ScuttleButt Billy
Name Given at Birth: William James Forester
Nicknames: Scuttlebutt Billy
Hometown or where you were born: Isle of Skye, Scotland
Current Residence: The Crimson Revenge, well the crow’s nest anyway
Age: 22 Well on my way to bein an honorable man
Class: I’m a servant to travelers and thieves, I’m not sure if you can get any lower
What do you do, your main function in life/society: I do my best to keep the deck good and clean and I try to keep the Cap’n and Jenny out of trouble. I put up a mean fight with that mop of mine
Have you ever gone skinny-dipping / do you know how to swim: Well me Ma used to bathe me when I was naked but I try to keep me clothes on nowadays in respect of the ladies. I’m quite a good swimmer actually, it’s keeping my head above the water that gets difficult.
Do you make fun of people: I try to keep people in a light-hearted mood, I suppose if a pompous court peacock happens to be the focus of my humor then so bet it.
Favorite Color: I love a good Brown, It’s the color of wood, strong and useful just like me
Have you ever committed or been convicted of a crime: Well valuables do have a way of finding sanctuary in my possession but I aint never been caught taking what didn’t already want to be with me.
Closest friends/How did you meet: Well I suppose the Cap’n is the crew member I’m the closest to. I don’t know if I’d call him a friend though.
One Pillow or two: I just have one beautiful pillow that Jenny gave me. It smells just as sweet as her beautiful hair.
Pets: I call him Fluffy, the pillow that is.
Favorite Type of Music: Anythin you can dance to is tops by me.
Hobbies/Pastimes: Oh I love just frolickin about or talking with the common folk. Me Ma taught me how to dance real distinguished like too so I do love practicing for my wedding day.
Personal Hygiene: My mop, sea water, and good clean dirt are all I need. Besides, my aires keep the bugs off.
Favorite Food: I do love me some taters.
Are your parents alive, do you get along with them: I suppose they’re still livin. They were pretty old last time I saw ’em but Pa always said that happiness prolongs even the most difficult life.
If your parents are dead, when and how did they die: Did you not just hear what I said. I suppose if they are dead they just got to the end of their time. I hope their garden is doin well.
Favorite place to relax: Oh I love just lyin about in the crow’s nest and lettin the sounds of the water and the brush of the air wash me into dreams.
Favorite Holy Day / Why: I always have likes Thursday. Ma always said that the Thunder God Taranis blessed me with strength the day I was born.
Favorite Drink: I do love Mead. Me Pa made the best Mead in all the Isles.
What's your bedtime: You never know when you’ll be called to duty so I try and catch a few winks whenever I can.
What, if anything, do you usually wear on your feet: Well I normally go with naught but my bare feet but seein as it’s Harvest Festival I be wearin a beautiful new pair of sandals. I think they bring out the color of my eyes.
Are you married or single: I’m still waitin for just the right girl to come along and make an honest man out of me. Well I’m not sure about the honest part but Ma always said ladies like a man who can take care of things so I suppose one day I’ll be honorable in the eyes of a beautiful woman with long brown hair and a mean left hook and just maybe she’ll have a soft spot for citrus fruits.
Do you have a family / who are they: Just the crew. We all take care of each other as best we can I suppose.
Favorite Entertainment: I do love watchin Jenny teach men how to fight properly.
Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up: I always did love learning about the trees and herbs and all such green things.
Least Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up: Math. Have you ever tried making a math teacher giggle?
Favorite Sport: Sometimes I would lighten another of their valuable and then return them without ever bein noticed. I got quite good at it. Some say I’m the best pick-pocket in all the seas.
Most Humiliating Moment: Once I fell asleep in Jenny’s bed. She came in and found me all cuddled up. I didn’t come down from the crow’s nest for a week.
Proudest Moment: Earlier today I was allowed to dance with the ladies of the court. I hope I did well. I wish Ma could have seen me.
Craziest Person or silliest you know: Well other than me the craziest folk would have to be the Fae. Bein Immortal can really mess with your head.
What do you look for in the opposite sex: Hmmm, well I guess a fine girl has smarts, a strong body and a good story or two. I love when Jenny tells me about the latest bit of trouble she’s gotten into.
In our Hierarchical Society everybody has somebody "over" them, Who is your immediate "overlord" Well I guess Cap’n Kelley is in charge of my wellbein for now. I try to keep an eye on his surroundins so as no one can sneak up on him and catch him unawares. He’s a good man.
Favorite Sport to watch: I love watchin people chatterin away in conversation. I have no idea they’re sayin most times but it seems important enough to them. People talk so much and never seem to say anything.
Do you remember your first kiss: Me Ma kissed me on the forehead before sendin me off to sea. I haven’t had the honor of meetin a ladies lips yet but I hope soon I’ll be fit for marryin.
Do you keep in touch with your childhood friends: I didn’t have many friends of the human variety back home. Most folks just likes makin fun of me. I was too nice for my own good I suppose.
Where is your favorite "Vacation" spot: I remember once we sailed down to the warm waters of the Carribbean. The water was a crystal green and I just sat in a tall palm all day smellin the fresh air and listenin to the strange birds. It was like a dream.
Have you ever been overseas: Uh….Pirate….Duh.
Do you have Dirt/Mud floors or Stone: The Crimson Revenge be made of wood.
What is your bed made of: Good sturdy oak and my pillow Fluffy of course.
How many people sleep in your bed: It’s just me anf Fluffy although I hope one day to share my bed with a fine woman.
10 Things Everybody Should Know About Me:
1. I be one of the best pick-pockets around though I try not to steal from honorable folk.
2. Folks tell me everything bein as I don’t go blabbin about what I hear.
3. I may act a fool but don’t underestimate a man and his mop.
4. If you know what’s good for ya you won’t ever let me catch you touchin a woman in anger. I put up a mean fight when a lady is concerned.
5. I’v got quite a weak spot for potatoes, and beans, and fruit…Ok I just like food. Any food really. I’m actually quite hungry. Are you gonna finish that?
6. Even though I’m just a smelly pirate I’m one of the finest dancers you’ll ever find. Me Ma was once a lady of high esteem in the court before takin the simple life with me Pa. She taught me to be a proper gentleman.
7. Sometimes I’m just a silly boy but I hope to have a family of smiling children someday. I think children are the whispers of God.
8. I miss my parents terribly so. I hope one day my wife and I can go back to Skye and visit them.
9. All I really want is for everyone to be happy and smiling. I hate fightin but me Pa always said if you have to fight, Win.
10. I know something you don’t know. :-P