Ziggy Blackrust

Ziggy Blackrust (ZIG-ee BLAK-ruhst) is a member of Salsola, ranked among The Family. He is a musician and entertainer who aspires to compose a masterpiece, and is equally known for his unusual choice of attire and accent.

The bastard son of Roxy Blackrust and Laufey Revlis, Ziggy was born in North Boston long after his father departed the area. Raised alongside three siblings in a boisterous family, Ziggy was brought up in a rough-and-tumble city. As a member of a musically inclined family, Zig quickly found himself drawn to entertainment. He found himself floating from one band to another, unable to ever really keep up with any one group of friends for too long. Eventually, disheartened, he thought about giving up all together – until he began to pry into his absentee father. While his mother could provide little information, she mentioned the city of Portland, and provided him with a description and a name: something Ziggy would later discover was an alias.

As it turned out, he was not merely a bastard – but a bastard with a father who belonged to a notable family from a mysterious pack called Salsola. Following this, he was given specific instructions and a letter of introduction. Feeling confident and truly inspired, he set out to discover his ansectral homeland. Unfortunately, Ziggy got lost along the way.

In the wilderness west of Searsport he was saved from a precarious situation by a strange woman from the west. Though he initially would not tell her his destination, when she revealed her own they found themselves travelers with a common destination -- Salsola, the Thistle Kingdom.

Though considered the smallest of his litter, Ziggy is by no means a small animal. He has inherited his mother's stocky build and traces of his father's feathery fur. Muscular and fit, Ziggy has spent his entire life rough-housing and adventuring. Dexterous and nimble as he is it seems obvious that Ziggy is good with his hands, though he has devoted himself to the art of music and not craftsmanship, eager to share his talent with the world.

Ziggy has a multi-colored coat, ranging in tone from off-white to a dark gray, with notable red colors and tawny sections present. He has heterocromia: one of his eyes is yellow, while the other is green.

He cares about his appearance, and makes an effort to groom himself regularly. The second loudest thing about Ziggy is his choice of attire, which is made to stand out. Metal decorates every article of his clothing, ranging from simple studs to more complex chains. He likes bright colors and plaid/checkerboard patterns.

Personality

The idea of living fully has always appealed to Ziggy, who from a very young age was brought up being told that life was meant to be fun. As the smallest of his litter, Ziggy learned that he had to be loud and act out to be heard and seen. Unfortunately for him, his antics weren't always so appreciated. As he reached adolescence, his reputation as a trickster and a troublemaker often made it difficult for him to keep friends, though he makes them very quickly.

Ziggy is still maturing, and so is his personality! Generally good-natured and eager to become part of his new family, Ziggy is eager to help where he can and discover new friends. He is somewhat prideful, and still prone to make occasional jokes that go a little too far – but he's becoming aware that this isn't always a good idea.

• Motivations: Writing a masterpiece, learning about his father's family, proving his worth, being part of the group
• Fears: The dead (both bodies and ghosts), bats, being ignored or shunned, romantic commitment
• Likes: Drinking, partying, being the center of attention, helping others
• Dislikes: Juggling, politics, Specific textures, Competition, hail