How well do you know videogame NPCs? Put your memory to the test with our latest quiz

A crowd of people in Watch Dogs Legion. — Watch Dogs: Legion gave NPCs a deserved spotlight by making every single one in its open world potentially playable. Hold on, though, does that mean they weren't NPCs anymore? (Image credit: Ubisoft)

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Astarion thinking in Baldur's Gate 3. — (Image credit: Larian Studios, PC Gamer)

Want to keep testing your knowledge of gaming trivia? We've got loads more PC Gamer quizzes, on everything from healthbars to weird currencies to absurd patch notes.

One should never overlook the humble NPC.

The least we can do is remember their names. In fact, let's put that to the test. Our latest quiz gives you the names and brief descriptions for 15 different important NPCs—all you have to do is name the first game they appeared in.

Succeed, and we'll know you're not too big for your boots to pay attention to the little guys. Fail, and… well, maybe there won't be anyone there to sell your trash loot to next time you go on an adventure. These guys are unionised, you know.

Let us know in the comments how you scored, and which question you thought was completely unfair.

Formerly the editor of PC Gamer magazine (and the dearly departed GamesMaster), Robin combines years of experience in games journalism with a lifelong love of PC gaming. First hypnotised by the light of the monitor as he muddled through Simon the Sorcerer on his uncle’s machine, he’s been a devotee ever since, devouring any RPG or strategy game to stumble into his path. Now he's channelling that devotion into filling this lovely website with features, news, reviews, and all of his hottest takes.

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