Faces of the Wild: 100+ Wild-Themed NPCs
Our newest book, Faces of the Wild, is coming soon — and we want you to be there on Day 1. This 80-page sourcebook is packed with 100 ready-to-use NPCs, encounters, quest hooks, magic items, and spells designed to make your wilderness travel exciting and memorable.
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