Quick answer

The colony is run by its prisoners, and the people you meet decide your path. The big names are Diego (your first ally), Gomez (Old Camp ruler), Xardas (the necromancer behind the Barrier), and the "four friends" — Gorn, Lester, Milten and Diego. Below is the full key cast, then a reference index of all 155 named NPCs. See which camp to join, read everything we know, or check who trains what.

Key cast

The people who matter most

12 records
Old Camp

Diego

Ally

A high-ranking Old Camp Shadow and one of the Hero's closest, most enduring friends — the first ally you meet.

Faction Old Camp
Role Shadow / guide
Status One of the four friends
Old Camp

Gomez

Antagonist

The most powerful Ore Baron and ruler of the Old Camp — the colony's strongman and a secondary antagonist.

Faction Old Camp
Role Ore Baron / ruler
Threat Secondary antagonist
Swamp Camp path

Xardas

Necromancer

A necromancer who, in lore, is the 13th and most powerful of the mages who created the Barrier — a pivotal figure in the colony's fate.

Class Necromancer
Lore 13th Barrier mage
Power Most powerful mage
New Camp

Lee

Leader

Leader of the New Camp mercenaries and the colony's most respected fighter.

Faction New Camp
Role Mercenary leader
Reputation Most respected fighter
New Camp

Gorn

Friend

A New Camp mercenary and one of the 'four friends' — a dependable bruiser at your side.

Faction New Camp
Role Mercenary
Status One of the four friends
Old Camp

Milten

Friend

The youngest Fire Magician of the Old Camp and one of the 'four friends.'

Faction Old Camp (Fire Mages)
Role Fire Magician
Status One of the four friends
Swamp Camp path

Lester

Friend

A Swamp Camp Novice of the Brotherhood and one of the 'four friends.'

Faction Swamp Camp (Brotherhood)
Role Novice
Status One of the four friends
Swamp Camp path

Y'Berion

Leader

The highest Guru and founder of the Swamp Camp — spiritual leader of the Brotherhood.

Faction Swamp Camp
Role Highest Guru / founder
Domain Spiritual leader
Swamp Camp path

Cor Kalom

Guru

A Swamp Camp Guru and Master of Novices, second to Y'Berion — and more dangerous than he lets on.

Faction Swamp Camp
Role Master of Novices
Note More dangerous than Y'Berion
New Camp

Lares

Leader

Leader of the New Camp Rogues — thieves and smugglers who serve the Water Mages.

Faction New Camp (Rogues)
Role Rogue leader
Serves Water Mages
Old Camp

Thorus

Gatekeeper

Leader of the Old Camp Guards and gatekeeper of Gomez's castle.

Faction Old Camp
Role Guard leader
Post Castle gatekeeper
Old Camp

Scar

Bodyguard

An Ore Baron bodyguard who wields the colony's finest one-handed blade and co-leads the Great Uprising.

Faction Old Camp
Role Ore Baron bodyguard
Weapon Scar's Sword (best 1H)

📜 His blade, Scar's Sword, is one of the best one-handed weapons in the colony — see the best weapons guide.

Xardas — the necromancer

Gomez — the Ore Baron

All named NPCs

The colony has 155 named NPCs. This is the full master index — the table is sortable and filterable. Type a name or chapter to narrow it down, or sort by the Merchant / Trainer columns to find who buys, sells or teaches.

