Goblin Tinkerer

The Goblin Tinkerer is an NPC that sells several unique items, as well as providing the Reforge function. He can be acquired after a Goblin Army has been defeated, spawning randomly in open areas in the Cavern layer. He will appear to be bound at first, and like the Mechanic, Wizard, Golfer, Tavernkeep, Angler, and Stylist, talking to him in this state will free him. He will then respawn as long as a vacant House is available.

The Goblin Tinkerer's reforge option allows the player to randomize the Modifier for a weapon or accessory, which can make the item better or worse than it was originally. Reforges cost one-third of the item's current value, which can also be affected by its current modifier.

The modifiers of items used in crafting have no effect on the crafted item's modifier. Any modifier given to the newly crafted item will be completely random.

If threatened by enemies, the Goblin Tinkerer will defend himself by throwing Spiky Balls, which behave like those thrown by the player. They do not destroy grass, however.

The Goblin Tinkerer prefers to be in the Cavern layer or with the Mechanic.

Names
The Goblin Tinkerer may have any of the following names:

Tips

 * Before the Goblin Tinkerer has been rescued, the Bound Goblin periodically spawns near the player as they travel the Cavern layer, despawning if they get too far away. Therefore, spending hours clearing the map and searching every tunnel is unnecessary.
 * Consuming a Hunter Potion will cause the Bound Goblin to light up, making him easier to find.
 * While the Bound Goblin can be found in any open area underground, bound NPCs may be easier for players to find in the Dungeon, as it is an expansive and easily navigated underground space. NPCs can also be found in the Jungle Temple.

Quotes
When Mechanic is present:
 * "" (references the Goblin Tinkerer's flushed feelings for the Mechanic)

When Stylist is present:
 * "" (references the Tinkerer being bald)

When rescued
 * "" (references The Goblin Tinkerer being passive)

When homeless:
 * "" (referring to the Goblin Tinkerer initially appearing bound; and east/west and sunrise/sunset being inconsistent in Terraria, or the east/west reversal from their typical directions in real-world maps)
 * "" (references Goblin Armies dropping Spiky Balls)
 * "" (references the NPC behavior of walking back and forth for no reason)
 * "" (TV Trope: Expecting someone taller)
 * "" (TV Trope: Expecting someone taller)

During the day:
 * "" (references use of Tattered Cloth to summon a Goblin Army)
 * "" (references the Rocket Boots he sells)
 * "" (references Goblin Armies dropping Spiky Balls)
 * "" (references the fact that the Goblin Thieves in Goblin Invasions do not actually steal anything)
 * "" (references the fact that the Goblin Thieves in Goblin Invasions do not actually steal anything)

At night:
 * "" (see Trivia below)
 * "" (references the quote some parents use to keep children quiet, "Silence is golden")
 * "" (references the fact that Gold in Terraria is stronger than Iron, whereas in real life, is soft and malleable, not nearly as strong as .)
 * "" (references the use of a Diving Helmet and Flipper in crafting a set of Diving Gear)
 * "" (references the use of a Diving Helmet and Flipper in crafting a set of Diving Gear)

During a :
 * "" (Reference to "", a party game.)

When Tier 1 of the has been defeated:

Trivia

 * He is the only goblin who does not have pointy ears.
 * As evidenced by some of his quotes, the Goblin Tinkerer has a crush on the Mechanic, and, referenced by some of her quotes, she has a crush on him too.
 * The quote, "" is a reference to the Xzibit "Yo Dawg" meme. It is also a reference to how the Tinkerer's Workshop can combine Rocket Boots with running boots (Hermes Boots, Flurry Boots, Dunerider Boots, or ).
 * One of his names, "Dalek", is a reference to the British show . The s are an antagonistic race famed for their advances in technology and desire to exterminate all "inferior" beings.
 * One of his names, "Gnudar", is possibly a reference to , as there is an alien known by the same name featured as an antagonist in one of the movies.

History
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