Conbin Goldenmead

Malt

• Species Halfling Age Appears 35 Orientation Explanation Scent Beeswax, Booze

  Height 3'4, booted 3'6 Gender Cisgender, Male Body A bit squishy, yet strong Hair Curly, Black Hair
• Description:

  
  

  The halfling was naturally a man of small stature, but carried himself with the sort of countenance of someone much taller. He was a bit rounded for his posture, squishy in the belly and thighs- but seen when he managed his bees or handled barrels brimming with wine, he was stronger than his size and shape suggested. A healthy swath of black hair curled around a square jaw, kept trimmed to frame his face. He was fair-skinned, but being out tending to his hives had left the halfling with a nice tan.

  
  
  

  Winter Clothes

  During the cold months of the year, Goldenmead dressed for snow. Both his cloak and breeches were sewn from different thicknesses of black wool, but his shirt was of a thinner, off-white material with a dark green open robe strapped to it with a three-inch thick leather belt. The buckle of the belt was tarnished silver, the once smooth metal now scratched from abuse.

  
  

  Summer Clothes

  During the spring and summer, he dressed more for his business. Boots went only up his ankles, his breeches a dark burgundy color to contrast with the dark green of his undershirt's sleeves. The undershirt's poof was held down by a sleeveless black shirt that came just below his beltline, the laces on the shirt kept loose enough so that his undershirt was visible underneath. Occasionally he would be spotted wearing his apron while working, the soft white material hanging at just about his knees.

• Likes Bees- His "girls", he spends countless hours just sitting in their hive area to watch them. Cheese- It's good stuff! He's a big fan of baked brie. Honey/Mead- He wouldn't do it if he didn't like it, after all. Summer- A lovely time of year, even if he spends most of it in his basement or beeyard. Talk- He won't admit to it, but sometimes it gets a little lonely! He can't talk to the bees, after all. New Clothes- His clothes get a little raggedy, especially in the knees when he's shuffling around. A big fan of natural colors, and heavyweight linen.

  Dislikes Unfavorable Weather- Not good for the honey harvest. Animated Plants/Dead- Unnatural and dangerous. Wasps- They keep tryin' to eat his bees! Werecreatures- His belt buckle is beaten up for a reason, he's had some bad history with werewolves in particular. Trouble-I Don't Want No Trouble In My Place
• Mannerisms

  Who put a bee in your bonnet?

• Workaholic Be it washing bottles or tending to his bees, Conbin seems to have lost touch with the finer things in life that don't include his business. He seems rather deadset on keeping his mind busy, and sticking to a rather specific schedule. Beekeeper It takes a certain amount of patience to tend to thousands of ungrateful little stinging bees, but Conbin has grown to enjoy his hobby over the years. He will try to teach it to those who ask with some mild nervousness to it, afraid that in their greenness to the hobby they'll create a fatal error that could impact his stock.

  Cleanliness For somebody whose line of work involves honey at each and every corner, Conbin's skin is surprisingly nonsticky. He bathes at five o clock in the morning, unless he's running late, in which he'll try to hit the water around nine in the morning. His store always has a few damp rags just hanging around to wipe his hands off of, and the glasses sparkle with overpolishing. Attitude Being good-natured is a part of being a good businessman, but even Conbin has his stress points. Questioning his methods when it comes to brewing or his bees will get his cheeks to turn a little red- but Conbin is, at his base, aware of his size. He tries to avoid physical fighting when he can, but isn't too afraid to explain verbal blows.

  Affection He's not fast to form solid friendships when he does, but when he finds someone good enough, he latches on like a tick. He's not terribly open to the idea of giving people things for free, but if it's a friend's birthday he's sure to slide them a bottle on the house. Romantically it's a bit muddled, he's not expecting anyone to be interested in a short fellow like himself. Studious He didn't learn how to keep bees in a day, after all! When he finds something new to be interested in, Conbin sinks his teeth into it. He considers himself pretty good at what he does, keeping bees and brewing, but lately finds himself being drawn to learning how to build his own tables and barrels.
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  A Bit of History

  Born to two halfling parents, Conbin was born and raised underneath his mother's watchful eye and his father's successful cider business. For his birthday Conbin received his first violin, which would later help him develop more Bardic-style magics. Instead of becoming the next owner of his father's business, Conbin at age 15 took a 35-year break from the business to go adventuring. What happened during that time is uncertain, as he's never spoken of it, but Conbin came home one day exhausted. To this day he tries to avoid adventure when it tries to spring on him.
• Halfling Ability

  As a halfling, Conbin was born with few magical abilities such as:

  Sneaky - Despite his weight, he can move very quietly. Sometimes he forgets this, and sneaks up on people. Sleeper- A lot of rest can heal him quicker then it would most. Taste- He can almost, with a combination of experience and halfling breeding, tell the flaws in a dish by merely smelling it. Vision- Low to the ground, he can spot things left behind easier then most.