Ontro Cook

Ontro Cook was a Hoftian explorer who is credited as the "Father of Fordford" for his extensive exploration of northern Large Mouth and the western and northern edges of Lont. He lived in Elly's Smile, where he acted as mayor, chief of police, diplomat, and dad.

He was also one of the three members of the Fordford Leadership Board before his death.

Family
The Cook family is famous for their commitment to exploring the continent of Lont. Ontro's father, Gwedalier Cook, was the first man to set foot on Lont, and expanded it into the small province of Tancas (an area which is now Nelsonia).

Ontro's grandfather, Tanco Cook, explored the southern half of Yumba as a favor for Kandar. Since his exploration of this region it has yet to be advanced to the northern half a standstill remains at the border

The Cook Clause
The Cook Clause is a clause which details that all members of the Cook Family are allowed to continue exploring Lont. This was only agreed upon because of the offering of life-long sexual favors to Dorbalar Stansson.

Advancements in Currency
The Fordford Leadership Board, which was made up of Ontro Cook of Elly's Smile, Big Tuna of Hook Harbor, and Ripley Goddard of Volton, in its meeting on 23 Dechembruary, 1616, Ontro Cook suggested an advancement in the currency of Large Mouth, and, as he hoped, Hoft in general. He brought to the meeting around fifty thousand gold pieces "worth" of paper currency. In his pitch he mentioned that coins had constantly weighed down his pockets during his long journeys, and by moving on to paper currency, this issue could be eradicated and more money could be transported. Ripley Goddard was the first to respond:"'Okay. But what if I'm at a campfire, my money falls out of my bag, and it just burns and now I have no money? Did you think about that, Cook?'"Big Tuna responded similarly with:"'It's just too damn flammable, George. And coins are nice. Heavy pockets make me feel rich because I am.'"The bills were rejected. And only 2500 gold piece bills were printed, so they are not even used by the common folk of Elly's Smile.