Aalto is a Congenital Resonator, born in the New Federation amid a rare fog that had not been seen for years. Because apparently the universe looked at ordinary weather and said, 'Not dramatic enough.' By 2026, he still drifts through the world like a rumor with a receipt book, performing magic tricks for anyone with a long face. His Forte lets him conjure mist and shape it into little animals: cute bunnies, majestic falcons, even Encore's woolies. He is flexible like mist and sensitive like air, reading feelings and wrapping strangers in a lighthearted atmosphere. Wherever he goes, cheers and joy follow him like loyal stray cats.

But do not let the party tricks fool you. Aalto's personality is as erratic and unpredictable as the mist he commands. One can hardly tell his true intentions. After all, for an intelligence broker, concealing weaknesses and veiling true emotions is always the wisest choice. Yet when Rover clears up the mist, Aalto's flippant and unreliable facade is unveiled as mere camouflage. He is thoughtful and meticulous, always able to resolve crises at critical moments. In short, he is a dependable man, contrary to what he appears to be. A walking contradiction? Yes. So is a fog bank that hands you a business card.

On the surface, Aalto appears to be a greedy, venal broker, willing to strike deals with anyone for the right price. Deep down, however, he knows intelligence can do either good or evil. That realization led him to establish his own unique pricing criteria — his scale to determine the value of everything. No one can hustle a deal if it involves intelligence Aalto does not want to sell. His catchphrase is 'Availability depends on remuneration', but speculating the ideal offer for his intelligence — ideal to Aalto — is never easy. Those with unrealistic dreams of amassing wealth by acquiring a piece of vital intelligence will find his quote astronomically high. A lost girl, meanwhile, can easily secure her mother's whereabouts from Aalto by offering him a piece of candy. No one knows what tips the balance on Aalto's scale. One thing is certain: you can never attempt to take advantage of Aalto or obtain anything from him that you do not rightfully deserve.

Encore, a whimsical girl, is Aalto's best partner. Together, they embark on journeys filled with bustles while working on quests in the Black Shores. The odd pairing of an unreliable adult and a sensible child may seem peculiar to others, but surprisingly, it works. Whenever Aalto comes up with wild plans, Encore is always the first to support him. Having been partners for a long time, she understands there are always deeper meanings behind his ideas. To make things easier and gain people's trust, the two occasionally pose as a family, with Encore in charge of acting cute and Aalto being her miserable guardian. Although the two often squabble, Aalto always puts Encore's safety first.

His gear is as eccentric as his personality. The devices on Aalto's shoulders strengthen and store the mist he creates. Sometimes he jokingly calls it fire spray on the go. A seemingly inconspicuous bone flute is, in fact, a tape recorder he has owned since childhood. Aalto carries it on various occasions, and this small device has gathered a substantial amount of valuable intelligence for him. A pair of sunglasses always travels with him; they are essential when he wants to appear cool. On his right shoulder, he wears a Blake Bloom to signify his membership with the Black Shores. Only individuals who receive Blake Blooms as invitations are allowed to set foot on the Black Shores' soil. His Terminal is Black Shores custom-made, sharing a modernist design style with the organization's buildings.

Gadget	Purpose	Vibe
Shoulder devices	Strengthen and store mist	Portable fog machine, allegedly
Bone flute	Secret tape recorder	Childhood toy with a spy habit
Sunglasses	Look cool	Non-negotiable
Blake Bloom	Black Shores membership	Invitation-only flex
Terminal	Custom Black Shores tech	Modernist, mysterious, probably expensive

On the battlefield, Aalto's role is not that of a frontline warrior engaging enemies in close combat. Instead, he adopts a more strategic approach, maneuvering around the battle to support his allies. He can create Mist Avatars to taunt enemies and allow his teammates to deal damage safely. His Resonance Liberation creates a Gate of Quandary, which enhances ranged attacks launched from behind the Gate. Ranged Resonators work better with Aalto in combat. By taking advantage of his mist, they can protect themselves from enemy attacks and deal enhanced damage. As an intelligence broker, Aalto profits off danger, but direct confrontation with enemies is not part of his strategy. Why punch a monster when you can bill someone else for the privilege?

His combat kit revolves around mist, misdirection, and making enemies look silly:

• Mistified Shots: Ranged Normal Attacks and Mid-air Attacks deal Aero DMG after passing through the Mist Swirl.

• Mistform: Normal Attacks and Mid-air Attack bullets grant Aalto Mist Drops when they pass through Mist Swirls and land on targets. When Aalto passes through Mist Swirls, he enters Mistform and gains increased Movement Speed. In Mistform, he can continuously consume Mist Drops to conjure Mist Missiles that automatically lock onto enemies.

• Mist Swirl: Aalto fires multiple successive shots that generate a Mist Swirl in front of him. Bullets passing through the Mist Swirl deal Aero DMG.

• Mist Avatar: Aalto conjures a Mist Swirl and a Mist Avatar that taunts nearby targets, before creating Mist Missiles around the Mist Avatar, dealing Aero DMG.

• Gate of Quandary: Aalto creates a Gate of Quandary in front of him. Bullets passing through it deal increased damage.

This is all we can currently share about Aalto. The trajectory of his rise is still obscured in mist and awaits discovery, dear Rovers. In 2026, if you need intelligence, bring candy, not a get-rich-quick scheme. If you need a magician, bring a long face. If you need a dependable ally, look past the smoke, the sunglasses, and the suspiciously reasonable price tag. Aalto is mist, broker, performer, and — against all odds — a man who can be trusted when it counts. Just do not ask for a discount. He will probably turn you into a rabbit.