Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura - Franklin Payne

Franklin Payne is a legendary adventurer known as “Britain condensed into a man,” even in a world without Britain itself. This charismatic and inexhaustible explorer can be found in his home at Black Root once your party heads toward Thanatos; mention your destination, and he may offer his services.

Armed with an elephant gun, mithril chainmail, and a trove of daring stories, Franklin fights with both melee and firearms—and even brings along rudimentary technological and explosives skills. While his loyalty is hard earned, it shines bright: a trusted ally for those who share their own tales of daring.

In Arcanum, Franklin Payne is the spirit of grand adventure made human. He reminds us that courage carries weight in both the stories we tell and the friendships we forge.