2026-07-05 NPC Character Roster Design Document¶
Decision type: Design architecture ingest (detailed cast)
Source file:NPC_CHARACTER_ROSTER_AND_REWARDS.md(Downloads)
Builds on: 2026-07-05 NPCs World Verbs Rewards Design Document
Summary¶
Adds named cast with full profile cards: jobs, deterministic rewards, optional drops, chapter placement, and early progression chain.
Key additions¶
- 11 core characters: Mara, Finn, Nori, Tomas, Pippa, Luma, Isla, Orin, Coral, Sage, Grandpa Elias
- 3 secondary: Miko, Beni, Gully (later)
- 5 chapters of NPC rollout
- MVP cast confirmed: Mara, Nori, Pippa, Luma (+ Tomas, Finn optional)
- Grandpa items mostly deterministic — do not over-randomize
Vault structure¶
| Location | Content |
|---|---|
| NPC Character Roster and Rewards | Hub |
03 World Design/Characters/ |
One note per core character |
| NPCs by Chapter · Progression Reward Chain | Structure |