I watched the shuttle doors hiss closed while a woman in GalBank scrolled through job listings on a rusted datapad. You hesitate because every NPC could be filler — I learned to spot the ones who actually change your run. That moment of doubt is where you gain leverage.
People still treat banks like crossroads. How to recruit Muria Siarkiewicz as a crew member in Starfield
I’ll walk you through the exact stops and choices so you don’t waste time jumping between systems. This is a short, precise route through Bethesdaverse mechanics and the Free Lanes update that adds Muria as an elite crew option.
- Open your Starmap and plot a course to Alpha Centauri.
- Land on Jemison — choose the planet, then select The Lodge.
- Pick the dialogue option Talk with Sergeant Yumi (Commercial District) to mark the Commercial District on your HUD.
Where is Muria Siarkiewicz located?
Head inside GalBank in the Commercial District. She’s seated at a table when you enter. Start the conversation and she’ll explain she’s hunting for work rather than a payout — that’s your opening.
How much does Muria cost to recruit?
After you offer her a position, you need to wait a short while for her to decide. When she accepts, she asks for an upfront fee of 15,000 credits (the game’s currency). That’s an in-game figure — not a real-world purchase — and it’s the only payment required to add her to your crew.
Can Muria join my ship?
Yes. Once you pay the 15,000 credits, she’s available to assign to your ship immediately. You’ll find her aboard, ready for ship duties and companion roles tied to the Free Lanes update and relevant to the Terran Armada DLC.
Most players assume recruitment is instant. What to expect after hiring Muria
In practice, NPCs take a beat before they commit. Muria’s hesitation is a locked door — patience and the right offer are the key.
After the initial dialogue and payment:
- She’ll appear as an elite crew option in your crew roster.
- Assign her to bridge or away-team roles from your ship menu.
- She contributes to missions associated with the Free Lanes update and has narrative ties that spill into the Terran Armada content.
If you’re running Starfield on Steam or Xbox, the mechanic is identical; this is a content change from Bethesda’s Free Lanes update rather than platform-specific behavior. I recommend saving before you offer the job so you can reload if you want to test her role on a different ship.
One last tip: she’s more than a filler NPC. Once aboard, she is a lighthouse in a storm for mission stability — and that can tilt a run from mediocre to memorable. Ready to pay the fee and see whether Muria changes your crew chemistry?