Merryshadow

Self Proclaimed Champion of the Forest Merryshadow

Son of the Sheriff, Merryshadow evades repercussions when repercussions are due... A mischievous and exciting halfling with roguish tendencies and an infectious laugh is the bane and excitement of the town of Riverdale

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Halfling, Nimble

Body Features

various scars from battles with the goblins and animals of the land

Facial Features

Small 'x' like scar underneath his left eye Black Hair, Tan Skin, Green Eyes

Identifying Characteristics

Ear piercings & necklace made of various animal and goblin bones

Physical quirks

Shifty, but jovial in his steps

Special abilities

Mild Kleptomaniac with a penchant for mischevious activities Crafty with his sleight of hand abilities

Apparel & Accessories

Black leather armor and a cloak made of various forest leaves & animal hides from his hunting conquests

Specialized Equipment

Two short swords with hilts crafted of Goblin Femur bones Longbow (wishes it were made from the wood of the tree of life and sinew from a legendary beast)

Mental characteristics

Personal history

On the outside, Merryshadow is filled with unbound joy mixed with a touch of mischief and subterfuge. That's his recipe for success. Well, most of the time anyways. Sometimes, there is more of one and less of the other. As long as he can remember, Merryshadow knew that his laugh was infectious. Whenever he got into trouble for pranking his kinfolk, he would laugh it off and others had no choice but to follow suit, regardless of the underlying reason. He's a constant winner for the "The Best Laugh in Rivervale", and is revered by halflings of all ages for lifting spirits even during times of sadness and pain.
Yet, something lurks within Merryshadow. There is a need for impulsivity that he can hardly control. For instance, when honey and jumjum juice, he will do what needs to be done to get it in his belly. This is how he learned to embrace the shadow, for Merryshadow is a compulsive pie thief.
As he grew, Merryshadow embraced his inner strengths, not just his god given gift of laughing. His father, Sheriff Roglio, would sometimes put him to work keeping track of visitors, encouraging him to practice his skill with stealth. Additionally, he became an adept gambler and would often bust cheaters, which of course, is encouraged in The Fool's Gold, the towns central inn.
He earns his coin through exploiting others that were not as skilled at gaming. Never so much to anger another, rather, just enough to keep his belly full and dagger sharp.
Let's speak for a moment on daggers. Merryshadow is not afraid to use them, when there is a need. And when he travels into The Thicket, the need is real. Here, while foraging for herbs as an budding alchemist, he would often encounter goblins and on occasion, corrupted wildlife.
As a result, he would occasionally find trinkets on the goblins, ones that he would either discard or sell. That is until one day, he found a crystalline doorknob in a goblin pouch. Clearly, it's of some value, and the light glow to it indicated that it was probably magical. It was warm to the touch, and felt comfortable in his hand. He thought better of sharing it's discovery and he has kept it in secrecy ever since, longing for more, but not sure who to share it's discovery with.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Become a legendary hunter and thief. Prove to everyone in the Misty Thicket he is comparable if not better than Thistlefoot, the man, the myth, the legend.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Very good at gambling, but doesnt know when to quit

Likes & Dislikes

Loves pie Dislikes goblins

Virtues & Personality perks

quick to act & usually has a plan regardless of how sure he is of it cunning and decisive, but quirky and reckless depending on his mood and the weather

Vices & Personality flaws

Mild Kleptomaniac cant resist a good meal or drink loves to insert himself into situations

Personality Quirks

has an infectious laugh and has difficulting remaining serious in certain situations

Hygiene

attempts to create musks from animals he's hunted, creates concotions and perfumes in his spare time aside from one of his true passions which is herbalism and alchemy. Creating potions, poisons and poultices.

Social

Contacts & Relations

The traveling halfling group of Riverdale and it's occupants

Family Ties

Sherrif Roglio is my dad

Religious Views

Bristlebane

Social Aptitude

Eager to make friends, but can be reclusive depending on his mood

Mannerisms

Always happy and excitable with an infectious laugh, but will stand on business when necessary

Hobbies & Pets

Klepto, Foraging, Hunting, Gambling & Pranks

Speech

Speaks Common, Halfling, Goblin

Wealth & Financial state

Modest potentially wealthy depending on his gambling habits

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Alignment

Chaotic Neutral

Honorary & Occupational Titles

self proclaimed champion of the Riverdale forest

Age

20

Birthplace

Riverdale

Current Residence

Riverdale

Gender

Male

Eyes

Green / Agate

Hair

Black

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Tan

Height

4ft

Weight

100lbs

Quotes & Catchphrases

"Im stealthier than the mist when were in the 'thick-et' of it."