NPC

A Non-Player Character (NPC) is any character within the game that is not controlled by a player. The opposite of this term would be Player Character.

Although not controlled by players, monsters, creatures, and beasts are typically not considered NPC's. However, hostile NPC's are sometimes categorized with monsters or beasts.

Typical examples of NPC's include Wandering Healers, Bankers, various Vendors, and Guards. NPCs are typically used during the buying/selling of goods.