Barney Fairweather

Barney Fairweather is a Half-Elf Druid, portrayed by artplebe, and is one of the main protagonists of Off The Rails

Appearance
Barney is tall for a half-elf, coming in at 6’2”, with a lithe and lanky body type (beanpole). His hair was shorn very close to the scalp at the beginning of the campaign, but after a month of traveling with US, it has begun to grow out into a mop of curly, black hair. He has dark eyes, defined cheekbones, slightly full lips, and a long, aquiline nose. His skin has the look of being naturally very fair, but because of his occupation he’s managed to get a little bit of color. He has some freckles.

A massive scar covers his right arm from fingertips to shoulder, and dissipates in reticulating Lichtenberg figures across his chest, torso, right thigh, and up the side of his neck, covering the right side of his face, crossing over his eye, and disappearing into his hairline. Beneath the ever-present eyepatch that he wears, Barney’s right eye has been cooked to a clouded white, rendering him blind on one side.

He has several silver ear piercings, as well as a multitude of tattoos.

Tattoos
All of Barney's tattoos are in the typical 'Sailor Jerry' style. Many along the right side of his body have been marred by scarring.


 * Right chest - A stylized, flying crane with a star held in its beak - the flag of Myaska's Favor. Barney got this tattoo updated in Garendale to have two arrows piercing its chest, signifying its demise.
 * Left chest - The silhouette of a stylized spider, all black, except for an uncolored hourglass shape on its abdomen. Between it's foremost two legs, a black sphere is suspended. According to Barney, it's traditionally done in remembrance of fallen crewmates.
 * Across the knuckles: HOLD FAST
 * Left shoulder blade: a swallow (First 5,000 miles)
 * Right bicep: a split globe (first time crossing the equator)
 * Left ear cartilage: a stylized x shape (charm against harpies)
 * Lower right back: a Behir (against bad weather)
 * Left forearm: A sextant (navigator)

Equipment
Barney wields a tall quarterstaff which he can summon and dismiss, weaving together preserved vines which he keeps in one of his multitudinous forager's pouches.

He also carries a simple wooden shield, obtained from a shady goblin in Abidon.

He sports a set of weathered (heh) leather armor, which he obtained from the fur trappers who found him in the Hallowgale Mountain Range after his ship crashed.

Beneath his armor, Barney tends towards lightly padded semi-gambesons and sturdy, slim pants with low leather boots. He wears a full black glove over his right hand, and a fingerless black glove on his left.

Barney carries the party's haversack, as well as the party funds.

Personality
Chaotic Neutral

Wary. Supportive. Insecure. Loyal. Pensive. Obstinate. Perceptive. Unsure. Sensitive. Defensive. Attentive.

Background
Barney was born in Wanri, but has stated that his family moved around a lot. As far as family goes, Barney has mentioned parents (whom he seemed to have some distaste for), an older brother named Darragh, and an older sister named Yseult, with whom he was very close.

Trivia

 * Enjoys lemon-and-poppyseed flavored anything
 * Has indicated struggling with anxiety
 * Enjoys Dragon Thistle
 * Dislikes the Military and the Crown
 * Tends to do the opposite of what he’s told
 * Daddy issues, probably
 * DOES NOT WEAR CARGO SHORTS NO MATTER WHAT ANYONE SAYS

Quotes

 * “Some Druids like... trees...”
 * "I like trees."
 * “That’s the thing about being on an airship crew. You get to party on top of the world.”