Large party with NPC

[KingOfPain]

I normally don't pay much attention to NPCs but this time I noticed Cynn, Devona and Mhenlo outside of Beacon's Perch and I decided to check them out (since Mac and ClickClick disappeared after I got the quest reward). So now I have a party of 5 henchies and 3 more NPCs in my party to steal my drops. The 3 NPCs does not show up in my party window as allies.

Is this new? I think I read that in an update or one of the fansite interview that how your character interact with NPC would affect certain events later. Maybe this is it?

KoP

[Xyngynkynyn]

They were always there as far as I can remember. They're technically not part of your team and act more as bonus artillery for 1 particular quest given at Beacon's Perch. They shouldn't appear anymore after that quest's completion; at least not there.