Verdigris (VER-di-gree)
by hughpierre
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Verdigris carries himself with undeniable flair - tall and lean and with the poise of someone accustomed to the stage. He has long, slender fingers that give him reach on some musical instruments.
Physical quirks
Exaggerated Gestures
Since childhood, Verdigris has always been an enthusiastic actor in theater plays. Every flick of his wrist and arched brow is part of a rehearsed performance. He gestures wildly when speaking and delights in theatrical silences. His flair bleeds into every facet of his persona: bowing during formal introductions, dramatically sighing when pondering and often concluding meetings with a stage-worthy exit.Apparel & Accessories
Bright Colours
Verdigris is a flamboyant individual and rarely seen in dull attire. His clothes are tailored velvets and embossed leathers with no concern for subtlety; having an affinity for bold colour palettes: rich black, mustard yellow and carmine red.Mental characteristics
Education
Financial Management
Since he could count, Verdigris' father placed him in the treasury offices that managed various investments. There, he was surrounded by ledgers and contracts. His adopted father, Susziki, was a respected financier for many vital trades across the reed roads....no life could be well-lived without understanding favoursVerdigris learned to balance books before he learned to drive sleds. His financial acumen is so refined that he often detects embezzlement with just a glance and has forged economic collapses as part of political sabotage more than once.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Conspiracy
He is talented in espionage and acts as a spying enforcer for the smiling order's greater political awareness. He once dismantled a rival gang simply by impersonating their founding champion. Verdigris' greatest endeavours lie hidden beneath layers of social deception and bureaucratic misdirection. He infiltrates courts, cults and caravans under disguise; and uses well-practiced charm and cunning to extract information, plant false truths and bring conspirators to heel.Social
Family Ties
Adopted Father
Susziki is a jolly rotund man with a booming laugh and an intimidating stare. He found Verdigris on his own by the river shores when he was nine and took him in. The two still write coded letters and trade obscure information and luxuries across long distances. Their bond is unshakable, though Susziki feigns ignorance of his son’s more “covert” dealings.Religious Views
Hero Cult
Verdigris, like many swampers, idealizes the legendary death hero: Rūde Grueir. He treats him as a patron of dignified sacrifice, haunting ballads and romanticised final stands. Verdigris often quotes the "book of murder" when making difficult moral decisions.
Current Status
Current Location
Age
27
Children
Sex
Heterosexual
Gender
Male
Presentation
Masculine
Eyes
Dark
Hair
Bald
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Egg Light
Height
5' 10"
Related Plots
Ruled Locations
Character Prototype
HP: 180 ( 24d8+72 ) Speed: 30ft Saving Throws: INT +9, CHA +8 Proficiency Bonus: +5 Skills: Magic +9, insight +6, Deception +12, Performance +10, History +9 Abilities:
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Author's Notes
Chaotic April, Let's Get Crazy
Part of the April Challengathon where there are no rules as we rush in to see what kind of people and other forms of pure chaos can stirr up in the world for fun or just no reason at all.