Ari Harro
Mystery & Oddities Society
Aremis Harro (a.k.a. Ari)
Aremis “Ari” Harro functions as the steady, level-headed grounding force within the Mystery & Oddities Society. Practical to a fault, calm under pressure, and unbothered by discomfort, he often takes point in physically demanding or uncertain situations. He isn’t the leader — the MOS has none — but he frequently becomes the *default* decision-maker whenever the group faces something tangible: broken machinery, a collapsed trail, a faulty resonance lantern, or a cliffside that needs climbing.
He’s the one who packs extra rope, checks the weather, and asks whether anyone actually brought food before heading out at dusk. His confidence is quiet, unshowy, and earned. People trust him because he doesn’t make promises he can’t keep.
long stretches of outdoor work
basic engineering and repair skills
survival training typical of highland cooperatives
a cultural emphasis on self-respect over bravado
His surname, *Harro*, traditionally connotes pride in the sense of “uprightness” or “standing firm,” which describes him cleanly.
He enrolled in Caer Affallach’s academy system at 17, where he roomed in cooperatives before eventually drifting into Mush’s orbit.
physical endurance and agility
repair and tool-handling skills
map-reading and navigation
outdoor survival
calm decision-making under stress
a talent for seeing straightforward solutions others overlook
He is rarely dramatic, never panics, and maintains a stoic sense of humor about the group’s collective chaos.
He finds theoretical or convoluted explanations tiring.
He assumes problems are physical before considering social factors.
He’s slightly oblivious to interpersonal undercurrents.
He has no patience for over-engineered solutions.
His blunt honesty can accidentally bruise feelings.
He also has an unexpected soft spot for stray animals — which partially explains why he didn’t object when Munch the ferret decided to adopt them.
India: The two balance each other; she handles conversation, he handles logistics.
Pip: Ari pretends Pip drives him crazy, but he quietly trusts Pip’s offbeat insights.
Mush: Ari often acts as Mush’s quiet shield — gently redirecting him, checking in, making sure he’s okay.
Munch: “I didn’t feed him,” Ari claims, as Munch sleeps inside his jacket.charted the cliff routes
found physical evidence others overlooked
prevented Pip from falling into a fissure
confronted the smugglers directly
rescued Min and India when the fog trapped them
His practical approach helped resolve the incident long before the group understood the full picture.
Background & Upbringing
Ari was raised in a small Zagros highland community where competence is currency and humility is expected. The Harro family is known for producing reliable artisans, seasonal guides, and practical thinkers. Ari’s upbringing was shaped by:Skills & Strengths
Ari is the group’s practical backbone. His strengths include:Weaknesses & Quirks
Ari’s grounded nature comes with limits:Key Relationships Within the MOS
Min: Ari respects Min’s intellect, even if her explanations sometimes go over his head. She relies on him to implement her ideas in the real world.India: The two balance each other; she handles conversation, he handles logistics.
Pip: Ari pretends Pip drives him crazy, but he quietly trusts Pip’s offbeat insights.
Mush: Ari often acts as Mush’s quiet shield — gently redirecting him, checking in, making sure he’s okay.
Munch: “I didn’t feed him,” Ari claims, as Munch sleeps inside his jacket.
Pre-MOS Life
Before joining the Mystery & Oddities Society, Ari was largely focused on vocational studies: engineering basics, cooperative logistics, and applied navigation. The one indulgence he permitted himself was reading serialized travel journals — which seeded his desire for a gap-year journey. He met the others gradually at school, becoming part of Mush’s expanding circle of houseguests.Role in the First Case (Black Dog of Tintagel)
Ari was the only member who initially believed the “spectral dog” sightings were explainable. As the case unfolded, he:Post-Case Development
The Tintagel case cemented Ari’s unofficial role: the one who steps forward when problems are concrete. He became the stabilizer of the group — the person they instinctively look toward when anything involves danger, height, mud, machinery, or common sense.Later Adaptation Notes
In comic and holo-mation portrayals, Ari is often drawn taller and more imposing than he likely was in reality. Adaptations exaggerate his stoicism for comedic contrast, especially in scenes involving Pip or Munch. However, they preserve the essence of the real Ari: the quiet, competent, unshakeable center of the Munchmen.
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Current Location
Currently Boarded Vehicle
Date of Birth
1999zc
Birthplace
Zagros Highlands
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