Gero

Gero was a sailor who was mute and could only communicate through Tekan, a form of sign language native to Gi'teka and those who live on the Great Lake Gi. Gero joined the Seas the Day crew after sneaking onboard after they stopped in port at Gator Bay.

History
Gero was a fisherman in Gator Bay. He became mute shortly after he was born and learned Tekan from his parents, one of which was also mute.

Those born from Gi'teka, Gi'hobar, and Gi'repto are often born mute, or loose the ability to speak around the age of 2 or 3. As a result, any who live there learn the Tekan language of sign language. Gero was no exception. Even though he was born in Gator Bay, both of his parents were born near Lake Gi.

Born a mute, Gero was used to working either alone or with the few others who could understand Tekan. Gero would make his living as a small-time fisher, selling to merchants and adventurers who would pass through. Eventually Gero found a wife and was soon to have children.

Sadly, Gero's pregnant wife fell to the Goldandian Plague of 1434. Gero mourned her death for months. He began to loose interest in everything. He couldn't bring himself to fish or hunt, or anything that once brought him joy in life. He was lost, until one fateful day.

Gero watched as the ship, Seas the Day pulled into port. While they were in port, Gero snuck onto the ship, hoping to stow away and awaken in a new life somewhere. Gero was looking for change more than anything else.

It took a few days, but eventually he was caught wrestling with Baask over some meat that Baask had stored away some time ago. After much discourse, and the realization that Gero could in fact not speak, Gero took the time to teach Plum basik Tekan and explain how he wished to get away form it all.

After a long talk, and seeing how well he got along with the rest of the crew, Captian Purple Plum offered to let him join the crew officially.

Personality
Gero is very to himself, though this is arguably more due to the fact that most people cannot communicate with him. In reality, Gero is very thoughtful and likes to talk with others. He is active, full of energy, though often that energy is redirected onto others who may not be so appreciative of it. He enjoys adrenaline and the rush the sea breeze gives him. But most of all, he enjoys the feeling of freedom that sailing gives him, and the opportunities that he believes the future has in store for him along the Gate of Kah.