Buccaneer Bay families / households
New families (part 1)
Pioid (36*54) §3.400 Difficulty: 2
Tobias O. Pioid, Homer (dog)
Tobias hated people since childhood in busy Bridgeport. He only ever wanted peace and a dog. As soon as he could, he moved to Buccaneer Bay to work as a lighthouse keeper with his loyal dog Homer. Then the local politicians had the bright idea to automate the lighthouse and suddenly Tobias had all time in the world for long beach walks – and became an accidental lifeguard after the quirky AI started sending boats into trouble. Now he reluctantly saves idiots from drowning while trying to enjoy quiet time with Homer. He still doesn't like people. He just keeps pulling them out of the sea anyway.
Timberhill (40*40) §8.500 Difficulty: 5
AJ Timberhill, Malika Timberhill, Abdul Timberhill, Jamal Timberhill, Amira Timberhill
AJ was a sworn bachelor who spent years traveling the world without care, until one trip to Al Simhara where he met Malika and fell hopelessly in love. He returned home not with souvenirs, but with a wife. Determined to make Malika feel at home, AJ single-handedly built her a palace with more than enough room for a big family he suddenly wanted. What started as a carefree adventurer's life has turned into domestic bliss. Locals still find it suspicious how quickly the eternal wanderer traded his freedom for diapers, power tools, and very large mortgage.
Keelhaul (20*20) §2.000 Difficulty: 1
Kara Keelhaul
Kara was barely an adult when she gave birth to her daughter, desperately hoping the baby would fix her turbulent relationship. It didn't. Her partner's shady dealings led to constant fights, until one day Kara came home from work to find the house completely empty. No note, no goodbye – just silence where her partner and baby daughter used to be. For years she searched tirelessly, clinging to every possible lead, only to slowly have her hope crushed. She had finally started to accept that she might never see her daughter again... until the hurricane survivors from Crimson Cliffs were brought ashore. One young woman among the evacuees looks hauntingly familiar. And that tiny spark of hope has been lit once more.
Runnerup (30*30) §7.600 Difficulty: 4
Larry Runnerup, Alana Runnerup, Leah Runnerup, Scarlett Runnerup, Ginger (cat)
Larry joined the military expecting glory, but on Buccaneer Bay his biggest victory has been the legendary Great Rat War. He proudly tells anyone who'll listen how he single-handedly drove the town's massive rodent infestation away – though many locals insist it was actually the family cat who deserves the medal. While Larry defends his honor (and grills on weekends), his wife Alana prefers relaxing on the beach, far away from her busy work life. Their older daughter has fully embraced island nightlife, while little Scarlett is happiest in the company of Ginger, who clearly runs the household. In the end, Runnerups are the picture of perfect island family: one bored soldier, one sun-loving mother, one party girl, one cat lady in training, and a cat who probably won the war.
Roomies (40*26) §6.000 Difficulty: 4
Russ Miller, Muriel Bong, Regina Phalange, Ken Adams, Mona Miller, Raquel Gray
Lively group of six friends who originally came to town to support Russ, who had been invited to give a lecture about viruses spread by monkeys – a topic he knows way too much about. What was supposed to be a short visit turned into something permanent when the whole gang fell head over heels for the island's laid-back vibe. Now they all live together in one big, noisy house filled with constant banter and an endless supply of inside jokes. From Russ's monkey facts and Mona's obsessive cleaning habits to Muriel's sarcasm, Ken's endless hunger, Regina's eccentric ideas, and Raquel's everyday drama – the Roomies have brought a little bit of big city chaos to Buccaneer Bay.
Saltbeard (30*20) §16.000 Difficulty: 2
Gulliver Saltbeard, Ophelia Saltbeard
Gulliver – a direct descendant of the infamous ”Iron Fist” Saltbeard – inherited both the family name and the ruthless ambition that came with it. A master of elbow politics, he has clawed his way to the top of Buccaneer Bay's leadership with little regard for anyone else's feelings. Ophelia, a former bartender, saw something special in the much older Gulliver years ago – mostly his wallet. While Gulliver places enormous pressure on their son to follow in his footsteps and secure the family's legacy, Ophelia calmly waits for the day the inheritance finally lands in her lap. Together they form one of the island's most calculating power couples – cold, strategic, and always playing the long game.
Legacy (30*31) §8.500 Difficulty: 3
Roman Saltbeard, Lorelei Saltbead, Malcolm Saltbeard
Roman did everything right on paper. Perfect grades, top honors at university, high school sweetheart by his side, and a son born shortly after the wedding. Just as his father expected, he followed straight into politics, following the family playbook to the letter. Yet every evening Roman picks up his guitar, lost in dreams of rock stardom – a passion his father considers nothing but a foolish waste of time. Lorelei, a strong-willed firefighter who marches to her own drum, couldn't care less about the Saltbeard family image. She quietly hopes Roman finds the courage to follow his own path – not just for his sake, but so Malcolm doesn't have to grow up carrying the same heavy weight of expectations that has defined Roman's entire life.
Blackthorn (30*20) §6.200 Difficulty: 3
Eliza Blackthorn, Benjamin Blackthorn, Ana Blackthorn
Eliza – a strict, no-nonsense police officer who lives by rules, discipline, and good manners – dreams of having more children, but right now she's fully focused on hunting down a cunning hacker who's been leaking sensitive local government documents. Benjamin plays the part of the devoted family man, but there is a restlessness in him – a quiet belief that life might be more exciting somewhere else. Still, he stays, largely for their daughter. The thought of shattering her world keeps him anchored, at least for now. On the surface they're a solid law-abiding family, but beneath that surface, secrets are quietly simmering.
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