Lieutenant Blutcher

Lieutenant Blutcher, so named after its "mother"s favorite locomotive, fell from the Surface while boarding a sailing ship with its inventor, cracking its face. It hides its automaton status as often as possible, not wishing to risk unwanted attention.

It was created to be a gift after the Inventor's wife miscarried, a surrogate child of sorts. Don't go asking it about its parents, however, it doesn't remember and would not tell you anyway.

It began its life in London in Spite, picking pockets and scraping enough money for a shoddy lodging, anything to escape the rain. It made its move to Ladybones Road, and after being caught up with the Drunkard Detective's latest investigation, providing useful insight, was employed as his apprentice.

Blutcher began to make a few waves and whispers about London, catching the ear and attention of the thief Lucien, who had often watched the stiff, shambling Blutcher manage to deftly swipe pocket change. Lucien began setting up cases to watch Blutcher solve, and when it caught on, they agreed to meet over a very tense cup of tea.

Blutcher is still not quite as quick as Lucien, however, as when it returned to its poor excuse of a flat, its possessions were placed neatly on its desk. Knicked effortlessly, yet returned. It seems the two will meet again.