William Quercus
Mysteries of the Cave - Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
Appearance

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Age: Unknown

Gender: Male

Alignment: True Neutral

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Physical Description: Apparently around the size of an average human and clad in dull, green scales with pale skin, William Quercus is, technically, a simple lizardman; one almost always hunched over (making discerning his true height an impossibility) and wearing a simple, gray-ish brown robe that almost reaches down to his feet, with his long tail sometimes poking out underneath. He often takes with him a walking cane that, coincidentally, doubles as a magical staff, along with a lantern for trips to dark areas, which he can conveniently hook onto the top of said staff.

Personality: A hermit and typically not a people person, Quercus more often than not isolates himself in the innermost reaches of Haven's sewer system beyond a series of well-hidden secret chambers that he himself had carved out, in which he conducts research and experiments on.. well, anything, really. Caring not of the politics, the prejudice, and the countless clashes of 'good' and 'evil' that go on aboveground, as well as seeing very little peace for himself by remaining up there, he hides out down below, where he can carry out his never-ending quest for knowledge, remaining largely undisturbed (Although, beyond all of that, there ARE a few other reasons as to why he isolates himself from the rest of the world..).

However, you can't learn everything there is to know by simply remaining underground, and the sewers themselves do not offer many sources of research (or at least new ones, in William's case), so whenever he tends to have free time he departs them, heading out on a pilgrimage of sorts to the rest of Unitas. These journeys usually take form in the hunts or studies of plant and animal life and sometimes trips to temples or libraries, but in some very rare cases, they can also merely serve as a vacation for the lizardman, which usually happens whenever things go FUBAR in Haven.

To those he comes across yet does not know, Quercus tends to be largely apathetic, seemingly coming off as a heartless passerby and being only interested in assisting others if it happens to serve his own priorities, or if he ends up benefitting from it, all the while making sure never to divulge his identity. However, the lucky few who are able to earn his trust and get to know him, or have at the very least treated him well, can see that he CAN be a pretty stand-up guy - for them, at any rate.

History: There is very little known about William Quercus, as the lizard man IS mostly an enigma - although it can be said he, or rather, a creature like him, has resided within Haven's sewers for a long time.. among whatever else that might lurk in the dark.

Equipment: Despite Quercus' frail appearance, he is nevertheless incredibly well-versed in the magical arts; his time spent researching and experimenting with various elemental and arcane spells, summonings, necromancy, even demonic and holy pacts alike having paid off quite well, evidently, although he rarely, if ever, seems to use these abilities. Those who seek to do him harm, steal from him, or impede his research, however, should not take him lightly.
Being a lizardman, William is also capable of remaining submerged underwater for exceptionally long periods of time, and is largely resistant to poisons. Years of toiling in a silent sewer has somehow sharpened his sense of hearing as well, so he can easily tell if someone is following him, or if he himself is about to encounter someone - so long as they make some form of noise, at any rate.

Other: Quercus frights easily, and knows the sewer system of Haven like the back of his hand - anyone trying to pursue him down there will quickly realize the pointlessness of tracking down the lizardman in his home turf, and if aware that he is being specifically targeted, it is likely he will attempt to escape to his hidden sanctuary, and remain there for a long time - or at least until the search for him dies down.