NPC lore in WoW Forever beta covers iconic characters. This guide covers backstories of famous NPCs.
For broader content, see our Lore of Azeroth, Class Lore, and Faction Lore articles.
Quick summary: Famous NPCs: Thrall, Sylvanas, Jaina, Arthas. All have rich backstories. Total famous NPCs: 50+.
Alliance NPCs
Anduin Wrynn
| Aspect |
Detail |
| Race |
Human |
| Role |
King of Stormwind |
| Age |
18 |
| Key event |
Became king at 18 |
Jaina Proudmoore
| Aspect |
Detail |
| Race |
Human |
| Role |
Mage |
| Age |
30 |
| Key event |
Lost husband to Scourge |
Tyrande Whisperwind
| Aspect |
Detail |
| Race |
Night Elf |
| Role |
Priestess / Leader |
| Age |
10,000+ |
| Key event |
Sacrificed immortality |
Horde NPCs
Thrall
| Aspect |
Detail |
| Race |
Orc |
| Role |
Former Warchief |
| Age |
35 |
| Key event |
Freed from slavery |
Sylvanas Windrunner
| Aspect |
Detail |
| Race |
Undead |
| Role |
Banshee Queen |
| Age |
2,500 (undead) |
| Key event |
Killed by Arthas |
Vol’jin
| Aspect |
Detail |
| Race |
Troll |
| Role |
Former Warchief |
| Age |
50 |
| Key event |
Died in battle |
Neutral NPCs
Cenarius
| Aspect |
Detail |
| Race |
Ancient (demigod) |
| Role |
Nature demigod |
| Age |
10,000+ |
| Key event |
First druid |
Medivh
| Aspect |
Detail |
| Race |
Human (mage) |
| Role |
Last Guardian |
| Age |
Unknown |
| Key event |
Opened Dark Portal |
Hellscream (Grom)
| Aspect |
Detail |
| Race |
Orc |
| Role |
Warrior |
| Age |
40 |
| Key event |
First to drink demon blood |
Other famous NPCs
| NPC |
Race |
Note |
| Illidan Stormrage |
Night Elf |
Betrayer hero |
| Malfurion Stormrage |
Night Elf |
First druid |
| Arthas Menethil |
Human |
Lich King |
| Uther |
Human |
First paladin |
| Tirion Fordring |
Human |
Ashbringer |
| Alexstrasza |
Dragon |
Aspect of Life |
| Nozdormu |
Dragon |
Time |
| Ysera |
Dragon |
Dreams |
FAQ
Most famous NPC?
Thrall (Horde leader).
Most tragic story?
Arthas (fell to Lich King).
Final verdict
NPC lore = rich backstories. Famous: Thrall, Sylvanas, Arthas.
For more content, see our Lore of Azeroth, Class Lore, and Faction Lore articles.
