Basil

Basil can be found in the Aquaruim city. He has no name in game, but he is called "Basil" in the game's code and assets.

He talks about how his invention is not good enough, and about how even though this is the work of his life, he is not satisfied with it, and he's pretty sure he will fail.

In night time, he will be found dead, apparently by suicide, with all his inventions broken, apparently by himself.

You can find Book 2 in his house.