Full Name: Rami Dharma
Age: 50s
Race: Human (Moonshae Isles heritage)
Sex: Male
Date of Birth: 13th of Mirtul, 1307 DR
Place of Birth: Aboard The Wailing Wench, a pirate brigantine in the Sea of Swords
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Patron Deity:
Tymora, the Lady of Luck – Rami believes luck is what keeps a fisherman afloat and a pirate alive. Before every fishing trip, he tosses a coin into the water, trusting Tymora’s favor to bring him a good catch.
Profession: Retired pirate, now a fisherman and aspiring author
Class: Commoner – Rami has fully embraced the simple life, dedicating himself to fishing, storytelling, and sharing his knowledge with others.
Primary Language:
Common
Secondary Language:
Illuskan (Fluent) – Spoken in his father’s homeland of the Moonshae Isles and among many sailors and pirates.
________________________________________
Physical Description
Rami Dharma is weathered but hearty, with tanned skin from a lifetime under the sun and sea breeze. His dark brown eyes sparkle with mischief and wisdom, and his salt-and-pepper beard is thick but well-kept.
His long, dark hair, streaked with gray, is often tucked beneath his weathered tricorn hat, a relic from his pirate days. He dresses simply but practically—a sturdy vest, loose trousers, and boots worn smooth by the deck and shore alike. His most prized possessions are his fishing rod, a well-worn net, and a trusty knife, used more for gutting fish than combat these days.
By his side is Rhodes, his scruffy, sea-worn dog, ever watchful of the waves and the occasional fish guts tossed her way.
________________________________________
Psychological Description
Rami is a charismatic, easygoing storyteller, known for weaving truth and embellishment so smoothly that even he sometimes isn’t sure where one ends and the other begins. He trusts in luck, but he also trusts his own instincts—after all, Tymora may favor the bold, but the sea favors the prepared.
Though retired from piracy, he still craves adventure, even if it's just a tall tale told over a mug of ale. However, beneath the humor and carefree nature, there’s a sense of guilt—he’s done things in his past he’d rather not remember, and some nights, the weight of it all still lingers.
Likes:
- • Fishing at dawn
• A well-cooked catch
• A lucky coin flip
• A good story
• His loyal dog, Rhodes
- • Empty nets and stormy seas
• Swindlers who prey on fishermen
• Being called an “old salt”
Religious Views
Rami is a devoted but casual follower of Tymora. He flips a coin into the water before every fishing trip and believes a good catch is a sign of her favor. Though he respects Umberlee, he prefers to stay on her good side by keeping his distance.
________________________________________
Biography
Family:
• Captain Dhaval “The Dagger” Dharma (Father) – A feared pirate from the Moonshaes, presumed dead after a disastrous raid on a Luskan warship.
• Unknown Mother – Rami never knew his mother; his father always claimed she was "the sea herself."
History:
Born on the open sea, Rami was raised by pirates and lived the life of a buccaneer for decades. His father, Captain Dhaval, was a terror of the Moonshaes, but Rami was never as bloodthirsty. He fought, he raided, but he always found peace in fishing.
One night, after a particularly bloody skirmish, he abandoned the pirate life and disappeared to Faridun, where he traded his cutlass for a fishing rod. There, he found Rhodes, a scruffy dog with a nose for fish and a loyalty as fierce as any first mate.
Now, he’s working on his greatest treasure yet—a book, “The Angler’s Guide to Faridun.” It will detail every fishing spot, every bait trick, and every secret of the tides he’s learned.
________________________________________
Future Goals & Ambitions
• Finish writing “The Angler’s Guide to Faerun” – A book detailing the best fishing spots, bait techniques, and superstitions of the region.
• Open a Bait & Tackle Shop – A place where fishermen can buy bait, rent boats, and swap stories.
• Pass on his knowledge – Whether it’s teaching a young fisherman the best way to catch a sea bass or telling a newcomer how to avoid getting swindled, Rami hopes to leave behind something meaningful.
________________________________________
Heirloom Items
The Old Salt’s Rod
Description:
A weathered but well-maintained fishing pole, passed down through generations of seafarers. The wooden handle is smoothed by decades of use, wrapped in old leather that still carries the faint scent of brine. The reel is made of darkened brass, engraved with swirling patterns that resemble rolling waves. Despite its age, the pole remains remarkably strong, said to have never once snapped, even against the mightiest of catches.
Notable Features:
• Blessed by Luck – Rami swears this pole has an unnatural tendency to hook the best fish, a gift from Tymora herself.
• Unbreakable Legacy – Though worn with time, the rod has survived storms, shipwrecks, and even an encounter with a sea monster.
• Inscription on the Handle – The words "Fortune Favors the Patient" are etched in Illuskan, a lesson Rami learned well.
The Worn Tricorn Hat
Description:
A weathered tricorn hat, its edges frayed and its once-deep navy color faded to a stormy gray. The fabric is stiff with age, yet it still fits Rami’s head like it was made for him. A thin blue band runs around the base, embroidered with faint golden thread that once held a more intricate design—now long faded by salt and sun.
Notable Features:
• A Pirate’s Crown – This hat once belonged to Captain Dhaval “The Dagger” Dharma, Rami’s father. It was the only thing left behind after his fateful last raid.
• Fortune’s Favor – Some say Tymora herself has smiled upon this hat, as Rami has never lost it to the wind, nor had it stolen.
• Smells of Salt and Memory – The hat carries the faint scent of brine, oakwood, and distant shores, a reminder of the life Rami left behind.
The Fisherman’s Ledger
Description:
A leather-bound journal, its pages yellowed and ink-smudged from years spent near the sea. The spine is reinforced with brass, and a tarnished silver clasp keeps it shut when not in use. Though its cover is cracked with age, the writing within remains sharp, filled with notes, sketches, and records of countless fishing spots.
Notable Features:
• A Generational Guide – The journal contains fishing wisdom passed down from sailor to sailor, each adding their own notes, superstitions, and secret locations.
• The Whispering Pages – Some say the book flutters open to the exact page you need, as if guiding the reader to their next great catch.
• A Pirate’s Handwriting – Scattered among the fishing notes are coded messages and strange symbols, remnants of its time aboard The Wailing Wench.
________________________________________
Plot Hooks for DMs
1. Fishing for More Than Fish – A rare, near-mythical fish is rumored to be swimming off the coast of Faridun, and Rami is determined to catch it before he dies.
2. The Pirate’s Past – Someone from his buccaneering days has returned—a former crewmate, a long-lost sibling, or an enemy seeking revenge.
3. The Sunken Secret – An old map surfaces, hinting at a treasure of his father’s hidden beneath the sea. But is it gold… or something far more dangerous?