Lenny Thornwood

## History

Lenny was born from another Forn that had passed away, lost to time in a tranquil grouping of trees. He emerged at dusk as a slight wind blew fruits off branches creating light thuds on the verdant grass. Thus it began, a new life entered the Realm to fend for itself. Of course Lenny had no name at the start of his existence. That came much later, when he immersed himself more in civilization. But for now, he would carry on a leisurely life in the woods.

Lenny noticed that most life stayed away from his little patch of trees. He also noticed that anything partaking of the fruits would stop moving soon after ingestion. Lenny reckoned that these fruits were poisonous and that he also could grow similar fruits on himself. Maybe this was because he came to being in this patch of trees, or the one who came before him was of this breed. Nonetheless, it was of little consequence to Lenny. He just wanted to laze in the sun and enjoy the feeling of rain or wind on his bark.

So it carried on like that for many nights. That was until Lenny started noticing plumes of smoke within the woods he travelled through. He was perplexed as he had never seen activity like this anywhere nearby his tranquil patch of trees and verdant grass. So why now? Struck with curiosity, Lenny sent to see what this was all about. Upon arriving nearby the source of the smoke, he blended in with a bush and observed what was in front of him. It seemed to be a camp of bipedal creatures he’d never seen before. Some were small and others quite towering. They were fiddling with some weird metal stringed contraptions. They were producing a strange cacophony of sound, but it wasn’t unpleasant to Lenny. He’d never heard anything like it, but it was quite enamoring.

Lenny stayed awhile in his bush, just enjoying the beautiful sounds that were melding together in the thicket. Without realizing though, a figure had approached Lenny from behind and took notice of him. Lenny slowly turned his head around after noticing a presence and was met with a medium build muscular man with pointy ears. The man spoke saying, “Hello buddy, it’s a rare sight you Forns.” Lenny somehow understood the language and spoke back, “Hi sir, I was just listening, and I hope you don’t mind. I don’t mean any harm.”

The muscular Dwelf gave a slight chuckle and motioned for Lenny to join the people playing, “Come Forn, you’ll be able to hear better up close.” Lenny moved closer walking side-by-side with the man. Upon approaching, the group took notice saying what Lenny thought was the muscular man’s name and then some explanation as to what was happening. Lenny sat down and learned that this group was a band that would take jobs at higher class noble parties that had what the group called a “finer taste”. To make things short and sweet, they were a metal band. The low, heavy, and guttural playing that was so pleasing to Lenny, may not be to the next tree guy you meet. But Lenny had nothing to compare it to and thus began it all. The group invited him to travel with them, thinking he would make great company and possibly help with getting more gigs. It’s not every day you see a Forn, nor one that’s part of a band.

So Lenny accepted and said goodbye to his home in the woods, perhaps one day he would return to sow a seed for the next Thornwood. For some reason that was what he remembered being called, or maybe the one before him was called something like that. Either way, that would be his last name. His first was chosen after his new bandmates were throwing options at him as they were getting sick of him not having a name. They were very surprised when he wanted to be called ‘Lenny Thornwood’ though. They told him the last name was pretty hardcore and that he should use it as a stage name.

Lenny integrated pretty quickly into his new setting. He learned the name of the muscular Dwelf, a drummer apparently. His stage name was Frazzle and he was very welcoming, but definitely intense when they would play. Lenny also met their lead singer Makro, bass-man Donny, and lead on the strings Ila. They told Lenny that he should try and do some singing as the way he formed sound produced a sort of raspy voice. Perfect for their type of music. So Lenny got singing lessons from Makro and realized he, as they would say, had the gift. The band ‘Silent Wood Society’ would gain even more traction after picking up Lenny. Everybody loved the heavy vocals from the new member Thornwood. The band was thriving, enjoying life, and landing even better gigs. Their most recent request was from the Eccholett King. A revered Dwarven King known for his parties. So the band set out after receiving the invite and brought along the entire crew to setup on the big stage.

They were welcomed warmly and were able to personally meet King Eccholett himself! He was very excited as he had heard great things about the *Silent Wood Society*. Lenny and the band got ready setting up and testing their sound setup, mics, and etcetera. That was when a Kobold in a roadie uniform came up to Lenny and said he was a huge fan and knew where they could score some top quality booze after the show. Lenny was all for it and went to find the Kobold gentleman after the show further into the keep to somewhere that looked almost like a vault door. Lenny asked how there would be booze they could get in the vault and as soon as he got the last word out, the Kobold pulled out a stick of dynamite while displaying a dastardly grin. The vault door was blown open and magical alarms were sounded. The Kobold rushed in while Lenny was dazed and knocked down by the shrapnel from the vault door. The Kobold dragged Lenny into the vault and started looting gold. There was a faint mewing from some sort of cat which seemed to heavily interest the Kobold as he snatched it up with his sack. While the Kobold was occupied with the cat, Lenny got up and charged him knocking him down with a sucker punch. Right as Lenny was about to strike him again, the Kobold spoke up convincing Lenny that the guards would be after them both and that they need to escape. Lenny still partially dazed, let the Kobold get up as he threw another explosive at the back wall opening it up enough to escape. The Kobold yelled at Lenny to grab some gold and held his hand out. Lenny annoyed grabbed some gold and slapped the Kobold's hand away running out with him. The Kobold lead Lenny to a blacksmithing shop as they sat down at a table. They argued as Lenny grabbed the Kobold over the table as a guard came in and immediately charged the two. Lenny jumped to the side as half the Kobolds arm was slashed off by the guard. The last thing Lenny saw was a rope on the wall getting cut and the Kobold impaling the guard.

Some time after, Lenny awoke with a dented head dazed and looking around confused as all he saw was a roughed up shop with a dead guard. He saw a trail of blood and in his daze stumbled, following it. He slowly wobbled into an alley as he saw a Kobold that seemed vaguely familiar trying to tie off a wound. The Kobold spoke up and acted friendly while saying the name 'Lenny' and that Lenny had stolen a king's cat and treasure, saying that they needed to flee the city immediately. Lenny was convinced and followed along as they slunk through the night, leaving the town. Lenny learned that the Kobold's name was Koruto and they became quite the pair of thieves. Doing job after job and amassing a large amount of wealth. But unfortunately, they always had to flee or stash their treasures due to the heat on their backs. This was around the time Koruto was getting sick of having to do so and brought up a job they had been offered by a Gnome named Watt Mog that required a big investment but would pay off pretty well. Koruto sent a raven off and the pair started their trek to Roetown.

## Characteristics

### Personality

Self-serving but friendly. Cocky but doesn't remember much about himself or his past. Basically joined at the hip of Koruto.

### Appearance

A humanoid tree with small fruits growing on him. A nice tan wood with a cool hairstyle made from vines. He wears spikey pauldrons and bracelets.

## Character Inventory

* Class / Bandito
* Cornerstone / Lost/Smith
* Attribute / Feeble

Passives* Passive / Acidic Saliva

Abilities* Wizard / Pyroblast
* Rouge / Masochism
* Bard / Divine Mending
* Shaman / Soothe Beast
* Bandito / Light'em Up
* Bandito / Molotov Cocktail
* Bandito / Cheat
* Bandito / Packin' Heat
* Ranger / Impossible Shot
* Roleplay Spell / Phasmophobia
* Roleplay Spell / Eclipse

Former*
* Small Armor / Desperado's Poncho

Former*

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