All Roblox Archived NPC Map Locations (March 2026 Guide)

If you’re struggling to find your way around Roblox Archived’s sprawling backstreets, you’re not alone. I’ve spent countless hours mapping out every single NPC location in this hardcore RPG, and let me tell you – knowing where to find these characters can make the difference between wiping your character and becoming a Grade 1 Fixer legend. This comprehensive guide covers all 25+ NPCs you’ll encounter, from essential quest givers to hidden vendors that even veteran players miss.

Quick Roblox Archived NPC Overview

Before we dive deep into each NPC, here’s a quick reference table showing the most critical NPCs you’ll need for basic progression:

NPC Type	Location	Primary Function	Importance Level
Office Contractor	Sentenza Balcony	Main Quest Giver	Essential
Workshop Master	Everything Workshop	Weapon Crafting	Essential
Hana Association Manager	Hana Outpost	Association/Grade Up	Essential
Syndicate Office Manager	Ocean Approach Underpass	Syndicate/Grade Up	Essential
Traveling Pawner	Rotating Locations	Premium Items	Important
Smuggler	Behind Everything Workshop	Rare Items	Advanced

All Roblox Archived NPC Locations (March 2026)

Essential Progression NPCs

Office Contractor – Your Quest Hub

• Location: Sentenza Bar balcony in the Backstreets
• Function: This NPC is your primary source of contracts and quests throughout your journey. The Office Contractor offers up to 11 different contracts that reward both Reputation and Ahn (the game’s currency). Without regularly visiting this NPC, your progression will stall completely. I recommend checking back after every Grade level increase, as new contracts become available based on your current Grade.

Workshop Master & Workshop Employee – Crafting Central

• Location: Everything Workshop
• Function: These two NPCs form the backbone of your equipment progression system. The Workshop Master allows you to craft 13 different weapons including the Full-Stop Pistol, Fixer’s Blade, and the devastating Iron Brotherhood Saw. Meanwhile, the Workshop Employee sells essential crafting materials for 60 Ahn each:
  • Scrap Metal
  • Rope
  • Wiring
  • Low Quality Blade
  • Makeshift Handle

Pro tip: Stock up on these materials early – prices don’t increase, but availability during peak hours can be limited due to server load.

Association & Syndicate NPCs

Hana Association Manager

• Location: Inside one of the huts at Hana Outpost
• Function: This NPC serves multiple critical roles:
  • Sells Fixer License for 100 Ahn (required for Association membership)
  • Conducts Grade Evaluation Exams for Association members
  • Provides access to high-tier contracts including:
    • Murder on the WARP Express
    • The Eye Gouger
    • The Contraband Tech

Syndicate Office Manager (Questionable Office Contractor)

• Location: Ocean Approach Underpass
• Function: The Syndicate counterpart to the Hana Association Manager. This NPC:
  • Sells Syndicate License
  • Handles Grade evaluations for Syndicate members
  • Offers the same high-tier contracts as the Association

Remember: You can switch from Syndicate to Association, but not the reverse. Choose wisely!

Combat & Bounty NPCs

Shi Associate Hunter

• Location: Near the fire at Hana Outpost’s outdoor area
• Function: Provides bounty hunter missions rewarding 100 Ahn per completion. These missions typically involve hunting specific enemy types or players with bounties.

The Middle Vengeance Hunter

• Location: Across from Questionable Office Contractor in Ocean Approach underpass
• Function: Exclusive to Middle Syndicate members, offering similar bounty missions to the Shi Associate Hunter.

Shay Mu – Death Trap Minigame

• Location: Death Sentence minigame entrance
• Function: Initiates the Death Trap challenge where you face nine consecutive NPCs. Success rewards substantial Ahn and rare items. I’ve found this particularly useful for grinding Ahn once you reach Grade 5 or higher.

Special Weapon & Style NPCs

Professional Fixer

• Location: Above the Underground Railway entrance
• Function: Grants the Deathseeker Nail weapon (requires Deathseeking singularity equipped). This weapon is essential for certain late-game builds.

The Man

• Location: Inside Sentenza Bar
• Function:
  • Teaches Brawler fighting style for 1 Organ
  • Purchases Organs for 140,000 Ahn each

Sara

• Location: Sitting at a table inside the Darius
• Function: Teaches Dieci Association Kata in exchange for a Book (requires Brawler style equipped first).

