Post by kragjorgensen on Mar 20, 2011 13:56:03 GMT -8
Name: Arthur William Lambrick
Aliases: Arty, Bill, Skipper, Skip
Age: 30
Build: 5’8” tall and weighing in at 152 lbs. Arthur is very slim, and a bit lanky.
Origin: Grimsby, England
Occupation: Fisherman
Eyes: Green
Hair: Grey, some spots of white, trimmed and kept with minimum maintenance.
Scars: A few on his arms and on his chest from the battle of Jutland, but they are hidden by fur. He also has quite a few scratches on his paws, mostly caused by cuts from fishing equipment.
Fur/Markings: His fur is a mix of different shades of gray, somewhat mottled. Over the last two years, his fur has started to get lighter in color, with patches of white that have started to appear, and will likely grow larger as he ages.
Attire: Overalls a flat cap and a flannel shirt are his casual fare. He will also sport sweaters if the weather is cold. In very wet weather, or on the fishing boat, he will wear a sou’wester and oilskin coat.
Accessories: A rusted cigarette case that looks like it was dented by something, this case is more of a good luck charm, containing matches for his cheap corncob pipe. He picked up cigarettes in the Navy as an alternative to the pipe. Now that he’s back in the civilian world; the pipe is once again his preferred nicotine source.
WOC: He carries a Colt 1911. He was first exposed to the weapon during his time in the Royal Navy. He was impressed with it and bought one when he moved to the US. He also has a fishing knife, which he would only use offensively in the most dire of situations.
Appearance: Arthur carries himself in a rather unassuming manner not giving too much thought into what others think of him. He often has a smell of fish on him, which varies in intensity depending on how long he has been out on the boat, and whether or not he was fishing for cod or lobster. A cod fishing trip will usually produce a relatively minor odor, while equivalent amounts time fishing for lobster might cause a weaker cat to vomit at three paces, depending on the quality of the bait.
Personality: Overall, Arthur tends to keep his emotions on a tight leash. He is amiable, but gives less than most in terms of emotional feedback. He sees strong emotions as something to be hidden; these emotions can be used against him. Those he trusts enough to take out on his boat will see a very different picture. He is more open out on the water, possibly because he feels comfortable around the cats he is with. He is superstitious about many aspects of sailing. This is usually played out in habits like never stepping aboard with the left foot, or switching shoes and stepping on again if he had stepped on left foot first.
Special skills: As a strong swimmer, and a fairly experienced seaman, Arthur is quite at home on the water. He is calm and confident at the helm of a small fishing craft.
Weaknesses: Arthur lacks a formal education past the 7th grade, making him an easy target for smooth talkers and fine print. He is a bit of an introvert which makes it somewhat difficult for him to form close friendships.
Fears: There are two things that can cause his hands to shake. The first is the thought of getting lost at sea and dying slowly of thirst. The second is signing away his soul in a bad legal deal without knowing it.
Likes: Arthur's comfort food is Grimsby Style pickled herring. His favorite drink is two parts rum, one part water, and a squeeze of lime. A well-played song on the concertina is usually enough to get him to tap his toes, or dance, depending on how much he’s had to drink.
Dislikes: He can’t stand spicy foods. People who fail to give proper respect to the Sea are not welcome on his boat. Bananas are also not allowed on board the boat.
History: Born, raised and educated in Grimsby Town on the coast of Great Britain, Arthur had fishing in his blood. As a boy, he loved hearing the old men tell stories of exotic places across the sea, thrilling storms that shook their small fishing boats like toys and the raw excitement that came from finding a good herring shoal. After the 7th grade, he signed on as a deckhand to a herring trawler, intent on one day, owning his own fishing boat
During the Great War, Arthur was caught up in the patriotic spirit. He and many other young fishermen enlisted in the Royal Navy. After training, Arthur was assigned aboard the Battlecruiser HMS Lion attached to the Grand Fleet. He took part in the engagements off Dogger Bank and the Battle of Jutland in 1916. During Jutland, his ship took several bad hits from German Battleships. He was wounded in the blast that destroyed Lion’s “Q” turret, and spent the next few months recovering in a hospital.
When he was fit for service again, Arthur was assigned to the Battleship Queen Elizabeth. He spent the rest of the war attached to the Grand Fleet sitting in Scapa Flow or patrolling the coast. When the United States entered the war, Arthur met a like-minded fisherman from New England named James Scott, who was serving on the Battleship USS Texas.
The two of them became good friends and James convinced Arthur to come back to Boston after the war and work on his father’s fishing boat. Unfortunately as the war was winding down, James caught Spanish Influenza. When he died, he was buried at sea. As a dying wish, James asked him to go and tell his parents what happened.
After the war, Arthur said goodbye to his parents and siblings, and headed for Boston. He met James’ father, William who agreed to sign him on as a deckhand. Arthur worked as a Boston fisherman until 1925 when William retired from commercial fishing.
Arthur bought William’s fishing boat for $1,000. Unfortunately, he took out a loan to do so. He failed to fully understand the fine print, and found his debt to be more than what he could afford on commercial fishing alone. To pay off his debt, he started smuggling liquor and other contraband. He moved to Felidae, where his local contacts are most active while still having access to the productive fishing grounds off New England and Canada.
Love Interest: Arthur has mostly stayed out of the romance scene, he did have a relationship with James’ older sister. This really didn’t get anywhere and the two parted ways in 1924 on friendly terms. They still send each other letters occasionally.
Quotes: “If you keep screwing around, I’ll shove you in the next lobster pot!”
