The staircase is spiral and made of stone. The stone is smooth and cold from years of friction. The staircase reaches multiple levels of the tower and is the only way up or down.
staircase, Inside Tower
mouse
traveler
I'm a traveler. Rather than settling down in one town, I feel compelled to go from place to place. I make money by carrying news from town to town, by bringing small objects to sell such as needles and lace, and by telling interesting stories. As soon as I have traveling money, I move on to the next place.
I'm just passing through, trying to sell my wares and the knowledge of things I have seen. Are you interested? I am curious. Do you have any scraps? No, I only have small trinkets that I've found on my way here. So you're hungry? Yes, I am always hungry. There is not enough food here. Would you like to come with me on my travels? It must be a hard life for a mouse.  I am a field mouse so, we will live in the fields. Suit yourself. If I can sell my trinkets, I could buy you some food.  Okay, I will go. Will you put me in your pocket? Yes I can. Do you have any special skills to help us sell this stuff?  I do have skills but I don't know if it will be helpful to you. If not, it'd be nice to know what you like to do since we will be travelling together. I like to sing about my wares to get customer's attention.  I can carry a tune of sorts.  I can even dance.