diff --git a/apps/openmw/CMakeLists.txt b/apps/openmw/CMakeLists.txt
index a0f9e8e13c..2dd16a4e6c 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/apps/openmw/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ add_openmw_dir (mwphysics
 
 add_openmw_dir (mwclass
     classes activator creature npc weapon armor potion apparatus book clothing container door
-    ingredient creaturelevlist itemlevlist light lockpick misc probe repair static
+    ingredient creaturelevlist itemlevlist light lockpick misc probe repair static actor
     )
 
 add_openmw_dir (mwmechanics
diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwclass/actor.cpp b/apps/openmw/mwclass/actor.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..d58047d06f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwclass/actor.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,87 @@
+#include "actor.hpp"
+
+#include <components/esm/loadmgef.hpp>
+
+#include "../mwbase/environment.hpp"
+#include "../mwbase/world.hpp"
+#include "../mwbase/mechanicsmanager.hpp"
+#include "../mwbase/soundmanager.hpp"
+
+#include "../mwmechanics/creaturestats.hpp"
+#include "../mwmechanics/movement.hpp"
+#include "../mwmechanics/magiceffects.hpp"
+
+#include "../mwphysics/physicssystem.hpp"
+
+#include "../mwworld/inventorystore.hpp"
+
+namespace MWClass
+{
+    Actor::Actor() {}
+
+    Actor::~Actor() {}
+
+    void Actor::adjustPosition(const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr, bool force) const
+    {
+        MWBase::Environment::get().getWorld()->adjustPosition(ptr, force);
+    }
+
+    void Actor::insertObject(const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr, const std::string& model, MWPhysics::PhysicsSystem& physics) const
+    {
+        if (!model.empty())
+        {
+            physics.addActor(ptr, model);
+            if (getCreatureStats(ptr).isDead())
+                MWBase::Environment::get().getWorld()->enableActorCollision(ptr, false);
+        }
+        MWBase::Environment::get().getMechanicsManager()->add(ptr);
+    }
+
+    void Actor::block(const MWWorld::Ptr &ptr) const
+    {
+        MWWorld::InventoryStore& inv = getInventoryStore(ptr);
+        MWWorld::ContainerStoreIterator shield = inv.getSlot(MWWorld::InventoryStore::Slot_CarriedLeft);
+        if (shield == inv.end())
+            return;
+
+        MWBase::SoundManager *sndMgr = MWBase::Environment::get().getSoundManager();
+        switch (shield->getClass().getEquipmentSkill(*shield))
+        {
+            case ESM::Skill::LightArmor:
+                sndMgr->playSound3D(ptr, "Light Armor Hit", 1.0f, 1.0f);
+                break;
+            case ESM::Skill::MediumArmor:
+                sndMgr->playSound3D(ptr, "Medium Armor Hit", 1.0f, 1.0f);
+                break;
+            case ESM::Skill::HeavyArmor:
+                sndMgr->playSound3D(ptr, "Heavy Armor Hit", 1.0f, 1.0f);
+                break;
+            default:
+                return;
+        }
+    }
+
+    bool Actor::hasToolTip(const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const
+    {
+        return !ptr.getClass().getCreatureStats(ptr).getAiSequence().isInCombat() || getCreatureStats(ptr).isDead();
+    }
+
+    osg::Vec3f Actor::getRotationVector(const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const
+    {
+        MWMechanics::Movement &movement = getMovementSettings(ptr);
+        osg::Vec3f vec(movement.mRotation[0], movement.mRotation[1], movement.mRotation[2]);
+        movement.mRotation[0] = 0.0f;
+        movement.mRotation[1] = 0.0f;
+        movement.mRotation[2] = 0.0f;
+        return vec;
+    }
+
+    float Actor::getEncumbrance(const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const
+    {
+        float weight = getContainerStore(ptr).getWeight();
+        const MWMechanics::MagicEffects& effects = getCreatureStats(ptr).getMagicEffects();
+        weight -= effects.get(MWMechanics::EffectKey(ESM::MagicEffect::Feather)).getMagnitude();
+        weight += effects.get(MWMechanics::EffectKey(ESM::MagicEffect::Burden)).getMagnitude();
+        return (weight < 0) ? 0.0f : weight;
+    }
+}
diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwclass/actor.hpp b/apps/openmw/mwclass/actor.hpp
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..3f795dff9d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwclass/actor.hpp
@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+#ifndef GAME_MWCLASS_MOBILE_H
+#define GAME_MWCLASS_MOBILE_H
+
+#include "../mwworld/class.hpp"
+
+namespace ESM
+{
+    struct GameSetting;
+}
+
+namespace MWClass
+{
+    /// \brief Class holding functionality common to Creature and NPC
+    class Actor : public MWWorld::Class
+    {
+    protected:
+
+        Actor();
+
+    public:
+        virtual ~Actor();
+
+        virtual void adjustPosition(const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr, bool force) const;
+        ///< Adjust position to stand on ground. Must be called post model load
+        /// @param force do this even if the ptr is flying
+
+        virtual void insertObject(const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr, const std::string& model, MWPhysics::PhysicsSystem& physics) const;
+
+        virtual void block(const MWWorld::Ptr &ptr) const;
+
+        virtual bool hasToolTip(const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const;
+        ///< @return true if this object has a tooltip when focused (default implementation: false)
+
+        virtual osg::Vec3f getRotationVector(const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const;
+        ///< Return desired rotations, as euler angles.
+
+        virtual float getEncumbrance(const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const;
+        ///< Returns total weight of objects inside this object (including modifications from magic
+        /// effects). Throws an exception, if the object can't hold other objects.
+
+        // not implemented
+        Actor(const Actor&);
+        Actor& operator= (const Actor&);
+    };
+}
+
+#endif
diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwclass/creature.cpp b/apps/openmw/mwclass/creature.cpp
index ff09282c1f..e14d9f8ba4 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwclass/creature.cpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwclass/creature.cpp
@@ -156,11 +156,6 @@ namespace MWClass
         return ref->mBase->mId;
     }
 
