Posted By Malais at 5:19 PM - Tue Dec 26 2017
Looks - When you take over an NPC (child via creation) you can alter the looks based on the same criteria as when the child is born. Ie constricted based on genetics of the parents. Same goes if you use a child code for a players locked offspring.
As it stands now (could change) this is also the case for NTCs. This is a change from previous dev journals on the matter. See down the rabbit hole for details.
Actions - we do not really know. We also do not know if the new player is bound by the previous NPCs contracts. Our best guess at this point is it’s entierly possible to be mid combat or be dead when you first log in.
"After becoming that NPC, they get the NPC's land, wealth, family, etc. But in exchange, they lose any and all customization - including the character's name and appearance. This could be undesirable in many cases. But when the NPC you're planning to inhabit is one of your children or a nearby relative, it's no longer an issue." Down the Rabbit Hole
Also, you will not be able to take over an NPC that has died as they would be permanently dead (One essentially could go into a city, kill off the NPCs and wreak havoc by crippling that city's infrastructure. Though then they would have to face the wrath of not only the players in the city but also the players and NPCs related to the NPCs. Not to mention the tribe/kingdom to which those NPCs belonged). However, that being said taking over an NTC in combat I feel may be possible..?