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Finnigan — canonical character reference

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Finnigan

First Mate, Helmsman, Heart of the Crew

Nationality
Canadian
Age
Late 20s – Early 30s
Build
Lean / Athletic
Episodes
11 appearances

“Why is this happening to me specifically?”

★ Biography ★

Finnigan is Cap'n Davo's younger first mate and, by most accounts, the reason the crew still has a functioning moral compass. He is loyal to a fault, barefoot by habit, and sees the good in everyone — including, inexplicably, the people who keep trying to steal the boat. He is an excellent helmsman. He is less excellent at sleeping through storms. He sees the good in every situation, which is either a virtue or a liability depending on who is currently boarding the vessel.

Notable Traits

  • Loyal & clever
  • Heart of the crew
  • Barefoot always
  • Sees the good in everyone

Clothing & Gear Canon

  • Linen shirt, usually open
  • Board shorts
  • Always barefoot
  • An expression of focused concern

★ Notable Quotes ★

"Yeah, nah. I'm not going to do that."

— Finnigan

"I would prefer we respond with SPEED, Davo. Maximum speed. In the direction of Singapore. Where there are LAWS."

— Finnigan

"INTERESTING is not the word I would use for a tentacle on our ROOF, Davo."

— Finnigan

"SHE TOLD A SQUID HER DRESS WAS DRY-CLEAN ONLY AND IT LET GO."

— Finnigan

"I am not nervous... You keep looking at the companionway. I'm checking the boat."

— Finnigan

"I'm going to speak of this to everyone."

— Finnigan

★ Episode Appearances ★

Episode 1: The Lazarus Island Incident — We stopped for a quiet sail. The charter boats arrived shortly after.
No.I
Episode 2: The Batam Bandits — Grey boat grey boat. You stop. We come to you.
No.II
Episode 3: The RSYC Otters — The Republic of Singapore Yacht Club has a raft of smooth-coated otters. This was not in the brochure.
No.III
Episode 4: The Giant Squid Incident — Wind, rain, poor life choices, and a giant squid with questionable intentions.
No.IV
Episode 5: Pulau Hantu — It was a full moon near Pulau Hantu, and the locals were exceptionally clear that we should not anchor here.
No.V
Episode 6: The Salty Crocodile — One15 Marina is a very nice place. The crocodile had not read the membership agreement.
No.VI
Episode 7: The Tioman Monkeys — Tioman Island is beautiful. The monkeys have known this for longer than you have.
No.VII
Episode 8: The Burning Treasure of the Bald Eagle — Some boats have stories. This one had paperwork.
No.VIII
Episode 9: The World's Most Honest Liar — At Nongsa Point Marina, Cap'n Davo met a man who claimed to have never told a lie in his life. This was the first lie.
No.IX
Episode 10: Barbadian Rum and Extremely Bad Decisions — Mount Gay rum has been produced since 1703. It has been responsible for bad decisions for approximately as long.
No.X
Episode 11: The Last Voyage of the Jade Lion — Every voyage has a last one. This was the Jade Lion's.
No.XI

Crew Relationships

Captain Davo

Captain Davo

First mate and surviving member of every plan Cap'n Davo has ever described as "straightforward."

The Lady in Red

The Lady in Red

Fellow passenger on the adventure. She brings books. He brings optimism. Neither helps.