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Walter Van Wrental
Mobile library and second hand book seller. He loves introducing people to the wonder of printed mat
Octavius Derby
Milliner to the gentry. Originally designed to be employed on earth as he would be unaffected by the
Sir Shilling Copperpenny
Manager at the Bank of Retropolis. He has deep pockets and short arms. Although his heart is large (
Dirigible Crew Member No. 7.
One of many who staff H.M.S.S Nimbus. Number 7 is responsible for the distribution of Olives, cheesy
Harry Po and his Really Happy Hovering Combustion Engine
A research project into anti gravity reconnaissance and transport vehicles resulted in this creation
Aether-proof Suit
To allow exploration of the outer and inner dimensions of space. Customised Rolitoboy toy by Toy2R.
Sentry Wheel
One of the city gate guards. Though independent in motion, their bodies, when in place, form part of
Baron Von Bosch
Baron Von Bosch and his aerial troubadours monitor the skies above the city for unsanctioned Sky Kra
Roderick “Tin Nosed” Magee
A commanding Officer who lost his nose in an unfortunate munitions loading accident. His bagman rust
Colonel Rombus
Now retired, the colonel was constructed to lead the army of Retropolis. To this day there has been
Unit 73
Automated factory worker. At home in the weaving mills or on the foundry smelting floor. Impervious
Digby Shuttleworth
Mill owner and Industrialist. Digby owns and runs a large proportion of the cotton mills in the nort
Richmond Van Dyke
Most days Richmond is black from head to toe with chimney soot. He spends his hours clearing the flu
Reginald Tokpiece
Chronologist to her majesty, Reginald is the keeper of the timepieces in Retropolis. His whole famil
Automatic Butler
An experiment in creating a totally automated domestic. He proved useful for little more than the fu
Lady in Waiting
Lady in Waiting to her Majesty the Queen. Though impatient in her youth, she has become bored of the
Lugger
Working in the Ports and Railway Stations of Retropolis, Lugger is a smaller class of land tug. He
Scuttler the Butler
One of the very first mechanical servants built by professor Whistlecraft. More of an ambulatory tea
Mr. Tristan’s Magnificent Electric Portal
Created as an attempt to transfer a pilot between nested dimensions. To pass between universes, to p
Mr Pumfrey’s Midnight Jaunt
The indecently elongated Mr. Pumpfrey stalks the city streets by night in search of a bride… A
Otto Matic
Circus impresario and dandy about town. Otto cuts a fine figure with his top hat, velvet suit and sp
Anna Matic
Wife of Otto and mother to baby Sammy Otto. Anna is one of the first ladies of Retropolis. She is al
Sky Kraken
Living in the upper atmosphere and hiding in clouds the dreaded Sky Kraken is feared by all dirigibl
Aethergalactic
This statue is in remembrance to the terrible events of the battle of K Joo. The unexpected arrival
Nikola Statik
He claims his discovery will be the thing of the future. The trouble is no one else can see any prac
Mr. Head – Philosopher
Philosopher and thinker extraordinaire. Responsible for the big ideas in Retropolis. Advisor to roya
Trevithick’s Wandering Puppet Theatre
A one man show. A teller of comedic tales of domestic violence, Police brutality and infanticide. Th
D. J. Gramo
Entertainer and celebrity. Dermot Joshua Gramo spins the tunes in the most popular of night spots. H
Woppit & Hare’s Intriguing Clockwork Enigma
Also known as The Clockwork Rabbit. What it does is unclear. Wind the key and watch the gears turn.
Ignatious Longbottom
Ignatious Longbottom is a professional daydreamer. He ponders the way of things. Surmises patterns.
