Hollis Tucker

A depressed, anti-social mentor figure trying to ignore the party as much as possible without letting them get themselves killed.

## Description

#### **Personality**

Hollis Tucker is a tired, anxious presence. His clinical depression has a choke-hold on his energy levels, but his constant anxiety and paranoia keep him perpetually on-edge. The death of his crew, who had previously filled the role of a notably-absent biological family, crushed Hollis so completely that he still lives out the echoes of life before his losses. Hollis has alluded to once actively pursuing some form of vigilante justice, but is now scornful of any who would endanger themselves by opposing the dominating forces of the planes. His derision comes from the raw fear that another human being might experience the utter annihilation he has faced.

#### **Appearance**

Hollis is a short, stocky, white man with chestnut brown hair and a scruffy, unkempt beard. He has dark, green eyes, usually weighed down by a lack of sleep or emotional exhaustion. Hollis seems perpetually disheveled. His wardrobe prominently features baggy athletic shorts and crew neck sweatshirts in assorted, neutral hues.

## Abilities

Recently pulled from retirement to defend the crew from the consequences of their actions, Hollis has demonstrated a deadly proficiency with his enchanted sword. The blade absorbs the energy of anything it cuts, and Hollis has acknowledged the dangers of wielding such a weapon with grim admission.

He continues to excel at being sad.

## Relationships

Hollis is a solitary man, having lost his loved ones. He keeps everyone well beyond arm's reach.

#### **Na'arisiel**

After the party dragged the dissociated holy being to his front door, inciting the wrath of the Heavenly Host, Hollis volunteered to look after the vulnerable seraphim. In doing so, he as taken some of the heat off of the crew, but also been left responsible for the generally unresponsive man. That role as caretaker has left Hollis bandaging Reis's (mostly self-inflicted) wounds. As Na'arisiel has recovered, Hollis has carefully supported the fragile seraphim, and grown increasingly protective of him. From establishing means of communication, to lending his sword's stored power, Hollis has done his best to nurse Reis back to health. The seraphim's improving health has also created a demand for rationality and impulse control; Hollis has been left holding the reins of a somewhat-vengeful deity.

#### **Kuno Fernweh**

Given Kuno's bond with the seraphim, it was natural for him to seek out Hollis in the weeks following the crew's encounter with the power at his doorstep. While the two didn't initially see eye-to-eye, Hollis appreciates the company of someone he can have a real conversation with. Kuno's genuine care for the holy cripple also puts him firmly in Hollis's good graces; Hollis had expected the party to abandon the seraphim once he was no longer their problem.

## History

Hollis's personal history is largely unknown. He has admitted to killing an angel (and also clearly demonstrated his ability to do so), and suggested that he's been involved in some level of vigilante work on the City streets.

## Sessions Present

* Session 04
* Session 05
* Session 09
* Session 10
* Session 17
* Session 18
* Session 24
* Session 25
* Session 28
* Session 30
* Session 32

## Quotes

"Thought it was the pizza delivery…"

"I’m looking forward to the abyss."

"So, am I signing your death sentences?"

“Kuno, the next time you drag in a member of the Heavenly Host— Can we trade this one in for one that is capable of functioning in any regard?”

## Trivia

* Hollis is canonically capable of making the best alfredo pasta in the known multiverse.
* Despite his companions having passed, Hollis still finds himself going to a coffee shop not far from the apartments to buy donuts for their weekend breakfasts. He then spends a few painful hours at the coffee shop eating all the donuts himself, and drinking enough black coffee to convince himself that he shouldn't relapse into alcohol binges to cope.
* He really wishes Na'arisiel would stop digging through all the old belongings in his house when he's out grocery shopping.