Editing Non-player characters

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'''Non-player characters''' (also known as '''NPCs''') are characters not controlled by the player. They have pre-determined behaviours and defined [[ability score]]s, [[class action]]s, and inventories. NPCs commonly have dialogue and voice lines, and many NPCs in [[Baldur's Gate 3]] are involved in [[quests]].

Some NPCs, particularly humanoid ones, have sets of abilities that mimic [[Avatar|player character]] progression. A [[ranger]] archetype NPC might have ranger-like abilities such as {{SAI|Hunter's Mark}} or {{SAI|Ensnaring Strike}}. Other NPCs can have class actions that are unique to them and cannot be learned by player characters. 

== Types of NPC ==
NPCs can be divided into a number of archetypes that are not necessarily mutually exclusive.

=== Boss ===
: An informal term used by the [[Baldur's Gate 3]] playerbase to describe unique, particularly strong enemies. Bosses usually have special and powerful abilities, and are often in set-piece areas that play to their strengths. Bosses also often drop plentiful loot, and might have a few unique magic items as well. However, whether an NPC is a boss is ultimately subjective. See [[Bosses]].


=== Camp Follower === 
: A camp follower is an NPC that remains at camp and cannot be invited to the player's party. They usually have [[quests]] tied to them, provide lore and may provide services. See [[Camp followers]].

=== Companion ===
: A companion is an NPC that often has a very large number of interactions. When added to the player's party, they take up one of the four slots available and temporarily become a playable character, albeit with special interactions that a custom player character does not have. They can also still be entered into dialogue with. See [[Companions]].
==== Temporary companions ====
: A temporary companions can be recruited party members during [[All Quests|quests]] or through world interactions. Unlike camp followers, temporary companions are able to join as party members and some can become temporary playable characters. See [[Temporary companion]]s.


=== Trader ===
: A trader is an NPC with an expanded list of items to trade or [[pickpocket]], as well as a large amount of gold. See [[Traders]] or [[Trading and item pricing|Trading]].

=== Common Citizens ===
: These NPCs populate the game world, creating a sense of a living environment, having limited dialogue options and do not typically provide quests or items. 


=== Hostile NPCs (Enemies) ===
: Hostile NPCs - or Enemies - are adversaries that the player encounters during exploration and quests, varying in level of difficulty. 


== List of articles about NPCs ==
* [[Bosses]]
* [[Camp followers]]
* [[Companions]], which are NPCs when not in the active party.
* [[Origin characters]], which are NPCs when not in the active party.
* [[Traders]]

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