Thomas Martinson

Thomas Martinson is a member of The Travelers. Originally a traveling alchemist by trade, Thomas fell in with The Travelers both figuratively and literally. Thomas occasionally uses his alchemy to assist the group, but is usually a non-magical member of the group. His current whereabouts are unknown at the time of writing, and a series of events prior to his disappearance has caused confusion over the exact spot of his last known location.

Background
After falling through a false floor in a cave, Thomas ended up falling into a void. During this fall, Thomas spent time catching up with his writings and studies. After an extended period of time, Thomas was introduced into The Group when he came across them in their own fall. Shortly after this introduction, The Group participated in the plot section Defeat the Reaper, during which Thomas integrated into the group without delay.

Biography
Thomas Martinson was born on the Slædenary calendar day of the 13th of the Eight Month of the Year 578 (23 BT using common time) in Broden-Port, Slæden. The son of cartwright Friedrick Martinson, Thomas learned about the repair and maintenance of various mammal-drawn vehicles until he turned 14, at which point Thomas was caught up in the Alchemical Revolution, a renaissance in the practice of alchemy in Slæden. At that point, he promptly signed himself up as an apprentice to the nearest alchemist and began his training.

By age 17, Thomas was enlisted into an alchemical university, in hopes of preparing for travel across Slæden. He took a generalist degree with an emphasis on medicinal alchemy, and received his certification at age 20.

With his certification in hand, Thomas left the school grounds with some friends to enjoy his last months in Broden-Port. Of course, his friends immediately hit up the local pub, getting completely drunk. Thomas, having taken an oath of temperance after pressuring from his dad, stood outside the front doors and waited for their exit. It was to the shouts of alarm from his home street that got his attention. The panic caused by the fire means that not many things can be recalled from that night, but by the morning Thomas was being treated for burn wounds, his friends either dead or arrested for arson, and Friedrick Martinson dead in his home.

After recovering from his wounds, Thomas left Broden-Port to attempt to escape the questions and concerns of strangers and former friends alike. For the following three years, Thomas traveled around rural Slæden selling his goods and services to villages and towns around the country. During this time, three separate bishops declared him a heretic, he was one chased out of town with an angry mob, and he was once held in trial to prove that he didn't participate in devil craft. It was around the 15th of the Fourth Month of the Year 601 when Thomas found himself falling though a false floor in a cave, which began his adventures with The Group.

Appearance
Thomas is a Caucasian human, with brown hair and brown-green eyes. He's of a thinner complexion and usually wears artisan or merchant clothes modified for more pockets, occasionally wearing leather gloves for alchemical work. He has an ever so slight limp with his left leg from a childhood accident.

Abilities

 * Thomas can practice alchemy, allowing for the identification of chemicals and the modification or creation of mixtures.
 * Thomas received a pair of white gloves that act like six-shooter pistols, which he can fire at will.
 * Thomas is moderately good at puzzles, and will attempt to further the group's progress at most to all times.

Personality
Thomas typically tries to be of a positive demeanor, though tends to be more aggressive during stressful situations. While he will attempt to fight when necessary, due to his low health and damage capabilities, he tends to avoid battle when possible. Thomas also tends to be abrasive towards individuals who disagree with or disregards his plans or ideas.

Trivia

 * Thomas suffers from severe arachnophobia, and is beginning to develop thanatophobia
 * Thomas is practiced in the Apothecaries' system of measurements, and uses it for alchemical notation
 * Thomas once owned a dog named Gerold, who died in an accident during Thomas' childhood
 * Thomas is fluent in Latin, thanks to his alchemical university education
 * Thomas has mild repair and maintenance skills in cart repair, thanks to his father's teaching

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