Character Full Name: Dr Duscor Merlo

Character Age: 32

Character Species: Human

Height: 6' 5"

Weight: 187lbs

Hair color: Black

Eye color: Light Grey

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Brief biography:

Being a travelling doctor, Duscor has been to many places and seen many things, most of which are more often bleak than not.  As an alchemist, he is capable of brewing rather decent potions can stave off certain illnesses, give temporay buffs, change one's appearance among a myriad of bizarre effects.

As well as being a dedicated healer and talented alchemist, he is also able to befriend the local birds; corvids in particular.  Being seen surrounded by dark-plummed avains may perpetuate unsavoury opinions about him, as corvids and pest doctors both are often regarded as bringers of death and ill omen, even though that is hardly the case.

Despite his vocation and protective gear, he has severe musophobia, and will absolutely panic if there are any rats nearby, sometimes even suffering bouts of nausea.

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Physical Appearance Description:

Duscor is tall and thin with very pale skin, black shoulder-length hair and light grey eyes (that more often or not have dark bags under them), kept hidden by his doctors' gear.

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Weapons:

Serpent Cane; usually just used to look at patients fron a distance, but can make a decent weapon if need be.

Crossbow; used on expeditions only.  In lieu of bolts, this weapon is loaded up with either empty syringes or filled needles.  Empty syringes are used to collect blood samples from specific foes.  Some syringes are filled with a toxin that can poison, paralyse or tranquilise an opponent. Said syringes are reminiscent of blowdarts in regards to function.

Miscellaneous Bottles; either filled with beneficial remedies of malignant concoctions.  Remedies are administered orally to either himself or to those in need.  Concoctions can be injected, splashed on or thrown like a small molotov.

Pillbox Ring; Often contains a miniscule but potent amount of a deadly substance.  Only to be used if absolutely necassary.

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Traits and more:

Traits: 
- Focused
- Critical
- Cautious
- Honest

Likes: 
- Figuring things out
- Being able to help his colleagues
- Solitude

Dislikes: 
- Getting dirty
- Rats
- Decay
- Brain fog
- Crowds

Strengths:
- Experimental
- Academic
- Organised
- Neat

Flaws: 
- Overly self-critical
- Bottling up his own problems
- Doubtful
- Worries by himself too much
- Stutters
- Indecisive
- Freezing in stressful situations (or when he makes a mistake),
- Not very strong physically (not much of a fighter)
- Hypochondriac
- Awkward in social situations
- Severe Musophobia

Habits: 
- Often taking notes
- Organising his workplace
- Staying up late

- Sometimes forgets to eat

Mannerisms:
- Talking to himself when solving problems (by himself, not with others)
- Talks with his arms folded across his chest or behind his back
-  Sits with one leg crossed over the other with both hands on his knee
- Tends to drum his fingers on a surface or his body when deep in thought
- Wraps his arms around himself when tense