The three Rockseeker brothers ( Gundren, Tharden, and Nundro) recently located an entrance to the long-lost Wave Echo Cave, site of the mines of the Phandelver's Pact.Consequently, an NPC should remain with the party only as long as doing so makes sense for those goals. (The characters receive less XP as a consequence.) If an NPC contributes greatly to the party's success in a battle, the NPC should receive an equal share of the XP earned for the encounter.For example, an NPC might stabilize a dying character, guard a prisoner, or help barricade a door. Also, look for things that the NPC can do besides fighting. In a combat encounter, keep the NPC's actions simple and straightforward.As an NPC gets to know the characters, think about which characters the NPC likes most and which ones the NPC likes least, and let those likes and dislikes affect how the NPC interacts with the party members. An NPC won't treat all party members the same way, which can create some fun friction.An NPC won't deliberately put himself or herself in harm's way unless there's a good reason to do so.If the characters ask an NPC party member for advice or direction, remember that NPCs make mistakes too. They are the protagonists of the adventure. Let the characters make the important decisions.

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