-    void Creature::adjustPosition(const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr, bool force) const
-    {
-        MWBase::Environment::get().getWorld()->adjustPosition(ptr, force);
-    }
-
     void Creature::insertObjectRendering (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr, const std::string& model, MWRender::RenderingInterface& renderingInterface) const
     {
         MWWorld::LiveCellRef<ESM::Creature> *ref = ptr.get<ESM::Creature>();
@@ -169,17 +164,6 @@ namespace MWClass
         objects.insertCreature(ptr, model, (ref->mBase->mFlags & ESM::Creature::Weapon) != 0);
     }
 
-    void Creature::insertObject(const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr, const std::string& model, MWPhysics::PhysicsSystem& physics) const
-    {
-        if(!model.empty())
-        {
-            physics.addActor(ptr, model);
-            if (getCreatureStats(ptr).isDead())
-                MWBase::Environment::get().getWorld()->enableActorCollision(ptr, false);
-        }
-        MWBase::Environment::get().getMechanicsManager()->add(ptr);
-    }
-
     std::string Creature::getModel(const MWWorld::Ptr &ptr) const
     {
         MWWorld::LiveCellRef<ESM::Creature> *ref =
@@ -408,30 +392,6 @@ namespace MWClass
         }
     }
 
-    void Creature::block(const MWWorld::Ptr &ptr) const
-    {
-        MWWorld::InventoryStore& inv = getInventoryStore(ptr);
-        MWWorld::ContainerStoreIterator shield = inv.getSlot(MWWorld::InventoryStore::Slot_CarriedLeft);
-        if (shield == inv.end())
-            return;
-
-        MWBase::SoundManager *sndMgr = MWBase::Environment::get().getSoundManager();
-        switch(shield->getClass().getEquipmentSkill(*shield))
-        {
-            case ESM::Skill::LightArmor:
-                sndMgr->playSound3D(ptr, "Light Armor Hit", 1.0f, 1.0f);
-                break;
-            case ESM::Skill::MediumArmor:
-                sndMgr->playSound3D(ptr, "Medium Armor Hit", 1.0f, 1.0f);
-                break;
-            case ESM::Skill::HeavyArmor:
-                sndMgr->playSound3D(ptr, "Heavy Armor Hit", 1.0f, 1.0f);
-                break;
-            default:
-                return;
-        }
-    }
-
     boost::shared_ptr<MWWorld::Action> Creature::activate (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr,
         const MWWorld::Ptr& actor) const
     {
@@ -499,11 +459,6 @@ namespace MWClass
         registerClass (typeid (ESM::Creature).name(), instance);
     }
 
