Merlot Happenstance

Merlot Happenstance  
Appearance  
- Fantasy race: Human  
- Pronoun: He/Him  
- Age: 28  
- Voice accent: Smooth, slightly lilting, with a cautious tone  
- Height: 5'9"  
- Weight: 155 lbs  
- Hair color: Dark brown, slightly unkempt  
- Skin color: Olive-toned  
- Eye color: Deep brown  
- Example clothing outfit worn: A modest gray tunic and trousers, with a dark vest and a tattered green scarf that he nervously fiddles with  
Personality  
- Traits: Anxious, impressionable, guilt-ridden  
- Goal: To find a place of peace and avoid conflict, though his actions often lead him into trouble  
- Flaw: Easily swayed by persuasive people, particularly those he admires  
- Biggest fear: Facing Armando after the poisoning incident, or being caught by others for his role in it  
- One item they want: A protective talisman to keep him safe from harm and guilt  
- Pop culture influences: Loosely inspired by morally conflicted characters like Gollum from The Lord of the Rings or Winston Smith from 1984  
- Tics / mannerisms to help GMs portray them consistently: Frequently wrings his hands, avoids eye contact, and whispers to himself as if reasoning his decisions aloud  
Social Connections  
- Family members: None known  
- People they know: Armando Contenza Bilazno De Medici- Killed him b/c Morrow told him. 
- Social class: Poor  
- Occupation: Unofficial handyman, often working in under-the-table jobs  
- Combat class: Unskilled; avoids combat entirely  
- Where they sleep at night: Rotates between inns, empty barns, and friends’ homes  
Background / Personal history:  
Merlot Happenstance once admired Armando for his strength and composure but was convinced by Morrow, under a guise of friendship, to taint Armando's water bottle with a mild but deadly poison before their duel. Haunted by regret, Merlot is a timid figure, struggling to overcome the guilt of betraying someone he once saw as a role model. He often hides in the shadows, evading familiar faces to avoid being confronted for his actions. His life has since become one of anxious wandering, clinging to whatever work and shelter he can find to stay out of the spotlight.
Episodes
When A Tree Falls
Category:Characters