SOCIALIST== An NPC often advances the game's plot by saying scripted lines, or assisting the playable characters in some way.

What is an NPC? NPC means “nonplayable character” or “nonplayer character.” It's a term, borrowed from the world of video games, for a character that is controlled by the computer rather than by a player. An NPC often advances the game's plot by saying scripted lines, or assisting the playable characters in some way.Oct 16, 2018

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