Character Profile
Tomas
Age 9. The one who leaps before he looks. Tomas is full of energy and heart — he'll skate out onto thin ice, overhear a secret he was never meant to hear, and keep a promise even when it costs him. He's learning that bravery isn't just about rushing in; sometimes it's about waiting, watching, and choosing the right moment.
Merhaven village The autumn bonfire The frozen estuary
Favourite Things
The village bonfire
Tomas loves the autumn bonfire night — the fireworks, the food, and being right in the middle of everything.
The frozen estuary
When the ice forms, Tomas is the first one out with his skates. He can't resist testing how far he can go.
Bird-watching with Lila
He'd never admit it, but the quiet dawn walks have taught him more than he expected.
His dad's hot chocolate
After a cold day outdoors, Tomas comes home to the best hot chocolate in Merhaven — with cinnamon.
Skills
Enthusiasm
Whatever the group is doing, Tomas throws himself in completely. His energy pulls everyone along.
Skating
He's the fastest skater on the estuary — sometimes too fast for his own good.
Loyalty
Tomas keeps his promises, even when they're hard to keep. He's learning that loyalty and honesty aren't always the same thing.
Learning patience
An early-morning bird walk tested Tomas like nothing else — and showed him that the quietest moments can hold the biggest surprises.
"Some promises are easy to make and hard to keep — and those are the ones that matter most."
— Tomas