diff --git a/src/engine/objects/NPC.java b/src/engine/objects/NPC.java
index 9e09dd8a..383a8538 100644
--- a/src/engine/objects/NPC.java
+++ b/src/engine/objects/NPC.java
@@ -274,7 +274,10 @@ public class NPC extends AbstractCharacter {
 			this.buildingLevel = (rs.getInt("npc_buildingLevel"));
 			this.setParentZone(ZoneManager.getZoneByUUID(this.parentZoneID));
 
-			this.nameOverride = rs.getString("npc_name") + " the " + this.getContract().getName();
+			if (this.contract != null)
+				this.nameOverride = rs.getString("npc_name") + " the " + this.getContract().getName();
+			else
+				this.nameOverride = rs.getString("npc_name");
 
 		}catch(Exception e){
 			Logger.error(e);