Devereux Thistlebrook

## Relations

### Relatives

Dezehre Thistlebrook (sister),Rose Thistleleaf (mother), Amber Thistleleaf (Step-Mother), Clark Thistlebrook (Father)

### Companions

Kyrie Amaranth, Kendell Evertree, Salix Evertree

### Allies

Aranya Gilmith, "S", Tessel Tallstag, Willis Tallstag

## Background

Devereux comes from a pretty regular Halfling family that lives in the cozy hamlet of Featherton, a small farming community on the far side of the Feybreach wilderness. Dev was never satisfied with the simplicity of farm life and decided it was their calling to venture forth into the wide world of Senmaria as an explorer.

### Early Life and Growing Up

From their birth, Devereux's parents knew that they were different from other Halflings. Devereux was born on a night of a massive, glowing, Pegasus moon. Their child was born without ceremony and the child came into the world wide eyed, silent, and watchful, as if they already were scrutinizing the very air around them. Rose and Clark knew they would have their hands full with this one.

As the years went on, Devereux proved to be quite the precocious and inquisitive child. Nothing was ever simply taken at face value and no explanation was ever sufficient if it was not painstakingly described or fully explained. Dev was not one to take things to be 'just because it's the way it is.' This was an endearing trait to their father, but utterly irksome to their mother.

Eight years later, the Thistlebrook family grew larger as Devereux's sister, Dezehre was born. Devereux reveled in their chance to dote on a younger sibling. Eventually, around the time of Dezzy's second birthday, Clark slipped away from home in the wee hours of the morning. The golden-haired Halfling father left without so much as a goodbye to their children, but departed with a tender farewell to his partner. To this day, Dev remembers sneaking out of bed and witnessing his final departure from between the railings of the upstairs banister. The way the sunlight encircled his father in a blinding halo of light is something they will never forget.

## Personality

> **"I dunno...that sounds like an *awful* lot of work..."**
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> *-- Devereux Thistlebrook*
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Inquisitive and never satisfied with the simple answers they received on the world around them, Devereux is quite observant and keenly aware of the events that unfold around them. Though they may not understand everything they witness, they are never above asking or studying to learn about things they see.

Devereux is a bit pragmatic in some respects. They never apply themselves in situations where they do not need to do so, hoping their natural talent will see them through. Or maybe just relying on the expertise of their friends, family, or other companions. If all else fails, Devereux does trust things to luck, despite it being the least certain approach.

Always one to encourage the successes and growth of friends and family, Devereux is a stalwart ally and will always provide support and aid to others.

Dev will be the first to show their emotions openly, whether it be a pouting lip, a sulky stance, a gleeful smile, or a tender and reassuring touch to a friend or loved one. Halflings tend to be fairly open with their feelings, but even by their standards, Devereux is mercurial. Though they are a bit shy when it comes to intimacy or matters of...*sexuality...*or love*.*

Devereux is a connoisseur of food, tea, and other creature comforts. They appreciate a fine-vintage wine. They adore a wonderfully spiced meal. They can't turn down a robust and satisfying bit of pipe-weed. They won't ever say 'no' to a soft bed and a warm blanket. And they will always give and take hugs from their friends when offered.

Interested in book learning (so long as the topic isn't tedious or boring,) and writing, Devereux is working to chronicle their adventures into a series of stories. They are also a fairly skilled map-maker and artist, as they add illustrations to their journal. Ultimately, Dev wants to publish a book of their exploits and become a famous halfling explorer.

## Relationships

### Kyrie Amaranth

> **"...we're best friends, Kyrie."**
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> *-- Devereux Thistlebrook, Sunday Friends Session 7: Sura, Saved*
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Kyrie is the first long-term traveling companion that Devereux has had. In fact, the two of them departed from Featherton together, Kyrie passing through during their travels and Devereux leaving the same day to follow the strange Elf that visited town. (Though Devereux would never admit that they were following Kyrie simply for the sake of seeing another Elf.)

Now, Dev would consider the quiet Eladrin their greatest friend and most trustworthy ally. They frequently travel in wholly comfortable silence and oneness of mind. Despite their different experiences and attitudes, the two became fast friends. The pair doesn't speak too much of their own pasts, but Devereux is acutely aware that they will need to support their friend as they confront their inner demons and learn more about Kyrie's secret past as they become more comfortable in sharing their story.

