Pip Kuton

Pip Kuton (IGN: Pipnirsian) is a half-dwarven resident of the city of Erobore in the Vulperium, though he is native to the lands of Rasteria. He is a second generation member of the Kuton family.

Early Life
Little is known of Pip's origins. He was born to the head of the Kuton family, Sesam Kuton, and an unknown Dwarf. He had grown up in fascination of the underground, his dwarven routes always calling him to his roots. He could be seen exploring local caves, and was often found walking through the streets covered in soot. However, around the time of his coming to age, Pip ventured out for a particularly daunting caving expedition wherein he became trapped for many decades. By the time he had resurfaced, Pip forgot his lessons in his mother tongues. He had forgotten all but the caves and a single memory of his now deceased mother. He had come out appearing far different then the missing boy, and his true heritage would not be rediscovered years later. The people of the city of Gildar cared for him until he recovered. Slowly he relearned the language of Common, but his Dwarfish heritage was forgotten to him.

Gildar
When Pip had fully recovered and was retaught the ways of the surface world, he sold his collection of metal scraps from his caves and rented a small apartment. He went on to live a relatively quiet life, enjoying the simple activities of farming and fishing. He still went to his beloved caves occasionally, never being able to separate himself too far from them. Though mostly unknown to the other inhabitants of the city, Pip amassed a sizable fortune during his stay in the city.

The Novastonian Invasion
The good times were not to last for Pip. One day, upon being awoken by a small clash below between members of his own city and the neighboring city-state of Novastonia, he walked out of his apartment to see his city occupied. The King of Rasteria and mayor of Gildar had passed away in his sleep leading to anarchy across the city. A rogue group of Novastonian citizens had taken advantage of this and claimed the city for them. Though initially attempting to fight for his home, he was forced to retreat to the neighboring Rasterian city of Stena.

Stena
Pip took with him what he could carry to the city of Stena, led by his father Sesam Kuton, which had opened its doors to Gildar refugees. In his short stay in Stena Pip would use his caving talents to collect resources for the nation. He worked to fund the military for the reclamation of Gildar. The determination at which he picked up this activity would create a reputation of generosity for his allies. The resources would however not be used as the Novastonian leadership stepped in and returned the city to the government of Rasteria.

Lys
He could finally return to his home in Gildar, however the ever curious Pip instead decided to join Count Fanta in his reestablishing of the city of Lys. The city had become abandoned as the old inhabitants of Lys would leave to found the city-state of Erobore due to a religious divide between them and the Theocratic government of Rasteria. The old mayor, Chad Olmero, would still assist his old homeland, and would help the new government in many ways, including the establishment of the city farms. Pip and Chad would closely work together to reach their common goals in the city. Pip would organize the city and assist in the rebuilding. Particularly notable is the construction of the Church of Lys, in which Count Fanta and Marka Syd would marry. During the early settlement phase of the city they would be joined by Fled Kuton, adopted by Sesam during the construction of the city. Fled would provide Pip a friend. Fled would quickly become distinguished for his building skills and went on to build up the majority of the city, including the housing district and the Lyssian keep. He continued his donations in the government, spending much of his own money to help reclaim Gildar, and to establish new sectors of the economy. During his stay in Lys he would meet his long lost brother, Scroll Kuton, and the two of them grew to have a close friendship. As his name became more well-known, he would be reunited with his family and would once again be a part of the Kuton family.

As'rian Commonwealth
Long before started by the late King of Rasteria, Choco Bardur the nation would join with a group of people who had couped the democratic government of Valore. This union was ran by several exarchs who ran the provinces of the nation. At this time, the province of Lys had not been assigned a governor. The position was expected to be given to the mayor of the city, Fanta, however due to his assistance of the government, and the controversial nature of Fanta's mayorship, Pip was handed the title of Exarch of Lys. This position would not last long as the strong peaceful nature of Pip would often clash with many of the influential leaders in the Commonwealth ideas of expansion. When the government of As'ria suggested joining Plagatea as a protectorate, Pip strongly spoke against it, convincing his fellow Southern Exarchs to vote against the bill and move for the reseparation of the states. However, the inexperienced politicians struggled, and independence would not be achieved from either As'ria or Plagatea for a long time. The 2 governments would attempt to sell the land on multiple occasions, deeming it to be too much of a liability. Eventually however independence would come, at the expense of all but the province of Lys. The rest of Rasteria was split between the governments of Novastonia and Goonsguard. Tired of the chaos, the people of Rasteria, including Pip, would sail off to Erobore.

Erobore City
As he landed in the new land, he would meet many Rasterian citizens he had been unable to interact with before, namely the soon to be children of Chad Olmero, Bunny and Choco, and his soon to be daughter, Bread Kuton. Not long after they arrived, Erobore was united with the nations of Notos and Vulpinia. Pip would be offered a position as mayor of Ost-Helm, but would turn this down, tired of politics and leadership, and merely wanting to take a break from public life. He would continue his philanthropic efforts for his fellow citizens of Erobore with renewed vigor and determination, no longer tied down by his previous responsibilities to the nation.

Appearance
Pip, being only half Dwarf, appears to be the size of a particularly short human. He has dark brown hair, and earthy brown eyes. He is often found wearing the same uniform shared by many Rasterians, designed by his adopted brother Koi Kuton.

Personality
Determined when given a task, when Pip sets his mind to a goal he will complete it, no matter the cost or time. Steadfast in a crisis, and a stalwart member of his peoples, Pip works hard to ensure his continued safety and that of those around him. He is unopposed to taking and hurting those who fight against him or his people in order to give back to those who have stood behind him, forever loyal to his people, forever holding grudges against those who hurt them. Though he is able to gain great wealth, he is also known for having a great spending problem, never owning a great fortune for long periods of time.

Religious Beliefs
Though being native to the theocratic realm of Rasteria, Pip never truly ascribed to the religion. Though the architect of the Church of Lys he lived a life of atheistic ideals. This, however, does not mean he did not believe in religion. He strongly believed in a higher power, however not trusting the Rasterian faith to be the one true faith. He often saw the flames of torches burning on the coal torches lighting the walls of mines. He watched as the flame boiled the water used in alcohol. He saw in fire the meaning to creation, fire had the power to alter all. He, along with several other Rasterians began the worship of fire after the move to Erobore. Today this cult is a part of the Rauðr Greiða religion.