Scute grew up in the Azure District, the third son of a family of barge-polers and small-scale fishermen on the canal side of the area. Since childhood, the ocean attracted him far more than the pedestrian waterways of the city’s interior, and he found employment on a whaling ship at the age of 19.
Slightly tougher than his brothers, he soon proved his worth with his rusted old short swords, countering several pirate raids. When this became common knowledge, he found himself sought out by captains looking for decent protection from the frequent raids they faced out in the open waters. After many such jobs, he saved enough to buy the gear he still uses today.
His two swords, Phoebe & The Drinker, are never far from his side, and he moves fluidly in his mithral breastplate.
Scute loves his work, and has turned down offers of serving on several more affluent vessels in the Merchant’s District. The rough charm of the Azure life is an intrinsic part of him.
Recently, he’s wondered if serving on a long distance voyage might bring even more adventure. Covertly, he values his reputation as a protector, and hopes to encourage offers from more distant quarters. He’d probably turn them down, but it’d be nice to be able to have the choice.
