Event mod
From Mk
Throughout the world, there are characters that are legendary, well-known heroes and villains.
Some interact with players, helping them on their way when they appear to be at the end of their ropes, asking them for help on a particular quest... but then there are the notorious villains that would just as soon attack an unknowning group of players.
Of course, these are just the event moderators, but to the players in the game they are a part of the world too. Their job is to provide more depth to the world we're creating, and basically that's the extent of it as well.
As an example, one I currently have in mind is a dark valkyrie-ish type character that is as of yet unnamed. Tempted by the power of the miasma, she is a willing servant of an ever-expanding plague, and the valkyrie is known for being capable of toppling entire cities alone.
Basically, this would just be a sub-staff member that plays a pre-made character in the game. However, there's much more to it than that, as s/he would be expected to fully flesh out the role as a typical RPer would.
Discuss?