-    bool Creature::hasToolTip (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const
-    {
-        return !ptr.getClass().getCreatureStats(ptr).getAiSequence().isInCombat() || getCreatureStats(ptr).isDead();
-    }
-
     float Creature::getSpeed(const MWWorld::Ptr &ptr) const
     {
         MWMechanics::CreatureStats& stats = getCreatureStats(ptr);
@@ -562,16 +517,6 @@ namespace MWClass
         return dynamic_cast<CreatureCustomData&> (*ptr.getRefData().getCustomData()).mMovement;
     }
 
-    osg::Vec3f Creature::getRotationVector (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const
-    {
-        MWMechanics::Movement &movement = getMovementSettings(ptr);
-        osg::Vec3f vec(movement.mRotation[0], movement.mRotation[1], movement.mRotation[2]);
-        movement.mRotation[0] = 0.0f;
-        movement.mRotation[1] = 0.0f;
-        movement.mRotation[2] = 0.0f;
-        return vec;
-    }
-
     MWGui::ToolTipInfo Creature::getToolTipInfo (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const
     {
         MWWorld::LiveCellRef<ESM::Creature> *ref =
@@ -600,21 +545,6 @@ namespace MWClass
         return static_cast<float>(stats.getAttribute(0).getModified() * 5);
     }
 
-    float Creature::getEncumbrance (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const
-    {
-        float weight = getContainerStore (ptr).getWeight();
-
-        const MWMechanics::MagicEffects& effects = getCreatureStats(ptr).getMagicEffects();
-        weight -= effects.get(ESM::MagicEffect::Feather).getMagnitude();
-        weight += effects.get(ESM::MagicEffect::Burden).getMagnitude();
-
-        if (weight<0)
-            weight = 0;
-
-        return weight;
-    }
-
-
     int Creature::getServices(const MWWorld::Ptr &actor) const
     {
         MWWorld::LiveCellRef<ESM::Creature>* ref = actor.get<ESM::Creature>();
diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwclass/creature.hpp b/apps/openmw/mwclass/creature.hpp
index b2a333beb3..c4ea09255e 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwclass/creature.hpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwclass/creature.hpp
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 #ifndef GAME_MWCLASS_CREATURE_H
 #define GAME_MWCLASS_CREATURE_H
 
-#include "../mwworld/class.hpp"
+#include "actor.hpp"
 
 namespace ESM
 {
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ namespace ESM
 
 namespace MWClass
 {
-    class Creature : public MWWorld::Class
+    class Creature : public Actor
     {
             void ensureCustomData (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const;
 
@@ -47,19 +47,10 @@ namespace MWClass
              virtual void insertObjectRendering (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr, const std::string& model, MWRender::RenderingInterface& renderingInterface) const;
             ///< Add reference into a cell for rendering
 
-            virtual void insertObject(const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr, const std::string& model, MWPhysics::PhysicsSystem& physics) const;
-
-            virtual void adjustPosition(const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr, bool force) const;
-            ///< Adjust position to stand on ground. Must be called post model load
-            /// @param force do this even if the ptr is flying
-
             virtual std::string getName (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const;
             ///< \return name (the one that is to be presented to the user; not the internal one);
             /// can return an empty string.
 
-            virtual bool hasToolTip (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const;
-            ///< @return true if this object has a tooltip when focused (default implementation: false)
-
             virtual MWGui::ToolTipInfo getToolTipInfo (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const;
             ///< @return the content of the tool tip to be displayed. raises exception if the object has no tooltip.
 
