Simple Simon Rood

IMPLE SIMON ROOD is a large, gravel-voiced man with an elaborate waxed moustache (that he ‘twiddles’) and dark eyes. He dresses in eye-blinding motley, a wide-brimmed hat with multi-coloured feathers, and knee-high boots. He always carries a cutlass and has two throwing knives in the top of his boots.

Simple Simon is rumoured to be an ex-pirate, formerly a member of the crew of the Fanged Lady, a galley commanded by the infamous buccaneer Ozman Jacks. They say it was during his pirate days that he learned to cook salmagundi, a popular pirate vittle. The story goes that Simple Simon retired from piracy some five years ago with a comfortable amount of booty. He acquired this ‘old-age pension’ by convincing his shipmates to maroon Ozman Jacks and the few men loyal to him. Ozman’s treasure was then split among the crew and Simple Simon left the Fanged lady at his first opportunity, determined to put his pirating days behind him. He began his business simply for the fun of it, and has no wish to ever return to sea.

One of Simple Simon’s friends is Captain Destiny Malachite, and the two often meet in the Sailor’s Rest for some reminiscing and a cup of grog. Simple Simon seems to know a great deal about illegal activities in the City, but as far as anyone knows he never takes part in any himself. He might be a good source of information, though the incentive to reveal anything would have to be good.

Simple Simon is very content with his life and avoids trouble. Nevertheless, he is could be a mean man in a fight, being very strong and familiar with combat to the death.

‘Skeebo’ – spider monkey

Skeebo is Simple Simon’s pet and constant companion. He usually sits atop Simple Simon’s shoulder. Any attack on Simple Simon would cause Skeebo to assault the attacker with all the strength in his tiny body, clawing and biting savagely. Likewise, anyone who harms Skeebo would quickly find himself transfixed by several inches of Simple Simon’s steel.

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