So, I'm thinking of spotlighting Briar a bit next month, because it'll be October, and ya'know. Witches. Halloween. Tropes. The first thing I'm doing is cleaning up her character design a bit, making it more simple. Purple hat, purple eyes, purple makeup, sleeves, thigh-high boots, purple thong, and pasties. That's the outfit. I might give her a big leather jacket when the situation calls for it. Her hair is changing as well. Since I gave Cadence the super long braid, I'm giving Briar a more lopsided wave. Think of Laura from Street Fighter, only no braiding on the side.
More importantly, I really enjoy the trope of funny sidekicks, and witch's come with that trope pre-equipped thanks to the concept of 'familiars.' (look it up on Wikipedia if you don't know.) I thought about just having Key be her sidekick, but a barbarian/thief is kind of its own concept and doesn't mix as well with a witch as a familiar does. I really only need her to have one, and three concepts.
Turnip-Boy: Or 'Jack' maybe. Turnip-Boy is a demon-possessed turnip. He has all the plant powers you can imagine, like growing vines, regenerating, or growing thorns. He is entirely mute. No talking. Briar still talks to him, and she can just sort of understand what she's saying. Think Han Solo and Chewbacca. Turnip-Boy will just look at Briar, and Briar will just know what he's saying. She's the only one though. Maybe witches and demons will be able to understand him.
Inky/Impy/Batty: An insolent and kinda whiny little incubus. He hates being Briar's familiar, and she hates being his witch, but they're stuck together because the contract is binding. Batty is actually pretty nice and fair-minded. The only person he tries to fuck over is Briar herself. He's a bit of a romantic and is always running off to try and get lucky with sexy little halflings and goblin-girls, but Briar sabotages all of his relationships.
Rocky/Clay: A golem. Briar sculpted him herself and let a demon possess him. Rocky has all the generic earth/rock powers you can imagine. He is shy and timid, despite being made of stone. (This is my least favorite of the three)
So . . . Thoughts? Suggestions? Criticisms? This is not an actual poll. I'm just curious. I'm leaning towards Turnip-Boy, but I'd like a different name than that. Maybe.
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