Track characters?

[Luma]

Is there a way to like, track down a character when looking for them?
It's a pain sometimes

[Anomaly]

Once you get someone to the "Friend" relationship level, their icon will show up on the map.

Other than that, there is no other way, aside from keeping track of the blue dots on the map and guessing who is who based on the location and each person's schedule. For example, if I see a blue dot chilling in front of the Civil Corps' building, I know it's Arlo. If I see one near the waterfall, it's probably Abu. Etcetera, etcetera.

[Frieren]

Half the NPC's live in the apartments building .. so i wait for them across the street LOL ... yeah its hard running around trying to find them .. like Mint for example .. trying to guess where he is half the time ...

[geekyskittles]

Worth noting that you have to opt in to their icon appearing on the map. Only found that out on my third save... I just assumed it was a bug

[Succubusty]

I wish their portrait appeared on Buddy status, and not just Friend+. I feel like that's so late to try and start tracking characters :( I'd love for it to be an option sooner!