Edited for more info the more I thought of it!
On the way to work, I had another theme idea for an island!
It's probably been done to death, but I was thinking of a shipping/boat port island. Like a stop off for ships that travel with produce.
Can also be an island for ships that, lost, need help or running low of something for their ship.
This shipping port is more scandalous though. It's definitely a place for ships to come when needed, but the rep and islanders are greedy and don't give an easy trade!
Also most of the villagers and rep have connections; like what they prosper in, helps out other businesses.
The rep is the innkepper.
It's not a big inn as my rep rather keep their money to themselves; and won't pay Tom Nook. The upstairs is where the guests sleep, and if there are too many guests, there are beds in the basement - the stockroom, as the inn has a bar in the front of the house
Bella - She is the only one small enough to go into the mines, so she deals with matierals; mainly ore, minerals and stone.
Boris or Rasher - Deals in construction. If your ship is in bad shape, or it had sunk before you coudl escape, They are here to help you out. Works in wood and metal. And uses cranes and such to get the sunken boats out of the sea to fix or sell for scraps.
Cephalobot - Deals with more technical and electrical fixes. If your radar or systems are down, he's the octopus to go to.
He also helps Boris locate sunken ships.
Cheif or Wolfgang - Makes weapons and tools. He's the one to go to melt down materials.
- So these four are definitely connected when it comes to materials, so they do their best not to annoy them too much. -
Leonardo - Sells treasure maps, and other types of maps. May even make 'fake' maps. He is the navigator, so if you're lost, looking for the best way to get to your destination, or checking the weather for the sea, he's the right guy to go too!
Jacque - A good sea santy requires the best instruments, and this bird has good taste in music! Not many big instruments, more smaller ones.
What's that? Your instruments were fine yesterday, but now they're all broken? Jacque is always willing to give you a good deal on NEW instruments; plus discount if you sell him the broken ones for material!
Naomi or Kitty or Mathilda - Is your crew feeling unwell or injured? Taken them to the herbialist! Our bootleg witch is here to sell potions, but also medicine, ointments and well, we're not sure if she can fix a leg, but it hasn't stopped her!
Croque or Consteau - The only place that does food here, is the chef. Not anything posh mind you, but it's better than nothing! Best be nice to the only person who can serve you food and water!
Friga - Is the fruit and fish specialist. As a penguin she can dive for good fish or prune her orchid. She can sell fish and fruit to the chef, and fruit for the inns winecellar.
Monty - If you don't trust that your pricey items won't be safe on your ship as you sleep, give to Monty for safe keeping - for a high price. He also focuses on 'keeping money safe' and since he works with Tom Nook in that favor, he also helps out Timmy & Tommy with a lil market of interesting goods for passerbys~
They're all crooks in their own way, and do their best to destroy or steal from everyone who stays on the island.
Just need to know what to call the island and the rep innkeeper.