As players traverse the world of Bug & Claw, they will encounter all sorts of interesting characters they can interact with. Here are a few.
Common NPCs
- Bug-kin workers: Everyday bug-kin going about their tasks in settlements.
- Traders and merchants: Individuals involved in commerce and trade.
- Guards and defenders: The world is dangerous, and these Bug-kin are responsible for maintaining security.
- Craftsmen and artisans: Skilled bug-kin engaged in various crafts.
- Farmers and harvesters: Bug-kin involved in agriculture and resource gathering.
- Healers and medics: Those with skills in treating injuries and illnesses.
- Scholars and scribes: Bug-kin focused on learning and recording knowledge new and old.
- Seers: Fortune-tellers and diviners who help send others on their way.
- Broodmasters and Kin-guardians: Those who look after both the young as well as those who are moulting.
Uncommon NPCs
- Relic-kin: Ancient Bug-kin with expansive knowledge or abilities due to mutation or exposure to various hazards.
- Breach hunters: Specialized Bug-kin associated with the Breach, skilled in tracking and dealing with dangerous creatures.
- Free Knights: Mercenaries fighting for freedom, often hired for specific tasks.
- Scrat Zealots: Members of the Scrat faction dedicated to embracing infection and mutation. More common in infected areas.
- The Eon: Bug-kin with a deep understanding of metallurgy and forgotten knowledge, often involved in relic-kin research.
- Legendary warriors: Bug-kin heroes or champions known for their exceptional skills or deeds.
- Glowstone Guild members: Experts in crystal research and pioneers in understanding and harnessing crystals.
- Royalty: Royal families that still exist are often well guarded, kept secret, or their location unknown, pushing their autocratic rule out of sight of commoners.