Secondary NPCs¶
Part of NPC Character Roster and Rewards
Do not build immediately — scale the living world later.
Miko — Harbour Child Explorer¶
npc_id: child_explorer_miko
role: Peer NPC / Confidence Buddy
location: First Island / Harbour
verbs: [read, sort, reveal]
activities: Single Word, Reading, Missing Letter
progression_role: Emotional confidence — not major route unlock
Miko makes the child feel they are not the only young person learning. Low-pressure practice.
Optional drops: Crayon Harbour Drawing (12%, wall) · Paper Boat (8%) · Friendly Note (5%)
Cook Beni — Harbour Cook¶
npc_id: cook_beni
role: Repeatable Practice NPC
location: Harbour kitchen / market
verbs: [read, sort, write]
activities: Single Word, Multiple Words, Spelling
progression_role: Living world jobs, seasonal events
Food/order reading tasks without feeling academic.
Optional drops: Wooden Spoon (10%) · Recipe Card (7%) · Tiny Jam Jar (5%)
Gully — Harbour Bird / Parrot Companion¶
npc_id: gully_parrot
role: Companion / Feedback Character
location: Travels with captain
verbs: [encourage, notice, guide]
activities: none directly — supports all
progression_role: Warm feedback and gentle direction
Not noisy or overstimulating. Supportive companion only — no loot grind.