Child NPC Design

Design child NPCs for {{game_world}} that feel authentic without being exploitative.

**Child NPC:** {{child_name}}
**Age:** {{child_age}}
**Role:** {{story_role}}

**Character Design:**

*Personality:*
- Age-appropriate traits
- Unique quirks
- What makes them memorable

*Voice and Dialogue:*
- Speech patterns for age
- Limited vocabulary used naturally
- When they sound mature (and why)

*Narrative Function:*
- What do they contribute to story?
- Player protection instincts engaged
- Hope or innocence representation

*Interactions:*
- Player dialogue options toward them
- How they react to conflict
- Moments of surprising insight

**Sensitive Handling:**
- Topics they are shielded from
- Violence/threat guidelines
- Emotional limits respected

*Quests Involving Them:*
- Protect/rescue scenarios
- Teaching/learning exchanges
- Seeing world through their eyes