Acumendrix

Acumendrix is a black Orz, a Dreamer, and a Warlord. He is played by Gage.
==Description==
===Appearance===
Acumendrix is a Huksang Orz, and as such, resembles a bipedal borzoi. He is tall and skinny, but walks with a hunch and a slight hobble. His fur is primarily black with rust accents, and also has a fair amount of graying. Its texture is coarse, but generally well kempt. He has a number of old scars and injuries across his body, the most prevalent of which is a mangled array of lashes across his back numbering at least several dozen. His face is somewhat saggy and mean-looking, with a heavy brow and a perpetual sneer. 
Acumendrix's penis is within his penile sheathe, which is typical of Huksang biology, and is only visible while erect. This has not yet occurred in the campaign.
Acumendrix bears the Brand of Reticence upon his tongue, which is a pale marking that looks like a triangle with an arrow pointing inward from each of its 3 angles.
===Personality===
Acumendrix prefers to speak in a slower and articulate manner, getting his point across with fewer words than some would. He seems to enjoy being in control of a group or situation, and frequently orders others to perform tasks. At times, he may begrudgingly ask others for advice or input, and even more begrudgingly compliment the efficacy of the advice if it was helpful. He examines problems in a primarily analytical way, and typically chooses the solution he believes is most likely to succeed, regardless of other risks or sacrifices. He also appears to have a slight aversion to filth, cleaning himself whenever possible or reasonable to do so.
Acumendrix's tongue brand prevents him from speaking while he is aware of 6 or more creatures of human-like intelligence that would be able to hear him. He can still communicate while in a group via whispering or the Message cantrip, but only does so when he feels he needs to be heard. Most often, he pretends to be mute among groups of strangers. 
Acumendrix has repeatedly expressed his belief that there is no hope in changing the status quo, that the world will relentlessly beat you down, and that you should thusly do anything you can to get ahead and ensure your own survival. To this point, he was a strong advocate for ambushing, killing, and looting Drick before even speaking with him for the first time. 
==Biography==
===Before the Final Days of the Contingency===
Acumendrix has recalled sparing details about his past after having lost most of his memories. He believes that he was once called "the Bastard" in his youth. He also remembers having upheld the Contingency as a part of a Huksang tribe, and that he spent some amount of time in the Holomund. He also had a lover who was soon to bear his young, though he cannot remember her name or what became of her or their children.
Acumendrix has recalled that he grew up in the city-state of Teth, and was happy to hear Atticus recall an event called the Fall of Teth, as Acumendrix seemingly harbors ill will towards the place. He did mention that he had respect for at least one person who lived there, though he could not remember who.
===The Final Days of the Contingency===
Acumendrix is currently a Dreamer, and managed to escape Black Gate with two other Dreamers. He currently wanders the Demimund with them, searching for a means to survive.
==Relationships==
===Atticus===
Acumendrix is often disappointed with Atticus's nonchalant attitude, but thinks that his magical abilities could prove useful. He also appreciates his willingness to take orders without question. 
=== Basil Creek ===
Acumendrix feels similarly to Basil as he does about Atticus. He often blames the youth of the two of them compared to himself as a source of his frustration with them. Differently from Atticus, however, Acumendrix has noticed that Basil can be more combative and questioning. This has led Acumendrix to slightly prefer Atticus to Basil. Though he would never admit it, Acumendrix has also noticed and appreciated Basil's capacity for innovative solutions in a pinch.
==Quotations==
* "Once you boys get to be my age, you'll understand."
==Trivia==
* Gage ran a poll in the Laughing Glitch Discord server prior to the start of the campaign to decide between the names "Acuitus" and "Acumendrix." The latter prevailed.