I'm running into the exact same issue except mine is with Tais from the Aserai
Version 1.5.4
Specs are-
OS: Windows 10 Pro
GPU: Nvidia Geforce 980TI
CPU: Ryzen 7-1700
Ram: 16GB
Motherboard: Gigabyte AB350M-Gaming3-CF
Storage: 1TB WD blue SSD
Edit: Uploaded save file with username and link to this thread
Edit#2- Ransomed all and it included him as well
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