Unused non-player characters

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Unused non-player characters are NPCs that exist within the game's code, but can not be found anywhere during normal gameplay. These exist for a variety of reasons; either they were removed from the game, replaced with other NPCs when an area was reworked, or were ultimately never made available ingame.

List of unused non-player characters

Picture		Name	Examine	Release	Description
		Guard	He tries to keep order around here.	4 January 2001	The original Varrock guards, who were replaced by graphically updated versions on 29 May 2007. No longer present in the game files.
		Barbarian	Not very civilised looking.	4 January 2001	The original Barbarian who could be found in Barbarian Village and at the Barbarian Outpost. Although barbarians were graphically updated the original NPC remains in the game files.
		Barmaid	I could get a beer from her.	6 April 2001	The barmaid who originally ran the Rising Sun Inn in Falador. On 20 February 2006 she was replaced with Kaylee, Emily, and Tina, and deleted from the game files.
		Witch	The hat's a dead give away.	6 April 2001	A monster added in Runescape Classic who could be found in Draynor Manor and south of Al Kharid. Both were replaced by non-attackable characters.
		Witch	The hat's a dead give away.	6 April 2001	A monster added in Runescape Classic who could be found in Draynor Manor and south of Al Kharid. Both were replaced by non-attackable characters.
		Seth	Slightly fishy smelling.	27 February 2002	A certer in Runescape Classic who was ported over to the Runescape 2 beta. He was made obsolete by the release of bank notes. His stall still remains in Brimhaven.
		Barbarian guard	Not very civilised looking.	25 March 2002	The original Barbarian guard who appears in the Scorpion Catcher quest. Although he was graphically updated the original NPC remains in the game files.
		Knight of Ardougne	To protect and serve the populace of Ardougne.	30 April 2002	An unused variant of the Knight of Ardougne.
		Chuck	He's a lumberjack, and he's ok.	10 May 2002	A certer in Runescape Classic who was ported over to the Runescape 2 beta. He was made obsolete by the release of bank notes. His building and garden of fallen trees still remains north of Ardougne.
		Door man	What a boring job he has.	27 May 2002	Formerly guarded the entrance to the Zanaris marketplace, but was replaced by the Gatekeeper on 27 February 2006.
		Gnome pilot	He can fly the glider.	12 December 2002	Originally could be found piloting gnome gliders, but were replaced by updated pilots on 10 April 2006.
		Aluft Gianne	It's a tree gnome chef.	12 December 2002	The original founder of the Gnome Restaurant business. On 7 August 2006 he was replaced by Aluft Gianne snr. and Gianne jnr, and deleted from the game files.
		Rowdy Guard	He looks a bit aggressive and rowdy.	14 April 2003	One of the original guards at the Desert Mining Camp who was removed with the quest rework on 30 October 2006.
		Barbarian woman	Scary in an argument!	1 December 2003	The original Barbarian woman who could be found in Barbarian Village and at the Barbarian Outpost. On 29 May 2007 she was replaced by a new NPC, and no longer can be found in the game files.
		Barman	Doesn't water down the beer too much.	1 December 2003	Unknown
		Dryad	A wood nymph.	1 December 2003	A cut race planned to be added to Runescape 2. The model was reused for the Tree spirit random event, and Wood Dryads were eventually released on 11 July 2006.
		Leprechaun	A funny little man normally associated with rainbows.	1 December 2003	A cut race planned to be added to Runescape 2. Their model was used for Shamus in Lost City, and they were eventually released as Tool Leprechauns on 11 July 2005.
		Lizard man	A scaly reptilian creature.	1 December 2003	A cut race planned to be added to Runescape 2, mentioned in a Behind the Scenes article in March 2004. They were displayed during the 2014 Birthday event, while Lizardmen were eventually released on 7 January 2016.
