Can one even mod (change) names of NPCs in Grim Dawn?

Grim Dawn Modding - Discussion
2

The 2nd post from this thread: [Script][Basics]Modding Beginner's Guide I - #2 by Elfe

And then maybe 1st post from here: [Script][Basics]Modding Beginner's Guide II

You can also ask in Grim Dawn Discord’s modding section