# Characters

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You start the game with one avatar, male or female, to navigate through Arkonia. As an avatar, you get to have at least one companion which you will take care of through out the game.&#x20;

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The game consists of 4 characters:&#x20;

1. Avatars - every user’s meta-identity;
2. Pets - an avatar’s companion that gives various boosts to an avatar;
3. Storyline NPCs - these are non-playable characters in the game that will help you progress the storyline of Ark of Dreams, and;
4. Metaverse NPCs - these are non-playable characters that help you navigate the metaverse, including pet NPCs, shopkeepers for real-life brands, and tutorial aids.

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