 Tom is a shopkeeper, brother of Ava, and of Laughing Jack the pirate and nomad.He is a man of business rather than honor and unlike most characters in the series, stands on neutral grounds and will sell to anyone, regardless of allegiance.He claims to be the same person to everyone and that he does not take sides, but assists Barda, Lief and Jasmine on numerous occasions, as well as against his brother, Laughing Jack.