(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."