There are several NPCs I’d love to see return to the story of GW2, even in small ways. I figured I would post about those here; anyone who’d like to add some characters they would also like to see return are welcome!
Malyck – The Harbinger from the Ch. 2 sylvari storyline. He came from “other lands” but could not remember where, had no connection to the pale tree or the grove and had no knowledge of the dream. I was always so fascinated by the storytelling potential there, and really wanted to explore his origins. Since he headed west into the the Heart of the Maguuma at the end of Ch. 2, it’s presumable that his tree might be the dead one in VB. But we never saw him again nor got any confirmation that he was indeed related to this dead grove. I would love for him to show up again, maybe joining Dragon’s Watch or even incidentally participating in S3 (like Demmi did).
Aid Worker Sya – I would really like to see this character grow beyond “random NPC that sits in Lion’s Arch doing nothing.” Being an aid worker, it would make total sense for them to follow the living story/expansions as disasters happen in different parts of the world. Even if Sya is mostly a side character or background flavoring, it’d be cool to see her travelling all over the world to help people in need, similar to a Red Cross aid worker. I would love for her to become a member of Dragon’s Watch, too, but just giving her more of a presence/life in general would be amazing. Lake Doric feels like a missed opportunity in this regard, as it would have made perfect sense for her to travel there to help all the people who were affected by the White Mantle attack.
Deborah – the Human PC’s sister (if the missing sister origin is chosen). I’d really love to feel like Deb is an active part of my character’s life, even if it’s just an occasional letter we get in the mail updating us on her status. Faren has remained a big NPC that has spanned through expansions and living stories – it feels like Deb deserves a similar treatment. Even if she just follows the plot as a member of the Vigil, it’d make sense to have her move around as the plot happens.