@@ -68,8 +59,6 @@ namespace MWClass
 
             virtual void hit(const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr, float attackStrength, int type) const;
 
-            virtual void block(const MWWorld::Ptr &ptr) const;
-
             virtual void onHit(const MWWorld::Ptr &ptr, float damage, bool ishealth, const MWWorld::Ptr &object, const MWWorld::Ptr &attacker, bool successful) const;
 
             virtual boost::shared_ptr<MWWorld::Action> activate (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr,
@@ -92,10 +81,6 @@ namespace MWClass
             ///< Return total weight that fits into the object. Throws an exception, if the object can't
             /// hold other objects.
 
-            virtual float getEncumbrance (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const;
-            ///< Returns total weight of objects inside this object (including modifications from magic
-            /// effects). Throws an exception, if the object can't hold other objects.
-
             virtual float getArmorRating (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const;
             ///< @return combined armor rating of this actor
 
@@ -111,9 +96,6 @@ namespace MWClass
             virtual MWMechanics::Movement& getMovementSettings (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const;
             ///< Return desired movement.
 
-            virtual osg::Vec3f getRotationVector (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const;
-            ///< Return desired rotations, as euler angles.
-
             float getSpeed (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const;
 
             static void registerSelf();
diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwclass/npc.cpp b/apps/openmw/mwclass/npc.cpp
index 5f166b3e32..9fa2cc6037 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwclass/npc.cpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwclass/npc.cpp
@@ -402,24 +402,11 @@ namespace MWClass
         return ref->mBase->mId;
     }
 
-    void Npc::adjustPosition(const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr, bool force) const
-    {
-        MWBase::Environment::get().getWorld()->adjustPosition(ptr, force);
-    }
-
     void Npc::insertObjectRendering (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr, const std::string& model, MWRender::RenderingInterface& renderingInterface) const
     {
         renderingInterface.getObjects().insertNPC(ptr);
     }
 
-    void Npc::insertObject(const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr, const std::string& model, MWPhysics::PhysicsSystem& physics) const
-    {
-        physics.addActor(ptr, model);
-        MWBase::Environment::get().getMechanicsManager()->add(ptr);
-        if (getCreatureStats(ptr).isDead())
-            MWBase::Environment::get().getWorld()->enableActorCollision(ptr, false);
-    }
-
     bool Npc::isPersistent(const MWWorld::Ptr &actor) const
     {
         MWWorld::LiveCellRef<ESM::NPC>* ref = actor.get<ESM::NPC>();
@@ -756,30 +743,6 @@ namespace MWClass
         }
     }
 
-    void Npc::block(const MWWorld::Ptr &ptr) const
-    {
-        MWWorld::InventoryStore& inv = getInventoryStore(ptr);
-        MWWorld::ContainerStoreIterator shield = inv.getSlot(MWWorld::InventoryStore::Slot_CarriedLeft);
-        if (shield == inv.end())
-            return;
-
-        MWBase::SoundManager *sndMgr = MWBase::Environment::get().getSoundManager();
-        switch(shield->getClass().getEquipmentSkill(*shield))
-        {
-            case ESM::Skill::LightArmor:
-                sndMgr->playSound3D(ptr, "Light Armor Hit", 1.0f, 1.0f);
-                break;
-            case ESM::Skill::MediumArmor:
-                sndMgr->playSound3D(ptr, "Medium Armor Hit", 1.0f, 1.0f);
-                break;
-            case ESM::Skill::HeavyArmor:
-                sndMgr->playSound3D(ptr, "Heavy Armor Hit", 1.0f, 1.0f);
-                break;
-            default:
-                return;
-        }
-    }
-
     boost::shared_ptr<MWWorld::Action> Npc::activate (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr,
         const MWWorld::Ptr& actor) const
     {
@@ -937,16 +900,6 @@ namespace MWClass
         return dynamic_cast<NpcCustomData&> (*ptr.getRefData().getCustomData()).mMovement;
     }
 
-    osg::Vec3f Npc::getRotationVector (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const
-    {
-        MWMechanics::Movement &movement = getMovementSettings(ptr);
-        osg::Vec3f vec(movement.mRotation[0], movement.mRotation[1], movement.mRotation[2]);
-        movement.mRotation[0] = 0.0f;
-        movement.mRotation[1] = 0.0f;
-        movement.mRotation[2] = 0.0f;
-        return vec;
-    }
-
     bool Npc::isEssential (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const
     {
         MWWorld::LiveCellRef<ESM::NPC> *ref =
@@ -961,11 +914,6 @@ namespace MWClass
         registerClass (typeid (ESM::NPC).name(), instance);
     }
 
