The Rotting Pelican

"Portuguese" Fausto was a character aboard the ship Homer was recruited onto for public service. He had an obsession with flicking penknives in and out which he called his "thing".

Quote about him.
In the tavern whilst Homer is at sea.

Moe: "I have a strange feeling that Homer is in trouble."

Lenny: "And I've a strange feeling that a guy I don't know called Fausto is in trouble."

Moe: "Come on! We've gotta save Homer!"

Lenny: "And Fausto."

Moe, Lenny, Carl and Barney rush out of the bar