diff --git a/typeclasses/encounter_handler.py b/typeclasses/encounter_handler.py
index e25dade..4c04901 100644
--- a/typeclasses/encounter_handler.py
+++ b/typeclasses/encounter_handler.py
@@ -13,8 +13,6 @@ class EncounterHandler(DefaultScript):
     def at_script_creation(self):
         # When initiating the encounter
         self.key = f"encounter_handler_{random.randint(1, 1000)}"
-        self.desc = "Handles an encounter"
-        self.persistent = True
         
         self.db.characters = {}
         self.db.turns = []
@@ -34,15 +32,11 @@ class EncounterHandler(DefaultScript):
         del character.ndb.encounter_handler
         character.revoke_encounter_cmdset()
 
-    def at_start(self):
-        # When initializing or rebooting
-        for character in self.db.characters.values():
-            self._init_character(character)
-
     def at_stop(self):
-        # When deinitializing or rebooting
+        # When deinitializing
         for character in list(self.db.characters.values()):
             self._cleanup_character(character)
+        self.delete()
 
     def add_character(self, character):
         # Adds a character to the encounter
@@ -58,10 +52,9 @@ class EncounterHandler(DefaultScript):
         if len(self.db.characters) == 1:
             char = list(self.db.characters.values())[0]
             char.msg("You are no longer in an encounter.")
-            self._cleanup_character(char)
-            self.stop()
+            self.at_stop()
         elif not self.db.characters:
-            self.stop()
+            self.at_stop()
 
     def msg_all(self, message):
         # Sends text to all players in the encounter