Rover Custard Augustine

Rover Custard Augustine is a fey corgi bard.

## The Basics

* **Height**: 2ft 6in
* **Weight**: 25lbs (dry)/27lbs (wet)
* **Current Location**: Amber Creek
* **Education**: Extensive, College-educated

## Physical Appearance

* **Eye Colour**: Green
* **Hair Colour**: Brown and White
* **Build**: Puffy and portly
* **Distinguishing features**: Fey Corgi, very well groomed. Ear piercings.
* **Preferred Outfit**: Charlatan's Wardrobe means he can change at any point.
* **Accessories**: Large feather hat, Lotus Earpiece, Necklace bookmark, Signet ring.
* **Level of Grooming**: Extremely high, Rover attends the finest groomers and fashionistas and he's no slouch himself.
* **Distinguishing “tics”**: Wags his tail and clears his throat often.
* **Mannerisms**: Immediately friendly to all he meets, very enthusiastic, very forgiving. Likes to bring up his many titles and family history.
* **Walking Style**: Practically bouncing, bounds and runs.

## Speech and Communication

* **Talk Speed**: Rambunctious
* **Style of Speech**: Aristocratic
* **Accent**: Rydoonish (IG) London Feudal(IRL)
* **Posture**: Straight as an arrow, refined as a gemstone.
* **Do they Gesture?**: Sweepingly and always.
* **How much eye contact that they like to make?**: Rover will stare anyone and everyone directly in the eyes whenever possible. Oodles and oodles.
* **Preferred Curse Word**: Poppycock and Balderdash.
* **Personal Motto**: "Life is a never-ending story. Try to be an audience favorite."
* **Speech Impediments**: None
* **Distinguishing Speech “tics”**: None save noticeable accent
* **What's their laugh like?**: Deep and resonant.
* **Describe their Smile**: Generally wide and full, accompanied by tail wagging. If it's a smile of pride, soft and smaller.
* **How emotive are they?**: Incredibly foppish, everyone he meets is his therapist, wears his emotions on his delightfully patterned sleeves.

## Attire and Items

* **Charlatan's Wardrobe** - Acquired in his first outing into Ahlus, the Charlatan's Wardrobe is Rover's daily attire. Allowing him to change his clothes at a moment's notice to match his needs, Rover most commonly wears the Charlatan's wardrobe as a big sweeping purple and red coat with massive buttons, the sort that may be worn by a particularly dashing pirate captain or the young nepotistic governor of a new settlement. Nevertheless, Rover rarely wears the same clothes twice.
* **Mantle of Dikastes** - A bronze half-plate which Rover wears under his Charlatan's Wardrobe, this demonstrates his rank within the Hollow Concord and also keeps him safe from enemy maurauders.
* **Signet Ring of Rydoonish Leadership** - A small silver ring with the sigil of House Augustine, this ring provides magical and social power to Rover, which he wields with impunity.
* **Rover's Hat** - Rover wears a big puffy hat inundated with feathers and all sorts of trinkets, although he swaps out which feathers he wears in it on regular occasions.
* **Mouralle's Bulwark** - This magical shield defends Rover from harm. It is a burnished red iron, with the symbol of House Houndrel emblazoned upon it. Written in silver text on the back, in Sylvan, is the promise that *"The Sun Rises Again"*
* **Manuscript of Mirages** - Rover's arcane focus, and a very weighty tome. Any story he reads from it is accompanied by a visual component. Sometimes, when Rover casts higher-level spells, this same effect fires, but stronger, although this has only happened a few times before. Rover keeps a bookmark inside of it all times, which also serves as a **Dragon-Touched Focus**.
* **Ear Cuff of Comprehension** - Granted to Rover when he became a Vissalo of the Lotus Council, this stylish earpiece allows Rover to understand many different languages.
* **Kroan Wreath** - A golden laurel granted to Rover to celebrate his victory in the Kroan games, this magical adornment provides Rover with the blessing of Kroai, as well as magical boosts to his athleticism.
* **Periapt of Proof Against Poison** - This silver pendant, adorned with a single emerald, is always around Rover's neck. It keeps him safe from poisons and some sicknesses.
* **Glasses of the Night** - These half-moon spectacles permit Rover to see in the dark, where traditionally he would be denied vision. They also make it easier for him to read, and make him look notably more distinguished and respectable.

## Backstory

One hundred and twenty years ago, an ailing stregarch sits upon his bedside, surrounded by pups. He cries out to them, proclaiming "Over century from now, my heir will come into this world! Someone to carry on my grand legacy!" The pups mutter amongst themselves. Who is this grand champion of the line of Augustine? Who will save the masses and deliver them into salvation?

Who is that dapper dog, clad in fine silks and with a chin of fine fur? Why, good sir, that is no dog! That is a *hound*, wreathed in majesty! All praise his dashing good looks and can-do attitude!

