The Clockwork Menace

Mechanical creatures have been emerging from an abandoned workshop, attacking anyone who comes near. The workshop's owner disappeared years ago, but their creations continue to follow their last command. Enter the workshop, discover what happened to the creator, and stop the mechanical threat.

Suggested NPCs

Sophia Winterborn

  • Human
  • Other
  • Adult

Role

Occupation
Fey liaison (unlicensed)

Character

Motivation
Protecting trade routes
Personality
Cheerful mortician who hums at work
Background
Shipwright building vessels

Details

Quirk
Collects interesting pebbles
Speaking style
Ends statements with is that clear
Private fear
Mirrors that reflect too long
Secret
Cannot die until they finish one last apology
Signature item
Fan painted with a moving coastline

Nathaniel Highgate

  • Human
  • Female
  • Adult

Role

Occupation
Wedding negotiator

Character

Motivation
Winning a bet they no longer remember making
Personality
Modest and unassuming
Background
Former soldier turned merchant

Details

Quirk
Mispronounces one common word on purpose
Speaking style
Speaks in formal third person
Private fear
Their reflection disagreeing
Secret
Hired the monsters to raise property values
Signature item
Whistle only dogs and spirits hear

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