Unlisted Qualities: Creating your new friend.
(The assumed requirement for this quest is Rank 4. This has not been confirmed as the only requirement.)
To start this quest go to Upper Jeuno and talk to Luto Mewrilah (G-8) After agreeing to help her she will give you a choice of Races. Under each race choice there is a list of names. The options you chose here determine the Race and Name of your NPC companion.
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Hume Males: Hume Females: Mithra: Feliz Amerita Fhig Lahrv Ferdinand Beatrice Khuma Tagyawhan Gunnar Henrietta Pimy Kettihl Massimo Jesimae Raka Maimhov Oldrich Karyn Sahyu Maimhov Siegward Nanako Sufhi Uchnouma Theobald Sharlene Tsuim Nhomango Zenji Sieghilde Yoli Kohlpaka Elvaan Males: Elvaan Females: Galka: Chanandit Armittie Durib Deulmaeux Cadepure Dzapiwa Demresinaux Clearite Jugowa Ephealgaux Epilleve Mugido Gauldeval Liabelle Voldai Graffemart Nauthima Wagwei Migaifongut Radille Zayag Romidiant Vimechue Zoldof TaruTaru Males: TaruTaru Females: Balu-Falu Cupapa Burg-Ladarg Jajuju Ehgo-Ryuhgo Kalokoko Kolui-Pelui Mahoyaya Nokum-Akkum Pakurara Savul-Kivvul Ripokeke Vinja-Kanja Yawawa Yarga-Umiga Yufafa
Akta - Ru'lude Gardens (H-10)
Kuah Dakons - Lower Jeuno (H-8)
Red Ghost - Port Jeuno (G-8)
When you speak to one of these people, they will ask you what kind of hair your NPC has. Answer yes if that is the hairstyle you want. Tell him that's not what your NPC looks like if you don't like that style and talk to a different person.
Example, when choosing my Galka NPC I spook to Red Ghost. He asked if my NPC had a "Large, full beard." I told him no and he suggested I look somewhere else. I then spoke with Kauh Dakons who asked if my NPC had "Spikey hair." I said yes.
After selecting your hairstyle you will be directed to Upper Jeuno. Head there and find Bheem near the gate (F-5). When you talk to Bheem he will ask you about your NPC's hair color. Based on numerous posts, it seems that saying your NPC has "Bheem's favorite color" hair will get you hair typeA, saying that it's not his favorite color will get you hair typeB.
Return to Luto to complete the quest and get a Silver Ingot. Zone out and talk to her again for the next stage.
First, talk to Luto Mewrilah to get the quest in Upper Jeuno. She will give you a list, this let's you chose the race and name of your NPC. Make your selection and talk to the people of Jeuno to start tracking your NPC down. My friend and I talked to a Mithra outside of the Merry Minstrel in Lower Jeuno, but Aceofwilds has said that he talked with Red Ghost in Port Jeuno. Either way, the person you talk to will ask you what kind of hair your NPC has, your answer determines their hairstyle.
Next, go to Bheem in Upper Jeuno (near the gate), he will ask you if the NPC's hair is his favorite color or not. This determines the hair color.
Return to Luto for your Silver Ingot and quest completion. Zone out and talk to her again for the next quest.
Girl in the Looking Glass: Your first fight.
You are now charged with finding a lost little girl; head to back Bheem at the gate house for more info. Bheem tells you that your NPC was heading to Eldime Necropolis, and the little girl was following him. Head into Battalia Downs and go to the (G-8) entrance of Eldime Necropolis. Just inside the zone you'll find a ???. Clicking it spawns an NM skeleton named Namorodo, which you and your NPC must defeat.
Your NPC must survive the fight or you will have to kill the NM again. After defeating the monster, talk to your NPC. They will despawn and tell you they are heading back to Jeuno. Go back to Upper Jeuno and speak with Luto again to complete this quest. Zone out and back in again to get the third quest in this series.
Mirror, mirror: Fellows united.
When speaking to Luto, your NPC will say the treasure you're looking for is in San d'Oria. Go to Port San d'Oria and find Portaure (H-9) in Cargo Room B. He will tell you that Ghelsba orcs have what you're looking for. Your next stop is the Ghelsba Outpost. Click on the Hut Door (F-10) to enter the battlefield Mirror, mirror.