All 155 named NPCs — sortable by any column, filterable
NameChaptersMerchantTrainer
Aaron1,2,3,4,5
Adanos
Aidan1,2,3,4,5Yes
Alberto1,2,3,4,5Yes
Aleph1,2,3,4,5
Arto1,2,3,4,5
Asghan1,2,3,4,5
Baal Cadar1,2,3,4,5YesYes
Baal Isidro1,2,3,4,5
Baal Kagan1,2,3,4,5Yes
Baal Lukor3
Baal Namib1,2,3,4,5
Baal Netbek1,2,3,4,5
Baal Orun1,2,3,4,5
Baal Parvez1,2,3,4,5
Baal Taran1,2,3,4,5
Baal Tondral1,2,3,4,5
Baal Tyon1,2,3,4,5
Balam1,2,3,4,5
Balor1,2,3,4,5
Baloro1,2,3,4,5
Bartholo1,2,3,4,5
Beliar
Blade1,2,3,4,5
Bloodwyn1,2,3,4,5
Bran1,2,3,4,5
Brandick1,2,3,4,5
Bruce1,2,3,4,5
Bullit1,2,3,4,5
Buster1,2,3,4,5Yes
Butch1,2,3,4,5
Caine1,2,3,4,5
Cavalorn1,2,3,4,5YesYes
Cipher1,2,3,4,5
Cohsel1,2,3,4,5Yes
Cor Angar1,2,3,4,5Yes
Cor Kalom1,2,3,4,5
Cord1,2,3,4,5Yes
Corristo1,2,3,4,5YesYes
Cronos1,2,3,4,5YesYes
Cutter1,2,3,4,5
Damarok1,2,3,4,5
Darrion1,2,3,4,5Yes
Dexter1,2,3,4,5Yes
Diego1,2,3,4,5YesYes
Drago1,2,3,4,5
Drake1,2,3,4,5
Drax1,2,3,4,5Yes
Dusty1,2,3,4,5
Fingers1,2,3,4,5Yes
Fisk1,2,3,4,5Yes
Fletcher1,2,3,4,5
Fortuno1,2,3,4,5Yes
Garp1,2,3,4,5
Ghorim1,2,3,4,5
Gilbert1,2,3,4,5
Glen1,2,3,4,5Yes
Gomez1,2,3,4,5
Gor Boba6
Gor Hanis1,2,3,4,5
Gor Na Bar1,2,3,4,5Yes
Gor Na Drak1,2,3,4,5Yes
Gor Na Dun1,2,3,4,5
Gor Na Kosh1,2,3,4,5Yes
Gor Na Ran1,2,3,4,5Yes
Gor Na Toth1,2,3,4,5YesYes
Gor Na Vid1,2,3,4,5Yes
Gorn1,2,3,4,5,6
Graham1,2,3,4,5Yes
Grash Varrag Arushat6
Gravo1,2,3,4,5
Grim1,2,3,4,5
Grimes1,2,3,4,5
Guy1,2,3,4,5
Harlok1,2,3,4,5
Herek1,2,3,4,5
Homer1,2,3,4,5
Horatio1,2,3,4,5
Huno1,2,3,4,5Yes
Ian1,2,3,4,5
Innos
Jackal1,2,3,4,5,6
Jacko1,2,3,4,5
Jan1,2,3,4,5
Jarvis1,2,3,4,5
Jeremiah1,2,3,4,5
Jesse1,2,3,4,5
Joru1,2,3,4,5
Kalom Bodyguard1,2,3,4,5
Kharim1,2,3,4,5
Kirgo1,2,3,4,5
Kyle1,2,3,4,5
Lares1,2,3,4,5Yes
Lee1,2,3,4,5YesYes
Lefty1,2,3,4,5
Lester1,2
Malon1,2,3,4,5Yes
Melvin1,2,3,4,5
Merdarion1,2,3,4,5
Milten1,2,3,4,5,6
Mordrag1,2,3,4,5Yes
Mud1,2,3,4,5
Myxir1,2,3,4,5
Nefarius1,2,3,4,5
Nek1,2,3,4,5
Nyras1
Okyl1,2,3,4,5
Omid1,2,3,4,5
Orik1,2,3,4,5
Orry1,2,3,4,5
Pacho1,2,3,4,5
Pock1,2,3,4,5
Quentin1,2,3,4,5
Ratford1,2,3,4,5
Raven1,2,3,4,5
Rayk1,2,3,4,5
Reislord1,2,3,4,5
Riordian1,2,3,4,5Yes
Roscoe1,2,3,4,5
Rufus1,2,3,4,5
Santino1,2,3,4,5Yes
Saturas1,2,3,4,5YesYes
Scar1,2,3,4,5
Scatty1,2,3,4,5Yes
Scorpio1,2,3,4,5,6YesYes
Senyan1,2,3,4,5
Sharky1,2,3,4,5Yes
Shrat
Shrike1,2,3,4,5
Silas1,2,3,4,5Yes
Skip1,2,3,4,5Yes
Sly1,2,3,4,5
Snaf1,2,3,4,5
Snipes1,2,3,4,5
Stone1,2,3,4,5Yes
Swiney1,2,3,4,5
Syra
Talas1,2,3,4,5
Tarrok1,2,3,4,5Yes
Thorus1,2,3,4,5Yes
Torlof1,2,3,4,5
Torrez1,2,3,4,5YesYes
Ulbert1,2,3,4,5
Ur Shak3,5
Varrag Hashor6
Varrag Kasorg5
Varrag Ruuushk6
Varrag Unhilqt6
Viper1,2,3,4,5Yes
Viran1,2,3,4,5
Wedge1,2,3,4,5Yes
Whistler1,2,3,4,5
Wolf1,2,3,4,5YesYes
Xardas1,2,3,4,5,6YesYes
Yberion1,2,3,4,5

Xardas trailer

Gothic 1 Remake — THQ Nordic Xardas Trailer (official)
Gothic 1 Remake — THQ Nordic Xardas Trailer (official)

Character FAQ

Who is Diego in Gothic 1 Remake?

Diego is a high-ranking Old Camp Shadow and the first ally you meet — one of the Hero's closest, most enduring friends and one of the 'four friends.'

Who are the four friends?

Diego, Gorn, Lester and Milten — the recurring companions of the Hero across the series.

Who is Xardas?

A necromancer who, in lore, is the 13th and most powerful of the mages who created the Barrier — a pivotal figure in the colony's story.

Who rules the Old Camp?

Gomez, the most powerful Ore Baron and the colony's strongman, ruling from his castle guarded by Thorus.

Can I get a follower?

Mud, an unguilded Old Camp digger, is a persistent follower who won't leave you alone — the closest thing to an early companion.

How many named NPCs are there?

155 named characters, sortable and filterable by chapter and role — and flagged for who is a merchant or trainer — in the index above.

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