on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed)
    local name = placer:get_player_name()
    if (minetest.check_player_privs(name, {peacefulnpc=true})) then
        pos = pointed.above
        pos.y = pos.y + 1
        minetest.env:add_entity(pointed.above,"peaceful_npc:npc")
        itemstack:take_item(1)
    else
        minetest.chat_send_player(name, "Nope!")
    end
    return itemstack
end