VICTOR "VIC" SALTSPRAY
Islanders of Shimmering IslesHarbor Master
"The harbor is the heart of any port city. Keep it healthy, and the city thrives. Let it sicken, and the city dies.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Harbor Office, Port Aquamarine
- Civilization
- Islanders of Shimmering Isles
Appearance
• Physical: Solid and imposing with the bearing of authority. His skin is dark bronze, his black hair graying at the temples. His eyes are sharp and miss nothing in his domain. • Clothing: Wears the official uniform of his office—navy blue coat with gold trim, matching trousers, polished boots. A heavy chain of office hangs from his neck. • Distinguishing Marks: His voice, which commands attention; his hands, which gesture with authority
Personality
- Traits: Efficient and fair, genuinely committed to his duty, occasionally rigid, surprisingly understanding of sailors' needs
- Mannerisms: Checks his pocket watch constantly; speaks in official language; becomes more casual in private
- Voice: Deep and authoritative, with a hint of warmth when speaking to sailors
Backstory
Vic has spent his life on the water, rising from deckhand to captain to harbor master through competence and integrity. He's managed Port Aquamarine's harbor for twenty years, maintaining order in one of the busiest ports in Landorya. His knowledge of maritime law and custom is encyclopedic.
Daily Life
Vic's days are filled with the business of the harbor—managing docking assignments, collecting fees, mediating disputes, enforcing regulations. He knows every vessel that enters his domain and most of their captains.
Secret
Vic has been taking bribes from a smuggling ring to look the other way on certain shipments. He's terrified of discovery but doesn't know how to stop.
Story Hooks
- 1 Vic needs help exposing the smuggling ring without implicating himself
- 2 Someone is trying to assassinate him, and he needs protection
Narrative Value
Vic provides access to the harbor, information about shipping and trade, and quests involving law enforcement and corruption; serves as a source of official authority. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════