![[DALL·E 2025-02-22 22.08.51 - A lean and wiry Ysoki ranger named Finnick Rattigan stands in a dense, shadowy wilderness. His fur is dark brown with white streaks on his face, and h.webp]] #### **Basic Information** - **Name:** Finnick Rattigan (often called "Finn" by family, but prefers "Tracker") - **Race/Species:** Ysoki - **Class/Profession:** Scout & Ranger - **Alignment/Morality:** Chaotic Neutral - **Age:** Late 20s - **Gender & Pronouns:** He/Him - **Appearance:** Lean and wiry, built for speed. His fur is dark brown with white streaks on his face. Wears a patchwork cloak made of different materials for blending into various environments. Has a leather harness packed with tools for climbing, tracking, and survival. His tail is slightly shorter than normal, the result of an old injury. --- #### **Personality & Traits** - **Personality Summary:** Finnick is restless and thrives in the wild. He’s fiercely independent and hates being tied down to rules or routine. Sarcastic and quick-witted, he enjoys poking fun at his more serious family members but knows when to be serious. Trusts his instincts over logic and prefers action to planning. - **Strengths & Skills:** - Expert tracker and survivalist - Highly skilled at ambush tactics and quick escapes - Excellent at reading people and sensing danger - Agile climber and stealth expert, adept at moving unseen - **Weaknesses & Flaws:** - Impulsive and easily bored, leading to reckless decisions - Struggles with authority and following structured plans - Distrusts cities and enclosed spaces, preferring the open wilds - Can be overconfident in his ability to evade danger - **Mannerisms & Speech Patterns:** - Speaks in a casual, almost lazy manner, but can turn deadly serious in an instant - Has a habit of flicking his tail when irritated - Often smirks when talking, especially when making a sarcastic remark - Rarely makes eye contact unless he’s testing someone’s resolve --- #### **Background & Story Role** - **Backstory Summary:** Finnick grew up on the move, learning how to survive in the wilderness long before he could read. He took on jobs as a guide, trapper, and scout, always staying ahead of danger rather than confronting it. Though he respects his family’s ambitions in Rivermarch, he remains hesitant about settling down permanently. - **Current Motivations:** - Wants to lead Rivermarch’s scouting regiment but on his own terms - Seeks to uncover hidden paths, resources, and threats before they become problems - Hesitant about committing to city life but wants to ensure the Ysoki have a place in Rivermarch - **Connections & Relationships:** - **[[Varrin Rattigan]] (Uncle):** Respects his expertise but finds his rigid methods frustrating - **[[Tessara Rattigan]] (Aunt):** Tries to keep him healthy, but he dodges most of her efforts - **[[Tybalt Rattigan]] (Brother):** Sees him as a brilliant strategist but thinks he overcomplicates things - **[[Nella Rattigan]] (Sister):** Playfully teases her diplomatic approach, but would protect her without hesitation - **[[Rynara Rattigan]] (Cousin):** Enjoys her intelligence work but finds her methods too sneaky even for him - **Factions or Allegiances:** - House Rattigan above all else - Loose ties with nomadic scouting groups and hunters in the region - **Notable Items or Equipment:** - A collapsible Ysoki-made crossbow for quick, silent attacks - A map of hidden routes and secret passages marked with personal notes - A knife with a handle made from a wolf’s tooth, a trophy from one of his first kills - A small charm made of braided Ysoki fur, a protective token from his mother --- #### **Additional Notes** - **Recurring Themes:** - Freedom vs. duty, the lone wanderer vs. the pack - Skilled but reckless, trusting instinct over structure - The conflict between wanting to belong and resisting attachment - **Player/GM Notes:** - Should be played as a fiercely independent scout who values results over rules - Wary of politics and commitment but will fight for his family - His arc could involve learning the value of stability or finding a compromise between his nomadic ways and Rivermarch’s future