Appearance:

Zippo is a short and stocky halfling (3' 4"), with a cherubic face, striped brown hair, and hazel eyes. He wears a plain brown leather cap and vest, a belt with a notch in it to allow for quick drawing of +1 dagger, and a pair of wooden halfling boots, for he is allergic to metal footwear. He carries a jester's lute which he plays with great skill.

Interaction:

Zippo is a very friendly and outgoing person with a profuse sense of humor and a sharp wit. He is always looking for the best deal, the nest ale to drink and the most interesting people to meet. He will engage in debates without naming himself, though most are aware that he is an adventurer and a very talented bard. He has a love of local gossip and will often try and get information on other travelers. When in the company of other halflings, he is extremely helpful and good at getting them out of dangerous situations. He never misses a chance to be helpful, and will welcome friends into his home. He is also quite humble when it comes to his abilities, and will only boast if the situation is appropriate.

Background:

Zippo was born in the halfling town of Zauleth and lived there for the first fifty years of his life. While there he learned to play many instruments, and at the age fifteen he was apprenticed to the bard guild of the city. He was very gifted with music, and was soon performing before the nobles of the city. In his fifty-first year of life, Zippo decided that he wanted more adventure than he could provide in his tiny village. He packed his bag, bid farewell to his mother, and left for the rail stop several miles outside of town to catch the train to Phandalin.

Combat / Skills:

Zippo fights with a simple rapier and focuses on agility rather than strength. He can evade and slip past weaker monsters to defeat them with a stab or slash. He favors evading the enemy or getting to the top of some structure while they keep their attention on his comrades.

Equipment:

Zippo carries a rapier, a jester's lute, a traveler's cloak, a Heward's handy haversack, and a dozen sunrods. Like most halflings, Zippo carries a Heward's handy haversack to hold his equipment.