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+# AzerothCore Custom NPCs Guide
+
+This guide provides comprehensive documentation for all spawnable custom NPCs available through enabled modules on your AzerothCore server.
+
+## Table of Contents
+- [Overview](#overview)
+- [Quick Spawn Reference](#quick-spawn-reference)
+- [NPC Categories](#npc-categories)
+- [Detailed NPC Information](#detailed-npc-information)
+- [Spawn Commands](#spawn-commands)
+- [Recommended Locations](#recommended-locations)
+- [Admin Commands](#admin-commands)
+
+## Overview
+
+The AzerothCore server includes 14 custom NPCs through various enabled modules. These NPCs provide enhanced functionality including profession training, enchantments, pet management, arena services, and more.
+
+**All NPCs are designed to:**
+- Be level 80 with neutral faction (35) for universal access
+- Remain permanent when spawned (deletion-protected)
+- Provide user-friendly gossip interfaces
+- Maintain thematic consistency with appropriate models and equipment
+
+## Quick Spawn Reference
+
+| NPC Name | Entry ID | Function | Spawn Command |
+|----------|----------|----------|---------------|
+| Kaylub | 199999 | Professions | `.npc add 199999` |
+| Ling | 290011 | Reagent Banking | `.npc add 290011` |
+| Cromi | 300000 | Instance Reset | `.npc add 300000` |
+| Talamortis | 500030 | Guild House Seller | `.npc add 500030` |
+| Xrispins | 500031 | Guild House Butler | `.npc add 500031` |
+| Innkeeper Monica | 500032 | Guild House Innkeeper | `.npc add 500032` |
+| Beauregard Boneglitter | 601015 | Enchanter | `.npc add 601015` |
+| Buffmaster Hasselhoof | 601016 | Buffer | `.npc add 601016` |
+| White Fang | 601026 | BeastMaster | `.npc add 601026` |
+| Cet Keres | 601072 | Polymorphologist | `.npc add 601072` |
+| Warpweaver | 190010 | Transmog | `.npc add 190010` |
+| Ethereal Warpweaver | 190011 | Transmog | `.npc add 190011` |
+| Arena Battlemaster 1v1 | 999991 | 1v1 Arena | `.npc add 999991` |
+| Gabriella | 9000000 | Assistant | `.npc add 9000000` |
+
+## NPC Categories
+
+### 🔧 Core Service NPCs
+Essential utility NPCs for everyday server functions.
+
+### 🏰 Guild House NPCs
+NPCs related to guild house functionality and management.
+
+### ⚡ Enhancement & Utility NPCs
+NPCs providing character enhancement services.
+
+### ⚔️ PvP & Arena NPCs
+NPCs for player vs player content and arena management.
+
+### 👤 Assistant NPCs
+General assistance and administrative NPCs.
+
+## Detailed NPC Information
+
+### Core Service NPCs
+
+#### Kaylub (Entry: 199999)
+- **Title:** Professions NPC
+- **Function:** Provides free profession training and spells
+- **Model:** High-quality character model (ID: 31833)
+- **Features:**
+  - Purple-colored subname for easy identification
+  - Comprehensive profession training without cost
+  - Spell learning capabilities
+- **Module:** mod-npc-free-professions
+- **Script:** npc_free_professions
+
+#### Ling (Entry: 290011)
+- **Title:** Reagent Banker
+- **Function:** Specialized banking for reagents and crafting materials
+- **Model:** Ethereal-style model (ID: 15965)
+- **Features:**
+  - Separate storage for crafting reagents
+  - Enhanced inventory management
+  - Quick access to frequently used materials
+- **Module:** mod-reagent-bank
+- **Script:** npc_reagent_banker
+
+#### Cromi (Entry: 300000)
+- **Title:** Instance Reset
+- **Function:** Allows players to reset dungeon and raid instances
+- **Features:**
+  - Reset individual instances
+  - Manage lockout timers
+  - Bypass normal reset restrictions
+- **Module:** mod-instance-reset
+
+### Guild House NPCs
+
+#### Talamortis (Entry: 500030)
+- **Title:** Guild House Seller
+- **Function:** Manages guild house purchases and sales
+- **Features:**
+  - Guild house acquisition
+  - Property management
+  - Pricing and availability information
+- **Module:** mod-guildhouse
+
+#### Xrispins (Entry: 500031)
