NPCs (Non-Playable Characters) in Hollow Knight: Silksong are scattered throughout Pharloom. They provide lore, quests, shops, and sometimes just flavor to enrich Hornet’s journey. NPCs are generally divided into categories based on their role.
Merchants
These characters offer items, upgrades, or services in exchange for currency.
- Shakra – A mysterious vendor dealing in rare wares.
- Forge-Daughter – Specializes in crafting and strengthening Hornet’s tools.
- Grindle – Trader who exchanges materials for useful goods.
Wanderers
Nomadic NPCs encountered across multiple areas. They often provide dialogue, hints, or comic relief.
- Garmond and Zaza – A traveling duo with a quirky dynamic.
- Sherma – A wandering character Hornet meets in several regions.
- Trobbio – A flamboyant NPC with theatrical tendencies.
Quest NPCs
These characters give Hornet tasks to complete, such as gathering items or defeating enemies.
- Caravan – A traveling group tied to multiple questlines.
- Druid of the Moss Temple – Requests ingredients like Mossberries.
Miscellaneous NPCs
Provide lore, aid, or other forms of interaction outside traditional shops or quests.
- Ballow – A lore-rich character tied to deeper mysteries.
- Church Keeper – Guardian of a sacred location.
Unknown NPCs
Characters whose full role in Pharloom remains unclear.
- Huntress – A mysterious figure, possibly tied to predator-prey themes.
- Seth – Enigmatic NPC with little revealed.
✅ Trending NPCs in Silksong
- Seth
- Huntress
- Trobbio
- Bell Beast
- Shakra
- Caravan
- Sherma
- Grindle
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