Artifact Intrigue: Who's Goods Are These?

Step into the shoes of Max Tinker, a quirky treasure appraiser who’s discovered a trove of exotic and bizarre artifacts that may or may not be cursed. Your mission? Navigate a bustling underground marketplace known as the 'Curiosities Exchange' to identify the rightful owners of these eclectic goods while escaping the clutches of eccentric thieves and rival appraisers. Engage in witty banter as you interact with a colorful cast of characters, solve cryptic puzzles related to each artifact, and unveil a hidden conspiracy that could shake the very foundations of the collector world. Can you decipher the clues and return the artifacts before you become the next target?