This is a level 40 cap, 3 person BCNM. Your opponent is the Carrion Dragon (a Dark Dragon type like the Shadow Dragon in Xarcabard). Half way through the battle your NPC will show up to help you finish it off.
Head back to Luto to complete this quest and get your Signal Pearl. This earring will allow you to call your NPC companion to aid you in battle.
Notes:
Namarodo: This NM was very easy with a level 62 WHM, just watch out for Blood Saber as it can drain HP from everyone in the area (possibly bringing it back to full HP). Your party can help you kill Namarodo, but each member must spawn a separate one. As many as 3 Namarodo's can be spawned at once.
Carrion Dragon: Very easy to solo as a Black Mage. I've heard reports of a level 33 Red Mage soloing this so you needn't worry too much about whether you can beat it (you can
). Especially now that 3 people can do the BCNM at once. Remember: Don't get ahead of yourself. If you haven't been told by an NPC to go somewhere, then you can't go there yet. Talk to everyone before rushing off. The prospect of getting your NPC is very exciting, I know, but you'll get it much faster if you don't have to backtrack.
Resetting Your NPC: If you are not satisfied with your NPC you have the option of redoing all three quests and getting a new NPC. To do this you must speak to Luto after completing all three quests. The options you're given are "Hear anything new?" and "I want to quit this quest." If you say you want to quit she will ask to confirm that you really want to delete you NPC. Once you've decided to say goodbye to your friend, trade Luto your Signal Pearl to have your memory wiped and go out and do it all again! (Interestingly enough, you get another Silver Ingot when you redo the first quest)
Reobtaining your Signal Pearl: If you accidentally throw away your Signal Pearl, you can go to a Rendezvous Point and your NPC will give you another one. (Thank you to Xerolath for this excellent information.) Note: Since a recent update, everytime you get a new signal pearl your relationship with your NPC will worsen.
Clicking on your NPC causes it to leave!! If you accidentally click on your NPC be sure to click on it again immediately to keep it from despawning.
You may summon your NPC once every 20 real world hours.
From information gathered so far it seems that you cannot summon your NPC in dungeons or in areas that require quests to access (Tavnazia, Sky, Sea etc.) Another theory is that you can only summon your NPC in areas that a Chocobo can travel to (for example: you can summon in La Theine Plateau, but not Uleguerand Range.) However, nothing is certain at this time.
Rendezvous Points: You can find these points in each of the main cities. Use these points to summon your NPC to discuss battle tactics and your previous adventures. These points can be found in:
Ru'Lude Gardens (G-10)
Northern San d'Oria (L-10) Just out side the Mog House.
Windurst Waters(K-10) Outside the Mog House. (Thank you Dracumancer)
Port Bastok (J-12) Again, right outside the Mog House. (Thank you Demetres)
NPC observations:
New Combat Styles: After about 3 days of NPC use you will unlock the new Combat Styles "Healer" and "Attacker" in addition to the default "Shield" style.
New Weapons: After about 5 days of NPC use you can talk to Luto to receive a short cut scene. Afterwards you may trade weapons to Luto, which she will then give to your NPC. The next time you summon your NPC they will be equipped with the new weapon and use the appropriate Weapon Skills.
Leveling Your NPC: It is unclear exactly how your NPC levels at this point, but a few things are clear. Your NPC can gain experience, even if you do not, and will level up even if the mobs you are fighting are Too Weak.
Your NPC cannot exceed your level, and will be capped if you summon them while playing a lower level job. It is unclear at this time whether they still gain experience while in this level capped state. I have yet to hear of an NPC level up while capped. Please correct me if I am wrong about this.
Links:
Compiled list of "Fellowship Quest" Hair NPCs Great info in here on creating your NPC.
NPC Ding'd 31. And job changes^^Shows what happens when you level up your NPC.
NPC Companion Compiled Info Lots of information about the NPCs, including the previously undiscussed NPC personalities.
Daily NPC Diagnostics - Updated Everyday! Wow, I can't believe I didn't already have this on here >.> Anyway, this is a great set of observations here. Includes a list of weapons your NPC can use.
Much more info can be found in the posts below, so check 'em out!
Congratulations on obtaining your very own NPC! Watching how this develops is going to be very interesting indeed ^^.
Beckett of Alexander.
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