Mackey

is a neutral humanoid bandit chief creature. They will not attack unless they are damaged.
 * Helpful Tip: It’s best to sheathe your weapons and exit Combat Stance (Z key) before speaking to NPCs. While it’s true that you will automatically sheathe your weapons when interacting with Friendly NPCs, this courtesy does not extend to Neutral or Enemy NPCs—so be careful not to accidentally introduce yourself with a blade to someone’s face!