Faberto Vicary

42 years • Binary Bloom Station

Role in Story

Faberto is a minor character who provides exposition and background details about the goings-on at Binary Bloom. He can also act as a source of rumors or gossip about the crew of the Rusty Bolt or other denizens of the outpost.

Goal

Faberto's primary goal is to survive and carve out a comfortable niche for himself within the often-chaotic world of Binary Bloom. He dreams of one day leaving the pirate life behind and settling on a peaceful, law-abiding world.

Physical Description

Faberto is a man built more for comfort than combat. He has a slight potbelly straining against his grease-stained coveralls. His face is a roadmap of wrinkles etched by years under harsh suns and breathing recycled air. His thinning brown hair is perpetually slicked back, and his eyes hold a weary cynicism that reflects his time spent dealing with the rough clientele of the outpost.

Personality

Faberto is a cautious introvert who would rather tinker with comm equipment than socialize with the boisterous pirates who frequent the outpost. He possesses a dry wit that he uses to deflect from the absurdity of his situation. Despite his cynicism, he holds onto a flicker of hope for a better life.

Occupation

While his official title is "Record Clerk," Faberto's technical knowledge often lands him the responsibility of managing radio communications for the outpost. He can patch calls through the pirate network, decipher scrambled messages, and keep the outpost's comm systems operational.

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Habits/Mannerisms

• Faberto has a nervous habit of fiddling with a small, worn charm he keeps on his coveralls.

• He constantly sips lukewarm coffee from a chipped mug, his preferred fuel for long shifts monitoring the comms.

• When stressed, he mutters to himself in a language no one at the outpost recognizes, possibly a remnant of his life before piracy.

Background

Faberto's past is shrouded in mystery. He arrived at Binary Bloom years ago, a spacer with a shadowed past. Rumors swirl about him being a disgraced scholar, a former corporate drone, or even an ex-military officer on the run. The truth remains his closely guarded secret.

Internal Conflicts

Faberto wrestles with the guilt of his past and the monotony of his present life. He questions the choices that led him to a pirate outpost and longs for a life of purpose and intellectual stimulation.

External Conflicts

Faberto must constantly navigate the social minefield of the outpost, avoiding getting caught in the crossfire of drunken brawls or power struggles between rival pirate captains. He also fears his past catching up to him, forcing him to confront the demons he thought he'd outrun.

Notes

Faberto can be a valuable source of information for the crew of the Rusty Bolt, offering insights into the outpost's operations and the shady characters who frequent it. However, his cautious nature and fear of reprisal may make him hesitant to share everything he knows.