The classic hero story is all about characters reaching their goals. They meet many people, some of whom follow the hero wherever they go. They get sidetracked, having to put their main quest on hold to do other things.Sometimes finishing one mission will lead into another one.
It is very easy to get lost, both as a reader and a writer. The bottom line is that a character on a journey is always acting in a way to get closer to ending that journey. If the hero is looking to rescue his daughter and his companion is looking to steal a valuable jewel that the kidnapper owns, then the two of them may work together for most of the journey, but their paths will eventually diverge, both physically and ideally.
Always remember to take a step back and remember what your characters are trying to do. Although there are characters who may not have a goal and are tagging along for the fun, they are no more than ancillary because they aren't doing anything.
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