Scrap

Scrap
Title: The Mechanical Mutant
Role: Scrap is a gnome whose body has been "fused" with several pieces of Aether-tech after a laboratory explosion. He has a mechanical arm, a steam-powered eye, and a heart that is a miniature Aether-core. He is a brilliant engineer who spends his days repairing the town’s water-purifiers and scrap-mechs.
Secret Motivation: Scrap is being "remotely controlled" by a group of mages in Kigum. They use his mechanical parts to "monitor" the town’s activities and identify any rare artifacts that are found. Scrap is aware of this but is powerless to stop it, as the mages can "deactivate" his heart at any time. He is looking for a "Master-Programmer" who can help him break the connection.
Adventure Hook: Scrap’s "mechanical arm" starts acting on its own, attacking people in the market. The party must help Scrap "subdue" his arm and then find the mage who is controlling it.