Angler

The  is an NPC introduced in the 1.2.4 patch. He can be found sleeping on the beach,  drowning in ocean water or sleeping on the water, and must be "rescued" (right clicked on) similarly to the Stylist, Mechanic , Goblin Tinkerer , and Wizard. A quest option is available that one can click to receive a task from him. He will move into an available house.

Trivia

 * Instead of saying "[NPC's name] was slain," it will say "[Angler's Name] has left," and the Angler disappears into smoke if you see his death.
 * There is a bug/typo in this where the Angler's name is connected to has, making it look like has is in his name.
 * He is one of the only NPCs who doesn't sell anything.
 * Rumors have said that the Angler NPC is no mortal, according his unique NPC death and talk about sacrifice.