That is Rover, Virtued member of the house of Augustine! Born to Rudolph and Amaya Augustine, the young pup spent much of his first year wandering the streets of Rydoon, learning to know the common folk. Such a humble and well-respected canine was never known. He played his music for them, but deep inside, he felt a higher calling.

His second year, Rover felt a calling to the House of Theamera, where he studied the texts and the sounds of the goddess of music. Though talented at the administrative aspects of clergical work, the entrepreneuring young wulf decided that he must make his own way in the world, without following the monolithic trail blazed before him.

And so, upon entering his third year, Rover saw a sign: An OMEN! His ancestor, the Virtued Reginald, had gotten his start in the town of Whittengrove. And now, the Concord was sending a relief expedition. Ready to make his way in the world, Rover immediately signed up to go. This daring dog could not stand by as people suffered!

*This backstory was written by R.C. Augustine*

* **Hometown**: Rydoon
* **Type of Childhood**: Upper-class, doting father, Rover was very happy
* **Type of Education**: Studied at the College of Rydoon
* **Dream as a Child?**: Win the Kroan Games
* **Role Models growing up**: His Grandfather
* **Greatest Regret**: N/A
* **Hobbies growing up**: Writing Poems
* **Favourite place to be as a child**: The Augustine Abode
* **Earliest Memory**: His father reading him stories
* **Saddest Memory**: His mom going away
* **Happiest Memory**: Graduating top of his class at the College of Rydoon
* **Clearest Memory**: Watching his father win the Kroan Games
* **If they could change one thing from their past, what would it be?** Gotten his mom some help sooner.
* **Why?**: She might still be around.

## Relationships

### Family

#### Father

* **Name**: Felix Sorbet Augustine
* **Race**: Fey Corgi (Husky)
* **Age**: 180 (Druid Lifespan)
* **Occupation**: Nobleman
* **History with Rover**: Felix is a kind and patient father, very encouraging to his son in following his dreams. He walked him to college on his first day, and Rover tries to visit whenever possible.

#### Mother

* **Name**: Adelyn Houndrel
* **Race**: Fey Corgi (Shiba Inu)
* **Age**: 15
* **Occupation**: Noblewoman
* **History with Rover**: Adelyn was a very doting mother to Rover. However, as he grew older, she began to deteriorate, becoming often confused and occasionally not remembering who Rover and his father even were. She has sent been sent to a matronhouse in Atralran for treatment, and Rover hopes that eventually they will help his mother and she can return home.

### Wards and Apprentices

#### Ward

* **Name**: Moxzi Bluhedd
* **Race**: Goblin
* **Age**: 9
* **Occupation**: Booyaghist
* **History with Rover**: Rover discovered Moxzi on his way to Whittengrove to begin his adventures, and was incredibly impressed with the young mage's power and spirit. He decided then and there to take Moxzi on as his ward, and educate her in the ways of the world and proper behavior. Moxzi's commitment to this relationship is unclear.

### Friends

Rover is friends with all he meets. For the sake of space, I will only be describing those with which Rover has had significant interaction.

* **Valshoon** - Rover's first employer and a frequent comrade, Valshoon is a wonderfully tasteful man of impeccable record. He and Rover often trade favors.
* **Arnica** - Arnica and Rover met during the journey to aid the people trapped by a landslide, and as far as Rover was concerned, got on rather well, even if Arnica was intensely critical of the young hound.
* **Dane** - Dane and Rover have gone on many adventure's together, with Dane constantly being annoyed at Rover's antics and flabbergasting shenanigans. Rover, however, is unaware of this fact, and thinks that he and Dane are in fact very good friends. He is immensely worried about Dane since his disappearance, and hopes he can be found safely soon.
* **Faustus** - Arguably Rover's closest chum (although he would never say so aloud so as not to be rude to his other compatriots), Rover carries a great deal of respect and love for the "young Master Howell". Having accompanied him on almost all his journeys, Rover knows Faustus is someone he can rely upon, strengthened especially by the bond between their families.
* **Ódóvir** - An old friend of Rover's, Odovir has hired Rover to write his biography and the story of his adventures, something Rover has gladly done. He has also saved Rover from certain death many times, and Rover is glad to call him a pal.
* **Ba’alakor** - Rover and Ba'al are friends, having met on Rover's first journey into Whittengrove. He respects the young man's hustle.
* **Alwin Hambert** - Alwin and Rover are friends and partners in buisness, often playing the straight men to the wacky antics of whatever group they accompany. Rover trusts the man's sense and judgement, even if he could stand to cut loose a little bit more.
* **Anivia** - Met when Rover attempted to put on a rock opera to save a group of refugees, and was one of the firmest supporters of the plan. This bond was strengthened when they battled an Oni together.