Vendor NPCs

Odd Person – Medical Supplies

Location: Sentenza table
Items Sold:

• Sanity Ampule
• Vitality Ampule
• K Corp. Ampule
• Splint

Restaurant Owner

Location: The Darius balcony
Function: Buys items from players and sells cooking ingredients:

• Jello, Juice, Spices, Flour
• Raw Meat
• Plate, Skewer
• Backstreet Chef’s Knife

Vincent – Ammunition

Location: Everything Workshop
Function: Sells Ammo Boxes for 371 Ahn each

Book Merchant

Location: Roof of a building in Hana Outpost
Items: All Association/Syndicate books, Books of the Birds, R Corp, W Corp, Sweepers, Brotherhood of Iron, Grade 9 and 7 Fixer books

Hidden & Special NPCs

Smuggler – End-Game Items

Location: Hidden under metal stairs behind Everything Workshop
Requirements: Must be Grade 1 to purchase
Items:

• Enkephalin
• Singularity
• Mirror Shard
• Broadcaster
• Book of The Library
• Book of Reverberation Ensemble

Carnival Tailor

Location: Junkyard near pile of bodies
Function:

• Sells Fabric varieties
• Exchanges knocked NPCs for free Fabric
• Exchanges Sweeper bodies for Nuovo Fabric

Traveling Pawner – Rotating Vendor

Location: Changes every 20 minutes across multiple spawn points:

• Inside the Tower next to Tower Receptionist
• Chemical Factory roof corner
• Small building between Sentenza and railway tracks
• Under water in The Halls (follow lanterns)

Shop Hours:

• Even hours (12:00, 2:00, etc.): Open from XX:20 to XX:40
• Odd hours (1:00, 3:00, etc.): Open from XX:00-XX:20 and XX:40-XX:00

The Traveling Pawner sells 5 items each from Books, Crafting Materials, and Weapons categories with limited stock that refreshes on respawn.

Quest Chain NPCs

YuRia, the Workshop Master

Locations: Multiple (quest-dependent)

1. HamHamPangPang cafe
2. Junkyard building top
3. Tower of Gloom and Despair peak
4. Underground Railway
5. Back to Junkyard building

Function: Provides a 5-step questline to unlock Assemble Weapons (advanced weapon crafting system). Also sells workshop parts after quest completion.

Low-Grade Fixer

Location: Inside the Darius
Function: Trades a Lantern for Spicy Soup (useful for dark areas exploration)

Dungeon & Raid NPCs

Dumpster Guy – Dungeon Teleporter

Location: In front of Everything Workshop
Function: Teleports players to dungeons for 2,500,000 Ahn:

• The Library (READ)
• Murder on the WARP Express

The Captain – Ricardo Raid

Location: Ocean Approach ledge
Function: Provides transport to The Great Lake for the Ricardo Raid encounter

Rogue Pawner

Location: Base of pillar on top of The Tower
Function: Offers exclusive items to players dominating the H.Q. Fight for Domination mini-game

2026 Navigation Tips for Finding NPCs

After helping dozens of new players navigate Archived’s confusing backstreets, here are my top navigation strategies:

1. Use Landmarks: The Underground Railway station serves as the central hub – most important NPCs are within a 2-minute walk
2. Follow the Lights: NPCs often stand near light sources in darker areas
3. Check Vertical Spaces: Many NPCs hide on rooftops, balconies, or underground areas
4. Server Hop for Traveling Pawner: If you can’t find them, try different servers as spawn locations vary

Understanding NPC Functions

Quest System Hierarchy

The quest system in Archived follows a specific progression path. Start with Office Contractor basic contracts, move to Association/Syndicate contracts at Grade 5, then tackle high-tier contracts at Grade 3. Each tier requires completion of the previous tier’s quests.

Crafting Dependencies

Your crafting journey begins at the Everything Workshop with basic materials. As you progress, you’ll need to complete YuRia’s questline to unlock advanced crafting. The Smuggler becomes accessible only at Grade 1, offering end-game crafting materials.

Association vs Syndicate Choice

This decision impacts which NPCs you can interact with. Association members access Hana-based NPCs, while Syndicate members use Ocean Approach NPCs. Both paths offer similar progression but different skill books and fighting styles.

