Professor Squeaks

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Basic Information

• Name: Professor Squeaks
• Species: Ratfolk
• Gender: Male
• Age: Unknown
• Occupation: Arcane Researcher, Biologist, Anatomist
• Affiliation: Independent
• Home Region: Paloto Swamplands

Physical Description

• Appearance:

Professor Squeaks is a slight Ratfolk whose age is difficult to determine. His fur, once a deep charcoal grey, has faded almost completely white around the muzzle and ears, giving him the appearance of a kindly old academic. He dresses impeccably. A cream shirt, dark waistcoat and tailored coat are always perfectly fitted and entirely free of stains or creases, while polished leather gloves are often tucked neatly beneath one arm when greeting visitors. Fine brass spectacles rest comfortably upon his nose, and a silver pocket watch hangs from his waistcoat despite there being little need to keep time within his secluded laboratory. Only the faint layer of dust that occasionally settles across his shoulders or cuffs betrays the long hours spent among shelves of forgotten tomes and preserved specimens.

His gentle smile and patient manner quickly put most visitors at ease, though those particularly observant sometimes remark that he possesses an almost uncanny stillness. It is not that he behaves unnaturally—rather, every movement appears just a fraction too deliberate, as though carefully considered before being made.

• Height: 130 cm
• Weight: 40 kg
• Distinguishing Features: His pristine appearance, meticulously maintained.

Personality

• Traits: Gentle, patient, endlessly curious and remarkably courteous. Prof. Squeaks welcomes discussion of almost any subject and treats every question with genuine interest.
• Strengths: Exceptional intellect, extraordinary patience, open-mindedness and an unparalleled understanding of biological and magical theory.
• Weaknesses: His relentless pursuit of knowledge often causes him to overlook conventional social boundaries and ethical sensitivities. He can become so absorbed in understanding a problem that he forgets others may find the subject deeply uncomfortable.
• Goals and Motivations: To deepen his understanding of life itself and uncover the fundamental principles that govern all living beings.

Background

• Early Life: Very little is known of Aurelius’ origins. He has been a part of the Paloto Swamplands since before any living Ratfolk can recall, working tirelessly within his lab.
• Education: As the forefront of his field, Prof. Squeaks claims to be a self taught scholar, with little to learn from those of the current age. His expertise spans medicine, anatomy, alchemy, magical biology and raw life based magic.
• Key Events: His writings on anatomy, disease, physiology and magical biology have quietly influenced physicians, healers and scholars across Siar’Morrin, despite his preference for remaining far from political institutions.
• Relationships: Respected by many Ratfolk communities for his medical expertise and willingness to share select knowledge. Maintains correspondence with physicians, alchemists and arcane researchers throughout the continent, though he has declined repeated invitations to join major magical institutions, preferring the independence of his own research.

Skills and Abilities

• Combat Skills: Although largely unknown, his known strength in life magic leaves him far from defenseless.
• Technical Skills: A master anatomist, physician, surgeon and alchemist whose understanding of physiology is considered unrivalled by most contemporary scholars.
• Special Abilities: Possesses extraordinary insight into living organisms, allowing him to diagnose diseases, identify magical afflictions and understand biological abnormalities with remarkable precision. Rumored to be capable of creating unparalleled simulacrum.

Equipment

• Weapons: None.
• Gadgets: Presumed to hold a countless assortment of surgical instruments, magnifying lenses, alchemical tools and potentially magical artefacts to aid in his works.
• Personal Belongings: Unkown.

Significant Events

• Major Plot Points: His efforts and contributions to magical research that has quietly advanced the understanding of medicine and anatomy throughout Siar’Morrin. His publications continue to influence generations of healers despite his secluded lifestyle.
• Important Missions: Although he keeps aspects of his research strictly confidential, clearly has a grand ambition he is striving to achieve.

Quotes

”The body rarely lies. It simply speaks a language most people have forgotten how to hear.”