Tomas Cockes

Tomas’ father’s reputation as “the town drunk” caused him no end of embarrassment as a youth, but what came home every evening was worse. When he was old enough, he fled the family home and took up whatever jobs he fancied and drifted in and out of relationships, treating women like livestock. At one father’s insistence, he married the girl rather than face the consequences, but he was unhappy. His father-in-law used connections and got him a plum job as a manager, but he was unhappy. Several children were born, but he was unhappy. The only things that seem to fulfill him are fighting, money, and fame. Tomas fights, then spends on himself extravagantly. He wants to be seen about town, well-dressed and looking successful, rubbing shoulders and patting backs with people he desperately wants to impress. He fights again; he wins; he crows his victory loudly and proudly. Then he goes to the pub and drinks because he doesn’t know what else to do. You might see him there. He’ll gladly work for you. He’s anxious to get out on the road again because he doesn’t want to be at home with his wife and children. He never wanted it.