Mer

Mer is a supporting character in the first arc of Perfidy.

Background
Mer and his younger brother became orphans when they were very young and grew up together in the streets of Nearvey and surrounding towns. Mer at one point got involved in an underground gang and owed a debt to them. This caused the gang to kidnap Mer and sell him to Ehon and his Ese-trafficking business. Mer did manage to escape and did reunite with Ichabod, but the oldest of the two brothers soon got swept up in the gang-business again. This caused the servals to split up once more. Mer joined a local gang, making a living by selling Ecconelean, while Ichabod became a solo thief.

Personality
Mer has a fairly positive outlook on life and is known for being rather open-minded for his kind. He has a rocky relationship with his brother, and often laughs at him or mocks him, but deep down he really does love him. Mer's positivity is a stark contrast to Ichabod's seriousness and negativity. Mer likes to hang out with others and talk about literally anything. He doesn't judge based on religion, species or background unless he has a reason to. Despite his dark past, Mer is a rather happy Ese who is content with what he has (mostly). He views himself as quite the hero because of what he did. He is straightforward and doesn't beat around the bush. He makes friends rather easily and tries his best for his brother. Mer has a soft spot for young Eses in trouble. His loyalties can shift in an instant, so beware of befriending him, though.

Appearance
Mer is a sandy brown serval with paler markings on his muzzle, chest, armpits and part of his belly. He has pale inner ears. The outside of his ears is dark with white ocelli. He has dark spots and markings spread across his body, including tear-like stripes that run from his eyes in the direction of his mouth corners. He has light brown eyes and a defined spiky fur on the back of his head and his chest. He almost always wears his belt, which has erudite on it, as well as a sheath for his dagger. He occasionally wears a necklace with the same crystal on it and one or two bracers around his front legs.

Family

 * Brother: Ichabod (alive)

Trivia

 * Mer's earlier design was much more reminiscent of a real serval.
 * Originally Mer didn't exist, making Ichabod an only child.
 * Mer's name is pronounced M-eh-rr.