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    [color=BBAB68][sub][u]N A M E[/u][/sub][/color] 

[list]Athelstan of Cottonmouth[/list]
    [color=BBAB68][sub][u]R A N K[/u][/sub][/color] 

[list]Greenband[/list]
    [color=BBAB68][sub][u]A P P E A R A N C E[/u][/sub][/color] 

[list]Athelstan is a simple mouse with a simple, albeit taller and brawnier, appearance. The lowborn’s fur is a youthful champagne, though it can appear a brown-gray at times. In terms of disfigurements, claw marks protrude across his neck, a single mark from a squirrel’s spear runs from the edge of his left brow to the base of his left ear, and faded wounds from the lashings he received as a “guest” of the Cottonmouth stockades are prevalent on his appearance. Athelstan isn’t particularly handsome, but he is not homely. In terms of attire he wears a simple midnight gray cloak to keep himself warm though he knows if he passes his trials it will be replaced.[/list]
    [color=BBAB68][sub][u]P E R S O N A L I T Y[/u][/sub][/color] 

[list]For most of his life, Athelstan has been kicked around by those who were bigger and stronger than him in both status [i]and[/i] stature; an odd thing to imagine considering the tall and brawny mouse Athelstan has become following his ascent through maturity. As a result, Athelstan likens himself as a denier of bullies and thugs whether they wear rags or finery. In fact, this disdain has cultivated a personality of opposition and defiance that has more often than not got Athelstan into trouble with his betters and peers alike. But despite often conflicting with others through his challenging and rough personality, Athelstan believes in the rights of everymouse and strongly holds beliefs that the idea that mice are inherently meek cowards is a social construct that holds little truth; for him cowardice is only encouraged through this reoccurring statement. His rejection of this fact has made him consider training to become a guard or seeking out things as an adventurer; though he often holds himself back to his love for his kin.

Or at least, until the squirrel raid on Cottonmouth a few months ago. Driven to be the best mouse possible, Athelstan made a decision following the loss of his oldest friend, Oskar, has embittered Athelstan to the existence of the squirrel-folk and has sworn an oath of vengeance. Joining the Redwatch seems to serve this purpose for him, though he does respect it as an honorable order of brave mice.[/list]
    [color=BBAB68][sub][u]A T T R I B U T E S[/u][/sub][/color] 

[list]STR - 18
[indent][i]Athelstan has had a lifetime to become one of the toughest mice in Cottonmouth. He’s been trained as a blacksmith and he’s probably been in more brawls than is sensible.[/i][/indent]
CON - 10
[indent][i]Athelstan is young and has a decent constitution, but nothing too hardy.[/i][/indent]
DEX - 10
[indent][i]Athelstan is as quick as any other mouse of relative age and size.[/i][/indent]
CHA - 7
[indent][i]Athelstan is blunt and says how he feels. People tend to think he’s too standoffish and too uppity for his class.[/i][/indent]
INT - 8
[indent][i]Athelstan is a bit smarter than the peasants and simplefolk, but his intelligence is limited to his family’s craft. You could fool him with effort.[/i][/indent]
LUC - 7
[indent][i]Athelstan isn’t lucky, but he isn’t cursed. He once slipped on a bar of soap in the middle of a brawl.[/i][/indent][/list]
    [color=BBAB68][sub][u]E Q U I P M E N T[/u][/sub][/color] 

[list][b]Heater Shield (2):[/b] A decently made shield; shaped in the form of a reuleaux triangle. Can take a beating.

[b]Claw Sword (3):[/b] A well-crafted arming sword variant with a clawblade forged onto the pommel. Forged by Athel himself.[/list]
    [color=BBAB68][sub][u]T R A I T S[/u][/sub][/color] 

[list][b]Confrontational:[/b] Athelstan is known for using his fists before using his brain and due to this is at disadvantage (-2) with diplomatic solutions and bargaining. 

[b]Coquettish:[/b] Despite being average in appearance, Athelstan has a friendly and approachable aura. This has resulted in him being received well by the fairer sex. +2 to interactions with female and jovial mice. 

[b]Simple:[/b] Due to being part of the smallfolk, Athelstan suffers disadvantage (-2) on checks relating to knowledge beyond his profession and birthplace. 

[b]Tall:[/b] Athelstan is relatively taller than his brood and stands out in a crowd. Due to this fact he is stronger and more imposing as such he receives +2 to strength-based and intimidation-based checks.[/list]
    [color=BBAB68][sub][u]T R A D E[/u][/sub][/color] 

[list]Artisan. Athelstan’s kin have served as blacksmiths and jewelcrafts for many generations.[/list]
    [color=BBAB68][sub][u]F R I E N D[/u][/sub][/color] 

[list][b]Hans of Cottonmouth:[/b] The owner of the largest tavern in Cottonmouth and a longstanding family friend. His son (and Athelstan’s closest friend), Oskar, died in the squirrel attack that occurred a few months ago. Should Athelstan return to Cottonmouth he will always have a bed and ale waiting for him at The Lying Wolverine Innhouse & Tavern.[/list]
    [color=BBAB68][sub][u]E N E M Y[/u][/sub][/color] 

[list][b]Klaus of Cottonmouth:[/b] The son of the Earl of Cottonmouth, and a distasteful rival of Athelstan’s due to the disapproving relationship between Athelstan and his sister, Beatrix. Once got into a hefty brawl with Athelstan and lost, though it did cost Athelstan a fortnight in the stockades to which the rowdy young mouse remarked that “it was worth it”. Despite this fact, Klaus does not see Athelstan as his [i]enemy[/i] and will seek to merely inconvenience Athelstan if they are to meet.[/list]
    [color=BBAB68][sub][u]H I S T O R Y[/u][/sub][/color] 

[list]Athelstan’s life leading up to his recruitment was relatively simple—the youngest son of an iconic blacksmith father and a meek tailor mother, Athelstan took life in Cottonmouth with fleets of fantasy. When Cottonmouth survived a raid by a warband of squirrels he decided the best way to serve his family was to join the Redwatch so it would never happen again.[/list]