NPC of the Month goes to Eric Redinger for consistently leading great encounters where the spirit of NPCing is perfectly demonstrated. When Red takes a group out, they challenge and entertain the PCs they encounter, occasionally taking pride in dropping a few bombs on the PCs, but almost always getting defeated in the end and sometimes getting utterly whipped - always doing it with great RP and style, no matter the outcome.
Runner up is the NPC who played an insane person who thought he was Valos. He did such an awesome job I cant even describe it further.
"Simply remember, keep a calm mind and foster benevolence. Walk in the light, and let goodness be your shield. Someday, we will all triumph over this chaos and evil and allow peace to flourish, but only if we remain steadfast now. The true test is before us every day."
~Lord Gorn Solcastin to Roland Darkstone, on life in Travance