-    bool Npc::hasToolTip (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const
-    {
-        return !ptr.getClass().getCreatureStats(ptr).getAiSequence().isInCombat() || getCreatureStats(ptr).isDead();
-    }
-
     MWGui::ToolTipInfo Npc::getToolTipInfo (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const
     {
         MWWorld::LiveCellRef<ESM::NPC> *ref = ptr.get<ESM::NPC>();
@@ -996,21 +944,9 @@ namespace MWClass
 
     float Npc::getEncumbrance (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const
     {
-        const MWMechanics::NpcStats &stats = getNpcStats(ptr);
-
         // According to UESP, inventory weight is ignored in werewolf form. Does that include
         // feather and burden effects?
-        float weight = 0.0f;
-        if(!stats.isWerewolf())
-        {
-            weight  = getContainerStore(ptr).getWeight();
-            weight -= stats.getMagicEffects().get(ESM::MagicEffect::Feather).getMagnitude();
-            weight += stats.getMagicEffects().get(ESM::MagicEffect::Burden).getMagnitude();
-            if(weight < 0.0f)
-                weight = 0.0f;
-        }
-
-        return weight;
+        return getNpcStats(ptr).isWerewolf() ? 0.0f : Actor::getEncumbrance(ptr);
     }
 
     bool Npc::apply (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr, const std::string& id,
diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwclass/npc.hpp b/apps/openmw/mwclass/npc.hpp
index b12b7b13fb..d919131db9 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwclass/npc.hpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwclass/npc.hpp
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 #ifndef GAME_MWCLASS_NPC_H
 #define GAME_MWCLASS_NPC_H
 
-#include "../mwworld/class.hpp"
+#include "actor.hpp"
 
 namespace ESM
 {
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ namespace ESM
 
 namespace MWClass
 {
-    class Npc : public MWWorld::Class
+    class Npc : public Actor
     {
             void ensureCustomData (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const;
 
@@ -51,12 +51,6 @@ namespace MWClass
             virtual void insertObjectRendering (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr, const std::string& model, MWRender::RenderingInterface& renderingInterface) const;
             ///< Add reference into a cell for rendering
 
-            virtual void insertObject(const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr, const std::string& model, MWPhysics::PhysicsSystem& physics) const;
-
-            virtual void adjustPosition(const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr, bool force) const;
-            ///< Adjust position to stand on ground. Must be called post model load
-            /// @param force do this even if the ptr is flying
-
             virtual std::string getName (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const;
             ///< \return name (the one that is to be presented to the user; not the internal one);
             /// can return an empty string.
@@ -70,9 +64,6 @@ namespace MWClass
             virtual MWWorld::ContainerStore& getContainerStore (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const;
             ///< Return container store
 
-            virtual bool hasToolTip (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const;
-            ///< @return true if this object has a tooltip when focused (default implementation: false)
-
             virtual MWGui::ToolTipInfo getToolTipInfo (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const;
             ///< @return the content of the tool tip to be displayed. raises exception if the object has no tooltip.
 
@@ -85,8 +76,6 @@ namespace MWClass
 
             virtual void onHit(const MWWorld::Ptr &ptr, float damage, bool ishealth, const MWWorld::Ptr &object, const MWWorld::Ptr &attacker, bool successful) const;
 
-            virtual void block(const MWWorld::Ptr &ptr) const;
-
             virtual boost::shared_ptr<MWWorld::Action> activate (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr,
                 const MWWorld::Ptr& actor) const;
             ///< Generate action for activation
@@ -103,9 +92,6 @@ namespace MWClass
             virtual MWMechanics::Movement& getMovementSettings (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const;
             ///< Return desired movement.
 
-            virtual osg::Vec3f getRotationVector (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const;
-            ///< Return desired rotations, as euler angles.
-
             virtual float getCapacity (const MWWorld::Ptr& ptr) const;
             ///< Return total weight that fits into the object. Throws an exception, if the object can't
             /// hold other objects.