Color markings are often the outlines around items. It makes them easier to stand out from background terrain. Also, the color of the markings can indicate the rarety and power of the item. Pillars of Eternity 2 has 4 color markings that feature different unique aspects: • Red – Used for NPCs, enemies, and monsters that you must kill. • Blue – Used for names of islands, villages, towns, dungeons, and other locations. • Green – Used for items that can be received as a reward, bought from a merchant or dropped by monsters. Also, weapons can be scattered across the map in hidden locations. • Orange – Used for places that your character stats and skills rely on. For example, a scripted interaction or convincing an NPC of your opinion.