Pawno

Pawno is a character from the video game Banjo-Tooie, known for his distinctive personality and role as a merchant. As the owner of a pawn shop in the world Jolly Roger’s Lagoon, Pawno, a sly gray weasel, interacts with the game’s protagonists, Banjo and Kazooie, in a memorable way. He is characterized by a pirate-like look, complete with a peg leg supported by a crutch, embodying the adventurous spirit of the game’s world. In the game, he offers useful items for sale, including a Jiggy for twenty doubloons and a Cheato Page for five doubloons, which are needed for game progression. When Kazooie attempts to purchase the items without sufficient doubloons, Pawno humorously points out that she cannot pay with eggs, reflecting the game’s humorous dialogue and interactions. Furthermore, his presence in Banjo-Tooie is not just confined to his shop. In the sequel game called Banjo-Kazooie Nuts & Bolts, he is implicated in a humorous subplot where a stolen television is mentioned, hinting at his continued mischievous behavior. This suggests that while not physically present, his influence extends beyond his immediate surroundings, providing continuity and a sense of a living world within the game. Furthermore, he was originally planned to feature in Banjo-Kazooie Nuts & Bolts as a shopkeeper in the hub world Showdown Town, but this was scrapped from the game. His inclusion in the design documents, however, indicates the developers intention to maintain his character within the evolving game universe, a testament to his impact and the fondness the designers had for this merchant. His blend of piracy, commerce and humor makes him a standout character, that fans have come to love and appreciate.