## Titles

* **Noble Heir to the Virtued House of August** - Rover is a member of the House of Augustine, as the firstborn and only son of Felix Augustine, the head of the House as well as his heir. He can trace his blood back directly to the dynasty's founder, August the Great. Through this House's ennoblement in Rydoon, and status as a Virtued House, Rover may use the participle "paa" in Rydoon.
* **Member of the Esteemed Noble House of Houndrel** - Through his mother, Adelyn Houndrel, Rover is a member of the Atral House of Houndrel, and a nephew of its head, Dorian Houndrel.
* **Chosen Soul of Theamara** - As a cleric of the goddess Theamara, although not a member of any temple's hierarchy, Rover instead styles himself as a "chosen soul." Theamara grants him many powers, and he uses her guidance in the realm of stories and language to aid him on many of his adventures.
* **Senior Lecturer of the Phrontistery** - Rover oftentimes teaches at his friend Faustus's academy, the Phrontistery. During Faustus's time as Sigmund, Rover received a promotion to Senior Lecturer. He most often teaches history and prose, although sometimes he dabbles in other subjects.
* **Recipient of the Boons of Victory** - Upon his victory in the Kroan Games, Rover was granted several blessings by Kroai, Goddess of Victory, which help to keep him and his companions safe in times of trouble.
* **Dikastes of the Hallowed Concord** - Rover earned the title of Dikastes, an honorary military rank, for his service towards the Hallowed Concord, granted to him after he demonstrated his prowess in the Kroan Games and aided in the investigations of the Attack on the Pearl Ward.
* **Skald of Rydoon** - Rover styles himself this to demonstrate his graduation from the Academy of Rydoon at the top of his class in the topic of History and Literature. He studied under Aesophus, who perished in the Pearl Ward.
* **Proxaen of the Olde City** - Rover earned the title of Proxaen for his service to the city of Rydoon, specifically solving a murder in the city-district of Estaemarl.
* **Vavasor of the Empire Reborn** - Rover earned this Atral title as a result of actions following the Attack on the Pearl Ward, for which he served as one of Atralran's primary investigators.
* **He Who Howls In Perfect Tune** - Self-evident.
* **Champion of the Kroan Games** - Rover was the overall victor of the 255th Kroan Games, winning three medals in Javelin Throwing, Wrestling, and Short-Distance Race, as well as acquitting himself admirably in the Eidolo event.
* **Chevalere of the Old Line** - Rover earned this title through service to the nation of Atralran, especially related to the establishment of the city of Amber Run and collaboration with Vincent Frostbrooke.
* **Blood of the Mouralle** - Through Rover's membership in the House of Houndrel, Rover has gained the right to style himself as "Mouralle Rover" in Atralran. Thus, he has inherited some part in the stewardship of Chalimar.
* **Bulwark of the Bristlebacks** - Rover earned this title for his work in securing the Bristlebacks against the Flails of Nargus and their attacks against both Rydoon and Atralran, participating in two campaigns and financing a third.
* **Protector of the Commons** - Rover earned this title for his popularity amongst the common folk of Rydoon, earning their support in his bid for Archon of Pylodes, and taking control over Vankeshtad's Vegetables after the dragonborn's mysterious disappearance.
* **Restorer of Estaemarl** - Rover gained this title after taking over Vankeshtad's efforts to restore housing and increase living standards in the Rydoonish city district of Estaemarl.
* **First to Partake of the Dawn** - Rover was invited by Anthoin-Symon Caskbow to be the first to partake of the new vintage, Amberian Dawn, a substantial honor from the Baron.
* **Vissallo of the Lotus Council** - Because of Rover's work in investigating the Attack on the Pearl Ward, he was granted the title of Vissalo by the Lotus Council of Whittengrove, to commemorate his efforts on the city's behalf.
* **Twenty-Seventh in Line to the High Throne of Atralran** - The House of Houndrel, and Rover as a result, claims descent from the House of Goldlor, thus putting the members of House Houndrel in line for the Atral Throne. Many Houses in Atralran make similar claims, however, and the exact line of succession is unclear.
* **Prospective Archon of Pylodes** - Rover stands as one of three remaining candidates to fill the position of Archon of Pylodes, after the Archon Election of 134 AWD. For now, the election has been put on hold as a result of the Attack on the Isle of Midalios, but Rover's status as an Archon-candidate still carries him a decent deal of clout in Rydoon.

## **Trivia**

* Rover is the third person in his family to win the Kroan games, and took home the seventh win overall.
* Rover graduated first of his class at the Academy of Rydoon.
* Rover possesses a large sharp tooth that his father claimed was "one of Hadar's". It's actual origin is unclear.
* Rover is a senior conductor of the Galerider trains, as far as you can prove.
* Rover has performed seven rock operas in his lifetime.
* Rover has never killed a person.