Theme Song: Humber Belle
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Aliases: Arty, Bill, Skipper, Skip
Age: 30
Build: 5’8” tall and weighing in at 152 lbs. Arthur is very slim, and a bit lanky.
Origin: Grimsby, England
Occupation: Fisherman
Eyes: Green
Hair: Grey, some spots of white, trimmed and kept with minimum maintenance.
Scars: A few on his arms and on his chest from the battle of Jutland, but they are hidden by fur. He also has quite a few scratches on his paws, mostly caused by cuts from fishing equipment.
Fur/Markings: His fur is a mix of different shades of gray, somewhat mottled. Over the last two years, his fur has started to get lighter in color, with patches of white that have started to appear, and will likely grow larger as he ages.
Attire: Overalls a flat cap and a flannel shirt are his casual fare. He will also sport sweaters if the weather is cold. In very wet weather, or on the fishing boat, he will wear a sou’wester and oilskin coat.
Accessories: A rusted cigarette case that looks like it was dented by something, this case is more of a good luck charm, containing matches for his cheap corncob pipe. He picked up cigarettes in the Navy as an alternative to the pipe. Now that he’s back in the civilian world; the pipe is once again his preferred nicotine source.
WOC: He carries a Colt 1911. He was first exposed to the weapon during his time in the Royal Navy. He was impressed with it and bought one when he moved to the US. He also has a fishing knife, which he would only use offensively in the most dire of situations.
Appearance: Arthur carries himself in a rather unassuming manner not giving too much thought into what others think of him. He often has a smell of fish on him, which varies in intensity depending on how long he has been out on the boat, and whether or not he was fishing for cod or lobster. A cod fishing trip will usually produce a relatively minor odor, while equivalent amounts time fishing for lobster might cause a weaker cat to vomit at three paces, depending on the quality of the bait.
Personality: Overall, Arthur tends to keep his emotions on a tight leash. He is amiable, but gives less than most in terms of emotional feedback. He sees strong emotions as something to be hidden; these emotions can be used against him. Those he trusts enough to take out on his boat will see a very different picture. He is more open out on the water, possibly because he feels comfortable around the cats he is with. He is superstitious about many aspects of sailing. This is usually played out in habits like never stepping aboard with the left foot, or switching shoes and stepping on again if he had stepped on left foot first.
Special skills: As a strong swimmer, and a fairly experienced seaman, Arthur is quite at home on the water. He is calm and confident at the helm of a small fishing craft.
Weaknesses: Arthur lacks a formal education past the 7th grade, making him an easy target for smooth talkers and fine print. He is a bit of an introvert which makes it somewhat difficult for him to form close friendships.
Fears: There are two things that can cause his hands to shake. The first is the thought of getting lost at sea and dying slowly of thirst. The second is signing away his soul in a bad legal deal without knowing it.
Likes: Arthur's comfort food is Grimsby Style pickled herring. His favorite drink is two parts rum, one part water, and a squeeze of lime. A well-played song on the concertina is usually enough to get him to tap his toes, or dance, depending on how much he’s had to drink.
Dislikes: He can’t stand spicy foods. People who fail to give proper respect to the Sea are not welcome on his boat. Bananas are also not allowed on board the boat.
History: Born, raised and educated in Grimsby Town on the coast of Great Britain, Arthur had fishing in his blood. As a boy, he loved hearing the old men tell stories of exotic places across the sea, thrilling storms that shook their small fishing boats like toys and the raw excitement that came from finding a good herring shoal. After the 7th grade, he signed on as a deckhand to a herring trawler, intent on one day, owning his own fishing boat
During the Great War, Arthur was caught up in the patriotic spirit. He and many other young fishermen enlisted in the Royal Navy. After training, Arthur was assigned aboard the Battlecruiser HMS Lion attached to the Grand Fleet. He took part in the engagements off Dogger Bank and the Battle of Jutland in 1916. During Jutland, his ship took several bad hits from German Battleships. He was wounded in the blast that destroyed Lion’s “Q” turret, and spent the next few months recovering in a hospital.
When he was fit for service again, Arthur was assigned to the Battleship Queen Elizabeth. He spent the rest of the war attached to the Grand Fleet sitting in Scapa Flow or patrolling the coast. When the United States entered the war, Arthur met a like-minded fisherman from New England named James Scott, who was serving on the Battleship USS Texas.
The two of them became good friends and James convinced Arthur to come back to Boston after the war and work on his father’s fishing boat. Unfortunately as the war was winding down, James caught Spanish Influenza. When he died, he was buried at sea. As a dying wish, James asked him to go and tell his parents what happened.
After the war, Arthur said goodbye to his parents and siblings, and headed for Boston. He met James’ father, William who agreed to sign him on as a deckhand. Arthur worked as a Boston fisherman until 1925 when William retired from commercial fishing.
Arthur bought William’s fishing boat for $1,000. Unfortunately, he took out a loan to do so. He failed to fully understand the fine print, and found his debt to be more than what he could afford on commercial fishing alone. To pay off his debt, he started smuggling liquor and other contraband. He moved to Felidae, where his local contacts are most active while still having access to the productive fishing grounds off New England and Canada.
Love Interest: Arthur has mostly stayed out of the romance scene, he did have a relationship with James’ older sister. This really didn’t get anywhere and the two parted ways in 1924 on friendly terms. They still send each other letters occasionally.
Quotes: “If you keep screwing around, I’ll shove you in the next lobster pot!”
Theme Song: Humber Belle
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