+- **Title:** Guild House Butler
+- **Function:** Provides guild house services and management
+- **Features:**
+  - House maintenance services
+  - Utility management
+  - Guild house customization
+- **Module:** mod-guildhouse
+
+#### Innkeeper Monica (Entry: 500032)
+- **Title:** Guild House Innkeeper
+- **Function:** Sets hearthstone locations within guild houses
+- **Features:**
+  - Hearthstone binding within guild properties
+  - Rest area designation
+  - Inn services within guild houses
+- **Module:** mod-guildhouse
+
+### Enhancement & Utility NPCs
+
+#### Beauregard Boneglitter (Entry: 601015)
+- **Title:** Enchanter
+- **Function:** Provides gear enchantments
+- **Model:** Undead Necromancer (ID: 9353)
+- **Equipment:** Black/Purple Staff (ID: 11343)
+- **Features:**
+  - Comprehensive enchantment services
+  - All expansion enchantments available
+  - Professional necromancer appearance
+- **Module:** mod-npc-enchanter
+- **Script:** npc_enchantment
+
+#### Buffmaster Hasselhoof (Entry: 601016)
+- **Title:** Buffer
+- **Function:** Provides player buffs and blessings
+- **Model:** Tauren Warmaster (ID: 14612)
+- **Equipment:** Torch (ID: 1906)
+- **Features:**
+  - Comprehensive buff packages
+  - Long-duration buffs
+  - Class-specific enhancements
+- **Module:** mod-npc-buffer
+- **Script:** buff_npc
+
+#### White Fang (Entry: 601026)
+- **Title:** BeastMaster
+- **Function:** Hunter pet management and taming services
+- **Model:** Northrend Worgen White (ID: 26314)
+- **Equipment:** Haunch of Meat (ID: 2196), Torch (ID: 1906)
+- **Features:**
+  - Exotic pet taming
+  - Pet food vendor (35+ different food items)
+  - Pet stable services
+  - Rare pet acquisition
+- **Module:** mod-npc-beastmaster
+- **Script:** BeastMaster
+- **Vendor Items:** Includes all pet food types from bread to exotic meats
+
+#### Cet Keres (Entry: 601072)
+- **Title:** Polymorphologist
+- **Function:** Summon appearance modification
+- **Model:** Custom ethereal model (ID: 15665)
+- **Features:**
+  - Warlock pet morphing
+  - Summoned creature appearance changes
+  - Felguard weapon customization
+  - Multiple polymorph options
+- **Module:** mod-morphsummon
+- **Script:** npc_morphsummon
+
+### PvP & Arena NPCs
+
+#### Arena Battlemaster 1v1 (Entry: 999991)
+- **Title:** Arena Battlemaster
+- **Function:** 1v1 arena matches and team management
+- **Model:** Arena Battlemaster (ID: 7110)
+- **Features:**
+  - Rated 1v1 arena matches
+  - Unrated 1v1 practice matches
+  - Automatic team creation
+  - Arena statistics tracking
+- **Module:** mod-1v1-arena
+- **Script:** npc_1v1arena
+- **Commands Available:**
+  - `.q1v1 rated` - Join rated 1v1 arena
+  - `.q1v1 unrated` - Join unrated 1v1 arena
+
+### Transmog NPCs
+
+#### Warpweaver (Entry: 190010)
+- **Title:** Transmogrifier
+- **Function:** Standard transmogrification services
+- **Features:**
+  - Equipment appearance modification
+  - Transmog collection management
+  - Standard WotLK transmog functionality
+- **Module:** mod-transmog
+
+#### Ethereal Warpweaver (Entry: 190011)
+- **Title:** Transmogrifier
+- **Function:** Alternative transmog NPC with ethereal appearance
+- **Features:**
+  - Same functionality as standard Warpweaver
+  - Ethereal-themed appearance
+  - Alternative location option
+- **Module:** mod-transmog
+
+### Assistant NPCs
+
+#### Gabriella (Entry: 9000000)
+- **Title:** The Assistant
+- **Function:** General assistance and utility functions
+- **Features:**
+  - General server information
+  - Player assistance services
+  - Administrative support functions
+- **Module:** mod-assistant
+
+## Spawn Commands
+
+### Basic Spawning
+To spawn any NPC, use the following command format:
+```
+.npc add [entry_id]
+```
+
+### Advanced Spawning Options
+```bash
+# Spawn NPC facing specific direction
+.npc add [entry_id] [orientation]
+
+# Spawn NPC with specific spawn time
+.npc add [entry_id] [spawntime_in_seconds]
