History and Identity
The name is tied to the town's history of crime, where a commemorative train stands as a monument to a final robbery committed by a notorious outlaw. Today, a recluse occupies the local locomotive that claims to be Stye. Although this inhabitant claims to be the legendary thief, the community generally views him as a separate, strange resident who adds a layer of fantasy to the area's history by living in isolation.
Character Lore and Historical Role
Stye Sturgeon Principled is a figure emerging from the town's developing lore regarding its criminal past. He is tied to the legend of the last train heist, and is remembered in a recording that plays from a commemorative plaque.
Mystery
A man who claims to be Stye Sturgeon Principled was found at the historic locomotive, and admits to stealing the recording device behind a commemorative plaque. This would make the person over 155 years old.
Episode appearances
This episode introduces the name Stye Sturgeon Principled and the lore surrounding a historical locomotive monument, establishing the character during a discussion of the town's historical train.