Maximizing NPC Interactions

Through extensive testing, I’ve discovered optimal strategies for each NPC type:

• For Vendors: Visit during off-peak hours (early morning server time) for better stock availability
• For Quest Givers: Complete contracts in order of difficulty, not reward amount
• For the Traveling Pawner: Set a timer for 20-minute intervals to catch them at each spawn
• For Crafting NPCs: Buy materials in bulk when you have extra Ahn – prices never fluctuate

Common NPC Location Mistakes

Many players waste hours searching for NPCs in the wrong places. Here are the most common errors:

1. Looking for Smuggler in the open – They’re UNDER the stairs, not near them
2. Searching ground level for Book Merchant – Always check rooftops first
3. Missing Traveling Pawner underwater spawn – Follow the lanterns in The Halls
4. Not checking balconies for Office Contractor – Look up at Sentenza

Advanced NPC Strategies (March 2026)

For experienced players looking to optimize their progression:

Speed Running Grade Progression

Focus on this NPC rotation: Office Contractor → Workshop NPCs → Association/Syndicate Manager → repeat. This loop maximizes experience and Ahn gain per hour.

Efficient Ahn Farming

Combine bounty missions from Shi Associate Hunter with Death Trap runs from Shay Mu. Between these, sell organs to The Man for massive Ahn profits.

Rare Item Collection

Time your Traveling Pawner visits during odd hours for maximum shopping time. Coordinate with other players to track spawn locations across servers.

NPC Update History

Archived regularly updates NPC locations and functions. Recent changes include:

• Traveling Pawner spawn time reduced from 30 to 20 minutes
• New high-tier contracts added to Association and Syndicate managers
• Smuggler inventory expanded with Mirror Shards
• Book Merchant now stocks Grade 7 Fixer books

Connection to Project Moon Universe

For fans of the Project Moon games, these NPCs reference characters from Lobotomy Corporation, Library of Ruina, and Limbus Company. The Workshop Master’s questline mirrors Angela’s journey, while the Association/Syndicate split reflects the City’s faction system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which NPC should I visit first as a new player?

Start with the Office Contractor at Sentenza. This NPC provides your first quests that introduce game mechanics while rewarding essential Ahn for purchasing your Fixer or Syndicate license.

Can I switch between Association and Syndicate?

You can only switch from Syndicate to Association, not the reverse. This one-way switch means Syndicate players have more flexibility, but Association offers certain exclusive benefits earlier in progression.

How often does the Traveling Pawner change locations?

Every 20 minutes exactly. The Pawner despawns from their current location and immediately respawns at a new random location from their predetermined spawn points.

What’s the minimum Grade to access all NPCs?

Grade 1 is required for the Smuggler, but most NPCs become accessible by Grade 5. The Smuggler gates end-game items behind the Grade 1 requirement.

Do NPC prices ever change?

No, all NPC prices remain constant. Whether it’s Workshop materials at 60 Ahn or dungeon teleports at 2.5 million Ahn, prices never fluctuate based on Grade or server economy.

Which NPCs are involved in weapon crafting?

Three main NPCs handle crafting: Workshop Master (weapon crafting), Workshop Employee (materials), and YuRia (unlocks advanced crafting through her questline).

Can I miss permanently any NPCs or their quests?

No NPCs or quests are missable. Even if you choose a faction or complete certain quests, all NPCs remain accessible for their other functions.

What happens if I can’t find the Traveling Pawner?

Try server hopping or wait 20 minutes. Since the Pawner spawns randomly at one of four locations, checking different servers or waiting for the next spawn cycle guarantees you’ll find them.

Do I need to join Association or Syndicate to progress?

While not mandatory, joining a faction is highly recommended. Faction membership unlocks Grade evaluations, exclusive quests, and specialized skill books essential for end-game content.

How do I know which NPCs give bounties?

Look for “Hunter” in their name. Currently, only Shi Associate Hunter and The Middle Vengeance Hunter offer bounty missions, both rewarding 100 Ahn per completion.

Conclusion

Mastering NPC locations in Roblox Archived transforms a confusing hardcore RPG into a manageable progression system. From your first visit to the Office Contractor to purchasing end-game items from the Smuggler, each NPC serves a crucial role in your journey from Grade 9 newcomer to Grade 1 veteran. Keep this guide bookmarked – with regular updates adding new NPCs and changing existing functions, staying informed ensures you never miss crucial progression opportunities in the ever-evolving backstreets of Archived.

Remember to join the official Archived Discord for real-time updates on NPC changes and connect with the community for group activities. Whether you’re hunting the elusive Traveling Pawner or grinding contracts from the Office Contractor, knowing exactly where to find every NPC gives you the edge needed to survive and thrive in this challenging Project Moon-inspired world.