Discover the key NPCs in Elden Ring, from Melina who helps you level up to merchants like Kalé. Learn where to find them and what they offer to help your journey through The Lands Between.
Hey there, Tarnished! As you explore the vast world of Elden Ring, you'll run into all sorts of characters. Some will help you out, some will try to sell you stuff, and some are just… there. This guide focuses on the important ones you'll want to know about early on, especially those found in the early areas like Limgrave and Liurnia. Think of them as your early game buddies! ### Critical NPC Quick-Reference These are the NPCs you really want to meet ASAP. They unlock crucial mechanics that will make your journey much smoother. | Name | Location | Function | |---|---|---| | [Melina](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Melina "Melina") | Sites of Grace | She's essential for leveling up your [Stats and Attributes](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Stats_and_Attributes "Stats and Attributes") and gives you access to the [Roundtable Hold](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Roundtable_Hold "Roundtable Hold"). Make sure you accept her accord! | [Merchant Kalé](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Merchant_Kal%C3%A9 "Merchant Kalé") | [Church of Elleh](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Church_of_Elleh "Church of Elleh") | This friendly merchant sells the vital [Crafting Kit](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Crafting_Kit "Crafting Kit"), so you can start crafting items on the go. Definitely pick this up early. | [Renna the Witch](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Renna_the_Witch "Renna the Witch") | [Church of Elleh](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Church_of_Elleh "Church of Elleh") (at night) | After Melina offers her accord, you might find Renna here at night. She'll give you the [Spirit Calling Bell](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Spirit_Calling_Bell "Spirit Calling Bell"), which lets you summon spirits. Super useful! | [Roderika, Spirit Tuner](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Roderika,_Spirit_Tuner "Roderika, Spirit Tuner") | [Stormhill Shack](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Stormhill_Shack "Stormhill Shack") | If you find her at Stormhill Shack, she can eventually upgrade your [Spirit Ashes](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Ashes "Ashes") after you help her out a bit. Keep an eye out for her. | [Smithing Master Hewg](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Smithing_Master_Hewg "Smithing Master Hewg") | [Roundtable Hold](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Roundtable_Hold "Roundtable Hold") | Once you reach the Roundtable Hold, Hewg is your guy for seriously upgrading your [Armaments](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Armaments "Armaments"). He can also duplicate [Ashes of War](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Ashes_of_War "Ashes of War"). He'll even buy your junk for [runes](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Runes "Runes")! | [Boc the Seamster](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Boc_the_Seamster "Boc the Seamster") | Near [Gatefront](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Gatefront "Gatefront") | Boc can help you with [Armor Adjustment](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Armor_Adjustment "Armor Adjustment") services, like changing armor sets or removing capes. You'll need to do a little quest for him first. | [Twin Maiden Husks](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Twin_Maiden_Husks "Twin Maiden Husks") | [Roundtable Hold](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Roundtable_Hold "Roundtable Hold") | These two are your go-to shopkeepers in the Roundtable Hold. They sell a variety of [items](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Items "Items") and accept [Bell Bearings](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Bell_Bearings "Bell Bearings") to expand their stock. | [Finger Reader Enia](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Finger_Reader_Enia "Finger Reader Enia") | [Roundtable Hold](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Roundtable_Hold "Roundtable Hold") | After defeating bosses, you can bring their [Remembrances](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Remembrances "Remembrances") to Enia. She'll trade them for powerful weapons or spells. | [Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Rennala,_Queen_of_the_Full_Moon "Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon") | [Raya Lucaria Grand Library](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Raya_Lucaria_Grand_Library "Raya Lucaria Grand Library") | Found in Liurnia, Rennala offers the service of [Rebirth](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Rebirth "Rebirth"), which lets you respec your character's stats. This is huge if you want to try a different build! ### Other NPCs You'll Meet Beyond these critical characters, Elden Ring is full of many other NPCs. Some are friendly, some are not, and some have their own little stories and quests. The full list of NPCs is quite extensive, including characters like [Alexander, Warrior Jar](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Alexander,_Warrior_Jar "Alexander, Warrior Jar"), [Blaidd the Half-Wolf](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Blaidd_the_Half-Wolf "Blaidd the Half-Wolf"), and [Bloody Finger Hunter Yura](https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Bloody_Finger_Hunter_Yura "Bloody Finger Hunter Yura"). Keep an eye out for them as you explore – you never know who you might encounter next!100% Human-Written. AI Fact-Checked. Community Verified. Learn how AntMag verifies content