WALLACE "WALLY" TIDEPOOL
Islanders of Shimmering IslesAquarium Keeper and Marine Educator
"Every creature in the sea has a story to tell. My job is to help them tell it.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Marine Discovery Center, Port Aquamarine
- Civilization
- Islanders of Shimmering Isles
Appearance
• Physical: Solid and enthusiastic with the look of someone who loves his work. His skin is a medium bronze, his black hair graying at the temples. His eyes light up when discussing sea creatures. • Clothing: Wears practical clothing suitable for wet work—rubber boots, canvas trousers, a shirt with rolled sleeves. Everything is slightly damp. • Distinguishing Marks: His hands, permanently wrinkled from tank maintenance; his voice, which becomes animated when teaching
Relationships
- Family - His wife helps run the center; his children share his passion
- Allies - Fellow marine educators, researchers who value his specimens, children who love his tours
- Rivals - Competing attractions, officials who question his funding, activists who oppose keeping creatures in tanks
Personality
- Traits: Enthusiastic and knowledgeable, genuinely loves marine life, occasionally pedantic, surprisingly good with children
- Mannerisms: Touches tank glass instinctively; speaks of creatures as friends; becomes animated when teaching
- Voice: Warm and enthusiastic, with long digressions about marine biology
Backstory
Wally was born to a family of fishermen but discovered his passion for marine life as a child. He spent his youth studying sea creatures before establishing the Marine Discovery Center, where he educates visitors about the ocean's wonders. His knowledge of marine biology is extensive.
Daily Life
Wally's days are spent at the center—maintaining tanks, feeding creatures, leading tours, teaching classes. He's always working, always sharing his passion with others.
Story Hooks
- 1 Wally needs help acquiring rare specimens from dangerous waters
- 2 Someone has been stealing from his collection, and he needs help catching the thief
Narrative Value
Wally provides marine education, access to rare specimens, and quests involving marine life; serves as a source of scientific enthusiasm. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════