Non-player character

From Guild Wars Wiki

A non-player character or NPC is a character that is not under the control or management of any player. NPCs can be friendly or hostile. Most NPCs serve a gameplay function, for example, as a trader or a combat ally.

Technically, henchmen, heroes and pets are NPCs, but they inhabit a grey area in the definition, as they can be directed by players.

Hostile NPCs are often referred to as "mobs" or "monsters".

[edit] Types of NPCs

In addition to all the NPC types identified as NPC services, the following round up the list of NPC types:

• Allies
  • Heroes
  • Quest givers
  • Mission briefing NPCs
  • Generic NPCs
• Foes
  • Bosses
  • Boss-like foes
  • Normal foes

[edit] See also

• Gameplay manual