Fun OC Facts feat. Tobias
Tobias Ruda:
NN "Yaga" by townsfolk from all over (reference to the Baba Yaga, a forest dwelling witch)
Looks to be mid-twenties, as an Elf though he's technically in his early 200's
Around 162cm, incredibly thin and pale; veins visible just about everywhere in pinks and blues, but very prominent near eyes and chest.
Always unwell- nauseous, tired, prone to mood swings and talks to himself. Shaky, jumpy. His body is host to millions of spores and micro-ecosystems, giving him knowledge and magic from deep within the earth and all its fungi. It takes a toll.
His hair is unruly and curly, always tangled and in his face. It starts a dingy yellowish white, but as it grows out the ends turn into a murky blue-green like mold.
Fingers are pointy, nails a grayish-brown color naturally. Hands and feet almost always covered in soil from wandering barefoot and foraging.
Eyes are black and green, always watery. Large. They overproduce a thick, mucus-like teary liquid. In total silence you can indeed hear him blink.
Same with his voice- he sounds water-logged, his saliva is thick and gray-tinted. It is mildly venomous, smells unnaturally like absolutely nothing. You can hear him breathing because his lungs rattle. His tone is lilting and uneven, like he's on the verge of crying, or trying not to laugh. Very hyena in nature.
His teeth are black, but hold normal humanoid structure. They're unexpectedly strong and sharp, and along with his spit can cause rashes, itching, swelling. Like a cat's bite it is prone to infection.
Preferred foods are raw meats, overripe fruits. Will eat moldy breads and cheeses. He is not picky and will consume anything if given a chance.
His skin and hair always look oily/damp. Despite regular hygiene that's just what his body does. His smell is... potentially unpleasant. Like rotting flowers, wet earth, and decaying flesh. A sickly sweet smell that causes fear or disgust.
He was born completely normal- bright, warm skin, golden hair, honey brown eyes. A perfectly fine child. But he was created cursed- his mother begged a chaos sorcerer for a baby, and this was his catch.
When the curse blossomed, Tobias was taken by the woods, buried alive for months in transition. When he awoke and attempted to go home, the village thought him undead and chased him away. His mother abandoned him.
Overall designed to look pretty, yet haunting. The closer you get to him, the more you can smell death, and see there's just something... off abour him.
I fashioned him after Inky Cap Mushrooms and Green-Spored Parasols.
