Cooper Whiskers

**Cooper Whiskers** is Dash Whiskers' older brother. A lively and friendly man, Cooper always looks out for his family and friends. He is also a devout worshipper of Haio, God of Nature and Neutrality.

## Description

### Appearance

Cooper Whiskers is a tall well-built man with a pale complexion and short messy ginger hair. A small rectangular goatee covers his chin. Like his brother, Cooper's rugged face is normally graced with a good-natured smile.

### Personality

Cooper is a laid-back friendly man, taking even the sour demeanor of Detective Horn in his stride. A natural exuberance punctuates his every action, causing him to come across as, in his brother's own words, "kinda full on". He is constantly on the lookout for his family and friends, expressly visiting Qethos to check in on Dash after Piper Hellebore's arrest. Perhaps one of his most significant traits is his devotion to Haio, the Ionian God of Nature and Neutrality. His affinity for nature also makes him uncomfortable in the urban landscape of Qethos, causing him to seek out the nearest godshrine after seeing his brother to set himself at ease.

## History

### Background

Cooper Whiskers was born into a family of paladins devoted to Haio. In his youth, he and his younger brother Dash became friendly with Piper and Lily Hellebore. Cooper was particularly affectionate towards Lily, who, according to Piper, seemed to reciprocate.

However, the two families had something of a falling out, and the Hellebores moved away from their hometown. Despite this estrangement, Cooper and Lily maintained correspondence. As he grew into adulthood, Cooper also devoted himself to the god of Nature and Neutrality, while his brother Dash joined the Xiros Defense Force in Qethos.

## Phase 3 Story

### A Social Visit

Upon hearing of the arrest of Piper Hellebore in Qethos, Cooper traveled to the city of Xiros to speak with his brother. Cooper found him with his mentor Detective Logan Horn in Hob's Diner, having a celebratory pie after his first successful arrest. Dash rushed over to greet him and introduced him to his boss, who was not terribly impressed. After a brief bout of small talk, he took his brother aside to discuss the real reason he had arrived, giving Logan Haio's blessing before he did.

Once in private, Cooper informed Dash that Piper had been arrested again, something the novice prot had no prior knowledge of. Cooper was surprised at this, and Dash admitted he had had little time to keep tabs Piper due how busy he'd been. Cooper admitted that finding Piper was his main reason for coming to Xiros and declared he needed to help get Piper out of prison, almost letting slip that the Hellebores had requested it of him. Eager to help, Dash offered to find where Piper was being held and see what he could do for his childhood friend. Cooper was highly appreciative, offering to throw in some credits to help bail him out if needed.

With the matter resolved, Dash inquired after his brother's wellbeing. Cooper, slightly uncertain, asked if Dash was pleased to see him, to which his brother confirmed in an equally uncertain manner. With that exchange, Cooper got up to leave, requesting Dash to look after himself and to keep in touch regarding Piper. He also reminded his brother that if he needed time off, he would be more than welcome back home. Content with his meeting, Cooper declined to accompany Dash to the precinct, opting to instead visit the nearest godshrine before leaving Xiros. Giving Logan one more pat on the back, Cooper left the diner.

### Family Ties

Though Dash managed to get Piper out of jail, he did not contact his brother due to the secretive nature of their mission. A few days later, while staying in Jotun in Southern Ishtar, Dash told Piper Hellebore about the meeting with Cooper in response to being asked how Dash found him in the Vault. Upon hearing this, Piper suspected this was done at the request of his sister Lily. He explained that Cooper and Lily kept in touch despite their families' hostilities, especially after Lily's journey towards religious pursuits. Piper also expressed his suspicions regarding the two's feelings for one another, admitting he wouldn't mind if they got married, something Dash found equally favorable.

## Powers and Abilities

It is unknown what powers and abilities Cooper Whiskers possesses.

## Etymology

A "cooper" is a person who makes containers from timber staves, such as barrels, casks and buckets. the term eventually became a surname in England.

"Whiskers", also called vibrissae, are a type of stiff, functional hair possessed by most mammals and some birds and fish. They usually grow in clusters along the sides of the creature's face. As a result, Whiskers is a traditional name for cats. The term "whiskers" has also become a slang for facial hair on humans.

The name "Whiskers" may also be derived from the English surname "Whisker", which is related to other surnames like Wishart and Wesker. These surnames are all supposedly derived from the Norman-French words "viscr" (meaning "wise"), and "ard" (meaning "brave" or "bold").