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Signor Smitz

A minor Italian character, possibly a merchant or local contact.

minor

Also known as good Signor Smitz, Signor

First appearance: i in the city by the sea

Signor Smitz first appears in 0000 i in the city by the sea.

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SVSignora VivantiEMEve MarchantMSMr. SeftonLVLisa VivantiMMMiss MarchantSSSignor Smitz

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and background figures
  • Central social families
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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