Gumbo Pete

Swamp goblin and sometimes pole boat tour guide of the Atchawalla Swamp. He was raised by Ma, Mama, and Mamama in Padgti Village. Is missing many teeth. Wears a copper kettle on his head. Likes to point out gators as they pole by them, which are often invisible to his boat guests. Doesn't know what putt-putt, golf, or lawns are. Comfortable with the concept of swamp leeches, rightfully wary of snapping turtles. 
Adventures: 
* A Bully Good Time
Excerpt from the novel A Bully Good Time: 
“On the water again,” sang Gumbo Pete as he poled his way downriver. At least, the others could only assume that he was singing. His voice was so rough that it scratched up any tune that might enter. But the little goblin didn’t seem to notice; he was busy bracing himself against the pole and bringing the boat forward.
“Would you like some help?” Manford asked.
“What? Eh. No.” Gumbo Pete shook his head vigorously. The copper kettle shifted and slightly squashed his left ear. As he pushed it back in place, he asserted, “I’m doin’ fine. Besides. You might run us into the bank. Uh, thanks though.”
Pidge watched him navigate around a fallen tree in the water. “So, Gumbo Pete?”
“Yeah?”
“Is your first name… Gumbo?”
“Ah!” He poised the pole out of the water and cackled. “No. My name’s Pete. Gumbo is a title,” he added, as if it was obvious. “You know: Mayor, Doctor, Professor…” he waved his hands promptingly. “Gumbo…”
“Right,” said Pidge. “Of course.”
“So he’s giggin’.” Gumbo Pete jerked a thumb at Manford. “What’re the rest of y’all doing? Y’know, you can gig too. It’s not just for the gents. Dunno where you come from, but down here we’ve got ee-qual-it-tee!”
Pidge hesitated. “Well. You know how people have been going missing?”
He gave her a suspicious look. “It’s got nothing to do with the Padgti people. Now hear. If you’re fixin’ to go start some trouble-”
“We’re really not,” said Manford. “We just want to know what’s happening.”
The goblin considered this, ears flapping. “Huh. Me too. Swamp’s quiet these days. The wrong kinda quiet, too. But here. Listen for yourself.”
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