BRAM "BULL" SHARKTOOTH
Islanders of Shimmering IslesDock Worker and Union Organizer
"A man's work is his dignity. Take that away, and you've taken everything.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Longshoremen's Hall, Port Aquamarine
- Civilization
- Islanders of Shimmering Isles
Appearance
• Physical: Massively built with the physique of someone who lifts heavy loads daily. His skin is dark bronze and scarred, his black hair cropped short. His hands are enormous and permanently calloused. • Clothing: Wears practical work clothes—heavy canvas trousers and shirts, both worn and patched. A leather belt supports his tools and a small club for protection. • Distinguishing Marks: A missing front tooth (bar fight); a tattoo of a hook on his right bicep; permanently smelling of fish and sweat
Relationships
- Family - His wife manages their household; his children work various trades
- Allies - Fellow dockworkers, sympathetic merchants, certain politicians who value labor support
- Rivals - Merchant houses who oppose the union, rival union leaders, corrupt officials
Personality
- Traits: Gruff but fair, genuinely cares about his fellow workers, suspicious of authority, surprisingly well-read
- Mannerisms: Spits frequently; cracks his knuckles when angry; becomes eloquent when discussing workers' rights
- Voice: Loud and rough, with surprising clarity when making a point
Backstory
Bram has worked the docks since he was twelve, rising from loader to foreman through hard work and determination. He's spent the last decade organizing the dockworkers into a union, fighting for better wages and conditions. His efforts have made him a hero to workers and an enemy to many merchants.
Daily Life
Bram's days are spent on the docks—overseeing loading operations, mediating disputes, organizing his union. Evenings bring meetings, negotiations, and planning for the next battle with management.
Story Hooks
- 1 Bram needs help exposing corruption in the dockworkers' union leadership
- 2 His foreign backers are demanding actions that would hurt his people, and he needs a way out
Narrative Value
Bram provides access to the working class, information about labor issues, and quests involving social justice and economic conflict; serves as a source of grassroots perspective. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════