Tobal Copper
| Tobal Copper | |
|---|---|
| Born | 295 PC[1] |
| Died | Shot by the Set in 348 PC |
| Profession | Chemist |
| Residence | Bilming |
| Homeworld | Scadrial |
| Universe | Cosmere |
“They fired me because I got too close to the truth. You have to listen. They're splitting harmonium, and once they do, they’ll make bombs to turn us into turtles. ”
—Tobal Copper[1]
Tobal Copper is a chemist at Basin Tires in Bilming on Scadrial.[1] He and Maraga Dulcet work together to uncover the Set's actions during the time when the group is trying to prove Scadrial's worth to Autonomy.[2]
History
Around the year 343 PC, Tobal was fired from his job at Basin Tires. He then formed a lawsuit against the company that was subsequently dismissed, and around the same time he tried to raise awareness of his employer's deeds by creating pamphlets and going door to door at his apartment complex. He was arrested for disturbing the peace at the apartments, taken back to the local police station, and then released after he calmed down.[1] The following year, he decided to go to the editor of the Sentinel of Truth and tell her about his former employer's schemes. Because Maraga didn't believe him at first, Tobal began stealing evidence to show her. By 348 PC, Maraga and Tobal were meeting nightly in the basement of the offices for the Sentinel of Truth, piecing together evidence of the Set's actions.[2] Tobal warned Maraga that one evening he simply wouldn't show up to their meeting, a prediction which came to pass when the Set showed up at his apartment and killed him.[3][2]
About two weeks after Tobal's disappearance, Marsh heard of it and informed Marasi, Wax, and Wayne.[4] They followed up on the lead, which resulted in their confrontation with Maraga Dulcet and set them on the path to stopping the Set's plans.[1]