OTIS "OCTO" INKWRITER
Islanders of Shimmering IslesScribe and Contract Lawyer
"The law is a tool. In the right hands, it builds prosperity. In the wrong hands, it becomes a weapon.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Inkwell Office, Port Aquamarine
- Civilization
- Islanders of Shimmering Isles
Appearance
• Physical: Thin and pale with the look of someone who rarely sees the sun. His skin is almost white, his black hair thinning. His fingers are permanently stained with ink. • Clothing: Wears somber robes of dark blue, appropriate for his profession. A heavy chain of office hangs from his neck, marking him as a licensed scribe. • Distinguishing Marks: Ink-stained fingers; spectacles perched on his nose; a permanent hunch from years of writing
Relationships
- Family - His wife manages their household; his children are being educated for professional careers
- Allies - Fellow lawyers, merchants who value his integrity, judges who respect his knowledge
- Rivals - Lawyers who cut corners, clients who want him to bend the rules, competitors who covet his position
Personality
- Traits: Meticulous and detail-oriented, genuinely loves the law, surprisingly passionate about justice, occasionally pedantic
- Mannerisms: Adjusts his spectacles constantly; quotes legal precedents in conversation; becomes animated when discussing contracts
- Voice: Dry and precise, with a habit of clarifying every statement
Backstory
Otis was born to a family of merchants but discovered his gift for language and law. He apprenticed under the city's finest legal mind and now handles contracts for the most powerful trading houses. His attention to detail has saved clients fortunes and his reputation for integrity is unmatched.
Daily Life
Otis's days are spent in his office—drafting contracts, reviewing agreements, advising clients on legal matters. He maintains extensive records of precedent and law, consulted by judges and lawyers across the Isles.
Story Hooks
- 1 Otis needs help investigating a contract fraud that could collapse the entire trading system
Narrative Value
Otis provides legal services, information about contracts and commerce, and quests involving legal intrigue and justice; serves as a source of professional expertise. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════