		Mummy		1 December 2003	A cut race planned to be added to Runescape 2, mentioned in a Behind the Scenes article in March 2004. Removed from the game files in January 2005, and soon after Mummies were released on 18 April 2005.
		Orc	A hideous malformed elf.	1 December 2003	Could be seen in the Tree Gnome Village maze during early stages of Runescape 2. Orks were eventually released on 11 July 2006.
		Troll	A hideously deformed creature.	1 December 2003	One of the monsters jailed in the Clock Tower dungeon in 2004. Fatter Trolls were added later that year.
		Golem	A creature made from clay.	1 December 2003	A cut race planned to be added to Runescape 2. The model is the same as the former Rock Golem random, while the concept itself was recycled for the Clay golem on 11 April 2005.
		Skavid	Servant race to the ogres.	1 December 2003	An unused Skavid who can only be attacked instead of talked to.
		Yeti	The abominable snowman.	1 December 2003	A cut race planned to be added to Runescape 2. The model was reused for King Vargas.
		Gnome shop keeper	Sells gnomish things.	1 December 2003	An unused gnome intended to sell goods within the Tree Gnome Stronghold. As all shops are run by named characters, this character is not used.
		Weapon poison salesman	Supplier of deadly liquids.	21 January 2004	An unreleased shopkeeper who was intended for the Ranging Guild. Removed from the game files in late 2006.
		Big fish	A big fish with a bigger mouth.	2 February 2004	A former random event that appeared while training fishing, removed on 11 September 2014.
		River troll	Likes fish... hates people.	2 February 2004	A former random event that appeared while training fishing, removed on 11 September 2014.
		Rock golem	Rock with attitude.	2 February 2004	A former random event that appeared while training mining, removed on 11 September 2014.
		Zombie	The walking dead!	2 February 2004	A former random event removed on 11 September 2014.
		Shade	The angry dead!	2 February 2004	A former random event removed on 11 September 2014.
		Watchman	The strong arm of the law.	2 February 2004	A former random event that appeared while training thieving. He was superseded by the Pillory Guard and deleted from the game files in mid-2007.
		Tree spirit	A very angry nymph.	2 February 2004	A former random event that appeared while training woodcutting, removed on 11 September 2014.
		Man	One of RuneScape's many citizens.	29 June 2004	The original inhabitants of Canifis, who were replaced and removed from the game files on 4 June 2007.
		Woman	One of RuneScape's many citizens.	29 June 2004	The original inhabitants of Canifis, who were replaced and removed from the game files on 4 June 2007.
		Wolfman	Eek! A werewolf!	29 June 2004	The original inhabitants of Canifis, who were replaced and removed from the game files on 4 June 2007.
		Wolfwoman	Eek! A werewolf!	29 June 2004	The original inhabitants of Canifis, who were replaced and removed from the game files on 4 June 2007.
		Vampyric hound	And I shall call him Fang.	14 October 2004	An unreleased character presumably intended to be the companions of Feral Vampyres.
		Yrsa	A subject of Miscellania.	29 November 2004	An unreleased citizen of Miscellania, who was probably cut to avoid causing confusion with Yrsa.
		Salenab	It's Salenab the monkey.	6 December 2004	An unreleased monkey presumably intended to be spoken to during Monkey Madness I.
		Weird snake.	Slightly more spherical than most snakes.	6 December 2004	A tomato in disguise that could previously be encountered at some point during Monkey Madness I. Was deleted from the game files in March 2007.
		Smokedevil	The cave-dwelling cousin of the dust devils.	26 January 2005	An unreleased slayer monster, presumably intended for release with the Smoke Dungeon. The smoke devil would later be released on 10 April 2014.
		Ghost Farmer	A spooky ghost farmer.	15 February 2005	The original inhabitant of the Port Phasmatys farm, before being replaced by Alice's husband on 5 December 2006.
