Tom Fuller
Thomas Fuller (a.k.a. Tom)
A divorced engineer and automaton augurer with a history of eldritch encounters. Tom recently moved to Belleview to reconnect with his father, Samuel Whitley, and start a new life with his daughter, Sara Fuller. Tom is the owner of an automaton repair business that he refuses to be ambitious about. He is a sardonic but good-natured, humorous, and doting father. His curiosity and stubbornness get him in and out of trouble.
Adoption
Tom was the son of two cultists of the eldritch Horror M'laadrigh. They were involved in a large attempted summoning stopped by Steward Samuel Whitley and others. Tom, a young teenager at the time, helped Samuel contain the situation and was later adopted by him.Life at the Capital
Samuel took a night shift to be able to spend some time with Tom during the day when he wasn't traveling. Other castle staff helped care for Tom in his absence, particularly retired royal educator Jeannette Shepherd. Tom initially considered following Sam into the Stewards of the Swords and entered preliminary training as he got older. Most other adjuncts ostracized him due to his past history with the eldritch. Henrietta Evans was one of the few exceptions and the two struck up a friendship. During training, Tom gradually realized his past exposure to the eldritch had left him with a sensitivity and vulnerability to its influence, particularly the influence of M'laadrigh. He was the only adjunct during a monitored field test to notice a Fiend's presence that the attending senior Stewards also noticed and dealt with. Tom recognized that having a Steward's instincts for the eldritch this early was not a good indicator of his chances to resist corruption later in his career and quit his training.Marriage to Pearl Sampson
Seeking something new from the lifestyle he couldn't ever fully join, Tom studied math and engineering at a college in southern Malbury. There he met Pearl Sampson, a wealthy art student who took an interest in Tom's odd background and enjoyed introducing him to high society. Tom was a grounding influence for her that her parents appreciated. The two had a spontaneous courtship and married. The communication and other problems of their relationship were exacerbated once Tom and Pearl had their daughter Sara. Tom quickly found that he had to be the responsible parent. Pearl adjusted poorly to motherhood and Tom, unable to change the trajectory of their life together, first separated and then divorced her. He took up a career as a carpenter, formerly a hobby, and tried to support Sara. He had and maintains a good relationship with Sara's grandparents and her uncle. Pearl never understood the finality of his decisions and has made repeated attempts to get back together or, failing that, get custody of Sara. he moved up north to Belleview.Experience with Augury
Tom learned Augury and automaton engineering from Samuel and deepened his skills in college. His ability to recognize problems with protective wards made him cross paths with his local Eldritch Anomalies Department, which felt familiar after his teenage years of being raised around law enforcement. He had a good relationship with the local EAD and occasionally lent a hand for some extra income. Upon moving to Belleview he started his own automaton repair shop and ward maintenance business, hoping it would prove more lucrative for Sara's sake.Relationships
Date of Birth
5th of May
Year of Birth
1875
35 Years old
Spouses
Pearl Fuller
(ex-spouse)
Siblings
Children
Hair
Dark brown, verging on curly
Height
5'11"
Weight
140 lbs
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