blimby
blimby
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gender:
Male
species:
Alien
class:
Herbalist Scribe
level:
5
alignment:
Neutral Good
homespace:
affiliation:
blimby is a mild-mannered alien herbalist and part-time scribe based at the Mossy Nook. He brews gentle teas, tends a compact apothecary, and keeps meticulous journals that circulate through the Verdant Atelier reading shelf.
Description
- Compact, round-faced being with soft teal skin and wide amber eyes.
- Always carries a travel teapot and a weathered leaf-pressed journal.
- Known for calming blends and patient note-taking during field walks around the Mossy Nook.
Class
- Role: Herbalist Scribe
- Focus: Plant lore, restorative brews, field documentation
- Tools: Mortar and pestle, infusion kettle, waxed-leaf tags
Quotes
- "A warm cup settles the mind before it mends the body."
- "If a plant whispers twice, write it down once more."
- "Bitter first, better after. That's the brew."
Image Gallery
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blimby hosting a quiet tea at the Mossy Nook
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blimby cataloging herbs for the Atelier shelf
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blimby journaling during a rainy evening
Has
Abilities
- Herbal Lore: Identifies and classifies common and rare botanicals by scent and fiber.
- Soothing Brew: Prepares restorative tea that eases fatigue and mild ailments.
- Field Notation: Rapid, tidy note-taking under adverse weather.
- Gentle Presence: Lowers tension in small groups; improves cooperation.
- Infusion Craft: Blends ingredients to extend duration or potency of a brew.
Limit Break or Special
- Hearth-Steep: Once per rest, creates a communal infusion that restores stamina and grants brief focus to allies nearby.
Biography
blimby settled at the Mossy Nook after a wandering season gathering seeds and stories. Early notes circulated among patrons of the Verdant Atelier, leading to regular requests for annotated blends. Collaborations with Korra Finch expanded his index of upland shrubs. Guidance from Old Root refined his approach to bitters and tonic bases.
Appearance
- Teal skin with faint speckling along the cheeks.
- Amber eyes; round pupils.
- Short, velvety head ridges where hair would be.
- Simple linen layers, moss-green shawl, leather belt with tools.
- Ink-smudged fingertips and tea-stained sleeves.
Personality
- Patient, curious, conflict-averse.
- Keeps steady routines; values quiet company.
- Prefers listening first, then concise advice.
Homespace / Base / Habitat
- Primary base: Mossy Nook
- Work shelf and reading corner at the Verdant Atelier
- Nearby hedgerows and creekside patches used for ethical foraging.
Relationships
- Korra Finch: Field partner on weekend surveys; swaps cuttings and trail notes.
- Old Root: Mentor in tonic making; occasional stern editor of recipes.
- Verdant Atelier: Community hub where his journals circulate and blends are sampled.
Trivia
- Labels jars with wax-pressed leaf icons instead of numbers.
- Always warms cups before pouring to "wake the brew."
- Journals include sketches of kettles alongside plants.
