Eccentric Shopkeepers

Eccentric Shopkeepers, as the name implies, are a series of shopkeeping NPCs created by Chaotic Otaku who make several appearances in different adventures, typically in secret. The first one to appear was **Kulu-Yoo-Hoo** in **Levitating Cottage Establishment**.

## Summary

Eccentric Shopkeepers are described as being very eccentric in some nature. They come from many walks of life and all have a theme that ties into what they sale. They can either be an Inscribed or a Mundie, and their shops would often be found in a location that would require players to go off the main path in order to reach. However, that doesn't mean that their shops must always be in a secret location, as they could also just be out in the open.

According to Chaotic Otaku, whenever they make an Eccentric Shopkeeper, they must fit the following criteria:

- They must be eccentric in some way, shape or form.

- Their appearances must have a theme attached to what they sell.

- While their names must rhyme, it does not need fit with their overall design.

- One part of their character design must be comically oversized.

## Wild Cards

"Wild Cards" are classified as items that every shopkeeper has that allows a player to pay plenty of Stamina and a Main Action to wish for anything they want within reason that is granted by the DM. (For example: They cannot wish for having their Outclass/Overclass, the boss to instantly lose, something that completely trivializes a combat encounter in its entirety, etc.) However, to make sure that these items are not too powerful, these items have the (potentially big) downside. The downside being that the greater the request a player makes, the harsher the drawback the effect will be. However, these drawbacks will not be revealed until a certain criteria is hit. (For example: **Malton** from **Homemade Firecracker Fanatic** wished for a bodyguard to assist him and the party during their fight against **Kaguya Tsukihime** for 5 rounds. While the fight was over within that time limit, had the fight continued, Malton would've had to pay them all of the Curren they had on hand, and could no longer gain anymore for 5 rounds.)

While they all do the same effect, they must at least fit the themes of each shopkeeper when it comes to the items they sell.

## Known Shopkeepers

While not that many have been made currently, Otaku has more members planned in the near future. However at the time of writing, two members have been officially revealed.

### **Kulu-Yoo-Hoo**

- Debuted in **Cuddly Pilgrim Cruise**, but made his first recorded appearance in Levitating Cottage Establishment.

- Is Inscribed, but his Epithet has yet to be revealed.

- Is a nomadic shopkeeper that has a voodoo doll motif.

- The sleeves on his robes are way too long, and so waves them around like a Wacky Inflatable Arm-Waving Tube Man.

- He sells voodoo dolls called "Kuudoo Dolls," which provide a benefit that a player can use, but also has a drawback that's equal in power.

- The dolls must rhyme in some way with a bit of stretching to make the names work. (Examples: Kuudoo Fuegoo, Kuudoo Heehoo, Kuudoo Rouloo, etc.)

- Wild Card: Kuudoo Guru

- Example: Kuudoo Redo - A doll that makes its holder feel deja vu. As a Once Per Round Anytime Action, the user can pierce the doll's heart to rewind an event to have any d20 roll be rolled again. This can be done up to three times total, but the user must make a disadvantage roll for every reroll they force. (This cannot be used to stop a Natural 20.)

### **Maja Baja**

- Debuted in **Coastal Suave Embrace** with a non-speaking cameo, but made his proper appearance in **Avocado Ruby Diabolatry**.

- Has an Arabian motif with the colors of a Black Mage from "Final Fantasy".

- Is a treasure hunting merchant that comes from the city of **AGH**rabah.

- The turban he wears is way too big for him, and is over 5 feet.

- Is an Expert Mundie that is proficient with magic.

- Every item he sells is either a treasure or souvenir that Maja obtained during his travels; with each one having a story behind it.

- Wild Card: A Genie that resides in a random item it houses. (The Scroll of Flauros, Balan's Ace, etc.)

- Example: The Glove of Sadim - A glove that appears to be made of gold, wearing it makes you feel like you are becoming less fortunate...This can be used as a 3-time use Main Action item that can turn any adjacent object you touch into dust, except for important items or certain structures/objects. This can be used on NPCs as well, dealing 8 Damage if you roll successfully. However, you may also wind up accidentally turning an ally or yourself to dust, dealing some Damage in the process if you fail when targeting an enemy. (Story: *"\*chuckle\* What brings more tragedy than not being able to enjoy a golden burger than seeing everything you touch turn to dust for the price of ultimate power? Such was the lesson that Sadim Nodoum had to learn the hard way when he ventured in obtaining a glove that would unlock his supposed...'potential'...None stood in his way when he obtained the glove...But alas, even his friends and loved ones were not safe from the touch of his glove, as it was bound to whoever spilt where blood should be. Having nothing left to fight for, he ended his own life by turning himself to those weaker than him. However, the glove remains; waiting patiently for the next person to test their thirst for power...At least, that's how the legends are told."*)

## Trivia

* There was one item in **Groovy Donut Emergency** that also followed the Wild Card effects. However, this was long before the Eccentric Shopkeepers existed and shouldn't count; especially since it was run by a "The Fuzz" mook running a store in Old Down Road City.
* Only one item was given to an NPC from the shopkeepers, and it was a Bottom Feeder of V.U.L.T. that got "Kuudoo Achoo" from Kulu-Yoo-Hoo in **Homemade Firecracker Fanatic**.
* The concept of the "Wild Card" was taken during an Anime Campaign adventure Otaku was a player in a couple years ago, and wanted to have that kind of item in various adventures he would later on host, not just exclusive to the then Eccentric Shopkeepers.