Dal newsgroup dello sviluppo dei rogue(like) segnalo questa interessante lista di una ipotetica agenda degli NPC.

1. Explore - travels, preferring unknown areas. Returns to base occasionally, or if needing supplies.
2. Recon - travels to area, gathers info, returns to base to report.
3. Guard - stays near area, mob, or object, protecting it from foes.
4. Raid - travels to area, attacking foes, destroying/ stealing objects as able. Then returns to base.
5. Escape - attempts to return to base, avoiding foes. If unable to do that, searches for allies to report to.
6. Retrieve - travels to area. Takes/steals specific object(s), then returns to base.
7. Produce - stays in area gathering materials or crafting objects.
8. Deal - buys and/or sells specific/any objects. Shopkeeper : Stays in one location Merchant : Travels around
9. Conquer - travels to area and attacks foes, stealing as able. Does not return to base unless it has to Escape.
10. Idle - stands around, or travels locally talking to other mobs, resting, eating, etc.