Paddock Whitlaw

*For the episode of similar name, see Paddy Whitlaw.*

> *"...Have hope." -* Paddy to himself after discovering the fate of Bay Hollow
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Ronan Whitlaw (Brother)

Connor Whitlaw (Brother)

Cara Whitlaw (Sister)

Paddock Whitlaw, Paddy to his friends, is an elven rogue. He was created by Alex Brennan-Dent.

## Description

### Appearance

Paddy is a wood elf with pale skin and dark brown hair. His eyes are dark with bright green pupils and are surrounded by dark paint that resembles the face of a raccoon. Resting on the left side of his head, Paddy possesses a simple wooden mask, which was gifted from his siblings. He wears a dark brown long-sleeved shirt underneath a brown leather vest with three straps and brown fingerless gloves. He also has brown pants that end just below the knee with silver kneepads and bandages wrapped along his calves and brown leather boots. Strapped on his right hip, is a silver rapier and a few daggers. Alongside his mask and dark face paint, Paddy's most defining feature is his cloak, which appears to be made from multiple fall colored leaves.

## Biography

### Background

Paddy was born in Bay Hollow, one of the ancient kingdoms of the nation Tearmann, to the Whitlaw family.

### Chapter 1: Paddy Whitlaw

Monroe's Traveling Carnival makes a stop in Bay Hollow and, entranced by their show, Paddy seizes the chance to join them. Before he leaves, his oldest brother, Ronan warned him that the world was not a kind place and tells him to be careful. Additionally, his other siblings, Connor and Cara, gift him a wooden mask, which he still carries to this day. On the road with the Carnival, Paddy learns a great deal of magic and agility, along with the glories of Arcadon. During the two years of being on the road, however, he watches the world change around him, and not for the better.

One day, Monroe's Carnival makes another pass near Bay Hollow, so Paddy takes his leave, bowing out to visit his family. He returns however, not to the loving embrace of his family, but to a ruin. Paddy immediately hits the road, seeking clues to the identity of Bay Hollow's ransacker. He has little success, but on the boarder of Tearmann, a near dead thug gives him the name "Braedon." Then, news of Kadar reaches Paddy, learning of its mayor and her influence. Convinced she can help, Paddy heads north to find Rosa Zahradny and ask her for her assistance.

Paddy later finds her by chance and, over a pot of tea, they strike a deal. In exchange for whatever information she can provide for him, Paddy runs errands for Rosa. She has him deliver messages to a wide assortment of people. After a while, he finally finds the courage to ask about the messages and he discovers that Rosa is helping the resistance. She then asks him to retrieve some tactical information over Dinkumzigil, which is believed to be enemy territory.

And so, venturing south and then across the mountain range, he heads for Runedar; a Dwarven settlement at the southern tip of Dinkumzigil, where he is to meet Valdazar--a resistance member carrying a mask. In Runedar's only inn, Paddy encounters an eccentric group. He spends time with them whilst waiting for Valdazar, who--much to Paddy's surprise--arrives to great acclaim. He turns out to be Rook Lunera, an old friend of Rosa's and a member of this group of adventurers. As he continues to watch them, something clicks in Paddy's head. This damaged, but close group of caring friends, is not just full of hope themselves, but *are* High Hopes.

## Skills and Abilities

* **Violinist**: Paddy is proficient in playing the violin.

## Trivia

* If Paddy was an animal, he'd be a raccoon.
* His favorite colors are orange and yellow.
* Paddy’s cloak is the basis for the entire Whitlaw family’s colors.
	+ The leaves in particular appear as feature colors across all of their outfits.
* Paddy is the youngest in the Whitlaw family.
* He has a slight Irish accent and it has been noted by Alex a few times.
* Paddy is noble by blood as mentioned in chapter 1, which makes Paddy a prince.
	+ This is later clarified in a video between Jenny and Alex.
* Paddy has a small ebony statuette/totem known as a "Figurine of Wondrous Power", this one being a horsefly. The statuette can turn into a giant fly for up to 12 hours and can be used as a mount.
	+ Paddy has lovingly named the giant fly "Cuil" (Pronounced quill due to his accent)

## Image Gallery

*Main Article: Paddock Whitlaw/Image Gallery*