the labyrinth. His services cost you 100 gold pieces, the same amount as a scroll
of Identify from the witch on the other side of town. But scrolls run out, and
Cain's services don't. Use Cain to always identify a magical item before selling it
to ensure that payment corresponds fully to its attributes.
Quests given: The
Arch-bishop Lazarus.
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GRISWOLD
THE BLACKSMITH
Standing, arms crossed, in
front of his blacksmith shop is Griswold. The Blacksmith keeps a store of intriguing
(and often expensive) weapons and armor at his shop. The list generates randomly,
with new items added whenever you make a purchase or advance an experience level. If
you have no need for a particular item, you can also sell it to him, although the price
you'll get for it might not suit the appraisal you think the item deserves. Griswold also
has the ability to repair items whose durability ain't what it used to be, and this is
probably where he'll serve you best. Common items can be repaired for
next-to-nothing, while magical items require much more expense. With this in mind,
Griswold's services are indispensable.
Quests given:
The Magic Rock, The Anvil of Fury.
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ADRIA
THE WITCH
Across the stream southeast
of town is the hut of Adria the Witch, where magic holds sway. The witch came to
Tristram shortly after the Arch-bishop Lazarus disappeared into the labyrinths, and she
has held residence since. Her hut is the only place where you can purchase Mana
potions. Additionally, the witch offers a constant and diverse supply of magical
items for sale, including potions, scrolls, books, and staffs. And, at a very
reasonable price, she'll recharge any magic staff. If you feel that you have a
potion, scroll, spellbook, or staff that you won't need anymore, you can also sell them to
the witch (although, the same as Griswold, she won't offer you a price that the item
really deserves). A Sorcerer, especially, would always want to check the Witch's supply
before making other expenditures, just in case she has a rare valuable spellbook or scroll
he can read, but they don't sell cheap. Most of all, she offers one of the most used
scrolls in the game -- Town Portal and Identify. Buy these scrolls everytime you see
them, because, as in the case of scroll of Identify, they run out quick.
Quests given: The
Black Mushroom.
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WIRT
THE PEG-LEGGED BOY
On the far side of town, just
beyond the bridge near the caves, in a small clearing beneath a tree, stands a boy who has
had more than his fair share of adventure. Gnawed on by monsters, Wirt escaped the
dungeons with his life, though you'll often wonder if that was such a good thing.
Sarcastic and feisty, Wirt whispers for your attention and either tells nonsense
stories or asks you to take a look at what he has. For 50 gold pieces, he will
divulge a single magic item for sale. His price for his current item usually goes
double or triple the actual amount, but more often than not, he will offer you the most
powerful items in the game. Same as Griswold, his item will change if you were
"gullible" enough to buy it from him, or if you advance an experience level.
Quests given: None.
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PEPIN
THE HEALER
Near the town square stands
Pepin, the town healer. He has lived in anxiety after the townsfolk who survived teh
search for the lost prince came back with horrible wounds and worse. He was not able
to heal all of them, but he still strives to help any adventurer who dares to tread the
fateful path down the Church. For someone who has a crevice going down to Hell behind his
house, who can blame him. As you might expect, Pepin heals. Just as the witch supplies
Mana, Pepin peddles potions and scrolls of Healing, with miscellaneous elixirs added late
in the game. he will also bring you back to full health for no charge. In
multiplayer games, you'll find Pepin carries a steady supply of Resurrect scrolls.
Quests given: The
Poisoned Water Supply, The Black Mushroom (part).
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OGDEN
THE TAVERN OWNER
Standing in front of his tavern in the
town square, Ogden eagerly greets your arrival into Tristram, and tells you of what has
transpired since you have been away. Although no one really goes to Tristram anymore
to spend the night, Ogden still manages his business, along with his wife and Gillian, his
barmaid. It is still strange for Ogden to remain in Tristram amidst the evil that
lurks below, but then again, each person has his purpose.
Quests given: The
Curse of King Leoric, The Tavern Sign.
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GILLIAN
THE BARMAID
Just behind Pepin's house, near Ogden's
Tavern, is the home of one of Tristram's beloved, Gillian. Even though she shows
courage amid the great evil plaguing the town, a hint of anxiety and fear lurks beneath
her cheerful facade. As you might discover during your journeys to the labyrinth and
in town, she knows quite a bit of what is happening, and can even lead you to a vital
quest that takes place in the graveyard near the Church.
Quests given: Grave
Matters (Hellfire).
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FARNHAM
THE TOWN DRUNK
Driven insane by what transpired during that fateful
search for Prince Albrecht, Farnham now spends his life drowning his sorrows in cheap ale.
He always talks drunk nonsense when you try to strike a conversation with him, but
he remains a King's man. Besides, there is a lot of truth hiding behind his drunk
raving.
Quests given:
None.
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LESTER
THE FARMER
(HELLFIRE)
Seemingly unaware
of the evil that lurks below his very own farm, Lester is content with just looking after
his cows. Anxiety creases the farmer's brows, as he ponders over a strange infestation
that has plagued his fields. Oblivious to the great evil that will surely befall Tristram,
Lester waits for the right person to entrust the task of getting rid of the farm
infestation, for he could not leave his cows unattended -- even at the sight the Lord of
Terror himself.
Quests given:
The Farmer's Orchard.
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THE COMPLETE NUT
THE COMPLETE NUT
(HELLFIRE EASTER EGGS)
Moo. He
says moo. He's a cow but he's not a cow. Whatever this lunatic is, he is definitely in the
wrong place. After some vicous veggies victimized him and succeeded in vacating him from
his vain veldt, this wacko has hung around in Tristram waiting for the right person to
help restore his vanity. He wants to get his suit, but he is ashamed of walking around
dressed like a Gateway 2000 vendor. Be wary that he has two pairs of suits -- one is the
brown one, which he sorely needs, and the other one is the gray suit, which he says is for
evening wear... Formal occassions... Whatever this guy's motives are, it would benefit you
to just help this poor fashion nut.
Quests given:
The Jersey's jersey.
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CELIA
THE LITTLE GIRL
(HELLFIRE EASTER EGGS)
It was kind of strange for a little girl
to be lost in Tristram and looking for her little friend, Theodore. She seems like a nice,
cute girl. Just don't let Wirt see her...
Quests given:
The Little Girl (Theodore the teddy bear).
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