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Appearance: Lively concertina music fills the smoky room of the tavern as you step through the door. Most of the patrons are grinning and clapping as a halfling dances across the bar. He dances terribly, but his wide smile and enthusiasm are contagious. His shaggy russet hair matches impressive sideburns and shakes as he bobs across the wood. With a flourish, he stops, awkwardly, as the music rollicks on.

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Personality: Merritt “The Ferret” Bluestring is determined to enjoy every last drop from life that he can and enjoys sharing wild stories of his adventuring days. He can be vain, but engaging, and is especially drawn to the outcast and downtrodden of the city. He is easily angered at acts of cruelty and injustice.

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Motivation: Time is short, so I must make as much of each day as I’m able. I’ll eat, drink, dance, love, and enjoy the company of my friends, spreading good cheer and a helping hand until the bitter end.

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Roleplaying Tips: Merritt smiles often and is known for lying outrageously about his past, though it’s understood to be harmless. His hands display a slight but constant tremor which makes him clumsy.

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Background: Known as “The Ferret,” Merritt Bluestring was an established adventurer and rogue, working with a variety of groups during his career. That career was cut short when Merritt contracted a debilitating disease in an ancient dungeon. He survived with his life but was left with involuntary tremors. He took what he had saved and built The Blinking Dog tavern and the house perched above it.

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Traits: Chaotic, Cunning, Frail, Good, Merchant, and Persuasive

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Dark Secret: Merritt’s condition is getting worse, with more bad days than good. So far, he’s disguised this misfortune but his physician says that he will eventually become paralyzed if he doesn’t die outright.