Post by Skipper of Otters on Jan 10, 2008 21:03:40 GMT -5
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Name: Skipper (of Otters)
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Species: River Otter
Occupation: Otter Chieftan of Mossflower, Defender of the Waterways, sometime resident and defender of Redwall Abbey
Physical Appearance:
Skipper is a burly male otter in his prime, with broad shoulders and a powerful rudder, or tail. He has the tattoo of a pike on his left bicep. His fur is a lovely chestnut color, tinged with lighter streaks of hazel. His eyes are a green-gold/hazel color, always sparkling with life and merriment, or glinting with fierce battle light.
Weapon(s): Recurved Bow/Arrows, otter javelin, sling/stones. Skipper is a dead shot with his bow and sling, his preferred weapons of choice.
Possessions:
Skipper is not a creature of many possessions, but he does carry his weapons, with a slingstone pouch at his waist and sometimes a simple dagger. He wears an otter tailring carved from pine, and a beautifully built recurved bow that was passed down to him from his father. When fully equipped, Skipper will wear his quiver across his back, with a sash or belt for his slingstone pouch and dagger, his bow slung across his shoulder and chest, and an double-tipped otter javelin in his paw. Sometimes he will wear a light tunic belted across the middle.
Personality:
Skipper is a light-hearted, merry creature. He loves a good joke, and is sometimes found to be mischievious. Loyal, brave-hearted, and fearless in battle, he is a powerful opponent. But Skipper, like most otters, is jovial even in battle. His laugh is bright and bold, matched by his regular pleasant baritone voice. The Otter Chieftan loves young ones, and will often join in their dibbun games. He loves the abbey, and considers it a second home to Camp Willow. Skipper will defend the abbey, along with his otter crew, against any baddies. He has a quick mind, though is often baffled by extensive riddles or puzzles.
Strengths:
Skipper is a highly skilled warrior, with unwavering honor and fierce loyalty. He is an excellent leader, and can normally get along with most creatures. His skill with the bow is well known, as is his accuracy with a sling. He is very strong, and has a keen, sharp mind.
Weaknesses:
Skipper does not do well with heights from trees. If required to, he will climb a tree, but prefers to keep his feet on the ground. He is not good at wielding a sword, and his joking manner can sometimes get him in trouble with the wrong sort. Another weakness is that he can't resist a good challenge, which can also get him in trouble. Skipper can't cook well.
History:
Skipper grew up in Holt Aldor, in the western reaches of Mossflower. From a young age he learned the ways of the warrior, and how to lead. Following his father's example who - though not Chieftan - was a great leader, Skipper became respected in the Holt. He learned the usual weapons of choice for otters, but also developed his skills with the bow, under his father's tutelage.
As Skipper neared adult age, however, he found that the life in Holt Aldor was constricting and, for him, boring. He craved adventure and exploring. And so, with his father's blessing, Skipper set off into the vast reaches of Mossflower and beyond. For seasons he wandered and learned, growing into a battle-hardened warrior. But he never lost his sense of humor or good heart.
Skipper spent several seasons at Salamandastron recovering from a terrible wound. He had been traveling along the western shores when he was attacked by sea rats. The burly otter barely escaped with his life with a spear in his shoulder. He hid from sight until the sea rats left, and barely made it a few leagues before he collapsed. The Long Patrol happened upon him and brought him back to Salamandastron. He spent a season recovering, and was invited to stay a while longer.
Skipper's footpaws finally brought him back to his home holt, and he settled down to live with his father for a season. Several times he proved his leadership and fighting skills during the war that swept Mossflower, and during a battle the old Otter Chieftan was killed. Skipper was elected Chieftan in his stead, and has thenceforth lead his Holt with a skillful paw, and proved himself in the eyes of his fellow otter.
Skipper and his crew are frequent visitors at Redwall, being friends to all of its inhabitants, and fond of its food. They help to defend the abbey in times of peril and also lend a paw when needed at any other time.
