Monty

Abilities
 Dexterity
 Constitution
 Intelligence
 Wisdom
 Charisma

## Montgomery 'Monty' Markson

### Associations

James (Boss), Squidly (Close Friend), Nir (Friend), ㅤㅤㅤㅤHodge Podge (Friend), ㅤㅤㅤㅤKrux (Friend), Celza (Acquaintance),Blight (Acquaintance), Grug Grug (Acquaintance), Warwick (Acquaintance), Sally Spencer (ex-close friend, colleague), Rex (Nemesis)

## Montgomery 'Monty' Markson

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### Biography

Montgomery 'Monty' Markson is a business man paladin working for his boss, James. He comes from the planet of Eponis, where he was adopted by two ex-wrath demons, Roxlus and Kaimos who left hell in search for a more domestic life. Monty was shown a very loving, but peculiar upbringing, as would be expected when being brought up by such parents. In his later teens, he found a passion for business which he cautiously pursued before being scouted by James, who really got him situated in the profession, resulting in Monty's oath of devotion to business. However this interest of Monty's also lead to him cutting out his parents totally in his early adulthood, he has not spoken to them since.

He previously resided with his ex-wife, Debbie Dougphlas, and his two children, Denise and Marty Markson. The divorce comes about after the affair between Debbie Dougphlas and Monty's business partner Sally Spencer, which unfortunately lead to the emotional collapse of the business man, who then proceeded to flee from his home. He boarded a cargo ship leaving Eponis and after vacating, was promptly consumed by a space eel. After being ejected from the eel, Monty assisted the party in it's defeat and chose to stay with them. He devised a business plan that meant he could continue in his capitalist practices and travel with the party to save Demerca. Montgomery promptly claimed his room on the Second Wind and joined the party.

### Physical Description

Monty is a 5'10", caucasian, broad-shouldered business man with delicately messy, short, brown hair, unshaven beard and dark circles under his brown eyes. He adorns chainmail that appears as a grey-black business suit with a white shirt underneath. If close attention is payed, it can be seen that his blazer and trousers are separate shades, due to being bought at separate times to conserve money. Monty wears shiny, black business shoes that are known to be squeaky, a black belt and grey socks , on his right leg a red friendship bracelet gifted to him by Hodge Podge is tied, often hidden under his trouser leg. He is never seen without his briefcase that has a green luggage tag also gifted to him by Hodge Podge and his silver wedding ring. Markson's tie is subject to change if placed back inside his briefcase and then removed. He is seldom seen without his steed, a large reddish squid named Squidly.

### Personality

Monty is a brooding, sullen figure who often sees himself as superior to others, namely due to a perceived superiority of business. Perhaps he was a more cheerful guy pre-divorce, who knows.

### Relationships

#### The Party

**Nir-** Nir was originally seen as a somewhat sensible figure to Monty and therefore gained his tenuous trust over the rest of the party. This has since been tested finding himself irritated by Nir's 'unbusiness' demeanour when convening with his boss, James, in hell. Despite this interaction, Monty trusts Nir enough to continue to create plans and feel safe fighting alongside her. Monty currently blames Nir for the current issues in the business sector of hell, despite those concerns being the fault of James and Monty. He thinks that Nir has been a bit of a prick to him regarding both his mental health, and letting him ‘do his own thing’

**HodgePodge-** Hodge Podge is almost a child figure to Monty. He reminds him of his children back home on Eponis, but luckily Hodge Podge does not share any reminders of his ex-wife Debbie. Monty truly enjoys spending time with Hodge Podge, finding himself proud of the little guy. Monty treasures Hodge's little gifts and has even began to enjoy the company of Cribbit. He would really like to see Hodge Podge follow in his steps and work on his business technique after seeing Hodge receive his first ever suit, which brought a tear to the business man's eyes. Monty and Hodge have since gotten tattoos of each other’s initials which has appeared to link the two.

**Blight-** Blight is seen as impulsive, impetuous and 'seriously lacking' virtues in Monty's opinion, though he would certainly not want to be fighting without him. That doesn't mean that Blight is company that Monty enjoys keeping.

**Celza-** Celza was scarcely known by Monty, them only sharing few words in their time on the second wind together. Monty failed to save Celza, who died in his arms. He has never spoken about this again with anyone.

**Grug Grug-** Monty does not know Grug Grug too well, but does think less of him after becoming ill after consuming poorly made scrambled egg. This was solidified after Grug Grug begged Monty to try a slice of cake. Monty won a game of rock, paper, scissors and he now sees himself superior and believes Grug feels the same.

#### **Others**

**James-** Monty is incredibly fond of James as a boss. He sees James as the prime business man and wishes that he conducts his work in a similar manner. Though he is aware that it is not returned feeling due to James being an Arch-Duke of hell and all, Monty partially thinks of James as a friend. (Or maybe Monty has just never had a friend). Eitherway, James is the oldest acquaintance that Monty is still in regular contact with.

Follow the events of saving of Demersa, Monty spoke with James finding that he had been punished by the Devil. Monty was not impressed by his Boss’ desperation and found himself questioning his belief in James. This led to Monty making the trade for the fidget spinner with Dave, which he partially did out of spite.

**Squidly-** Squidly is Monty's steed, of which the paladin is greatly defensive of, this may or may not have lead to a form of retribution aimed at Rex and spearheaded by Monty after the hamster hit Squidly with a pole maliciously. After Squidly was sacrificed to save Demersa, Monty is yet to resummon his steed.

**Debbie Dougphlas-** Debbie is Monty's now ex-wife. Monty thought his marriage was perfect until his ex-wife approached him with the knowledge that she had been cheating on him for many-a-year with his business partner, Sally. She demanded a divorce, which lead to Monty fleeing Eponis after a nervous breakdown, ultimately leading to him joining the party. Monty does not like thinking about Debbie, it upsets him too greatly and now that the divorce is finalised, he does not speak of her.

**Sally Spencer-** Sally Spencer is the ex-business partner of Monty. Monty was incredibly proud of their business before the admission that Sally and his wife had been having an affair behind his back. Monty profoundly despises Sally and is still bamboozled that she had lied to him.

**Kaimos and Rolxus Markson-** Though his childhood feels like a distant memory, that it is, Monty really misses his fathers. Memories of Kai and Rol remind Monty of a time when he felt safe and in control. Something in Monty justifies his lack of contact with his parents as he partially believes that they would be proud of his daring actions as a paladin of business, however a deep sense of guilt festers inside of him and has kept Monty from reaching out for as long as he has. A part of him hopes they have moved on and continued to adopt other children.

**Denise and Marty Markson-** Monty was hesitant to have children for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately in a twisted turn of events, he ended up being partly correct. He spent a lot of time at work as usual and did not connect with either Denise or Marty. He has felt tremendous guilt as a result. but still doesn't fully understand his feelings towards them.

**Rex-** Rex is disliked by Monty, he does not like the space hamster due to an uncalled for attack by Rex on Squidly. Monty does like like Rex.

**Dave-** Monty is grateful for Dave's sale of a gun to him, but does not like the way that Dave conducts his business. Monty conducted a second trade with Dave, trading a beloved fidget spinner, gifted to him by James, for a pair of pants that matches his suit, he remains not a fan on Dave. This suit has since been ruined.

**Will of Wood-**

**Lenny Shneebly-**

**Erevan-**

### Equipment and Items

Monty's BriefcaseMonty's LongswordMonty's Radiation GunMonty's Shieldnote: Monty's Briefcase turns into his longsword and shield.