Riff/History

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In concept art, his name was "Spyke", likely to make it match Barb's as both names would have referred to pointy objects. Since the name was changed to "Riff", the pair's naming scheme was broken as a result.His original name can be seen here.A piece of paper covers the old name, revealing that at this point "Spyke" had become "Riff".
3D renders also feature models of him with an earring on his right ear and unshaven facial hair.https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Jlrqbm
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=== Past ===
At some point, Riff went to college. Riff was also hired some time before the start of Queen Barb's Rock World Tour by her as a "yes man". He agree for college credit purposes rather than money. He's present when Barb hires the Bounty Hunters to go after Queen Poppy who angers Barb by sending a glitter bomb card that exploded in her face.
=== Trolls World Tour ===
Riff was present throughout the tour acting as Barb's main drummer as he provided the beat that her songs played to. He even sneaks ahead of the other Rock Trolls to unplug the lights in Vibe City and thus plunge the Funk Trolls into darkness.
Riff continues to go along with Barb's plan at Volcano Rock City when Barb hosts her victory concert. When Branch bravely throw himself in the way of Barb's power cord and protects Queen Poppy from being turned into a Rock Zombie, Riff is shown to be shocked by this. Barb continues and converts the other Troll tribe leaders into Rock Zombies until she turns her attention back to Queen Poppy. Barb appears to have converted her as she tries to escape, but Poppy managed to block out the Rock Strings effects with gumdrops.
As Poppy confronts Barb on her behavior, Riff finally speaks up and states if everyone looks the same, how will anyone know their cool. This causes Poppy to mention the issue of how a good queen listens to her subjects, Poppy having had recent issues listening to others herself, thus putting Barb in a position where she herself must choose to either listen or ignore Riff.
Poppy smashes the Guitar to stop Barb but destroys all music in the process. The Trolls turn grey as they loose their music. This does not last long as the Trolls realize they can make music without the Strings now. Riff is seen playing along to the Classical Trolls in harmony with them as they use him as their percussionist section.
=== Trolls: Holiday in Harmony ===
Riff is first seen in the special picking which sweater to give for his gift with help from Poppy. He later appears during Together Now.
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Category:Character Histories