Amphis'baena

Full Name
Ace-Ranger Amphis'baena Benu, Ambassador to the Farstriders. However, his full title is merely a formality and he refuses to be known by it, greatly preferring to be simply called 'Phi' or 'Amphi'. Also referred to as 'Old Man' by those in his close circle -- even by himself at times -- due to his tendency to act much older than he actually is.

Description
The first noticable trait about this short, hard-faced ranger is that he is absolutely covered in various scars, ranging from small scratches to large raw-looking monstrosities, thanks to living rough. His left arm is a wooden, enchanted manequin's arm which is kept covered with long sleeves and gloves at all times -- most people are never aware of its falseness, and that's the way he wants it to stay. His hair is immaculate, as always, and constantly remains tied loose in a half-assed pony-tail that is always draped loosely over his left shoulder. At six-foot-one, Phi is not impressive in stature for his kind, and his build is equally unremarkable; a wiry, sinewy frame developed from living in the harsh wilderness belies the hidden physical strength needed to survive in the untamed places of the world.

Clothing
His clothes were not made to be fashionable. Usefulness is always first and foremost on his mind when it comes to clothing; all of his casual suits and robes were made to stand the wear and tear of the wilderness.

Phi often disguises himself as a travelling mage-scholar whenever he enters cities or towns, due to his firm belief that users of the arcane arts in relation to his kind will blend into a crowd more readily than a roughed-up, gun-toting ranger.

Companions (Pets)
Almost never seen without a massive, tail-less Springpaw at his side, which appears aged and doted upon.

Few other creatures will put up with Phi's occasional mood swings and pig-headedness, though some indeed have chosen to walk alongside him, apart from Serenity. Squish is another commonly seen partner of his; the under-sized, scrawny, and exceptionally lazy warp stalker crossed paths with Amphis'baena during the ranger's stint off-world, whilst he was drafted into service with the Sha'tari Skyguard. The young male stalker, when in a fair mood and with plenty of energy to spare, will often amuse itself by chasing insects or other small animals (and very rarely people, if Phi allows his attentions to shift from the troublesome beast while in the company of others) by phasing. This habit has a tendancy to cause nearby practicers of the finer, more mystical side of life much unease and annoyance; Phi has learned from experience not to trust Squish in occupied areas, and instead leaves him to play in any nearby copses or forests.



Family/Relations
Never spoken of.

Criminal Record
Has a clean criminal record due to his eagerness to avoid altercations with anyone, whether it be authority or more sordid folks.

Influenced/Inspired by:
Wizard Howl, of Howl's Moving Castle.