Odd Old Man

Odd Old Man
Released								10 April 2006 (Update)
Members								Yes
Race								Human
Quest								• Rag and Bone Man I • Rag and Bone Man II • Bone Voyage
Location								Silvarea
League region								Misthalin✓
Gender								Male
Options								Talk-to
Examine								That's a lot of bones on his back...
Map
Advanced data
NPC ID								1259
Link								MOID

The Odd Old Man (real name Archibald Paldock) can be found at his house in northern Silvarea, slightly north-east of Varrock and west of Paterdomus Temple, tucked away in the mountain range by the Limestone Mine. He collects bones, furs, teeth, and similar items for an unknown purpose. He claims to work for the Varrock Museum, bringing stuffed creatures to put on display, however, his phrasing suggests he is misleading the player, hiding the real reason why he wants these items. The bone sack on his back appears to frequently talk to him and tell him what to say, especially when pressed to answer difficult questions and to complete his stated objectives.

The Odd Old Man is primarily associated with the quests Rag and Bone Man I and Rag and Bone Man II. He rewards the player with a bonesack and a ram skull helm when the latter has been completed.

Excess giantsoul amulets obtained from the Royal Titans can be traded in with the old man for 30 noted big bones. To start the exchange, use an amulet on him directly.

• The Odd Old Man's chathead is considerably larger than it appears in the chatbox.
• His real name, Archibald Paldock, is most likely a reference to Captain Haddock (whose full name is Archibald Haddock) from The Adventures of Tintin comic series. Another character in this series keeps on misremembering his surname.
• His real name is not mentioned in Old School RuneScape, but it is mentioned in RuneScape 3. However, the name is mentioned out of game as part of the Shayzien QR code easter egg, suggesting that his name is the same in both games.
• The bones scattered in and around the Odd Old Man's house have many interesting "examine" texts. One such skeleton states "What a waste of prayer xp!"
• After completing Rag and Bone Man II, the Wish-List on his house will have "Non-chafing Manacles" written on it.
• Fortunato appears to revere the man; when approached over buying vinegar, he becomes enraged at the thought he might carry it until you mention that you were sent to him. After learning that it was Paldock who sent you, he becomes highly respectful, and calls you "lordship" upon return trips.

v t e Rag and Bone Man I
NPCs	Odd Old Man Bones Fortunato
Items	Jug of vinegar Pot of vinegar Bone in vinegar Bones Goblin Bear Ram Unicorn Giant rat Giant bat Monkey Big frog
Scenery	Pot-boiler Wish-list
Related	Quick guide Transcript

v t e Rag and Bone Man II
NPCs	Odd Old Man Bones Fortunato
Items	Jug of vinegar Pot of vinegar Bone in vinegar Bonesack Ram skull helm Bones Wolf Bat Rat Baby dragon Ogre Jogre Zogre Mogre Dagannoth Snake Zombie Werewolf Moss giant Fire giant Ice giant Terrorbird Ghoul Troll Seagull Undead cow Experiment Rabbit Basilisk Desert lizard Cave goblin Vulture Jackal
Scenery	Pot-boiler
Related	Quick guide Transcript

v t e Bone Voyage
NPCs	Curator Haig Halen Barge foreman Sawmill operator Barge guard Lead Navigator Junior Navigator John David Jack Seagull Ahab Odd Old Man Bones Apothecary
Items	Sawmill proposal Sawmill agreement Bone charm Potion of sealegs Fossil island note book Notes Scribbled note Partial note Ancient note Ancient writings Experimental note Paragraph of text Musty smelling note Hastily scrawled note Old writing Short note
Locations	Canal barge Fossil Island
Music	Preservation
Related	Quick guide Transcript