As a child he would be taken on by a crew of sailors travelling the coasts from port to port in order to make a living for himself and send a portion of it back to his family. He'd operate rigging, swab decks, and craft new parts for the ship, including tools and equipment. He didn't spend alot of time with then though he'd send letters to make sure they were alright, update them on current situations, and send payments. It was here he picked up his accent that makes him stick out like a sore thumb to other Highlanders. By 20 he'd been given the news that his parents had passed away of illness. In this case he decided to get off at the next port and take his payment in advance, and proceeded to roam the country side to seek his parents an a manor of respect. He'd head out into the world in search of somewhere that required his labour and skills.
