Tax Collector

The Tax Collector 'taxes' other NPCs to gain money for you. Every hour (real-time minute), he will collect 50 copper for every other NPC with a home, until he has up to 10 gold.

Unlike other NPCs, the Tax Collector does not spawn as-is. To find him, go to the Underworld and search for a Tortured Soul. Throw Purification Powder on it and enjoy your new Tax Collector!

Possible Names

 * Andrew
 * Agnew
 * Blanton
 * Carroll
 * Chester
 * Cleveland
 * Dwyer
 * Fillmore
 * Grover
 * Harrison
 * Lyndon
 * McKinley
 * Millard
 * Tweed
 * Warren
 * Woodrow

Quotes

 * "Must everyone open and shut doors so incredibly noisily around here?!"
 * "I just came from [Name of Merchant]. He wanted to know if I took credit cards."
 * "I see you're free of time, as usual. Can't imagine what work life would be for your kind of folk."
 * "...two barrels of molasses, plus -- Oh, nevermind that, you're here. Here's your money."
 * "What does a man have to do to be left alone in this place? Go bugger someone less busy!"
 * "You again? Suppose you want more money!?"
 * "Yes, yes, yes! -- I'll give you your share in just a moment. I'd think you to be a bit more patient, what with me doing all the work and all."

When 'Collect' is clicked and Tax Collector has money:

 * "Here you are again, taking all my coin! Just grab it and begone from my sight!"
 * "Here's your cut of the taxes that I've taken from our surplus population!"

When 'Collect' is clicked and Tax Collector has no money:

 * "Not so fast! You got your money, now begone!"
 * "Bah! You again? You just grabbed some of my coin just moments ago, so bugger off and come back later!"
 * "I just gave you half a crown five minutes ago! Scram!"
 * "You just received your pay, and not a farthing more! Get out!"
 * "Oh, so you just see me as a coin sign, eh? 'Cus every time you see me, you ask me."
 * "Reaching into my moneybags again already!?And you call ME greedy."
 * "Money doesn't grow on trees, so don't overpick my fruit! Bah!
 * "You already managed to spend every pence I paid you!? Bah, I'm not a charity, go kill a slime!"
 * "Don't you ever stop just to say 'Hi?' "
 * "Begging so soon?! Don't look at me like I'll have a change of heart overnight!"
 * "...And people call me greedy? No, I have nothing else for you."

Trivia

 * All of the Tax Collector's possible names are the names of well-known US politicians, most of whom were either President or Vice-President.
 * This NPC's appearance (sideburns, crooked back, top hat, etc) and blatant overuse of the word "Bah" may be a reference to Ebeneezer Scrooge, of A Christmas Carol fame.
 * However, the character may also be a reference to Scrooge's late business partner, Jacob Marley (AKA the Ghost of Christmas Past), as he is found in the underworld wrapped in chains.
 * The quote "You just received your pay, and not a farthing more! Get out!" could be a reference to Treasure Island, in which the protagonist's mother refuses to take more than what she was owed and says a similar phrase.