Relationships:
Trubb: nephew (dibbun)
Other:
Otter Crew (NPC's):
Name: Skipper (of Otters)
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Species: River Otter
Occupation: Otter Chieftan of Mossflower, Defender of the Waterways, sometime resident and defender of Redwall Abbey
Physical Appearance:
Skipper is a burly male otter in his prime, with broad shoulders and a powerful rudder, or tail. He has the tattoo of a pike on his left bicep. His fur is a lovely chestnut color, tinged with lighter streaks of hazel. His eyes are a green-gold/hazel color, always sparkling with life and merriment, or glinting with fierce battle light.
Weapon(s): Recurved Bow/Arrows, otter javelin, sling/stones. Skipper is a dead shot with his bow and sling, his preferred weapons of choice.
Possessions:
Skipper is not a creature of many possessions, but he does carry his weapons, with a slingstone pouch at his waist and sometimes a simple dagger. He wears an otter tailring carved from pine, and a beautifully built recurved bow that was passed down to him from his father. When fully equipped, Skipper will wear his quiver across his back, with a sash or belt for his slingstone pouch and dagger, his bow slung across his shoulder and chest, and an double-tipped otter javelin in his paw. Sometimes he will wear a light tunic belted across the middle.
Personality:
Skipper is a light-hearted, merry creature. He loves a good joke, and is sometimes found to be mischievious. Loyal, brave-hearted, and fearless in battle, he is a powerful opponent. But Skipper, like most otters, is jovial even in battle. His laugh is bright and bold, matched by his regular pleasant baritone voice. The Otter Chieftan loves young ones, and will often join in their dibbun games. He loves the abbey, and considers it a second home to Camp Willow. Skipper will defend the abbey, along with his otter crew, against any baddies. He has a quick mind, though is often baffled by extensive riddles or puzzles.
Strengths:
Skipper is a highly skilled warrior, with unwavering honor and fierce loyalty. He is an excellent leader, and can normally get along with most creatures. His skill with the bow is well known, as is his accuracy with a sling. He is very strong, and has a keen, sharp mind.
Weaknesses:
Skipper does not do well with heights from trees. If required to, he will climb a tree, but prefers to keep his feet on the ground. He is not good at wielding a sword, and his joking manner can sometimes get him in trouble with the wrong sort. Another weakness is that he can't resist a good challenge, which can also get him in trouble. Skipper can't cook well.
History:
Skipper grew up in Holt Aldor, in the western reaches of Mossflower. From a young age he learned the ways of the warrior, and how to lead. Following his father's example who - though not Chieftan - was a great leader, Skipper became respected in the Holt. He learned the usual weapons of choice for otters, but also developed his skills with the bow, under his father's tutelage.
As Skipper neared adult age, however, he found that the life in Holt Aldor was constricting and, for him, boring. He craved adventure and exploring. And so, with his father's blessing, Skipper set off into the vast reaches of Mossflower and beyond. For seasons he wandered and learned, growing into a battle-hardened warrior. But he never lost his sense of humor or good heart.
Skipper spent several seasons at Salamandastron recovering from a terrible wound. He had been traveling along the western shores when he was attacked by sea rats. The burly otter barely escaped with his life with a spear in his shoulder. He hid from sight until the sea rats left, and barely made it a few leagues before he collapsed. The Long Patrol happened upon him and brought him back to Salamandastron. He spent a season recovering, and was invited to stay a while longer.
Skipper's footpaws finally brought him back to his home holt, and he settled down to live with his father for a season. Several times he proved his leadership and fighting skills during the war that swept Mossflower, and during a battle the old Otter Chieftan was killed. Skipper was elected Chieftan in his stead, and has thenceforth lead his Holt with a skillful paw, and proved himself in the eyes of his fellow otter.
Skipper and his crew are frequent visitors at Redwall, being friends to all of its inhabitants, and fond of its food. They help to defend the abbey in times of peril and also lend a paw when needed at any other time.
Relationships:
Trubb: nephew (dibbun)
Other:
Otter Crew (NPC's):
--Balla: a burly female with a piercing, ridiculous laugh and a good sense of humor. Weapon of choice is sling/stones.
--Troutfur: Younger male otter, wears a carved tailring and has silver-speckled brown fur. More reserved than Balla or Greenback. Weapon of choice is bow/arrows and sling/stones.
--Greenback: a boisterous male, second in command to Skipper. Weapon of choice is otter javelin.
