(pl.
friendlies)
1. Used to
indicate an object, usually sentient, that does not intend to harm the
indicating party.
2. In gaming, a friendly can describe a helpful or harmless NPC.
1: Don't worry, my dog is
a friendly.
2: Man 1: "Oh man, I'm really low on health."
Man 2: "Don't worry, there's a settlement
around here somewhere. Bound to have
a friendly or two."