Smitle Braxkeep

""Smitle Braxkeep, is a Braveateer Captain and NovaTome's manager. NPC in The Exiled Abyss.

Appearance
Smitle is a roguish looking man with messy long brown hair, thick eyebrows, and a striking beard. He is slightly shorter than most humans and has an athletic build. Smitle often presents himself modestly despite his high position opting for light clothing and scarfs. Smitle has two default expressions: smug or sleepy. Despite being in his early '40s Smitle manages to keep a younger-looking appearance with only a few wrinkles.

Personality
Smitle is jovial and irresponsible. He is known for being a laid-back alcoholic. He can also be quite energetic when trying to get people enthusiastic about something. Although Smitle often is warm to most people, on the few occasions he gets angry at someone it's hard to calm him down. While Smitle is a loyal man who always returns a favor, he can also be quite deceptive.

As a manager, Smitle will encourage his groups to do what needs to be done even if it means disobeying the council. Because of this Smitle retains a friendly relationship with the rest of the Braveateer Guild while being a bit rocky with The Council and it's overseers. However, there is a reason they keep him around. Behind the drunk rogue is a mastermind of planning and improvising.

Background
Smitle was exiledborn in Grimsby and lived his life as an orphan and urchin. He entered the life of crime early with a group of "steal from the rich, give to the poor" Robinhood types. After a while he left town and started his own group that grew powerful enough to rob the biggest bank in Ryevalene. After this score he and his team was offered a sponsorship from The Braveateers of Lyria.

"Town of Grim"
After the events of "The Traitor Lord" Smitle was struck down with a terrible Vire Sickness. He knew of a town nearby, his hometown Grimsby. Smitle talked of his time in Grimsby and visited his friend's grave with Sog. He was quite depressed to see his hometown in such a retched state. He met up with a childhood friend Minniji who was a bit upset with him being a "big shot" now and leaving his town behind. In order to remove the Vire from his system, Smitle's legs had be cut off limiting his ability to go out on the field.