### Kendell Evertree

> **"I think Kendell has a problem...with bacon."**
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> **--** *Devereux Thistlebrook, Sunday Friends Session 12: The Backburn*
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Kendell is the first of the Evertree siblings that Devereux met, though he is not the first Wood Elf that the halfling has had extended relations with. Kendell and Dev were thrust into unusual circumstances together when it turned out that each of their respective traveling companions were kidnapped by a novice Necromancer. The two proved to be of like minds and skill sets, sneaking into the woods to rescue their friends.

Devereux loves Kendell's appreciation of good food, their willingness to try new things, and just how lackadaisical the wood elf can be. Their keen sense of adventure, exploration, and never being satisfied to just let things go without pressing matches Dev's own enthusiasm for life and they love Kendell for it. Some might say the pair would be a bad influence on the other, but it is quite the opposite. Though the two may get into mischief, they do so with light-hearts, open-minds, and a sense of protective devotion that will always help to temper the risks of their flights of fancy.

### Salix Evertree

> **"Sometimes laws exist to benefit those who make them...but the laws of nature are much more simple. Everything must co-exist, or else nothing does."**
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> **--** *Salix Evertree, Sunday Friends Session 6: The Lovers, Reversed*
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Kind, compassionate, thoughtful, wise, and a bit doting. Devereux *really* likes Salix. Aspects of her personality remind Devereux an awful lot of their step-mother, Amber, as well as their first love, Aranya. Devereux happened to find Salix when they followed Kendell through the Wildwoods to rescue her. Dev respects her appreciation for nature and her wisdom with respect to the wilderness, survival, and herbalism. Also, Dev acknowledges her combat prowess and capabilities as a protector. Though Dev hasn't really met a Druid before, they feel like they understand and have a good idea of what they are all like, now.

Salix tends to keep a watchful eye on Devereux when Kendell isn't eating up all of her focus. She is pretty protective and kind to Dev, despite some of the halfling's shortcomings. She seems to let the young one skate by on whatever small amount of work they contribute and she smirks at them when they express their bountiful enthusiasm and energy for new and interesting experiences. Her personality tempers Dev's own one and the two make a pretty good pair, at least, that's what Dev thinks.

### Dezehre Thistleleaf

> **"...She likes numbers and ledgers and business and boring stuff..."**
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> **--** *Devereux, regarding Dezzy, Sunday Friends Session 10: Silence Falls*
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Dezehre is Devereux's younger sister, by about 8 years. She's bookish and strong-willed with a penchant for business, numbers, and analytics. Her enthusiasm for her work and business management rivals that of Devereux's appreciation for whimsical adventure and being outdoors. In many ways, she is the antithesis of her more adventurous sibling. She thinks the world of her older sibling, despite what Mother says, which is great, because Mother is grooming Dezzy to take over the business soon. If not for that fact, Dev may never have managed to slip off the farm and leave Featherton so easily. As far as Dev is concerned, Dezehre is *totally* convinced that her elder sibling is out gallivanting the country-side in order to scout out new locations and markets into which the family business can expand. And, if she doesn't *actually* believe it, she has certainly put up a convincing act that she believes every word that Dev told her of their plan to scout ahead and 'help business grow'.

Dev and Dez have a good relationship. Each understands and appreciates the strengths and drive of the other, even if they don't quite get it. They bonded pretty readily over gardening, having an appreciation for things that grow with enough love, care, and attention. Dev loves their little sister and they really do want to help her someday. They just...aren't sure what they actually can bring to the table, yet.

### Rose Thisteleaf (f/k/a Thistlebrook)

> **"My blood mother doesn't think much of me. She thinks I'm lazy."**
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> **--** *Devereux, regarding their mom, Sunday Friends Session 10: Silence Falls*
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Rose is Devereux and Dezehre's biological mother. A strict and stringent woman of business, Rose created Featherdown Traders by expanding upon the old holdings her family left her. After Clark and her no longer could bear a strained relationship, she kept the kids and worked to raise them with some appreciation of a more traditional life. She eventually remarried, being wed to one of her best friends and a long-time penpal, Amber Cuttingsleaf.

From what Devereux knows, mom is very disappointed in them. They assume it has to do with their love of adventuring, their shiftless nature, and how they have managed to follow in her ex-husband's footsteps, despite her best efforts. While she may not approve of Devereux's escapades, she loves her kid deeply.

## Meeting Fate's Chosen

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