Hodgepodge

Hodgepodge in a silly unthreatening pose

### Biography

Hodgepodge, the recorder toting, World Peace Gong wearing, recorder playing, green little fellow. Born in the small village of Thimblebrush on Demersa to Hadgepadge and Hudgepudge, he grew up being relatively sheltered by his parents. Until his first adventure he rarely left the village, if only to prance through the fields surrounding and look at butterflies. However, after being rudely reminded of his family's practice of traversing the world at (almost) maturity, he packed a bag (of sweeties, pennies and various knicknacks) and set off to venture the world! Discovering the party and making friends with the BUNGHUMPS has potentially been a life saving meeting for this silly (and slightly too trusting) fellow.

### Physical Description

Small, green and with shock white hair that (literally) does not leave its position as straight up, the hair tie is there purely for aesthetic purposes. He wears a potato sack style bag with a belt to hold his thingymugubbins (World Peace Gong, and a small coin purse, in which he carries extensive amounts of friendship making bracelets, with charms and string picked up from his adventures). His recorder may be bigger than him, but for "reasons" he is perfectly fine with carrying it, so much so, most people are oblivious to it. His booties are lace tied, however, making him unable to take them off as he never learned to tie his own shoes and is too embarrassed to ask anyone else. Hodge has some of his earlier attempts at friendship bracelets on his wrists, and a gold necklace round his neck, with a large green jewel in the center, given to him by his patron, Erevan.

### Relationships

##### Monty

Monty is somewhat of a father figure to Hodgepodge (in his eyes), having never realised that Monty does, in fact, have two children by blood. Hodgepodge adores Monty and his companion Squidly, and after being indoctrinated to business by Monty and James he hopes that he will further develop his relationship with the two. Hodge has given Monty a red friendship bracelet, and a handmade green luggage tag.

##### Erevan

After an awkward first couple of meetings, Hodgepodge eventually came to see Erevan as a father figure, giving him numerous gifts to show his appreciation and affection for his new friend. Hodgepodge is somewhat blind to Erevan's responding affection but would do (almost) anything for him. Hodgepodge is known as "Erevan's little meow meow" within certain groups.

##### Cribbit

Hodgepodges loyal companion. Picked up in space, Cribbit and Hodgepodge developed a strong bond almost instantly. Cribbit has recieved a friendship bracelet, which was made into a collar for Cribbit.

##### Rika

Hodgepodges best friend, second mate of the "South Winds". She met Hodgepodge through a meeting that turned slightly PG, and wanting to protect Hodgepodge, she began to teach him "square breathing" techniques away from the party. This later turned into a basic geometry lesson and led to Hodgepodge teaching Rika how to play some hand games. Their meeting ending with the exchange of one of Hodge's "classic" friendship bracelets, marking their relationship as a special one.

##### James

After making a dubious deal with James, with the aid of Monty, Hodgepodge was inducted into James business-like cult. Hodge can't see past James' charming exterior, so is a completely willing (independent) business partner. Hodge has given James a red friendship bracelet, with a red/orange charm on it.

##### The Devil (from the Bible)

Hodgepodge has had a brief encounter with the devil, after escaping from battle and attempting to hide in James' office, then trying use "Calm Emotions" and failing.

### Trivia

The Official Hodgepodge Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/14NgtstFmzyj1MFkWQczQ0?si=Sq5aTAX0QUCya5TdNfcv8Q