Russell

Russell is the Shipwright of New Magincia, having his shop north of Alagner's house.

Meeting the Avatar in Ultima VII, Russell spoke about how he liked his job and offered the deed to a One-Mast Ship and a Sextant for sale. Asked about New Magincia, he revealed how much he liked it there and mentioned that strangers only seldomly arrived on the island, and that right now three shipwrecked people (Robin, Leavell and Battles) were living on the island.

When asked about them, Russell told the Avatar the story of how he had found them in the wreck, adding that the ship was built by Owen of Minoc. Russell stated outright that he saw with his schooled eyes that the ship was a shoddy construction he would never create. Russell also added that the men came from Buccaneer's Den and wanted to return there; however, they had no money and he wasn't so stupid as to give them one of his ships for free.

With this information, the Avatar felt it should be interesting to investigate the three men and Owen's rather poorly built ships.

Russell offered to sell the Avatar a One-Mast Ship, "The Nymphet".

Trivia

 * Russell's portrait is based upon Russell Coclea, a friend of Richard Garriott's.
 * In  Key to the Black Gate, Russell provides Anton with information about the city of New Magincia, and his description of the area is a part of the work that the scholar compiles on behalf of the Avatar.

Goods
Prices in Ultima VII were as follows: