Path Actions

Path Actions are unique actions that each playable character has that can be used on the world map.

Character	Path Action
Ophilia Clement	Guide
Cyrus Albright	Scrutinize
Tressa Colzione	Purchase
Olberic Eisenberg	Challenge
Primrose Azelhart	Allure
Alfyn Greengrass	Inquire
Therion	Steal
H'aanit	Provoke

Noble and Rogue Path ActionsEdit

Path actions can be categorized into Noble and Rogue actions. Noble path actions can be performed without penalty but can only be performed with high enough level. Conversely, Rogue actions can be performed regardless of level, but only have a percent chance of succeeding, which if failed will hurt your reputation in town.

Noble	Rogue
Guide	Allure
Inquire	Scrutinize
Purchase	Steal
Challenge	Provoke

List of NPCs That Increase Path ActionEdit

Notes:

• Scrutinize / Inquire skill up based on your level, there are no knowledge based skill ups for these.
• Increase only affects the immediate town.

City	NPC	Effect	Path Action
Atlasdam	Boy	Smarter Bartering	Purchase
	Apothecary	Guide with Ease	Guide
Bolderfall	Townsperson (Near Entrance)	Thieving Tips & Tricks	Steal
	Guard (Next to 3 Guard dogs)	Challenge with Ease	Challenge
Clearbrook	None
Cobbleston	Captain of the Watch	Challenge with Ease	Challenge
Flamesgrace	Cleric	Guide with Ease	Guide
Rippletide	Townsperson (Blocking House Entrance)	Smarter Bartering	Purchase
S’warkii	Villager (Near Entrance)	Provoke Like a Pro	Provoke
Sunshade	Tavern Patron (Top Left)	Undeniable Allure	Allure
Goldshore	Townsperson (Entrance in Manor District)	Guide with Ease	Guide
Noblecourt	Townsperson (Left of the Tavern)	Undeniable Allure	Allure
	Townsperson (Near Book-loving Girl)	Thieving Tips & Tricks	Steal
Quarrycrest	Townsperson (Near Entrance)	Smarter Bartering	Purchase
	Townsperson (Near Item Shop)	Undeniable Allure	Allure
Saintsbridge	Old Man	Challenge with Ease	Challenge
	Cleric	Guide with Ease	Guide
Stillsnow	Old Man (Near Right Exit)	Undeniable Allure	Allure
	Villager (Top Exit)	Provoke Like a Pro	Provoke
Stonegard	Townsperson (Near Exit to Stonegard Valleys)	Smarter Bartering	Purchase
	Townsperson (On Stairs Before Stonegard Valley)	Guide with Ease	Guide
	Townsperson (Near Exit to Spectrewood Path)	Provoke like a Pro	Provoke
Victor’s Hollow	Antique Dealer	Smarter Bartering	Purchase
	Spectator	Challenge with Ease	Challenge
Wellspring	Left Merchant (Inside House Blocked by a Guard)	Thieving Tips and Tricks	Steal
	Guard (Standing Next to Barracks)	Challenge with Ease	Challenge
Duskbarrow	None
Grandport	Elderly Woman (Inside the House with Blocked Entrance)	Thieving Tips & Tricks	Steal
	Aristocrat (Inside Grandport Bazaar)	Smarter Bartering	Purchase
Marsalim	Townsperson (Near Entrance)	Thieving Tips & Tricks	Steal
	Knight Ardante	Provoke Like a Pro	Provoke
Northreach	Townsperson (Inside House, Higher Star rating)	Thieving Tips & Tricks	Steal
Orewell	None
Riverford	Right Guard (Inside Tavern)	Thieving Tips & Tricks	Steal
	Elderly Woman	Challenge with Ease	Challenge
Everhold	None
Wispermill	Elderly Woman (Far Right Exit)	Guide with Ease	Guide

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