Gordon Wrinklebutt

Gordon “Screw Eyes” Wrinklebutt is the founder of the notorious Curl-Tail Crime Ring and the father of its current leader, Cornelius Wrinklebutt. Once a humble Spice Cigar runner, Gordon rose to prominence through shrewd charm, ruthless efficiency, and a fearless determination to protect the Wrinklebutt family legacy.

Nicknamed “Screw Eyes” for his mismatched and piercing gaze, Gordon is both feared and respected throughout the underworld.

Appearance

Gordon is a stocky, obese Shar Pei Canid with:

one brown eye
one ice-blue eye
a black eyepatch worn interchangeably over either eye
silver fur and heavy sharpening wrinkles
a cane he uses less for support and more for intimidation

His stare alone is said to stop negotiations cold.

Personality

Gordon Wrinklebutt is:

shrewd
charismatic
unpredictable
stubborn to a fault
fiercely protective of family
unexpectedly charming when it suits him

He is known for mixing humor with intimidation, often switching tones with disarming ease.

Early Life

Gordon was raised in the kitchen of his father, Mattius Wrinklebutt, helping at Stogie’s Biscuit House. When Spice Cigars were banned, Gordon watched their livelihood collapse.

Refusing to accept defeat, he began smuggling Spice Cigars to loyal customers — an operation that rapidly escalated from simple contraband delivery to full-scale black-market enterprise.

Formation of the Curl-Tail Crime Ring

Gordon’s success in Spice smuggling drew both allies and enemies. Recognizing the need for structure, he formally organized the smuggling routes into what would become the Curl-Tail Crime Ring.

Under his leadership, the Ring expanded into:

spice trafficking
illicit trade
protection rackets
prostitution
artifact smuggling
corporate back-channel deals

Gordon’s unique blend of ruthlessness and charm solidified his rule.

Later Life and Succession

After decades of criminal leadership, Gordon stepped down, passing the syndicate to his son Cornelius. He remains an advisor, often appearing at strategic meetings and overseeing ceremonial family matters.

His retirement estate is said to be filled with:

vintage Spice Cigar humidors
Scarred negotiation tables
antique Terran cattle brands
trophies from decades of underworld dominance

Reputation

Even in retirement, Gordon is seen as:

shrewd
cunning
dangerously insightful
impossible to intimidate

His sayings are widely repeated in underworld circles, often half joke, half threat.

Trivia

His famous quote: “You can outlaw the smoke, but never the scent.”
The scars on his face were earned breaking up a Spice warehouse raid.
His cane is rumored to contain a concealed monoblade.
Gordon is banned from at least six legitimate casinos for “aggressive negotiation.”