In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a
player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a
player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and
NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to
get his
attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength
check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.