More npcs and some more dialgue for existing ones would been nice.

[General Nuclear]

Some more mysterious or down right creepy npcs would have really helped for the overall tone of the game, preferable in the starting area, so that we loses our sense of security while we are in town.

And some more dialogue for the ones we already have would have really enticed us into the world of dredge.

[Young Donald Sutherland]

A nighttime only NPC that looks just like the Night Angler's boat would be neat. He could sell you items (and NPCs!) that you've lost overboard.