Alfredo Templeton, often going by the name Templeton von Rodegeit, is a mousefolk adventurer from Rodegeit. Templeton is a ranger, trained by one from the Creche of Syll, and is known for his traveling companion Chirp.
A hero to the small, quite literally; Templeton is a ranger and mouse-person, coming from the town of Rodegeit. The town was cursed by a magic spell, resulting in those who come from the town of Rodegeit to become mouse-like creatures than normal humans. He struck off on his own to protect the weak and find a cure to the curse.
- Date of Birth
- 8th of Snowfall, 478 AMN
- Gender
- Male
- Eyes
- Black beady eyes
- Hair
- Light gray fur
- Skin Tone/Pigmentation
- Pale pink
- Height
- 2 1/2 feet
- Weight
- ~25 lbs
Appearance
Physical Description
Templeton isn't very strong due to his size, but is incredibly nimble, and decently durable. Besides being turned into a mouse, he is generally capable and fit. Don't ask him to lift anything, though.
Body Features
Templeton has light-gray fur over his body.
Identifying Characteristics
He's a mouse, for one.
Physical quirks
Templeton has a very good formal posture, but only when he's paying attention to his posture -- otherwise, he naturally slinks down into a more self-defensive and stealthy posture and gait, stepping quietly. He has no formal training in stealth, but his small size and survival training certainly help.
He is naturally right-handed.
Apparel & Accessories
He has a red sash he wears around his waist, symbolizing his status as initiate of Syll. He wears a leather strapped knapsack and quiver, along with leather boots, and hardened leather pants. He also wears a leather chestplate above a white cloth shirt, wrapped in a tan cape made from goatpelts.
Specialized Equipment
Templeton has a rapier and longbow, both adapted to his smaller size. He carries around various survival goods as well of course, inside his backpack: iron pots, cooking tools, hunting traps, shovels...
Special abilities
Templeton does not have natural magic, but has tactical strategies he can do that are rather similar to magic; whether it be dashing towards an enemy so fast he cannot be attacked, creating nearly invisible snares, or helping his allies jump higher than usual.
Mentality
Education
Trained by a Syllic priest and guardsman, Weston. Templeton is aware of how to read and the basics of wilderness survival, and decently trained in combat. He was also trained how to drive carts despite his small stature, how to cook, and the principles of herbalism. Templeton also knows a few songs, but nothing special, on the flute.
Employment
Templeton was an apprentice under Weston, training to become a new ranger and guardsman to protect the village from the wild animals, now that the villagers were all smaller and more vulnerable. For several years he served under Weston, but eventually he had to set off to adventure.
Now he serves under the Sharkpups of Castow as an officer, hoping to earn the services of the Lorcan court wizard.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Templeton once saved the village's goats from wolves, fighting them off. He discovered Chirp after tracking the wolves to their lair, and believes that the curse is spreading, thus him leaving the village.Templeton once saved the village's goats from wolves, fighting them off. He discovered Chirp after tracking the wolves to their lair, and believes that the curse is spreading, thus him leaving the village.
Intellectual Characteristics
Templeton is observant and good at reading people's emotions, but not particularly intelligent. Give him enough time and he can investigate better than the average person, at least. Templeton understands animals better than just about anyone, at least.
Morality & Philosophy
Templeton's sense of morality is rather basic, yet a strong code. Obey the law, prevent war, serve "Good" lieges, get the girl, undo curses, save peasants, kill monsters. Templeton doesn't really think much more on the subject beyond this.
person.sexuality
Pansexual
person.gender_identity
He/Him/His
Taboos
Insulting Rodegeit is his greatest taboo, but the more likely one anyone will encounter is that calling him a "mouse" gets under his skin. He is species-impaired for the time being, due to a curse, not a common field mouse.
Known Languages
Common, Squeak, Elvish.
Personality
Motivation
Templeton seeks the affection of Allouette, a fair maiden in his village, and an end to the curse that turned him into a mouse. But overall, his motivation is to do Good, and make people's lives better.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Templeton is heavily skilled in animal handling, with the ability to talk to any small animals. He is decently athletic, though not particularly so. Templeton is also very insightful and perceptive, able to see and notice both emotional states and things around. He is also trained in investigation, though it takes him time. And of course, survival is his ultimate skill.
Hygiene
He wears a foundation of bread flour to help dry out and fluff up his fur, also giving it a slight lightening.
Social
Birthplace
Rodegeit
Current Residence
Leonard's Arrow
Contacts & Relations
His mentor, Weston, has trained him as a guard and member of the Creche of Syll.
He is courting Allouette, the butcher's daughter.
He is rivaled against Colby, who also set off looking for a cure to the curse, and Allouette's hand.
Honorary & Occupational Titles
First-Sash of the Creche of Syll.
Religious Views
Templeton, despite being a technical initiate of the Creche of Syll, is not particularly religious. He believes that if Syll was real, she would have sent some form of magical potion to cure them, by now. However, he is not above superstition, and still hums a few of the hymns occasionally; usually the ones that teach herbalist facts.
Social Aptitude
Templeton is generally well-spoken, and can be decently charming, but he is not particularly well-socialized due to the curse preventing more civilized company. He often mocks the charisma of famous knights in the tales he's heard, considering himself building up into the next famously charismatic hero.
Mannerisms
Templeton knows etiquette and formality, and often adheres to them. He is a bit intimidated by different sets of manners and etiquette, such as sailor culture, or foreign etiquette.
Hobbies & Pets
Templeton has a pet giant cricket named Chirp, who he believes used to be a dog before the curse. Chirp has been outfitted with a bowler hat, as well.
Speech
Templeton naturally code-switches between formal and casual speak, but leans towards formal dialects. He has a Chevalian accent, though knows how to slip into Daeroan Elvish for romantic situations. His voice did not change in pitch as a result of the curse, and is not abnormally high-pitched.
Social
Birthplace
Rodegeit
Current Residence
Leonard's Arrow
Contacts & Relations
His mentor, Weston, has trained him as a guard and member of the Creche of Syll.
He is courting Allouette, the butcher's daughter.
He is rivaled against Colby, who also set off looking for a cure to the curse, and Allouette's hand.
Honorary & Occupational Titles
First-Sash of the Creche of Syll.
Religious Views
Templeton, despite being a technical initiate of the Creche of Syll, is not particularly religious. He believes that if Syll was real, she would have sent some form of magical potion to cure them, by now. However, he is not above superstition, and still hums a few of the hymns occasionally; usually the ones that teach herbalist facts.
Social Aptitude
Templeton is generally well-spoken, and can be decently charming, but he is not particularly well-socialized due to the curse preventing more civilized company. He often mocks the charisma of famous knights in the tales he's heard, considering himself building up into the next famously charismatic hero.
Mannerisms
Templeton knows etiquette and formality, and often adheres to them. He is a bit intimidated by different sets of manners and etiquette, such as sailor culture, or foreign etiquette.
Hobbies & Pets
Templeton has a pet giant cricket named Chirp, who he believes used to be a dog before the curse. Chirp has been outfitted with a bowler hat, as well.
Speech
Templeton naturally code-switches between formal and casual speak, but leans towards formal dialects. He has a Chevalian accent, though knows how to slip into Daeroan Elvish for romantic situations. His voice did not change in pitch as a result of the curse, and is not abnormally high-pitched.