Adventurer

The Adventurer is an NPC vendor that sells various items, as well as providing access to the quest function. He can be found within the Briar as an Ensnared Adventurer. Similar to other bound NPCs, talking to him allows him to claim a house and respawn when killed.

When threatened, he will throw a Valkyrie Spirit Spear at enemies.

Quests
The Adventurer will hand out quests to the player to complete tasks in various parts of the world. These quests are separated into three groups, based on what must be done to complete the quest. Another category of exists as well, referred to as Primary Quests. These quests can function like any of the other 3 categories of quests, but they cannot be skipped and generally offer a greater reward to the player than normal quests.
 * Forager Quests require the player to fetch a unique item for the adventurer.
 * Slayer Quests require the player to kill enemies specified on your contract, which will keep track of your progress.
 * Explorer Quests require the player to travel to a biome and remain there until it has been mapped out.

Completing a quest will grant the player a variety of rewards, both cosmetic and functional. Additionally, after completing certain quests new items that correspond to the quest will be unlocked for purchase within the Adventurer's shop.

Names
The Adventurer can have the following names:

Quotes

 * "I've been all around this world, and I've got so many things for you to see."
 * "Lovely house you've got here. It's much better lodging than when those savages from The Briar hung me over a spit."
 * "Every dawn brings with it a new opportunity for a journey! You interested?"
 * "We're pretty similar, you and I. I sense our shared thirst for adventure."
 * "Buy my stuff and go out there! See what the world has to offer, like I have."
 * "From the depths of temples and the heights of space, peruse my wares."
 * "I swear I've got more goods today than [Name of Merchant]."
 * "Ah! It's [Name of Traveling Merchant]! We've often met on our journeys. I still haven't found all those exotic jungles he speaks of."
 * "Got some great prices today! [Name of Arms Dealer]'s wares can't compete! They literally can't. I don't sell guns anymore."

Only at night:
 * "Like the moon, my merchandise is inconstant."

In a world with a Goblin Tower:
 * "The goblins are more organized than you'd think- I saw their mages build a huge tower over yonder. You should check it out sometime!"

In a world with a Bandit Hideout:
 * "My old business partner turned to the bandit life a few years ago. I wonder if he's doing okay. I think his associates have set up a bandit camp somewhere near the seas."

During a Blood Moon:
 * "Everyone seems to be so aggressive tonight. With the zombies knocking at our door, I think you should buy stuff and head underground as quick as you can. Can you take me with you?"

Any a Mechanical Boss has been defeated:
 * "A shimmering blue light's on the horizon. Wonder what that's about, huh?"