Here's a small Add On Pack for the NPC Mod:
1-SummonFriendZ
https://github.com/arramus/V1-NPCMod/blob/main/1-SummonFriendZ.zip
For anyone who has seen 'Day of the Dead', and in particular Zombie Bub, this Add On Pack follows the same context.
It has received an update since A21, with different entities carrying the regular weapons due to V1.0 entity limitation, but it has the same spread of range types.
This is a small modlet that allows player to hire from 8 NPC Helper zombies. These helpers appear in the biomes using the new spawning feature for V1.0.
They can also be found in the trader inventory as a Quest Note. When activated, the Quest will spawn one of the 8 entities close to the player and drop 100 raw meat into the player inventory. 100 Raw Meat hires each entity.
The helpers are Desert Eagle Tom, M60 Dave, AK47 Momma, T.A. Rifle Business Man, SMG Marlene, Magnum Biker, Sniper Burnt, and Auto Moe.
Find the Quest Note in the reading or all section of the Trader Inventory.
Go to an open area and accept the Quest.
Approach the helper and hire them with 100 Raw Meat (received when accepting the Quest).