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"I've seen that expression many a time before," the wizened little figure remarked. "Disbelief, scorn, perhaps even a little pity. An expression that often voices impertinent questions such as, 'This is all they spared to guard their hideout - an elderly little runa? What can such a pathetic codger possibly do to stop us?'" The badger-dwarf tutted softly and sized up the attackers before him. Human soldiers, a few yrchène mercenaries. The flow of aether around them suggested that they were smart enough to wear reflection charms to ward off elemental attacks. Wanda and Rodney would have been in dire straits indeed ... but the old mage simply chuckled. He'd been studying magic for longer than the twins' lives combined. A gesture with his free hand, and that same aether solidified into spikes that slammed through the attackers' feet and staked them to the ground. As they shrieked in agony and struggled to free themselves, he raised his stave and began to channel something much nastier with a cold, hard glare. "Allow Grand Sage Stavros to answer your enquiries," he growled, "in excruciating detail."

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I felt like I gave Matcha a bit too much of an asshole vibe in his previous appearance. That could just be the effects of being reduced to a role in a visual novel, but … I think of him more as the big teddy bear with a violent past that he set aside long ago.

The bad end has been forestalled … but now what lies ahead?

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Soft OC Asks

🌹 Where in the world does your OC feel most at home? Is there any reason why? If it’s not the place they were born, where were they born? Is there a certain somebody that makes them feel at home where ever they may be? What does home mean to them?

🍄 What are your OCs favourite snacks? Their favourite comfort food which always cheers them up when they’re down? Favourite meal to make? Do they enjoy baking and cooking and are they any good in the kitchen?

🍁 Where does your OC go when they need to have some time to themself? Would they ever have their own “comfort corner” filled with all the things they like? Do they have a favourite spot outside that feels like its theirs and theirs alone?

🍂 Does your OC enjoy hugs? What do they do as a show of affection for: their friends, their family, their significant other(s) or for strangers? Over all what are they like with recieving affection from others?

🌻 What little things do they notice about people or the world around them that make them happy? What tiny little treasures do they find in the normal every day that makes the world seem a little brighter for them?

🌾 Describe your OC through the eyes of someone absolutely head-over-heels in love with them

💐 How does your OC handle being unwell or forced to rest in bed? Who cares for them and in what ways? Does your OC enjoy being doted on or are they a terrible patient? Reversed: is your OC good at taking care of others who are ill or in need?

🌿 What way does your OC show that they care without using words? What way do others show your OC that they’re cared about without using speech?

🌳 What is your OC’s favourite way to relax after a stressful day? Do they have a favourite book to curl up with? A hobby? Or do they have a nice bubble bath and have an early night to bed?

🌲 How deeply does your OC feel? Are they typically empathetic or do they have a hard time connecting with others in this way? What are they like when offering support and comfort to someone they care for?

🌺 What does your OC do to calm down when they’re scared or after a nightmare? Do they have any special comfort items or need to be reassured by a specific person? How do they handle this if they’re alone?

🌸 What are some of their favourite things and why? List as many as you can think of!

🥀 How would your OC decorate a notebook or journal? What kind of things are written in there? Could you give an example of a nice entry?

🌼 Who are this characters friends and found family? How did they meet, how long have they been friends for, could they ever be something more than just friends? What do they look for in a friend or a romantic partner?

Questions for You!

💫What is your favourite fact about this character and why?

☄️ Does this OC deserve better treatment from you? Do you make them suffer just a little bit too much? Be nice to them!

🌠 On a scale of 1 - 10 how Baby is your OC? BONUS when asking this question rate the OC yourself as see if the reply matches up!!

💦 If you as the writer could erase one traumatic event from this OC’s life what would it be and why?

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"Hey - Stewbie!"

"Ey, if it isn't a spicy little Pepperpot!"

I felt like Stew Bosanski should have relatives whose names were also references to braised dishes - such as his father Rubaboo and his mother Kapuska (née Alicot). So here's Stew's cousin, Pepperpot Curry. As a wizard of the Order of Scribes, Pepperpot has plenty of opportunities to drop by the main campus of Bardwin-Walls College (Go Owlbears!) and catch up with Stew while they're between quests.

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"Hmpf ... thought the ghati'a would never stop asking for autographs." Sarinda scoffed and idly buffed her claws on her shawl. "... still got it," she added with a satisfied smile. Her part of the heist had gone off flawlessly - a literal song and dance to keep the party guests distracted while Beni infiltrated the manor house attached to the grand ballroom. If anything, the new songs she'd learned on her travels meant she could keep their attention even longer.

"Wish I could've been there to see it." Beni's wistful comment came from closer than Sarinda expected. She whipped around, drawing her katar from under her surcote and stopping just shy of ramming it through his throat.

"... I did the thing again, didn't I," the Renjin moaned, inching back with his ears splayed. "I'm sorry I was too quiet ..."

Sarinda held the punching dagger there for a few moments longer. "... you're a little too good of an accomplice," she finally remarked, smirking as she hid it once more. "Seven Bells graduate, I'm guessing?"

Beni looked away with a soft shudder. "Don't remind me. Uhm." He scanned the length of the street for any followers while he pretended to fidget with a cufflink. "At any rate ... I got the papers Commander Sidaris wanted. You did such a good job keeping everyone occupied, I even saw a few guards abandon their posts so they could sneak a peek into the ballroom."

"Hmpf. Keep up the flattery, and my head will grow too big for this wrap." Sarinda stood up straight and began to walk toward the Industrial Quarter. "You may continue after we arrive at headquarters."

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Ooh, I have a scribble for this:

many great homophones out there. none better than wanton/wonton

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Lady Silverbell, a shopkeeper in my roommate's tabletop campaign.

"We have everything that adventurers like yourselves might need!"

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I actually did a comic about this, years ago:

Featuring @ziggycabbit 's Elastic Otter and an older (frankly awful) costume design for Pyro Wolf.

please stop writing "viscous" when you mean "vicious", it produces the weirdest mental images ever

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Lost in Translation

"Luc, mon ami, you look like you've seen a Jynx use Flash - what has happened?"

"Wh-where did you get those shirts?"

"Oh, a new import store opened at the mall, don'tchaknow. The shopkeeper picked these out special for us!"

"D-did they tell you what they mean?"

"Yah, sure: she said this one says 'majestic' and mine's 'gentle giant'."

"… guys, I can read Kantonese. Cen's shirt says 'big gut' and Ruki's says 'bro boobs'."

"Oh … well, close enough, eh?"

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Bringing this back for Good Belly Day.

"Hey, good to meet'cha!"

"Wh--?"

Skye discovers, to his pleasant surprise, that he isn't the only massive shiny Umbreon in town.

feat. Th0mas's character, Neon.

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Poor Fess ... His "broppai" are too powerful for adorable graphic tees.

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Just ... reflecting a bit. I dunno. Maybe these don't even connect. *shrug*

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A propos of nothing, a burly blacksmith badger.

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A bad ending?

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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisconsin

… thanks, Autocorrect.

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... I did another voice thing.

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I know, it's a skill issue ...