# ![[Pasted image 20251013082301.png|200]] ```toon character: identity_id: skittlewhisk_v1 name: Skittlewhisk species_or_type: Ysoki (Ratfolk) apparent_age: 35 height: 95 cm build: "small, wiry" skin_tone: "#b88754" face: shape: "narrow muzzle, rounded cheeks" brow: fine and arched eyes: color: "#4a2b16" shape: round and expressive distance: close-set nose: short and pointed mouth: "broad, mischievous grin" distinctives[3]: tattered ears (outer edges frayed) oversized round spectacles small scar on left cheek hidden under fur hair: color: "#b88754" length: short fur style: smooth with slight ruff around neck part: none palette[5]: "#b88754" "#d2a05e" "#7e5838" "#f0dbc5" "#4a2b16" signature_items[4]: oversized round spectacles long pocketed coat tinker’s toolbelt clockwork toy prototypes wardrobe_default: "long brown coat with endless pockets, toolbelt with carving knives and gears, paint-stained gloves" allowed_variations: hair: no color change; fur may appear slightly darker in shadow makeup: none aging: ±2 years weight: stable do_not_change[4]: fur color spectacle size ear shape facial proportions notes: Fur should retain golden-brown warmth; spectacles slightly oversized for comic effect. Keep gestures animated and grin visible in most expressions. ``` # #### **Basic Information** - **Name:** Skittlewhisk (No known surname, often just “Skittle” among fellow Ysoki) - **Race/Species:** Ysoki (Ratfolk) - **Class/Profession:** Merchant, Toymaker, Trickster Artisan - **Alignment/Morality:** Chaotic Good (Loyal to the spirit of Rivermarch, but not always its rules) - **Age:** Mid-30s (For a Ysoki, meaning well into his career) - **Gender & Pronouns:** Male (He/Him) - **Appearance:** A **golden-brown-furred Ysoki**, **small even for his kind**, with **round spectacles slightly too large for his face** and a **perpetual grin full of mischief**. His **ears are slightly tattered** from years of fast-talking his way out of trouble, and he wears a **long coat with endless pockets**, stuffed with gears, wooden parts, and half-finished projects. A **toolbelt brimming with carving knives and paint-stained rags** completes the look. --- #### **Personality & Traits** - **Personality Summary:** Skittlewhisk is **fast-talking, endlessly energetic**, and **has never met a moment he couldn’t turn into a business opportunity**. He thrives on **clever wordplay, gentle mockery, and a deep love of craftsmanship**. While he’s not **intentionally cruel**, he **delights in poking fun at authority**—especially when his creations get a laugh from the common folk. He’s fiercely **loyal to Rivermarch**, but more importantly, to the **Ysoki community that recently settled there**. - **Strengths & Skills:** - **Master Toymaker** – His ability to craft **mechanical toys, trinkets, and oddities** is unmatched. - **Silver-Tongued Merchant** – Can **sell anything to anyone** with his **quick wit and exaggerated showmanship**. - **Clockwork Tinkerer** – Knows how to **build and repair small mechanical devices**, sometimes even semi-magical ones. - **Sharp-Eyed & Nimble** – **Fast hands, quicker reflexes**, and a **keen sense of detail** let him work delicate mechanisms (and dodge the occasional thrown boot from an offended noble). - **Weaknesses & Flaws:** - **Knows When He’s Gone Too Far… But Still Goes for It Anyway** – Skittlewhisk can’t resist **pushing jokes too far**, especially at the expense of authority figures. - **Avoids Serious Conflict** – If he **can’t talk his way out of trouble**, he **runs**. He’s no warrior. - **Prideful Artist** – Insult his work, and **he will hold a grudge**—or worse, make a toy about it. - **Obsessive Perfectionist** – He’ll **tinker with a toy for days** if it **isn’t funny enough**. - **Mannerisms & Speech Patterns:** - Speaks **quickly and dramatically**, often **pausing mid-sentence for effect** before **rushing the next part**. - Constantly **gesticulating**—his **hands and tail never stop moving** when he talks. - Has a **habit of whispering the “secret” best features** of his toys to customers—**even if they aren’t secrets at all**. - Catchphrases include: - **“You won’t believe what this one does!”** - **“Ah, now this—this is my magnum opus. Until tomorrow.”** - **“Watch carefully… and prepare to be amazed—or mildly amused!”** --- #### **Background & Story Role** - **Backstory Summary:** Born into a **nomadic Ysoki caravan**, Skittlewhisk grew up learning **tricks, trades, and every con known to ratfolk-kind**. But while others focused on **smuggling and swindling**, he **fell in love with craftsmanship**, particularly **clockwork and miniature figures**. When Tybalt welcomed the Ysoki to Rivermarch, **Skittlewhisk saw an opportunity**—not just for **business**, but for **creating something lasting**. - **Current Motivations:** - To **cement himself as the most famous toymaker in Rivermarch**. - To **subtly poke fun at authority without getting executed**. - To **ensure the Ysoki community thrives**, finding a place in this new kingdom. - To one day create **the perfect, self-operating prank toy**. - **Connections & Relationships:** - **[[Tybalt]]** – **Respects him as “The Ysoki Who Made It.”** Will **gladly follow his lead… until it stops being profitable or funny.** - **[[Brinn Whitewood]]** – **The BEST subject for satire**. Skittlewhisk is **deeply entertained by Brinn’s letter-writing obsession**, even if it gets him in trouble. - **[[Linzi]]** – A fellow **storyteller and entertainer**; he **adores her music, fears her taxes**. - **[[Tartuk]]** – Has been **warned** by fellow Ysoki **not to push his luck too hard** with the kobold leader, but Skittlewhisk is **dying to make a “Tartuk The Great” toy that falls off its own throne**. - **Ysoki Community of Rivermarch** – **Deeply loyal** to his own kind, Skittlewhisk sees himself as **part businessman, part cultural historian**, **preserving Ysoki humor through his toys**. - **Factions or Allegiances:** - **Rivermarch** (Unofficial, as long as it's funny to support it). - **The Ysoki Community** – His **true loyalty**. - **Notable Items or Equipment:** - **Tinker’s Toolkit** – A belt **overflowing with carving knives, gears, paints, and springs**. - **Pocket-Sized “Prototype” Toys** – He is **constantly testing new inventions**, which may or may not function correctly. - **A Crate of “Exclusive” Toys** – Not for sale yet… or ever. These are **his most dangerous or scandalous creations**. --- #### **Additional Notes** - **Recurring Themes:** - **Art vs. Business** – Skittlewhisk loves **making things, but also making gold**. - **Comedic Subversion** – **Toys as satire**; his work **questions power, pokes fun at authority, and elevates the ridiculous**. - **A Trickster With A Heart** – **Not actually cruel**; he wants **Rivermarch to thrive**, but **he can’t resist making fun of it along the way**. - **Player/GM Notes:** - **If someone gets mad about his toys, he will absolutely try to sell them an “exclusive, improved edition”** to make amends. - **If he ever gets arrested, he will attempt to talk his way out by offering a custom toy of the arresting officer.** - **Never bet against Skittlewhisk in a business negotiation. You will lose.** --- ### **Final Note** Skittlewhisk is **the kind of NPC who always has the crowd’s attention**. He thrives on **showmanship, mischief, and crafting toys that will live on long after the festival ends**. Whether he becomes **a beloved local legend or a chronic diplomatic incident waiting to happen**… well, that’s up to Rivermarch.