Mushroom

**Mushroom** is a short, scrawny feline who is often seen in large social settings and parties. He is never seen by himself- if he's not with another crewmate, his pet tarantula is by his side. He often attends events with his best friend, Ludwig, or his wife, Marina. Mushroom does not consume alcohol religiously, but he does follow a vegetarian diet, which contributes to his thin frame. He is known for occasionally dressing as the opposite sex simply for the fun of it, and doesn't hold a strong sense of gender identities.

He used to be more excitable and bubbly when he first joined the crew, as if he forced it. He has matured with time and tends to be more timid. Like most of the crew, he needs therapy.

## Appearance

Mushroom is a LaPerm mix with extremely curly fur. His pelt is dusty brown with white freckles scattered throughout. His tail is big and poofy. He has breathtaking seafoam green eyes that sparkle when he gets excited. He stands at about 7.4 inches tall, significantly shorter than the other felines (with the exception of Ludwig). His fur gives the impression that he's bigger/rounder than he actually is- he's actually practically skin and bones!
This feline's skin is adorned with several scars. He has smaller ones on his neck around his throat, seemingly made from claw marks. His entire back half, rear, and hind legs is covered in old burn marks ad scarring from an explosion. The fur there is coarser and grows shorter.
During Generation 2, Mushroom has started growing out the fur on his chin to resemble a beard. He also dawned a new outfit, consisting of an open, cropped vest and bell-bottomed pants with a mushroom embroidered on them. He also wears half of a coin tied around his neck in addition to his silver wedding ring. He is often seen with tons of flowers on his head and in his fur, and he is always one to accessorize.

## Personality

Mushroom is extremely kind-hearted and thoughtful. He is certainly much more timid and emotional than other crewmates. He wears his heart on his sleeve, unashamedly proclaiming his love for those around him. He is honest to the core- at least he appears to be. He is generous and affectionate in his actions, doing anything to please his loved ones. This is because he is very fearful and anxious. He has previous abandonment issues, and he is constantly worried he'll lose those closest to him to tragedy or they won't love him anymore. With this in mind, a lot of what Mushroom displays to the world is an act. He is very practiced at putting on a mask and hiding his true emotions. There are things about Mushroom that not even his closest friends know.

## Abilities and Skills

* Due to his small, lean frame, Mushroom is excellent at running quick, short distances.
* Mushroom was declawed at a young age, so his claws were later replaced with artificial implants made from silver, which are much sharper than natural claws.
* Being an entertainer, he is skilled in playing the trumpet, singing, baking, and telling bad jokes.
* His thick fur allows for him to withstand colder temperatures. At least, it did before half of it burned off.
* He is decent at mixing drinks and bartending.
* He can read at a kindergarten level.
* Mushroom enjoys drawing/painting (poorly).

## Weaknesses

* He never learned how to swim.
* He is afraid of:
	+ Thunderstorms
	+ The dark
	+ Monsters/spirits
	+ Abandonment
	+ Loud noises
	+ Consuming meat
* He does not have a lot of muscle and is easily overpowered in a fight.
* Up until Palmraker Archipelago, Mushroom followed an oath of nonviolence.

## Relationships

* **Ludwig**
Ludwig is Mushroom's best friend. They met on the first island and quickly became close. They used to spend a lot of time together, but spend less time with each other as they get older. They canonically kiss (platonically) all the time. They mostly just hang out and have fun by causing trouble or singing karaoke. They don't talk about their pasts or anything serious with each other, because that would kill the vibe.
*"He's my best boy. My sweet cheese."*
* **Marina**
Marina is an Entertainer, and Mushroom's wife. She is aware of his past, and they don't talk about it. They mostly goof off and have the girlboss/malewife dynamic. They love each other forever and always. Their snake children will soon be joined by real children (Marina has been pregnant for 1.5 years).
*"I love my wife!!"*

## Quotes

* *"It's Mushing time."*
* *"What if one of us dies?"*
* *"It's okay. I'm here. You're gonna be okay."*
* *"Marina, will you put this ring on and do the thing with me?"*
* *"You really think the crew believes in mercy?"*
* *"Ludwig, you can't just announce our whole plan to the bad guy."*

## Trivia

* Mushroom was abandoned by his parents a few months after he was born (around 8 years old in human time).
	+ Shortly after, he found a home with a young couple- Jane and Emily. They raised him with another orphan, Bean.
* An incident occurred in Mushroom's teen years that resulted in the murder of Bean and Mushroom in turn murdering his father.
	+ Mushroom ran away from home not long after and spent some time on the streets.
* He joined the crew of the Leviathan (later migrated to the Phoenix) completely by accident. He was hiding out from a thunderstorm and found him on the deck of the ship. He just accepted that that was his life now.
* He has a pet tarantula named Mr. Fuzzylegs. He found him in the Sunken Haven after the spider startled Reality, and the two formed an unbreakable bond.
* His name, Maxwell "Mushroom" Matthew Mills-Sinclair is a reference to the My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic episode with the MMMM cake, since his initials are MMMM.
* Mushroom is a nickname given to him by Bean.
* Mushroom can speak some French.
* His design was originally created in 2019.
* He is the creator's first oc in Isles of Na Ko'i.
* He was originally a Marauder before transferring to be an Entertainer.
* Mushroom is panromantic <3

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