Ian Boothe

Rt Hon Ian Boothe, MP for Wilderbrook, is the current Minister of Transportation in the Waldonian government. A tall, stocky man in his 50s, Boothe was once a driver for Harris Travers during Travers’ time as a lawyer, mayor, and emperor. Despite his friendly, patient nature, Boothe is haunted by his involvement in the Waldhaven witch trials during the Nilbog crisis. After Travers’ abdication, Boothe disappeared before returning as a candidate for the Justice Party under Prime Minister Kyle Konrad.

Appearance:

Boothe is a tall, heavy-set man with short brown hair, clean-shaven, and typically wears a dark overcoat and hat. His posture and attire give him a dignified, though somewhat somber, air. His appearance contrasts with his generally friendly and approachable demeanor.

Personality:

Boothe is patient, friendly, and approachable, standing in stark contrast to his more taciturn colleagues, particularly the grim Vincent Raymond. Despite his kind nature, he is haunted by his role in the Waldhaven witch trials, a period of collective madness that overtook the community during the Nilbog crisis. In the midst of widespread panic and hysteria, Boothe, along with other judges, sentenced dozens of women to death by burning as part of a neo-puritanical cult. The weight of those decisions has left him deeply regretful, causing him to avoid confrontation and seek redemption in his more peaceful demeanor. Speaking with a subtle West Country accent, Boothe's calm presence makes him seem grounded, though internally, he remains conflicted by his past.

Career:

Little is known about Ian Boothe’s early life, but he served Harris Travers loyally for many years, initially as his driver. Over time, Boothe became one of Travers' most trusted associates, working through his time as a lawyer, mayor, and briefly emperor. After Travers’ abdication, Boothe disappeared from the public eye for a period before resurfacing as a candidate for the Justice Party, eventually becoming an MP under Prime Minister Kyle Konrad. After Travers' return to politics as President, Boothe once again served under him, currently as Secretary of State.