Jack Abner

Jack Abner is a character from *The Smoke Room*, depicted as a scruffy, bony man in his 30s with unknown species traits, including fur and a long tail. He poses as a cheerful and witty miner but harbors a ruthless, manipulative nature, often duping others for personal gain. Jack attempts to convince Samuel, a fellow miner, to leave their town and start fresh on the West Coast, secretly plotting to rob him. Their encounter turns violent when Jack attacks Samuel in a cavern, leading to Samuel killing him in self-defense. Jack's death triggers unrest among the miners and escalates tensions between them and mine management, particularly explored through the perspectives of Nikolai and Yao, who had varying relationships with Jack. Despite his charm, Jack is ultimately seen as an unethical figure whose fate reflects the consequences of his deceitful actions.