A DNPC is a Dynamic Non-Player Character that again

DNPCs
A DNPC is a Dynamic Non-Player Character that again, is not controlled by a player, but one that interacts with a player.
Role of DNPCs
The most common DNPCs to find in a game are monsters. These are considered DNPCs because they are not controlled by a player, and the players actions cause them to react (attacking or approaching them causes them to attack you). Another role in 9Dragons are the guards that are present in most towns. These DNPCs also react to various character actions, such as being attacked, or by finding you in another clan's base