====== NPCs ======

NPCs (Non-Player Characters) are friendly characters that assist the hero in Remixed Dungeon.

==== Description ====
NPCs are special characters that interact with the hero in beneficial ways. Unlike mobs, they don't attack the hero and often provide helpful services or information.

==== NPC Types ====
  * **Shopkeepers** - Sell items and buy unwanted equipment
  * **Quest Givers** - Provide quests for rewards
  * **Guides** - Offer advice or special services
  * **Helpers** - Provide special assistance or effects

==== Common NPCs ====
  * [[en:rpd:shopkeeper_npc|Shopkeeper]] - Sells items in shops
  * [[en:rpd:wandmaker_npc|Wandmaker]] - Creates and upgrades wands
  * [[en:rpd:ghost_npc|Ghost]] - Provides quests and information
  * [[en:rpd:imp_npc|Imp]] - Helps with various tasks
  * [[en:rpd:princess_npc|Princess]] - Important story figure
  * [[en:rpd:necromancer_npc|Necromancer]] - Specialized NPC for Necromancer class

==== Common Mechanics ====
  * **Interactions**: NPCs can be talked to for services or information
  * **Services**: Various NPCs provide different services like selling, upgrading, or questing
  * **Locations**: NPCs appear in specific locations in the dungeon
  * **Story Elements**: NPCs often advance the game's narrative elements

==== Code References ====
  * NPC Base Class: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/mobs/npcs/NPC.java|NPC.java]] - Base implementation
  * Character System: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/Char.java|Char.java]] - How all characters work
  * Interaction System: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/mobs/npcs/NPC.java#L40-L60|NPC interaction code]] - How NPCs interact
  * Sprite System: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/sprites/NPCSprites.java|NPC sprites]] - Visual representations
  * String Resources: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml|strings_all.xml]] - All NPC-related text

==== See Also ====
  * [[en:rpd:mobs|Mobs]]
  * [[en:rpd:hero|Hero]]
  * [[en:rpd:shops|Shops]]
  * [[en:rpd:quests|Quests]]

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