The NPC Encounters listed below are for Kin-strife.
Many of the characters wandering the lands of Middle-earth can now not only be encountered, but enlisted to your nation, after which they can be issued orders as you would command your other characters. In addition, they may bring with them an additional Special Nation Ability, which you can then make use of.
If you encounter a non-player character (NPC) that has the potential to be recruited, you will be given an Recruit option. Only characters with the emissary skill have a chance of recruiting an NPC. If a character without emissary skill attempts to recruit an NPC, the result may range from mildly annoying them to incurring their wrath and enmity.