The Vagrant
Referred to in: Chapter 1-The Ghostlight Express
pg 174
A Strangers that takes the form of a little frogman with mottled green skin that ferries the souls of the dead to the "other side" on the Ghostlight Express. He wears a tattered garb of a vagabond, complete with a wide-brimmed hat where he always keeps three railroad spikes. He serves as both the conductor and the engineer. He offers safe passage to the souls of the dead who will be reborn in the realm of Druskenvald.
He believes each passenger that boards the ghost train has a tale to tell, which he is happy to do in the form of a song aided by his well-worn fiddle.
He has a fondness for all the souls he guides, so when the shock of his appearance subsides, the dead and living alike find themselves facing a cordial, smiling frogman ready with a story, a song, and a wink.
Despite being lighthearted and carefree, he also holds his role as a ferryman with immense gravity. He always maintains a friendly disposition, no matter the question or topic
May occasionally say cryptic remarks about fate and the characters' purpose being there but will refuse to elaborate
If asked, Vagrant will simply answer he's here to pick up the travelers because they have tickets and they have tickets because Druskenvald is their destination
Conversation examples:
- Will warn the characters of the presence of haints within some of the train cars
- Admits that he wishes he could do more to help them on their way
- Doesn't mind their presence
- Tells the characters not to open any exterior doors or windows- they keep out dangerous spiritual mist
- pray no one fucking does
- Suggests they may enjoy the company of two lively travelers on board: Phillip and Adela Druskenvald