EDDY WHIRLPOOL
NaiadsGambler and Game Runner
"The house always wins in the end. The trick is being the house.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Floating Casino, a riverboat gambling den
- Civilization
- Naiads
Appearance
• Physical: Eddy has a shifty, nervous energy, always calculating odds. He's lean and quick-fingered, built for sleight of hand rather than confrontation. • Clothing: He wears flashy clothing designed to impress and distract, with hidden devices for cheating. • Distinguishing Marks: A lucky coin he flips constantly, numerous debts and enemies.
Relationships
- Family - Estranged - they disapprove of his lifestyle
- Allies - Fellow gamblers, casino owners who value his skills
- Rivals - Those he's cheated, creditors, competing game runners
Personality
- Traits: Charming when winning, desperate when losing, surprisingly skilled, always in debt
- Mannerisms: Flips his lucky coin, calculates odds out loud, sweats when nervous
- Voice: Smooth and persuasive when running a game, high-pitched when losing
Backstory
Eddy discovered his talent for games of chance as a young naiad and has been gambling ever since. He's won and lost fortunes multiple times, always believing his next big win is just around the corner.
Daily Life
Eddy runs games at the Floating Casino, using his water magic to subtly influence games in his favor. He spends his winnings on debts and luxury, always one step ahead of his creditors.
Secret
He's developed a gambling addiction that has him deeply in debt to dangerous people.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help with a high-stakes game that could clear his debts or destroy him
- 2 His creditors are closing in, and he needs to escape or make a deal
Narrative Value
Source of gambling games, information broker, quest giver for heist missions ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════