The Mysterious Man is an unidentified human that always wears a mask to hide his identity. During the 20th and 21st day of each season, he visits Sandrock to sell his rare goods. The rest of the year, he travels the Alliance of Free Cities, selling his wares to the people he meets. In My Time at Portia he visits Portia on the 27th and 28th of each month.
The Mysterious Man owns a shop in Sandrock, but the building is never open for business since he is always out traveling. The shop remains closed even while he visits the city, though he does sleep in his home within.
The Mysterious Man is an enigmatic trader who ventures into Sandrock on the 20th and 21st of each month, bringing with him a trove of rare items for sale. Known for his love of a good deal, he is constantly on the lookout for lucrative opportunities. His travels span across the Alliance of Free Cities, appearing in Sandrock andPortia and even as far as Duvos. Shrouded in secrecy, his true identity remains concealed behind a mask.
Physical appearance[]
The Mysterious Man cuts a distinct figure in Sandrock, his anonymity guarded by a mask with a red, white, and green panda design. His fair skin, slim build, and yellow eyes peek out from under a brown and yellow baseball cap adorned with a yellow emblem. His attire consists of a long brown pinstriped trench coat fit with a red belt, a white shirt, and a yellow scarf, complemented by dark blue pants rolled up to the knees and sturdy brown boots with buckles. On his wrist is a small blue watch. His large, makeshift backpack, cobbled together from various materials, overflows with parcels and enigmatic wares, complete with a sunshade. The pack's bulk occasionally forces him to stop and readjust, hinting at its considerable weight.
Related characters[]
The Mysterious Man does not seem to have any close personal ties to anyone in Sandrock in particular, and his dealings with the player are purely for business.
Relationship[]
The Mysterious Man does not gain any relationship points when socializing, cannot receive gifts, and is not registered in the social menu.
Chat[]
Chat is a basic social interaction. As a stranger, chatting with Mysterious Man does not increase his relationship points as Mysterious Man cannot be befriended; subsequent chatting, on the same day, only results in the same conversation.
Regular lines:
Sandrock is nice, but I can't stand the heat. After two days, I'm outta here! So stock up when you see me, 'cause it might be a while...
Where do I get my rare goods? Step one: travel everywhere. Step two: that's a secret. Step three: profit!
My Pa was a rolling stone. It's been my life's goal to out-roll him.
Got anything rare you don't want? Sell it to me! I'll take it half-way around the world for you!
Some of my wares, the effects can be quite... profound. Unnatural, even. But let me assure you, everything is on the level, Builder! Everything is on the level...
I'm more of a "fields of green," "rolling hills" type guy, so if you know your geography, you'll know I prefer Portia and Highwind! Sandrock? Well, you guys've got good stuff, so it's worth it to get a bit of sand between my teeth!
Yeah, with a life like mine, I've seen it all! Gives one a lot of ideas it does! But I'm not much of a DIY guy. If I were, well, who knows what the world would be like? I might be the second Musa!
In all my travels across the Free Cities, I can say with great confidence there's no one around with my kind of selection. Last stop for rare items, right here, Builder!
Yes, yes, I buy as well as sell... but nothing common, please. I'm afraid I must turn my nose up at common items. I don't mean any disrespect, it's just "my thing."
I wear a different mask for each City State you know. Why? Buy enough from me and maybe I'll tell you. Keep meeting me across the land and maybe you'll even see what's underneath.
During a sandstorm:
Can't say I care for this weather. Pretty unlucky visit, eh? I gotta keep both hands on my valuables or they might blow away...
On rainy days:
Rain in Sandrock. I thought I'd seen everything before, but now I guess I really have.