Finch

### Aliases

"The Listener Guy" "The Archivist" "Packs Bags" "Jasper" "Sir Finnley " Finch" J. of Brown"

## ￼Personal History

### Childhood

￼Finch's family life has never been particularly of note. Educated from home, he took a liking to history, literature and various forms of art such as portrait painting (especially that of the Renaissance era), fashion, and music. Finch's odd fascination with birds began when his grandfather bought a small patch of forest in the mountains. On sunny days the family would gather birdseed in their hands and let the chickadees feed from them. As a young lad, he had grown quite fond of a young girl next-door. They spent all their time together, growing to be quite close. Although they very well could have developed a romance, they never got a chance, for the girls father declared that Finch is to stay away from her and her family. They moved to an unknown town soon after. Finch never quite got over such heart-break.

Although he spent his early life in Texas, rumors surrounding his family forced them to leave. Because he was related to Mexican traitor, Santa Anna on his mothers side and rumors of horse thievery we're strong on his father's, it was difficult to go anywhere without being looked down upon. His parents were already frowned at for their marriage; his mother was of Mexican descent, while his father was a Texan. Due to the never-ending unrest between the Mexico and Texas, Finch's family thought it best to move away from such violence.

As family affairs began to become rocky, Finch thought it best to leave his home for a while. He didn't know where he would go, but he was sick of his home-life, so he set out. He befriended a few unknown people along the way, and eventually found himself at The Historian's doorstep.

### Before the War

As the urge for knowledge grew, Finch came in contact with Xandy and Basil (also known as Aaron), two brilliant historians. They began to work together on several research projects and quickly became friends. Finch had heard rumors about various scientists in the area, although they seemed like perfectly normal fellows to him. Finch sometimes came to them for research purposes, although never came to know them beyond basic acquaintanceship. When the Pilk Experiments were conducted, Finch found such a feat terrifying, yet oddly fascinating. Upon further investigation in the archives, he found that all files regarding "milk", "pepsi", and variations thereof had been burned, torn, or completely disposed of. Although he never found proof, he strongly suspects Aaron and Xandy as the culprits.

## Stance on the War

Although Finch agrees with neither Historians nor Scientists, he did not see as them as enemies until far later in the war. Finch, although Pilk was not only an affront to god, but an act of scientific folly, believed that no part of history should be forgotten or destroyed. While history should be embraced, Finch does not believe that Arin and other Scientists directly involved in the Pilk Experiments should go without punishment. Although he believed that said punishment should not be severe, such blasphemous events should not be taken lightly. Finch thought an ample punishment would be to give the scientists a taste of their own medicine; they should be sentenced to the consumption of one cup each of cinnamon Pilk. Finch would not rest until History was preserved and the Scientists were punished.

## A Brief Betrothal

Finch, after frequently visiting the Scientists for interviews, had become involved with Shaw, a scientists who was rather neutral to the whole affair. Within a matter of seconds, they both agreed to become betrothed, making sure that they both had someone to watch their back. The next day, however, Finch got into an altercation with Basil. What started as a duel and turned into a sword-fight, quickly became seemingly romantic. Although Finch had not intended to get into such a predicament, the damage had been done. What he thought was a joke led to the loss of Shaw.

## The Sword Fight

Finch, realizing just how far Basil was willing to go to eradicate any evidence of pilk, decided to confront his old friend. Surely the reminder of memories past would convince him to reconsider his stance. Finch tried to negotiate with Basil, asked him if what he was doing was really right, but it was to no avail. Simple negotiation turned to shouting, and before long, both had weapons drawn; Finch had a gun to his head, and Basil a rapier to his heart. Basil agreed to fight fair and duel Finch properly with a sword. It is unclear, however, when exactly the fight became romantic. Finch, while in a compromising position, jested whether or not the fight counted as cheating. Much to his dismay, it did. The fight ended when Finch struck Basil across the face, leaving a nasty scar.

## The Archivist

Although Finch enjoyed a numerous variety of research, he spent most of his time with as a Historians, sorting through their archives. It fascinated him just how much knowledge and artifacts of old could be stored in one place. Since he was quite the journal-keeper, Finch liked to think of himself as a sort of archivist of his own life, always collecting knowledge. As the Pilk situation arose and became a war, Finch thought it best to write down all that occurred. With The Historians willingness to destroy history, Finch vowed to himself to keep all the events safe. Two volumes outlining the war have been completed.

## The Solution

Shortly after the Sword Fight, Finch had had enough. He was sick of seeing those he once called friends go for each other's throats like wild animals. He knew that he alone was not strong enough to stop the war; he needed help. A dear friend, and Pirate-God, Captain Victor L. was just the person he needed. They were, however, out on a voyage, presumably unreachable. But, Finch prevailed. After asking around the docks, he discovered her location, and, with a small bit of trouble, managed to book himself a safe passage on a next ship headed out. The days at sea were rough and grueling, but the men on board weren't so bad, and the singing kept his spirits high. After three long days, Finch finally found Vic. She looked like she had been through hell, as it was later revealed that she had had a run-in with a Kraken. Frantically, Finch told the Pirate-God what had befallen their friends. Vic urgently sailed back with Finch to see for herself just what madness had occured. With her godly powers, she quickly put an end to the war once and for all. As Arin's life was brought to an end, so was the war.

## Sir Finch

Due to his bravery and loyalty to the Pirate-God, Vic, Finch was knighted and took on the title "Sir Finch J. of Brown". Although he has yet to use his new status, he wears it proudly.

## After the War

After the war, Finch decided it would suit him best to head back to America and find his old friends. Perhaps he wound find his childhood lover as well. Although he technically got what he wanted, Finch felt defeated. He had lost not only his dear friends, but his bro. He never asked for death, but Arin's blood may as well be on his hands. He hopes that those left in the war lead long, fulfilled lives, but he will no longer be a part of them.

## Appearance

Finch is of pale pale skin and dark brown hair. He has many outfits, although his favorites consist of warms browns with complimentary greens. Wools and tweeds are his favorite fabrics, and he loves to wear plaid along side them. He is usually found wearing a tie that compliments his suit colors nicely. He is rarely seen without his Rapier strapped to his hip; it is dangerous to go anywhere without a way to defend oneself.

## Quotes

"Listen-"

-Finch, defending himself.

"I swear to god, this time I really will leave! "

-Finch threatening that which he would never actually do.

" If we're getting rid of disgraces, why are you still here? "

-Finch in an argument with Xandy and Aaron.

## Trivia

-Finch has a knack for befriending birds. Occasionally, he will send letters via pigeon.

-When he was young, he was bullied by his peers and often felt weak and inferior. To solve this, his older brothers taught him how to fence and even forged him his own rapier.

-Finch did not know that clocks needed to be wound until embarrassingly late in life. He had always just assumed they no longer worked and would throw them out.

-Finch never wears matching socks. While they always match in color scheme, they are never from the same pair.

-He once almost took out his eye while walking in a field of tall grass.

-He's played the Ukulele since he was little, although never grew to be particularly talented.

-Finch, while not a master Tailor, sews many of his own garments.

-Finch is rumored to have had a close companionship with a sky-pirate, although no facts have ever been found.