★ James "Scooby" Scobie

James “Scooby” Scobie — Character Profile (Still Wakes the Deep)

Full name: James Scobie Nickname: “Scooby” Gender: Male Age: Late 20s to early 30s Height: ~5′10″ (1.78 m) Eyes: Brown Hair: Dark brown, curly and often unkempt Build: Slim to average — not imposing, but fit enough for rig work Nationality: Scottish

Appearance

Scooby looks like an everyday rig worker — approachable, familiar, and human in a way that makes the horror hit harder.

• Face: Youthful, expressive features with an easy smile when things are calm. His expressions shift quickly under stress, making his fear and concern easy to read.
• Hair & Grooming: Messy curls, usually flattened by a hard hat; light stubble or clean-shaven.
• Clothing:
  • Standard offshore oil rig coveralls, often worn loose and practical rather than neat.
  • Heavy boots, gloves, and safety gear when on shift.
• Posture: Slightly slouched, relaxed — the body language of someone not used to authority or confrontation.
• Overall presence: Friendly, unassuming, and very human — someone you’d chat with over a cuppa rather than fear.

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Personality

• Good-natured and kind: Scooby is one of the most genuinely decent people on the rig.
• Anxious under pressure: Not built for crisis situations; fear comes quickly, but he doesn’t abandon others.
• Loyal: Deeply cares about his coworkers and tries to help even when terrified.
• Talkative: Fills silence with chatter — jokes, rambling, nervous humor.
• Emotionally open: Unlike others, he doesn’t hide fear or distress, making him relatable and tragic. Scooby isn’t a hero — and that’s what makes him brave. He keeps going despite being scared.

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Role & Background

• A working-class rig hand, not a leader or authority figure.
• Known among the crew as friendly and slightly awkward.
• Nicknamed “Scooby” for his nervous energy and tendency to panic — a name he tolerates more than enjoys.
• When the disaster unfolds, Scooby is forced far outside his comfort zone.
• His vulnerability makes him one of the most heartbreaking characters during the rig’s collapse.

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Voice & Accent

• Scooby speaks with a strong Scottish accent, soft and informal.
• His voice cracks easily under stress, often rising into panic.
• Nervous laughter, rushed speech, and breathless fear define his delivery during intense moments.

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Themes & Impact

• Scooby represents the ordinary worker caught in extraordinary horror.
• His fear contrasts sharply with characters who respond with anger or control.
• He reminds the player that courage doesn’t always look strong — sometimes it looks scared and shaking.

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Summary Table

| Field | Details | | -------------- | ---------------------------------------- | | Full Name | James “Scooby” Scobie | | Gender | Male | | Age | Late 20s–early 30s | | Height | ~5′10″ | | Eyes | Brown | | Hair | Dark brown, curly | | Build | Slim–average | | Nationality | Scottish | | Appearance | Oil rig coveralls, hard hat, messy curls | | Personality | Kind, anxious, loyal, talkative | | Role | Rig worker | | Voice & Accent | Strong Scottish, nervous | | Core Theme | Ordinary fear, human vulnerability | general rig maintenance and drill duty crew