The IWD2 NPC Project: Diriel

Diriel In-Game Biography

This haughty elf is surrounded with an aura of mystery, but before long one gets an uncomfortable feeling that the man is connected to two extremist organizations: Eldreth Veluuthra, dedicated to exterminating all humans and reclaiming the elven lands; and the Shadow Druids who preach even more radical doctrine that calls for eradication of all civilizations. Just how deeply Diriel is engaged with either one remains unknown, but you suspect that his presence in the North is due to a conflict with the law. He seems to be exceptionally well-educated and bred.

Stats

Diriel (Neutral Evil, Male, Moon Elf, Druid)

Level One

STR: 12, DEX: 16, CON: 10, INT: 13, WIS : 18, CHA: 8
Skills: Animal Empathy (1), Concentration (8), Hide (3), Move Silently (3), Search (3), Spellcraft (3), Wilderness Lore (8), Feats: Armor (2), Combat Casting.

Level Three

STR: 12, DEX: 16, CON: 10, INT: 13, WIS: 18, CHA: 8
Skills: Animal Empathy (3), Concentration (10), Hide (3), Move Silently (3), Search (3), Spellcraft (3), Wilderness Lore (10), Feats: Armor (2), Combat Casting, Extra Wild Shape (1)

Level Six

STR: 12, DEX: 16, CON: 10, INT: 13, WIS: 19, CHA: 8
Skills: Animal Empathy (5), Concentration (12), Hide (3), Intimidate (1), Move Silently (3), Search (3), Spellcraft (3), Wilderness Lore (12), Feats: Armor (2), Combat Casting, Extra Wild Shape (2)

Level Nine

STR: 12, DEX: 16, CON: 10, INT: 13, WIS: 20, CHA: 8
Skills: Animal Empathy (7), Concentration (14), Hide (5), Intimidate (1), Move Silently (3), Search (3), Spellcraft (3), Wilderness Lore (15), Feats: Armor (2), Combat Casting, Extra Wild Shape (3)

Level Twelve

STR: 12, DEX: 16, CON: 10, INT: 13, WIS: 21, CHA: 8
Skills: Animal Empathy (9), Concentration (16), Hide (6), Intimidate (1), Move Silently (3), Search (3), Spellcraft (4), Wilderness Lore (17), Feats: Armor (2), Combat Casting, Extra Wild Shape (3) Wilde Shape: Panther

Level Fifteen

STR: 12, DEX: 16, CON: 10, INT: 13, WIS: 21, CHA: 8
Skills: Animal Empathy (11), Concentration (20), Hide (7), Intimidate (1), Move Silently (3), Search (3), Spellcraft (5), Wilderness Lore (17), Feats: Armor (2), Combat Casting, Extra Wild Shape (3) Wilde Shape: Panther; Wilde Shape: Shambling Mount

Personality

Diriel is an evil influence in the party, but far from wild. His deep-seated hatred of everything and everyone non-elven causes a number of conflicts. His approach to arguments is as levelheaded as it gets; his conclusions are always reached based on examining the available data. Diriel is the only NPC that withholds some of his friendship talks based on race. However, as a druid he is useful in the Northern wilderness, and can help out the party when negotiating with other nature-loving folk or find its way through an enchanted forest.