+
+# Get your current coordinates for documentation
+.gps
+```
+
+### Example Commands
+```bash
+# Spawn the BeastMaster at current location
+.npc add 601026
+
+# Spawn Enchanter facing north (0 orientation)
+.npc add 601015 0
+
+# Spawn Professions NPC with 1-hour spawn time
+.npc add 199999 3600
+```
+
+## Recommended Locations
+
+### Major Cities - Central Services
+**Stormwind City:**
+- **Coordinates:** 83.2, 68.4, 18.4 (Trade District)
+- **Recommended NPCs:** Kaylub (Professions), Beauregard (Enchanter), Buffmaster
+- **Reason:** High traffic area with easy access
+
+**Orgrimmar:**
+- **Coordinates:** 54.2, 73.4, 18.2 (Valley of Strength)
+- **Recommended NPCs:** Kaylub (Professions), Beauregard (Enchanter), Buffmaster
+- **Reason:** Central location with bank proximity
+
+### Specialized Areas
+
+**Dalaran:**
+- **Coordinates:** 40.8, 62.1, 504.2 (Runeweaver Square)
+- **Recommended NPCs:** All Transmog NPCs, Cet Keres (Polymorphologist)
+- **Reason:** Neutral city, thematic fit for magical services
+
+**Shattrath City:**
+- **Coordinates:** 64.0, 41.4, -0.5 (Lower City)
+- **Recommended NPCs:** Arena Battlemaster, Ethereal Warpweaver
+- **Reason:** Neutral territory, appropriate for PvP services
+
+**Guild House Locations:**
+- **Recommended NPCs:** Talamortis, Xrispins, Innkeeper Monica
+- **Coordinates:** Within purchased guild houses only
+
+### Hunter Outposts
+**Recommended for White Fang (BeastMaster):**
+- **Un'Goro Crater:** 41.9, 2.6, 116.8 (Marshal's Refuge)
+- **Winterspring:** 31.3, 45.2, 1.4 (Everlook)
+- **Reason:** Thematic locations with nearby rare pets
+
+## Admin Commands
+
+### NPC Management
+```bash
+# Delete specific NPC (use GUID from .npc near)
+.npc delete [guid]
+
+# Move NPC to your location
+.npc move [guid]
+
+# Get information about nearby NPCs
+.npc near
+
+# Make NPC face you
+.npc set face
+
+# Set NPC movement type
+.npc set movetype [0=idle, 1=random, 2=waypoint]
+```
+
+### Database Operations
+```bash
+# Save NPC spawn to database
+.npc add [entry] [spawntime] [save_to_db]
+
+# Reload NPC data from database
+.reload creature_template
+
+# Check NPC entry information
+.lookup creature [name_or_entry]
+```
+
+### Troubleshooting Commands
+```bash
+# If NPC appears but doesn't function:
+.reload creature_template
+.reload gossip_menu
+.reload npc_vendor
+
+# If NPC model is wrong:
+.reload creature_template_model
+
+# If scripts don't work:
+.reload scripts
+```
+
+## Module Dependencies
+
+| NPC | Required Module | Configuration File |
+|-----|----------------|--------------------|
+| Kaylub | mod-npc-free-professions | [Module Config] |
+| Ling | mod-reagent-bank | [Module Config] |
+| Cromi | mod-instance-reset | [Module Config] |
+| Guild House NPCs | mod-guildhouse | [Module Config] |
+| Beauregard | mod-npc-enchanter | [Module Config] |
+| Buffmaster | mod-npc-buffer | [Module Config] |
+| White Fang | mod-npc-beastmaster | [Module Config] |
+| Cet Keres | mod-morphsummon | [Module Config] |
+| Arena Battlemaster | mod-1v1-arena | [Module Config] |
+| Transmog NPCs | mod-transmog | [Module Config] |
+| Gabriella | mod-assistant | [Module Config] |
+
+## Notes
+
+- **All NPCs require GM access level 1 or higher to spawn**
+- **NPCs will persist through server restarts once saved to database**
+- **Some NPCs may require specific client-side files for full functionality**
+- **Module configurations can be found in the respective module directories**
+- **Always test NPC functionality after spawning**
+
+## Support
+
+For issues with specific NPCs:
+1. Check that the corresponding module is enabled
+2. Verify the NPC was saved to the database
+3. Reload relevant database tables
+4. Check server logs for script errors
+5. Consult module-specific documentation
+
+---
+
+*Last updated: November 2024*
+*AzerothCore Version: 3.3.5a*
+*Module versions may vary - check individual module documentation for specific features*