		Monkey boy	A cheeky little monkey...	29 March 2005	Could previously be found in Varrock square, advertising the scimitar shop on Ape Atoll. Was removed at an unknown date and deleted from the game files on 20 February 2006.
		Rug Station Attendant	A man who deals in rugs.	5 July 2005	Originally manned the Menaphos magic carpet station, but was removed in 2013
		Gardener	Perhaps this gardener might look after your crops for you.	11 July 2005	An unreleased gardener who would have looked after players' crops.
		Iago	Perhaps this gardener might look after your crops for you.	11 July 2005	An unreleased gardener who would have looked after players' crops.
		Mr Hyde	This is not a good time to be examining him!	1 August 2005	A former random event removed on 11 September 2014. Has been since deleted from the game files.
		Dr Ford	He's here to help.	9 August 2005	A former random event removed in 2006. He was re-added to Clan Wars on 19 June 2014.
		Watchman	The strong arm of the law.	23 August 2005	Originally appeared during the Draynor Bank Robbery cutscene, but was replaced by the Pillory Guard in November/December 2006.
		TzHaar-Hur-Koz	Wonder what it's making.	19 September 2005	An unreleased shopkeeper who would have sold items in Mor Ul Rek. Was deleted from the game files in April 2007.
		Neite	A graceful feline.	26 September 2005	An unused character intended for a cutscene in A Tail of Two Cats showing Bob and Neite's wedding.
		Bob	The Jagex cat.	26 September 2005	An unused character intended for a cutscene in A Tail of Two Cats showing Bob and Neite's wedding.
		Beite	A special kitty.	26 September 2005	An unused character intended for a cutscene in A Tail of Two Cats showing Bob and Neite's wedding.
		Gnome	She gnows where its gnat.	26 September 2005	An unused character intended for a cutscene in A Tail of Two Cats showing Bob and Neite's wedding.
		Gnome	A gnome of sorts.	26 September 2005	An unused character intended for a cutscene in A Tail of Two Cats showing Bob and Neite's wedding.
		Odysseus	Robert's beautiful panther.	26 September 2005	An unused character intended for a cutscene in A Tail of Two Cats showing Bob and Neite's wedding.
		Hooded Stranger	A strange hooded... stranger?	19 December 2005	Santa in disguise, who appeared during the 2005 Christmas Event. As Santa was graphically updated this character was not brought back with the event in 2014.
		Desert Spirit	It was trapped inside the boneguard.	23 January 2006	Intended to appear after the first Boneguard in Enakhra's Lament was defeated.
		Pious Pete	Ready for a theological party!	20 February 2006	A former random event that was quietly removed in 2006. Has been since deleted from the game files.
		Witch	The hat's a dead give away.	20 February 2006	The graphically updated version of the witch who appeared in Draynor Manor. Was replaced by an identical non-attackable witch on 12 December 2006.
		Black swan	A rare bird.	20 February 2006	An unused variant of the swan that was meant to appear in Asgarnia.
		Mr Hyde	This is not a good time to be examining him!	15 March 2006	A former random event removed on 11 September 2014. Has been since deleted from the game files.
		Vladimir	An empty villager.	22 March 2006	An unreleased citizen of Burgh de Rott. His examine info is different to all other villagers.
		Clan Guard	He smells a bit funny.	24 July 2006	An unreleased character who was intended to appear in Lunar Diplomacy.
		Generic Diplomat	He's very diplomatic	7 August 2006	An unreleased gnome, probably intended to be a customer in the Gnome Restaurant minigame. Has the same appearance as Ambassador Gimblewap.
		Sorrn	Unknown	7 August 2006	An unreleased gnome, probably intended to be a customer in the Gnome Restaurant minigame.
		Mimm	A female gnome.	7 August 2006	An unreleased gnome, probably intended to be a customer in the Gnome Restaurant minigame.
		Portobello	Unknown	7 August 2006	An unreleased gnome, probably intended to be a customer in the Gnome Restaurant minigame.

See also

• Unobtainable items
• Unused music tracks