While playing Fear & Hunger, you may encounter a character named Nosramus. You may find their interaction strange, but not give them another thought, as it is likely that you will never encounter them again, even during multiple playthroughs.
In the scope of the game, Nosramus is a minor character.
But they are everything to me.
Who is Nosramus?
Layer One: Interactions
Nosramus can be encountered at the beginning of the Level 5 Mines1, described as "a person kneeling in the darkness" who "doesn't seem to radiate immediate danger or aggression." The player must be friendly towards Nosramus by stepping out of the shadows to greet them,2 or Nosramus will not appear for the rest of the run. Nosramus introduces themself as an alchemist living "down here" in the mines beneath the Dungeon. When greeted by the player, they are said to give "a smile that seems almost too genuine." Nosramus ends the brief encounter by apologizing for being in a hurry because they "left a kettle on," then leaving the area.