People
21 in the codex, in 7 worlds. In alphabetical order, ignoring “the”.
The apprenticeThe Slopwright’s apprentice, and the person you play in Always On and Benchwork. Never named.
BrewsterThe espresso machine. Sentient since a firmware update. Opinions about milk.
Captain BrineA sardine. In charge of the sea, as far as anyone is.
CueThe stage manager. Gives out staff badges.
The developerOutruns the Slop Monster. Double jumps.
DotThe box office. Tickets are free.
DripThe drippy “p” from the slopped.site wordmark, out of the logo and running right.
GillBait and tackle. Mostly tackle. The bait left.
LumenKeeps the lighthouse. Has a nutcracker that was their mother’s.
MoThe kiosk. Tea, soup, biscuits, and lucky buttons off the coats people leave.
Model 7The mannequin. Retired from the shop window. Still posing. Mostly at you.
Mr PlinthThe neighbour. Has always been from next door.
Mrs LedgerHas been looking for the returns desk for eleven years.
Ms QuillA critic. Reviews everything, eventually.
OttolineSales. Everything’s on display; stock is through the staff door.
PipThe intern. Three weeks in. Has a stapler and no idea what the company does.
The riderWhoever is on the board in SK8 2026.
The SkimmerA small round figure in an acid apron with a ladle that flings slop.
The SlopwrightMaker of small impossible things. Instructor, reluctantly. Hours: yes.
The usherTicket, please. Not allowed to tell you they’re free.
WrenThe Slopwright’s apprentice, as Overtime has it. Apron, ladle, a lot of enthusiasm.