((Since this seems to be a thing that is being pushed for (It's been mentioned a couple of times now, and I briefly went over it during my intro posts), Recruiting...<br/><br/>Some people will obviously never be recruited. Either sore at having been beaten, seeing friends die, whatever - for some, it'll simply never happen. Others...? It does have potential.<br/><br/>The benefits of this manifest in a couple of different ways. Combative NPCs you carry with you will, of course, fight. This will even the odds in some overwhelming circumstances (Yes, I'll put a couple of those in SOMEWHERE...but they can likely be avoided or possibly won with good planning, tactics, and execution). It also provides additional RP opportunities with NPCs (Though I in *NO* way recommend this as an alternative to RPing with PCs - the NPCs are 'minor characters', the PCs are the 'heroes' of this story, and who your concern should be with!).<br/><br/>Benefits of non-combat NPCs are pretty broad. You'll actually see Naji's own special brand of 'help' soon in the form of personal inventory stocks, money control, things of that nature. x3 Also, she'll likely be getting 'bonuses' when you get paid, which will go into a fund anyone or everyone can spend.<br/><br/>NPCs like Anya and Alyx will provide healing boosts during camping moments (Better sleeping conditions, better food, that sort of thing. In essence, it'll likely add 2 HP per level, per character, when you have to rest outside. )<br/><br/>Obviously, I cannot play 10 NPCs, 6-8 enemies, and so forth at a time. :3 So, only three combat NPCs at a time tops (Feel free to have more with you, though! And when it makes sense, I'll have them all fight. x3 ). In essence, I want no more than 10 or so 'side characters' I have to deal with at a time, so if things exceed that number, a few of them will 'fade into the background' until they're directly interacted with. They'll always be there, though!<br/><br/>So, is recruiting a thing? Yes!<br/><br/>Will everyone be recruitable - No!<br/><br/>Do you have to do this? No!<br/><br/>Will it help you? Up to you!<br/><br/>Just have fun with it. ^_^<br/><br/>Again, though, remember...the PCs of the group are more important - interact as much as you like, and I encourage it. ^_^))