Finn — Boat Builder¶
Part of NPC Character Roster and Rewards · Harbour
npc_id: boat_builder_finn
home_location: First Island / Small Workshop
primary_role: Progression NPC + Ship Upgrade NPC
personality: Curious, inventive, a little messy, optimistic
primary_verbs: [build, repair, connect, name]
first_activity: Spelling or Single Word
first_reward: Boat repair / ship readiness
long_term_value: Ship upgrades, dock repairs, home furniture crafting
Story function¶
Mara may lend the boat; Finn makes it seaworthy. Turns progression into physical upgrades, not abstract unlocks.
Opening: "Mara's boat can reach the lighthouse, but the wind is tricky today. Help me label these parts and I'll make sure it is ready."
First interaction¶
Workshop · missing labelled parts/tools · Single Word or Spelling · verb Build/Name · tools appear on workbench · boat ready for lighthouse route.
Repeatable jobs¶
| Job ID | Problem | Verb | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
finn_label_tools |
Tools mixed up | Sort | Single Word |
finn_patch_sail |
Patch instructions missing | Read/Write | Reading, Spelling |
finn_repair_dock |
Planks need names | Build | Multiple Words |
finn_boat_name_plate |
Boat needs name plate | Name | Spelling |
finn_home_shelf |
Shelf for keepsakes | Build | Multiple Words |
Deterministic rewards¶
Boat safety check · boat name plate · first house shelf (when home unlocks) · sail upgrade (post-lighthouse / Whale Bay)
Optional drops¶
Tiny Model Boat (5%) · Spare Compass Screw (10%) · Painted Wood Star (8%) · Old Workshop Sketch (3%)