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GMs & NPCs
This page lists the GMs of New Game Plus and the NPCs they play.
You can contact the GMs by messaging us on Discord, or by emailing gm@newgameplus.oxfordrpg.com. This way, all the GMs will see your email. Alternatively, you can contact a specific GM using our individual addresses below, although a copy of this email will be sent to all the GM team (see the Downtime, Emails, and Turnsheets page for more details). If you wish to contact a specific NPC, please put “FAO: [NPC Name]” in the subject line of your email.
For more details on who to contact in case of welfare concerns, please see the Conduct and Acceptable Themes (CAT) Policy page.
GM Aric (CAMPO)
Pronouns: He/Him
Contact: gm_aric@newgameplus.oxfordrpg.com
Main game topics/themes: the Beastkin, the Heartwood, fluff, searching for new purpose
If you were an NPC in a video game, what character archetype would you have?
The ever-optimistic best friend character, supportive of the Hero throughout their quest, but never really having the braves to get involved myself. Until an important climactic moment, that is.
NPCs:
| NPC | Pronouns | Species | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barke Elder | he/him | Beastkin (wolf) | The leader of Secha Town. Cares deeply for the traditions of the Heartwood, and is under pressure to prepare the next tribute to the Guardian. |
| Rute Elderson | he/him | Beastkin (wolf) | The eldest child of Barke, and heir to his position as leader. Responsible for delivering the tribute to the Guardian, but has doubts about his ability to do so. |
| Plumm Orchardmaster | they/them | Beastkin (deer) | Head of all of the orchards around Secha Town; individual orchardkeepers answer to them. |
| Funn & Wimzi Gamerunner | he/him & they/them | Beastkin (mouse & leopard) | Proprietor's of Funn's Target Takedown (in Myddul) and Wimzi's Bowling Bonanza (in Lux City) respectively. A Pack of Beastkin who love games. |
| (Ol' Man) Barrow | he/him | Beastkin (raccoon) | The caretaker of the Forgotten Swamp, making sure people don't wander too far. |
| Karu | it/they | ??? | The Guardian of the Heartwood, responsible for the Blessing that gave rise to the Beastkin and keeps the forest safe. |
GM Chavin
Pronouns: He/They
Contact: gm_chavin@newgameplus.oxfordrpg.com
Main game topics/themes: The Lizard's Fangs Volcanoes, Identity, Culture, Conflicts
If you were an NPC in a video game, what character archetype would you have?
a) The NPC who dies horrifically when the game needs to introduce new enemies
b) The rotten corpse or skeleton that somehow died in a super obvious spot and happens to carry a key item or hints for a main-story quest.
NPCs:
| NPC | Pronouns | Species | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alana Puakin | She/Her | Volgecko (Day Gecko) | Ambassador of the Tokay village. Broker of peace between the tribes and the Fort Hammerfell. |
| Serenity of the early Dawn (Serenity) | They/Them | Mydlin | Castellan and Master of the Forge at Fort Hammerfell |
| The Magic Sword | It/Its | ??? | A sentient sword. Currently in possession of Pika, the Volgecko. |
| Lavata | She/They/It | ??? | Goddess of Volcanoes. Responsible for controlling volcanic activities of the Lizard's Fangs Volcanoes. |
GM Jay
Pronouns: They/It
Contact: gm_jay@newgameplus.oxfordrpg.com
Main game topics/themes: Myddul Mydlins, exploring classic fantasy/rpg tropes, the monstrous & creaturous
If you were an NPC in a video game, what character archetype would you have?
One of those NPCs that's just there to provide exposition and lore
NPCs:
| NPC | Pronouns | Species | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening to a sonnet by fireside (Sonnet) | it/its | Dragon | Royal Treasurer, merchant of magic items. |
| The bittersweetness of knowing you will see a loved one nevermore (Nevermore) | she/they | Shadecrawler | Owner of the Boiled Goat. |
| The certainty of something that has survived for aeons (Aeons) | they/them | Mydlin | Caretaker of the Chapel |
| The Bird That Takes You Places | they/it | Bird | Transporting the Hero since the dawn of time. |
| ??? | ?/? | ??? | Awaiting visitors… |
GM Lucy
Pronouns: She/They
Contact: gm_lucy@newgameplus.oxfordrpg.com
Main game topics/themes: Luminymph, Sea of Light, defiance (and avoidance) of destiny, the mind-bending and absurd
If you were an NPC in a video game, what character archetype would you have??
Grouchy old witch that lives in a cave and gives vague advice. See: awful moth from Hollow Knight.
NPCs:
| NPC | Pronouns | Species | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Regent | any | Luminymph | Busy monarch preoccupied with running Koralia. |
| Joviality Caraway (Jo) | she/they | Luminymph | Cheery owner and head chef of Jo's Fish Eatery in Fisher Cove. |
| Nora | she/her | Luminymph | Tailor of fine clothes. Sets up shop in the Markets of Myddul. |
| Chela | xe/xer | ??? | Guardian of the Sea of Light and custodian of all that is lost. |
| The Monarch of Mydreign | they/them | Mydlin | The most respected, highest honoured, grandest ruler of all of Mydreign. Has a penchant for weird and wonderful items from across the kingdom. |
GM Miz
Pronouns: Any
Contact: gm_miz@newgameplus.oxfordrpg.com
Main game topics/themes: Shadecrawlers, mysteries in Mydreign, and how art reflects and responds.
If you were an NPC in a video game, what character archetype would you have?
The mysterious handsome guide to the Hero that is later revealed to also be the beautiful princess from earlier in the game. Sorry—huh? What's an oot?
NPCs:
| NPC | Pronouns | Species | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khashi Kno | xe/ve | Shadecrawler | The owner and operator of Khashi Kno’s Games and Entertainment Centre, the most popular game centre in the Tunnel. Xe often splits ver time between Myddul and Lux City. |
| The Lifekeeper | she/it/they | Shadecrawler | The lead eldress of the Temple of Life. It is said nobody alive has seen her eyes, which it keeps hidden behind their veil. |
| Daughter of the Grand Regent | she/her | Luminymph | The daughter of the Grand Regent, yet unnamed. Her twentieth birthday – and thus naming ceremony – approaches. She is known for her golden hair. |
GM Connor
Pronouns: They/Them
Contact: gm_connor@newgameplus.oxfordrpg.com
Main game topics/themes: What makes a hero a hero.
If you were an NPC in a video game, what character archetype would you have?
The recurring character that is always waiting for you up ahead despite there being no possible way for them to have overtaken you.
NPCs:
| NPC | Pronouns | Species | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calm Whistle | They/Them | Luminymph | Calm is a travelling monster hunter. They go between towns, helping the populace deal with whatever monster troubles arise. |
| A familiar face as guide to lands unknown (Guide) | Any | Mydlin | A helpful guide meant to help the hero whenever they feel lost. |
| Yuzu Barista | Any | Beastkin | A capybara beastkin that can often be spotted picking clementines in the Heartwood orchard. |
| Pashi Ta | She/her | Shadecrawler | A noble shadecrawler that poses unique takes on the prophecy. |