Dr. Bones

Ship's Surgeon, Wrestling Coach

Dr. Bones was able to complete medical school by committing 10 years of service to the U.S. Army. In that capacity he was assigned to Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders and was present at the Battle of San Juan Hill in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. After the battle Roosevelt awarded David a special Commendation for Bravery for the "gallant manner in which he risked his own life to save those of his fellow-soldier. Undoubtedly" continued the future president, "our victory in this battle rests squarely on the noble shoulders of this fine physician." This good relationship with Roosevelt was soured when David's behaviour became too rowdy for even the Rough Riders. David was asked to resign his post. This setback seems not to have bothered David. One suspects that he actually planned it in order to escape the watchful eye of his commanders so that he could wander the island nation secretly. Either way, when he finally left Cuba in a homemade boat, he carried with him a warrent for his arrest and such a quantity of Spanish Gold that the Cuban economy has never fully recovered. He returned home and joined the family business of treasure hunting and piracy.

He has since married and fathered a son. In order to provide a more suitable lifestyle for his family, he has returned to medical practice at the Big Hospital in Happy Valley. This does not seem to have dampened his affinity for piracy.